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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Summary of Contents for 62501

Page 1: ...nce 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 2014 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 Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may ...

Page 2: ...Y INFORMATION General 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 1 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order 2 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed...

Page 3: ... a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool 13 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times 14 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 15 DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing when changing accessories such as blades bi...

Page 4: ...The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal 4 Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in do...

Page 5: ... power tools may result in serious personal injury 17 Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines 18 Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement 19 Avoid unintentional starting Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool 20 People with pacemakers should consult their physici...

Page 6: ...irculation to the hand past hand injuries nervous system disorders diabetes or Raynaud s Disease should not use this tool If you feel any medical or physical symptoms related to vibration such as tingling numbness and white or blue fingers seek medical advice as soon as possible 2 Do not smoke during use Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and fingers increasing the risk of vibration re...

Page 7: ...Item 62501 Safety Operation Maintenance Setup Specifications Electrical Rating 110 120VAC 60Hz 3 6A Motor No Load Speed 3560 RPM Max Accessory Diameter 8 OD x 3 4 x 5 8 Arbor Arbor Size 5 8 Mounting Holes 2 7 16 Work Light Bulb 120V 60W Sold separately E237800 ...

Page 8: ... 60 Bolt 57 Flat Washer 58 Spring Washer 47 Figure A Work Rest Installation 2 Install Left Work Rest 59 to the Left Wheel Guard 9 using Bolt 57 Spring Washer 47 and Flat Washer 58 3 Adjust the Work Rests to within 1 16 of the Grinding Wheel To adjust this distance loosen Bolts 57 and move Work Rests 59 60 4 Attach a Spark Guard 62 63 to each Wheel Guard 9 43 using a Bolt 66 Spring Washer 65 and Fl...

Page 9: ...Page 9 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 62501 Safety Operation Maintenance Setup Functions Lamp Wheel Guards Eye Shields Grinding Wheels Work Rests On Off Switch Spark Guards ...

Page 10: ...el unless wheel is smaller than 4 or is an unusual shape as follows a Suspend wheel using a dowel or finger through the arbor hole Tap Wheel Here 45 45 45 45 Hang Wheel from Dowel V E R T I C A L C E N T E R b Tap the flat side of the wheel with a light non metallic object such as a screwdriver handle at a point 45 from the vertical center line on each side of the wheel and 1 2 inches from the edg...

Page 11: ... length to allow free movement while working 3 There must not be objects such as utility lines nearby that will present a hazard while working General Operating Instructions 1 Make sure that the Switch is in the off position then plug in the tool 2 Turn on the tool 3 Allow the tool to come up to full speed before touching the wheel 4 Apply the workpiece to the wheel allowing the tool to operate at...

Page 12: ... of the tool Check for loose hardware misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring and any other condition that may affect its safe operation 2 AFTER USE wipe external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth 3 Periodically wear ANSI approved safety goggles and NIOSH approved breathing protection and blow dust and grit out of the motor vents using dry comp...

Page 13: ...meter for its length and load See Table A on page 3 Performance decreases over time 1 Accessory dull or damaged 2 Carbon brushes worn or damaged 1 Keep cutting accessories sharp Replace as needed 2 Have qualified technician replace brushes Excessive noise or rattling 1 Internal damage or wear Carbon brushes or bearings for example 1 Have technician service tool Overheating 1 Forcing machine to wor...

Page 14: ...7 Bolt 4 58 Flat Washer 4 59 Left Work Rest 1 60 Right Work Rest 1 61 Screw 2 62 Right Spark Guard 1 63 Left Spark Guard 1 64 Flat Washer 2 65 Spring Washer 2 66 Bolt 2 67 Right Eye Shield Arm 1 Parts List and Diagram 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 MANUFACTU...

Page 15: ... Setup Assembly Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 7 7 21 6 21 6 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 25 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 52 51 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 40 36 37 47 57 58 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 64 65 66 ...

Page 16: ...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 o...

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