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Item 69696 

        

SAFETY

O

PERA

TION

M

AINTENANCE

SETUP

8. 

Wear personal protective equipment. Depending 

on application, use face shield, safety goggles 

or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust 

mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop 

apron capable of stopping small abrasive or 

workpiece fragments. The eye protection must 

be capable of stopping flying debris generated 

by various operations.

  The eye protection must 

be capable of stopping flying debris generated by 

various operations.  The dust mask or respirator 

must be capable of filtering out particles generated 

by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high 

intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

9. 

Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work 

area. Anyone entering the work area must wear 

personal protective equipment. 

Fragments of 

workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and 

cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.

10. 

Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces 

only, when performing an operation where 

the accessory may contact hidden wiring 

or its own cord.  

An accessory contacting a 

″live″ wire may make exposed metal parts of 

the power tool ″live″ and shock the operator.

11. 

Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.  

If you lose control, the cord may be cut or 

snagged and your hand or arm may be 

pulled into the spinning accessory.

12. 

Never lay the power tool down until the 

accessory has come to a complete stop. 

The spinning accessory may grab the surface 

and pull the power tool out of your control.

13. 

Do not run the power tool while carrying 

it at your side. Accidental contact with the 

spinning accessory could snag your clothing, 

pulling the accessory into your body.

14. 

Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. 

The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside 

the housing and excessive accumulation of 

powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.

15. 

Do not operate the power tool near flammable 

materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.

16. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.  

These carry important safety information.  

If unreadable or missing, contact 

Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

17. Avoid unintentional starting.  

Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.

18. Do not depress the spindle lock when 

starting or during operation.

19. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged 

into an electrical outlet.  Turn off the tool, and 

unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.

20. Use clamps (not included) or other practical 

ways to secure and support the workpiece to 

a stable platform.  Holding the work by hand 

or against your body is unstable and may 

lead to loss of control and personal injury.

21. This product is not a toy.  

Keep it out of reach of children.

22. People with pacemakers should consult their 

physician(s) before use.  Electromagnetic fields in 

close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause 

pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.  

In addition, people with pacemakers should: 

• Avoid operating alone. 

• Do not use with power switch locked on. 

• Properly maintain and inspect 

to avoid electrical shock. 

• Properly ground power cord.  Ground Fault Circuit 

Interrupter (GFCI) should also be implemented 

– it prevents sustained electrical shock.

23. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, 

sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction 

activities, contains chemicals known [to the State 

of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or 

other reproductive harm.  Some examples of these 

chemicals are: 

• Lead from lead-based paints 

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or 

other masonry products 

• Arsenic and chromium from 

chemically treated lumber 

Your risk from these exposures varies, 

depending on 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.

)

24. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will 

expose you to lead, a chemical 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.

)

25. The warnings, precautions, and 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 which cannot be built into this product, 

but must be supplied by the operator.

Summary of Contents for 69696

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...uation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Addresses practices not related to personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION General Power Tool Safety Warnings 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...

Page 3: ...of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 2 Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Safety equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries 3 Prevent unintentional starting Ensure the switch is in the off position befor...

Page 4: ...ed Safety Warnings Common for Sanding and Polishing Operations 1 This power tool is intended to function as a sander or polisher 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 2 Operations such as grinding wire brushing or cutting off are not...

Page 5: ...unintentional starting Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool 18 Do not depress the spindle lock when starting or during operation 19 Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet Turn off the tool and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving 20 Use clamps not included or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platf...

Page 6: ...hain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper Follow manufacturer s recommendations when selecting sanding paper Larger sanding paper extending beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging tearing of the disc or kic...

Page 7: ... to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet 2 The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal See 3 Prong Plug and Ou...

Page 8: ... outdoor use 7 Make sure the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it 8 Protect the extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas Table A RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 120 240 VOLT NAMEPLATE AMPERES at full load EXTENSION COR...

Page 9: ...the end of this manual Assembly Installing the Backing Pad 1 Press the Spindle Lock 22 in and hold it down 2 Thread the Backing Pad 2 firmly onto the Spindle 3 3 Release the Spindle Lock Installing the D Handle TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY Do not operate this tool with one hand only or without the Auxiliary Handle properly installed 1 Attach the D Handle 18 to the sides of the Gearbox 24 using the He...

Page 10: ...jects such as utility lines or foreign objects nearby that will present a hazard while working 5 You must use personal safety equipment including but not limited to ANSI approved eye and hearing protection Polishing Instructions TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY Grip the tool firmly in both hands 1 Wash the work surface thoroughly and make sure it is free of dust dirt oil grease etc 2 Place a clean Foam P...

Page 11: ...the string to secure the Polishing Bonnet Secure the string and keep it out of the way by tying several knots CAUTION Start and stop the tool only while it is held firmly against the surface of the vehicle Failure to do so may result in the Bonnet being thrown from the Backing Pad 13 Start the tool and begin buffing off the dried wax 14 When as much wax as possible has been removed with the tool t...

Page 12: ...amaged cord electrical wiring cracked or broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation 2 AFTER USE wipe external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth 3 Periodically blow dust and grit out of the motor vents using dry compressed air Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and NIOSH approved breathing protection while doing this 4 Periodically recheck all nuts bolts and screws f...

Page 13: ... See Extension Cords in GROUNDING section Performance decreases over time Carbon brushes worn or damaged Have qualified technician replace brushes Excessive noise or rattling Internal damage or wear Carbon brushes or bearings for example Have technician service tool Overheating 1 Forcing tool to work too fast 2 Blocked motor housing vents 3 Motor being strained by long or small diameter extension ...

Page 14: ...x Key not shown Part Description 39 Carbon Brush Holder 40 Carbon Brush 41 Screw ST2 9x10 42 Power Switch 43 Control Panel 44 Screen 45 Deceleration Button 46 Acceleration Button 47 Right Handle 48 Screw ST2 9x16 49 Sensor Holder 50 Cord Clamp 51 Power Cord 52 Cord Sleeve 53 Left Handle 54 Speed Control 55 Circuit Board Parts List and Diagram PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AN...

Page 15: ...Page 15 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 69696 Safety Operation Maintenance Setup Assembly Diagram ...

Page 16: ... the exclusion or limitation of incidental 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...

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