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FLEXIBLE SHAFT  

GRINDER/CARVER

Model

40432

SET up AND OpERATING INSTRuCTIONS

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 Read this material before using this product. 

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

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 1999 by Harbor Freight Tools

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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.

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REV 06g; Manual Revised 09k

Summary of Contents for 40432

Page 1: ...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 For technical ...

Page 2: ...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 instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings a...

Page 3: ...s Prevent unintentional starting c Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and or battery pack picking up or carrying the tool Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove any adjusting key or wrench d before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating pa...

Page 4: ...your power tool serviced by a a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Flex Shaft Grinder Safety Warnings The rated speed of the accessory 1 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 Do not use a damaged access...

Page 5: ... Code 25249 5 et seq WARNING Handling the cord on this 12 product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling California Health Safety Code 25249 5 et seq The warnings precautions and 13 instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations ...

Page 6: ...outlet installed by a qualified electrician Double Insulated Tools Tools with Two Prong Plugs Outlets for 2 Prong Plug Tools marked Double Insulated do not 1 require grounding They have a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories Inc the Canadian Standard Association and the National Electrical Code Do...

Page 7: ...ired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it Protect the extension cords from sharp 8 objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas 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 1...

Page 8: ...he Motor Housing 7 with the two 2 Screws 6 Inspect the Flexible Shaft 21 and make 2 certain that it is securely connected to the Motor Housing Unit 7 Do not use the Shaft at an angle greater than 90 Kinks or crimps in the shaft will result in inefficient tool performance Attach the Foot Control Insert the Plug 3 29 into the Female Plug 28 which comes off of the Foot Control 27 Insert the Power Plu...

Page 9: ...es EXTREMELY HOT stop using the tool until the unit cools off Also the Chuck housing will become warm If it becomes uncomfortable to hold rest the tool and allow it to cool down Before using this tool make sure that 1 clothing hair and work pieces are out of the way of the Hand Piece and the Bit Turn the tool ON Adjust tool speed by pressing on the 2 Foot Control 27 If the Flexible Shaft 21 does n...

Page 10: ...Use 2 wipe external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth 3 WARNING If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician Replacement of Carbon Brushes Replace the Carbon Brushes in pairs 1 Normal Carbon Brush life is from 500 to 2000 hours depending on use Using a small screwdriver remove 2 the Carbon Brushes 8 When you remove the Carbon Brush...

Page 11: ...rer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the 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 buye...

Page 12: ...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 compla...

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