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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

      WALLPAPER STEAMER

Model 91098

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Page 1: ...rbor 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 Freight Tools For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WALLPAPER STEAMER Model 91098 ...

Page 2: ...VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA 1 Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents 2 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes 3 Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to...

Page 3: ...ck if your body is grounded 7 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock 8 Do not abuse the Power Cord Never use the Power Cord to carry the tools or pull the Plug from an outlet Keep the Power Cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged Power Cords immediately Damaged Power Cords increase the ris...

Page 4: ...rdous when used on another tool SERVICE 20 Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury 21 When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts Follow instructions in the Inspection Maintenance And Cleaning section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maint...

Page 5: ...ep the work area clear of children pets and bystanders 13 During operation do not stand or step on the Boiler Unit 8 or Hose 4 14 Never block the safety valve 15 Only operate the unit when the Boiler Unit 8 is on a flat level surface Failure to do so will result in severe overheating damaging the unit 16 Never point the Hose 4 or any attachment at anyone 17 Always keep all attachments away from th...

Page 6: ... a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See Figure A 2 The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding sy...

Page 7: ...either a two or three wire extension cord 2 As the distance from the supply outlet increases you must use a heavier gauge extension cord Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage See Figure C next page 3 The smaller the gauge number of the wire the greater the capacity of the cord For example a 14 gauge c...

Page 8: ...4 12 5 1 7 0 18 16 14 12 12 7 1 12 0 18 14 12 10 12 1 16 0 14 12 10 16 1 20 0 12 10 FIGURE C Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at 150 of the rated amperes PAGE 8 6 If you are using an extension cord outdoors make sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use 7 Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical...

Page 9: ...ly 25 minutes and produce steam for 140 minutes Warning Do not overfill the Boiler Unit 8 or water will be forced up the steam hose burning the operator and damaging the unit A safety cut off will turn off the unit if the water level drops below the MIN line If that happens let the unit cool down and wait a minimum of 2 minutes before removing the Filler Cap 5 prior to refill and start up The safe...

Page 10: ...ed If the wallpaper does not easily come off steam it for a slightly longer duration Wallpapers and glues vary with some requiring longer steam sessions 3 Continue operating until the water level is low but above the MIN line Then unplug the unit and wait a minimum of two minutes for it to cool BEWARE of escaping steam as you remove the Filler Cap 5 Refill the unit 4 When finished allow the unit t...

Page 11: ...d water or when using tap water will eventually leave a scaly film on the element in the Boiler Unit 8 Use an over the counter descaling product to clean out the Boiler Unit 8 Follow the descaling product manufacturer s instructions PAGE 11 TROUBLESHOOTING The Boiler Unit 8 fails to produce steam 1 Check that the Power Cord 12 is properly plugged into the wall outlet and the Boiler Unit 8 2 If the...

Page 12: ... BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY PARTS LIST ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes ...

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