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SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

1.

MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT.  

Keep the work area well lit.

Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace.  Always keep the work
area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris.  Do not use the Belt
Sander in areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors.  Do not use the
Belt Sander in a damp or wet location.

2.

GROUND THIS PRODUCT.  

The electrical Power Cord/Plug (part #52) for this

product is equipped with a grounded, 3-prong Plug.  Never remove the grounding
prong or modify the Plug in any way.  Do not use adapter plugs with this product.
To comply with the National Electric Code, and to provide additional protection
from the risk of electrical shock, this product should only be connected to a 110
Volt, 3-hole electrical outlet that is protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI).  

(See Assy. Diagram.)

3.

IF AN EXTENSION CORD (not provided) IS USED, MAKE SURE TO USE
ONLY UL APPROVED CORDS HAVING THE CORRECT GAUGE AND
LENGTH.  (See Figure A.)

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXTENSION CORD GAUGE - 110 VOLT

FIGURE A

4.

REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTAL STARTING.

 Make sure the Power

Switch (part #24) is in the “OFF” position before plugging the Power Cord (part
#52) into a grounded, 3-hole, 110 Volt, electrical outlet.  

(See Figure B.)

5.

NEVER STAND OR HAVE AN OBSERVER STAND IN LINE WITH THE ROTAT-
ING SANDING BELT (part #2).  (See Figure C.)

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6.

USE THE PROPER SIZE AND TYPE OF SANDING BELT (3” WIDE BY 18”
Length).  (See Figures B, and C.)

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Page 2: ...to handle this product 3 STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT When not in use tools and equipment should be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust Always lock up tools and equipment and keep out of reach of children 4 DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs If there is any d...

Page 3: ...CCESSORIES When servicing use only identi cal replacement parts Only use accessories intended for use with this product Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools 12 MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE Keep this product clean and dry for better and safer performance 13 MAINTENANCE For your safety service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician 14 USE T...

Page 4: ...tric Code and to provide additional protection from the risk of electrical shock this product should only be connected to a 110 Volt 3 hole electrical outlet that is protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI See Assy Diagram 3 IF AN EXTENSION CORD not provided IS USED MAKE SURE TO USE ONLY UL APPROVED CORDS HAVING THE CORRECT GAUGE AND LENGTH See Figure A REQUIRED MINIMUM EXTENSION CORD...

Page 5: ...n how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles California Health Safety Code 25249 5 et seq 13 WARNING People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before using this product Operation of electrica...

Page 6: ...gure B and Assy Diagram 2 The Belt Sander requires the use of a 3 wide by 18 diameter Sanding Belt part 2 Additional replacement Sanding Belts are available from Harbor Freight Tools See Figure B POWER SWITCH 24 HOUSING 1 28 SANDING BELT 2 FRONT WHEEL FRAME 5 REAR WHEEL 8 BELT RELEASE LEVER 21 FIGURE B 3 To remove and install a Sanding Belt part 2 move the Belt Release Lever part 21 all the way to...

Page 7: ...t Bag becomes about 3 4 full of sawdust turn off the tool Unplug the tool from its electrical outlet and remove the Dust Bag to empty Then re place the Dust Bag See Figure D To Operate The Belt Sander 1 The Power Switch part 24 features a Switch Lock part 23 which when used allows the Belt Sander to run automatically without squeezing the Power Switch To use the Switch Lock squeeze the Power Switc...

Page 8: ...of the tool 5 Do not force the machine to remove material faster than it was designed to sand Make sure to feed the rotating Sanding Belt part 2 gradually into the workpiece See Figure C 6 Slowly and carefully move the Belt Sand forward and backward along the sur face of the workpiece 7 NOTE During the sanding process it may be necessary to adjust the tension of the Sanding Belt part 2 This is app...

Page 9: ...s part 2 must be sharp and clean to perform properly Depending on materials sanded and frequency of tool use Sanding Belts be come clogged with wood particles and dull Dull Sanding Belts rub the workpiece rather than cut which results in increased friction higher temperatures and a burned workpiece As often as possible check the condition of the Sanding Belt and if necessary replace a worn Sanding...

Page 10: ...PARTS LIST Description JL J J J J L L J 7 J L J J L JJ J J J J J SKU 40118 PAGE 10 ...

Page 11: ...ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts SKU 40118 PAGE 11 ...

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