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SKU 46237 

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Rotate the wheel 45 degrees and 

c. 

repeat the test until the entire wheel 

has been checked.
An undamaged wheel will give a 

d. 

clear tone. If cracked, there will be a 

dead sound and not a clear ring.

Slip the grinding wheel onto the Spin-

5. 

dle with a paper gasket, or blotter, 

first.  The blotter should be centered 

on the grinding wheel and the wheel 

and blotter should rest flat against the 

Inner Flange. 

WArning:  to prevent serious 

injury, blotters must be used for all 

grinding wheels they are provided 

with.  Blotters help prevent grind-

ing wheel damage and wheel slip-

page, causes of wheel failure.

Thread the Outer Flange onto the 

6. 

Spindle.  Wrench tighten only enough 

so that the wheel is securely held on 

the spindle. 

WArning:  to prevent serious 

injury, do not overtighten flange.  

Overtightening can damage the 

wheel, causing wheel failure.

guard Adjustment

Adjust the Wheel Guard so that it 

7. 

provides a shield between the user 

and the wheel.

Loosen the Nut (4) that holds the 

8. 

Guard in place, reposition the Guard 

as needed to provide protection from 

the wheel, and tighten the Nut again.  

Do not remove the guard.

Work piece and Work Area Set up

Designate a work area that is clean 

1. 

and well-lit.  The work area must not 

allow access by children or pets to 

prevent injury and distraction.
Route the power cord along a safe 

2. 

route to reach the work area without 

creating a tripping hazard or exposing 

the power cord to possible damage.  

The power cord must reach the work 

area with enough extra length to al-

low free movement while working.
Secure loose work pieces using a 

3. 

vise or clamps (not included) to pre-

vent movement while working.
There must not be hazardous ob-

4. 

jects, such as utility lines or foreign 

objects, nearby that will present a 

hazard while working.
You must use personal safety equip-

5. 

ment including, but not limited to, 

ANSI-approved eye and hearing pro-

tection, as well as heavy work gloves.
Before beginning work, provide for 

6. 

sparks and debris that will fly off the 

work surface.

Summary of Contents for Chicago 46237

Page 1: ... injury Save this manual Copyright 2001 by Harbor 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 technic...

Page 2: ...afety 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 ...

Page 3: ...power tools may result in serious personal injury Use personal protective equip b ment Always wear eye protection Safety equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropri ate conditions will reduce personal injuries Prevent unintentional starting c Ensure the switch is in the off po sition before connecting to power source and or battery pack pick i...

Page 4: ...ols Keep cutting tools sharp and f clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control Use the power tool accessories g and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations differ ent from those intended could result in a haz...

Page 5: ...ety goggles or safety glasses As appropriate wear dust mask hearing protec tors gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abra sive or work piece fragments The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations The eye pro tection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations The dust mask or respira tor must be capable of...

Page 6: ...ty to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemak er 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 Any power cord must be properly grounded Ground Fault Circuit Inter rupter GFCI should also be imple mented it prevents sustained elec trical shock Some dust crea...

Page 7: ... body and arm to allow you to resist kick back forces Always use auxiliary handle if provided for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction during start up The opera tor can control torque reactions or kickback forces if proper precautions are taken Never place your hand near the 2 rotating accessory Accessory may kickback over your hand Do not position your body in the 3 area where power t...

Page 8: ...1 larly or for an extended period should 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 ner vous system disorders diabetes or Raynaud s Disease should not use this tool If you feel any medical or physical symptoms re...

Page 9: ...ding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet The grounding prong in the plug is 2 connected through the green wire in side 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 l...

Page 10: ...ou are using one extension cord 4 for more than one tool add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size See Table A If you are using an extension cord 5 outdoors make sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use Make sure the extension cord is prop 6 erly wired and in good electrical con dition Always replace ...

Page 11: ... of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product To prevent serious injury from accidental operation Turn the Power Switch of the tool to its OFF position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to th...

Page 12: ...s on pages 4 8 The Grinding Wheel MUST be rated to at least 8 500 RPM no larger than 7 in diameter fitted with a 7 8 round arbor hole a type of grinding wheel suitable for surface grinding not edge grinding dry and clean proven undamaged by inspec tion and by the ring test explained below Push the Brake Pin 22 button while 2 slowly turning the Outer Flange 1 with the Spanner 50 provided until the ...

Page 13: ...e Wheel Guard so that it 7 provides a shield between the user and the wheel Loosen the Nut 4 that holds the 8 Guard in place reposition the Guard as needed to provide protection from the wheel and tighten the Nut again Do not remove the guard Work Piece and Work Area Set Up Designate a work area that is clean 1 and well lit The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent injury ...

Page 14: ...l speed If the tool bogs down use lighter pressure To lock the tool in the On position 5 activate the Switch and push the Switch Lock 51 button located on the left side of the Back Handle Now you can continue grinding without having to hold onto the Switch Keep your hand in same position in case you need to shut off the unit in a hurry To turn the tool off press down on the Switch again To create ...

Page 15: ...al surfaces of the tool with clean cloth Never use solvents or harsh cleaners as they may damage the housing To pre vent electrical shock do not allow water or other liquids to enter the motor vent holes Carbon Brush 46 Mainte 4 nance The carbon brushes may require maintenance when the motor perfor mance of the tool decreases or stops working completely To maintain the brushes Unscrew the Brush Ca...

Page 16: ...k Tool does not grind effectively Disc accessory may be loose on 1 Spindle Check tightness of Outer Flange Arbor Nut or threaded disc accessory on Spindle Disc accessory may be damaged 2 worn or wrong type for the material Be sure disc accessory is of correct 1 dimension and Outer Flange Arbor Nut is tight Check condition and type of disc 2 accessory Use only proper type of disc accessory in good ...

Page 17: ... buyer that he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product In fact the manufacturer and or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should 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 ...

Page 18: ...age 18 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 avail able individually as replacement parts ...

Page 19: ...cidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is express ly 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 com plaint...

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