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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Summary of Contents for 1761C-B

Page 1: ...in a safe and dry place for future reference 22b 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 Copyright 2021 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 F...

Page 2: ...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 7KH WHUP ƎSRZHU WRROƎ LQ WKH Z...

Page 3: ...properly used Use of these devices can reduce dust related hazards 8 Only use safety equipment that has been approved by an appropriate standards agency Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection Eye protection must be ANSI approved and breathing protection must be NIOSH approved for the specific hazards in the work area power tool Use and Care 1 Do not force the power tool Us...

Page 4: ...imum speed marked on the power tool Accessories running faster than WKHLU 5 7 63 FDQ EUHDN DQG IO DSDUW 5 the outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled 6 the arbor size of wheels flanges backing pads or any other accessory must properly fit the spindle of the po...

Page 5: ...heir 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 p...

Page 6: ... do not grind with the side of cut off wheel Abrasive cut off wheels DUH LQWHQGHG IRU SHULSKHUDO JULQGLQJ VLGH IRUFHV DSSOLHG WR WKHVH ZKHHOV PD FDXVH WKHP WR VKDWWHU 4 Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct size and shape for your selected wheel 3URSHU ZKHHO IODQJHV VXSSRUW WKH ZKHHO WKXV UHGXFLQJ WKH SRVVLELOLW RI ZKHHO breakage Flanges for cut off wheels may be different from gr...

Page 7: ...of Underwriters Laboratories Inc the Canadian Standard Association and the National Electrical Code 2 Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration See Outlets for 2 prong plug Extension Cords note Extension cords must not be used with this item s Charger Symbology Double Insulated V Volts Alternating Current Direct Current A Amperes n xxx...

Page 8: ...nJURy FROM ACCiDEntAL OpERAtiOn Make sure that the trigger Switch is in the off position and remove the Battery pack before performing any procedure in this section installing the Wheel Guard tO pREVEnt SERiOUS inJURy Do not operate this tool without the Wheel Guard properly installed 1 Pull the Clamp Handle out away from the Grinder to unlock and loosen the Wheel Guard 2 Slide the collar of the W...

Page 9: ...out the Auxiliary Handle properly installed 1 The Auxiliary Handle may be installed in one of two positions on either side of the Gear Housing 2 Screw the threaded end of the Auxiliary Handle into the selected position Tighten securely before beginning work Auxiliary Handle positions Functions Auxiliary Handle Spindle Lock Button trigger Switch Wrench Wheel Guard Grinding Wheel sold separately Bat...

Page 10: ...not edge grinding dry and clean proven undamaged by inspection 2 Press in and hold the Spindle Lock Button to prevent the Spindle from turning 3 Remove the Outer Flange Keep the Inner Flange in position on the Spindle 4 Closely inspect the Grinding Wheel before mounting WARninG tO pREVEnt SERiOUS inJURy Do not use worn or damaged wheels 5 Place the Grinding Wheel onto the Spindle note The Outer Fl...

Page 11: ...ly installing the Battery pack note Battery Pack sold separately 1 With the Trigger Switch in the OFF position insert a fully charged battery pack into the Battery Receptacle until it clicks in place 2 to remove push the latch on the battery back and slide it out Latch Battery pack Battery Receptacle Workpiece and Work Area Set Up 1 Designate a work area that is clean and well lit The work area mu...

Page 12: ...tch down and then forward until it locks in place 4 Allow the tool to come up to full speed before touching the work material 5 Apply the wheel to the work material at a 10 15 angle allowing the tool to operate at full speed If the tool bogs down use lighter pressure 6 To create a smoother surface keep the tool moving over the work surface 7 tO pREVEnt ACCiDEntS AFtER USE Turn off the tool by push...

Page 13: ...ding of moving parts cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring any other condition that may affect its safe operation 2 AFtER USE wipe external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth 3 Disconnect battery pack and store battery pack charger and tool in dry indoor area out of reach of children and away from metal objects i e paperclips coins to prevent shorting 4 Li ion BAttERy MUSt BE RECyCL...

Page 14: ... out 1 Decrease pressure allow tool to do the work 2 Recharge Battery Pack 3 Dispose of old Battery Pack properly or recycle Replace Battery Pack Performance decreases over time 1 Carbon brushes worn or damaged 2 Battery Pack wearing out 1 Have qualified technician replace brushes 2 Battery Pack capacity will gradually decrease through use If symptoms are severe recycle old Battery Pack or dispose...

Page 15: ... 866 5797 Item 56401 SAFEty OpERAtiOn MAintEnAnCE SEtUp 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 for this item Refer to UPC 193175465269 ...

Page 16: ...lusion 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 expl...

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