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4-1/2” ANGLE GRINDER

95578

SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

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Manual Revised 10d; 11a

Summary of Contents for 95578

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 FreightTools Diagramswithinthismanualmaynotbedrawnproportionally Duetocontinuingimprovements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein For technical questions or replacement parts please call...

Page 2: ...ETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR WIRE BRUSHING OPERATIONS 9 VIBRATION SAFETY 9 GROUNDING 10 DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS 10 EXTENSION CORDS 10 SYMBOLOGY 11 SPECIFICATIONS 12 UNPACKING 12 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PUTTING INTO USE 12 ASSEMBLY 12 FUNCTIONS 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 TOOL SET UP 13 WORK PIECE AND WORK AREA SET UP 14 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 1...

Page 3: ... 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 WARNIN...

Page 4: ...afety a Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury b Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Safety equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or ...

Page 5: ...d users e Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools f Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and ...

Page 6: ...all an undamaged accessory After inspecting and installing an accessory position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no load speed for one minute Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this test time 8 Wear personal protective equipment Depending on application use face shield safety goggles or safety glasses As appr...

Page 7: ...tended 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 chi...

Page 8: ...he workpiece the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator depending on direction of the wheel s movement at the point of pinching Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and or incorre...

Page 9: ...s not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst 6 Dress appropriately Wear leather leggings and fire resistant footwear during use Do not wear pants with cuffs shirts with open pockets or any clothing that can catch and hold molten metal or sparks Safety Warning Specific for Sanding Operations Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper Follow manufacturer s recommendat...

Page 10: ... 6 Grip tool as lightly as possible while still keeping safe control of it Let the tool do the work 7 To reduce vibration maintain the tool as explained in this manual If any abnormal vibration occurs stop use immediately SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whethe...

Page 11: ...e required See Table A 5 If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size See Table A 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 the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical ...

Page 12: ...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 the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual Assembly Adjusting the Wheel Guard TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY Do not operate this tool without the Wheel Guard properly installed 1 Loosen the Wheel Guard Bolt 2 Rotate the ...

Page 13: ... thick a type of grinding wheel suitable for surface grinding not edge grinding dry and clean proven undamaged by inspection and by the ring test explained below 2 Press in and hold the Spindle Lock Button to prevent the Spindle from turning 3 Use the Pin Wrench to remove the Outer Flange Keep the Inner Flange in position on the Spindle 4 Closely inspect the Grinding Wheel before mounting Perform ...

Page 14: ...t 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 Installing a Threaded Accessory TO PREVENT INJURY Wear heavy duty work gloves when handling wire wheels and brushes These accessories are sharp and can cause injury 1 The accessory MUST be rated to at least 11 000 RPM no larger than 4 1 2...

Page 15: ... while it is running 3 Allow the tool to come up to full speed before touching the work material 4 Apply the wheel to the work material at about a 10 15 angle allowing the tool to operate at full speed If the tool bogs down use lighter pressure 5 To create a smoother surface keep the tool moving over the work surface 6 Pull the Switch backward to turn the tool off 7 Allow the tool to come to a com...

Page 16: ...echnician 5 WARNING If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician Replacing Carbon Brush 1 NOTE Only a qualified service technician should replace Carbon Brush 2 Use screwdriver not included to remove Screw 46N from center of End Cap Housing 45N Then slide off Housing See photo above 3 Loosen screw holding Carbon Brush Holder 41N in pla...

Page 17: ... damaged Have service technician replace brush Excessive noise or rattling 1 Brushes damaged 2 Internal damage or wear Bearings for example 1 Have a qualified service technician replace brushes 2 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 cord 1 Allow tool to work at its own rate ...

Page 18: ...N Brush 43N Sliding Spring 44N Switch 45N End Cap Housing 46N Screw 47 Sheath 115A 48N Power Cord Bracket 49N Self Tapping Screw 50 Power Cord Plug 51 Wrench PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF A...

Page 19: ... 19 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 REV 10c ...

Page 20: ...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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