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SKU 67648 

        

SAVe thiS MAnuAl

Keep this manual for the safety warnings 

and precautions, assembly, operating, 

inspection, maintenance and cleaning 

procedures.  Write the product’s serial number 

in the back of the manual near the assembly 

diagram (or month and year of purchase if 

product has no number).  Keep this manual 

and the receipt in a safe and dry place for 

future reference.

iMpOrtAnt SAFetY 

inFOrMAtiOn

in this manual, on the labeling, and 

all other information provided with 

this product:

  this is the safety alert 

symbol.  it is used to alert 

you to potential personal 

injury hazards.  Obey all 

safety messages that follow 

this symbol to avoid possible 

injury or death.

 

dAnger indicates a 

hazardous situation 

which, if not avoided, will result 

in death or serious injury.
 

wArning indicates a 

hazardous situation 

which, if not avoided, could 

result in death or serious injury.
 

cAutiOn, used with 

the safety alert 

symbol, indicates a hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, 

could result in minor or moderate 

injury.

 

nOtice is used to 

address practices not 

related to personal injury.
 

cAutiOn, without the 

safety alert symbol, is 

used to address practices not 

related to personal injury.

general power tool Safety warnings

 wArning read all safety warnings 

and instructions. 

Failure to follow the 

warnings and instructions may result 

in electric shock, fire and/or serious 

injury.   

Save all warnings and instructions 

for future reference. 

The term ″power tool″ in the warnings 

refers to your mains-operated (corded) 

power tool.

work area safety

1. 

Keep work area clean and well lit.  

a. 

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

do not operate power tools in 

b. 

explosive atmospheres, such as in the 

presence of flammable liquids, gases 

or dust.  

Power tools create sparks 

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep children and bystanders 

c. 

away while operating a power tool.  

Distractions can cause you to lose 

control.

electrical safety

2. 

power tool plugs must match the 

a. 

outlet.  never modify the plug in 

any way.  do not use any adapter 

plugs with grounded power tools.

  

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets 

will reduce risk of electric shock.

Avoid body contact with grounded 

b. 

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, 

ranges and refrigerators.  

There is an 

Summary of Contents for 67648

Page 1: ...r Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor FreightTools Diagramswithinthismanualmaynotbedrawnproportionally Duetocontinuingimprovements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 ...

Page 2: ...g Operations 9 Vibration Safety 9 Grounding 9 Grounded Tools Tools with Three Prong Plugs 10 Double Insulated Tools Tools with Two Prong Plugs 10 Extension Cords 10 Symbology 11 Specifications 12 Unpacking 12 Components 12 Instructions for putting into use 12 Assembly 13 Operating Instructions 14 Tool Set Up 14 Work Piece and Work Area Set Up 15 General Operating Instructions 15 Maintenance And Se...

Page 3: ...n minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings...

Page 4: ... before connecting to power source picking up or carrying the tool Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove any adjusting key or wrench d before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper e footing and b...

Page 5: ...shing tool Read all safety warnings instructions illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Operations such as polishing or 2 cutting off are not recommended to be performed with this power tool Operations for which the power tool was not designed may create a hazard and caus...

Page 6: ...ccessory contacting a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and shock the operator Position the cord clear of the spinning 11 accessory If you lose control the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory Never lay the power tool down until 12 the accessory has come to a complete stop The spinning accessory may grab the surface a...

Page 7: ...cal known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling California Health Safety Code 25249 5 et seq The warnings precautions and 25 instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors wh...

Page 8: ...Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator Use only wheel types that are 4 recommended for your power tool and the specific guard designed for the selected wheel Wheels for which the power tool was not designed cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe The guard must be securely attached 5 to the power tool and positioned for maximum safety so ...

Page 9: ...ould first be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical check ups to ensure medical problems are not being caused or worsened from use Pregnant women or people who have impaired blood circulation to the hand past hand injuries nervous system disorders diabetes or Raynaud s Disease should not use this tool If you feel any medical or physical symptoms related to vibration such as tingling n...

Page 10: ...e plugged into an 3 appropriate outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances The plug and outlet should look like those in the preceding illustration See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet Double Insulated Tools Tools with Two Prong Plugs Outlets for 2 Prong Plug Tools marked Double Insulated do not 1 require grounding They have a special double insulation system which s...

Page 11: ...nsion cord is properly 7 wired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it Protect the extension cords from sharp 8 objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 120 240 VOLT NAMEPLATE AMPERES at full load EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25 50 75 100 150 0 2 0 18 18 1...

Page 12: ...n please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible Components Figure 1 Spanner 53 Wheel Guard 3 Lock on Switch 46 Trigger 47 Hex Wrench 55 Auxiliary Handle 23 Handle 43 Carbon Brush Cap 41 Spindle Lock Button 21 Grinding Wheel Sold Separately Instructions for putting into use Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all te...

Page 13: ...uard as needed to 2 shield you during the planned work Use the Hex Wrench 55 to tighten 3 the Socket Head Bolt securely Check the Wheel Guard to ensure it is firmly in place Adjust if necessary before proceeding Installing the Auxiliary Handle TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY Do not operate this tool with one hand only or without the Auxiliary Handle properly installed Figure 2 Auxiliary Handle locations...

Page 14: ...ng dry and clean proven undamaged by inspection and by the ring test explained following Press in and hold the Spindle Lock 2 Button 21 to prevent the Spindle 6 from turning Remove the Outer Flange 1 Keep 3 the Inner Flange 2 in position on the Spindle Closely inspect the Grinding Wheel 4 before mounting Perform a ring test on the wheel unless wheel is smaller than 4 or is an unusual shape as foll...

Page 15: ... working You must use personal safety equipment 5 including but not limited to ANSI approved eye and hearing protection as well as heavy work gloves Before beginning work provide for 6 sparks and debris that will fly off the work surface General Operating Instructions To prevent serious injury Grip the tool firmly in both hands Press and release the Trigger to make 1 sure the Trigger is not locked...

Page 16: ...oose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring and any other condition that may affect its safe operation Periodically blow dust and grit out of 2 the motor vents using dry compressed air Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles and NIOSH approved breathing protection when performing this maintenance operation After Use 3 wipe external surface...

Page 17: ... is worn down by more than 1 3 replace both carbon brushes To clean old carbon brushes before 4 reusing them rub the contact areas with a pencil eraser Hold the spring clips to the side and 5 carefully without forcing them reinsert the old carbon brushes in the same orientation to reduce wear When installing the carbon brushes 6 make sure the carbon portions of the carbon brushes contact the motor...

Page 18: ...s Excessive noise or rattling Internal damage or wear Carbon brushes or bearings for example Have qualified technician service tool Overheating Forcing tool to work too fast 1 Blocked motor housing vents 2 Motor being strained by long or small 3 diameter extension cord Allow tool to work at its own rate 1 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and 2 NIOSH approved dust mask respirator while blowing dus...

Page 19: ...lder 2 40 Carbon Brush 2 41 Brush Holder Cap 2 42 Plastic Plate 1 43 Handle 1 44 Cord Clamp 1 46 Switch 1 47 Trigger 1 48 Handle Cover 1 49 Tapping Screw ST4 x 16C 6 50 Tapping Screw ST4 x 14F 1 51 Cord Sleeve 1 52 Cord 1 53 Spanner 1 54 Rubber Cap 3 55 Hex Wrench 1 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY The manufacturer and or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manu...

Page 20: ...U 67648 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts ...

Page 21: ...ncidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint ...

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