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26677 Agoura Road  •  Calabasas, CA 91302  •  1-888-866-5797

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability 

standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials 

and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to 

damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside 

our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. 

We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, 

special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow 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 an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. 

If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may 

elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will 

return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted 

from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

Email our technical support at: [email protected]

For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797

Record Product’s Serial Number Here: 
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note:

 

Replacement parts are not available.  Refer to UPC 792363564595

Copyright

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 2021 by Harbor Freight Tools

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.  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.  Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn 

proportionally.  Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the 

product described herein.  Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

Summary of Contents for HE61P

Page 1: ...s injury User must read and understand Owner s Manual SAVE THIS MANUAL When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Reference 56459 Owner s Manual Safety Instructions ...

Page 2: ... If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protected supply Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock Personal Safety 1 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 PRPHQW RI LQDWWHQWLRQ ZKLOH ...

Page 3: ...o not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool it does not assure safe operation 4 The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool Accessories running faster than their RATED SPEED can break and fly apart 5 The outside diameter and ...

Page 4: ...s 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 Kickback and Related Warnings Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel backing pad brush or ...

Page 5: ...O WKH VSLQQLQJ ZKHHO DQG WKH SRZHU WRRO GLUHFWO DW RX 3 When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason switch off the power tool and hold the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop Never attempt to remove the cut off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of ...

Page 6: ... is properly grounded Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool Never remove the grounding prong from the plug Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged If damaged have it repaired by a service facility before use If the plug will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Grounded Tools Tools with Three Prong Plugs 3 Prong Plug and O...

Page 7: ...ords 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 CORD LENGTH 25 50 75 100 150 0 2 0 18 18 18 18 16 2 1 3 4 18 18 18 16 14 3 5 5 0 18 18 16 14 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 Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five vol...

Page 8: ...and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section Adjusting the Wheel Guard TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY Do not operate this tool without the Wheel Guard properly installed 1 Pull out the Wheel Guard Lock Lever 2 Rotate the Wheel Guard as needed to shield you during the planned work 3 Push the Wheel Guard Lock Lever back into place to secure the Wheel Guar...

Page 9: ...handling wire wheels and brushes These accessories are sharp and can cause injury Do not exceed maximum rated speed of brush Do not use a damaged brush Replace damaged brushes immediately Damaged or worn brushes will forcefully shoot wires into all objects not covered by the guard 1 The accessory MUST be rated to at least 11 000 RPM no larger than 4 1 2 in diameter fitted with a threaded opening o...

Page 10: ...the tool bogs down use lighter pressure To create a smoother surface keep the tool moving over the work surface For abrasive cutting off operations apply the cut off wheel straight into the work material using only the edge of the wheel allowing the tool to operate at full speed If the tool bogs down use lighter pressure WARNING Do not grind with the side of the cut off wheel Abrasive cut off whee...

Page 11: ...n off tool and check circuit breaker If breaker is tripped make sure circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads 3 Turn off tool and allow to cool Press reset button on tool 4 Have technician service tool Tool operates slowly 1 Excess pressure applied to workpiece 2 Power being reduced by long or small diameter extension cord 1 Decrease pressure allow tool to do the work 2 El...

Page 12: ...nd an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes...

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