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18V Cordless

angle grinder

66876

set up and operating instruCtions

distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight tools

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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

read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

saVe tHis manual.

2009 by Harbor Freight Tools

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.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Summary of Contents for 66876

Page 1: ...sult in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2009 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 FreightTools Diagramswithinthismanualmaynotbedrawnproportionally Duetocontinuingimprovements actual product may differ slightly from the product described her...

Page 2: ...ols Tools with Three Prong Plugs 10 Double Insulated Tools Tools with Two Prong Plugs 10 Extension Cords 11 Symbology 11 Specifications 12 Unpacking 12 Components 12 Instructions for putting into use 12 Assembly 13 Operating Instructions 14 The Battery 14 Tool Set Up 14 Work Piece and Work Area Set Up 16 General Operating Instructions 16 Maintenance And Servicing 17 Cleaning Maintenance and Lubric...

Page 3: ... 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 WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings an...

Page 4: ...g to power source and or battery pack pick ing up or carrying the tool Carry ing power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites acci dents Remove any adjusting key or d wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left at tached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper e footin...

Page 5: ...type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack Use power tools only with specifi b cally designated battery packs Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire When battery pack is not in use c keep it away from other metal ob jects like paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connec tion from one te...

Page 6: ...ng accessory and run the power tool at maximum no load speed for one minute Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this test time Wear personal protective equip 8 ment Depending on application use face shield safety goggles or safety glasses As appropriate wear dust mask hearing protec tors gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abra sive or work piece fragments The eye ...

Page 7: ...due to an electrical fault or if it is used in a hot environment Do not place the charger on a flam mable surface Do not obstruct any vents on the charger Especially avoid placing the charger on car pets and rugs they are not only flammable but they also obstruct vents under the charger This product is not a toy Keep it out 21 of reach of children People with pacemakers should 22 consult their phy...

Page 8: ... 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 depend ing on the direction of the wheel s move ment at the point of pinching Abrasive wheels may also break under these condi tions Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and or incorrect operating p...

Page 9: ...ted or long term exposure to vibra tion may cause temporary or permanent physical injury particularly to the hands arms and shoulders To reduce the risk of vibration related injury Anyone using vibrating tools regu 1 larly or for an extended period should first be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical check ups to ensure medical problems are not being caused or worsened from use Pregn...

Page 10: ...ding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet The grounding prong in the plug is 2 connected through the green wire in side the cord to the grounding system in the tool The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically l...

Page 11: ...e used 2 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 A Amperes n0 xxxx min No Load Revolutions per Minute RPM ...

Page 12: ...r Hex Wrench Battery Pack 1 Grinding Wheel 18 Adapter Charger Base Angle Grinder Figure 1 Instructions for putting into use Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product To prevent serious injury from accidental operation Slide the ON OFF Button 42 of the Grinder to its OFF posi...

Page 13: ...d position Tighten securely before beginning 3 work Adjusting the Wheel Guard TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY Do not operate this tool without the Wheel Guard properly installed and positioned Wheel Guard 16 Wheel Guard Bolt 20 Figure 4 1 The Wheel Guard comes installed on the Grinder To adjust the placement of the Wheel Guard Using the included Hex Wrench a loosen the Wheel Guard Bolt 20 Rotate the Whe...

Page 14: ...ug the Adapter and dis connect the Charger Base from the Adapter and the Battery Pack To attach the Battery Pack to the 2 Grinder slide the Battery Pack into the bottom of the Grinder until it snaps securely into place To remove the Battery Pack from 3 the Grinder depress the two but tons on the sides of the Battery Pack and slide the Battery Pack out of the Grinder Tool Set Up To prevent serious ...

Page 15: ...p the Wheel onto the Spindle For 5 wheels with paper gaskets blotters or metal gaskets Slip the grind ing wheel onto the Spindle with the gasket first The gasket should be centered on the grinding wheel and the wheel and gasket should rest flat against the Inner Flange WARNING To prevent serious injury gaskets must be used for all grinding wheels they are provided with Gaskets help prevent grind i...

Page 16: ... present a hazard while working You must use personal safety equip 4 ment including but not limited to ANSI approved eye and hearing pro tection as well as heavy work gloves Before beginning work provide for 5 sparks and debris that will fly off the work surface General Operating Instructions To prevent serious injury Grip the tool firmly in both hands Slide the ON OFF Button 42 toward 1 the Gear ...

Page 17: ...spect the general condition of the tool Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring of the adapter and any other condition that may affect safe opera tion of the Grinder After Use 2 clean external surfaces of the Grinder with a clean moist cloth Periodically blow dust and grit out 3 of the motor vents using dry com pressed air Ni...

Page 18: ... rattling Internal damage or wear Carbon brushes or bearings for example Have technician service tool Overheating Forcing tool to work too fast 1 Blocked motor housing vents 2 Allow tool to work at its own rate 1 Blow dust out of motor using compressed 2 air Tool does not grind effectively Disc accessory may be loose on 1 Spindle Check tightness of Outer Flange 17 or threaded disc accessory on Spi...

Page 19: ...k Washer 1 42 ON OFF Button 1 43 Bearing Support 1 44 Key 1 45 Spring 1 46 Left Housing 1 47 Pull Rod 1 48 Switch 1 49 Lead Wire 1 50 Battery Terminal 1 51 Fan 1 52 O Ring 2 53 Lead Wire 1 54 Fan Flange 1 55 Motor 1 56 Lead Wire 1 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 ...

Page 20: ...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 avail able individually as replacement parts 1 6 17 27 37 47 2 7 12 18 28 38 48 3 8 13 23 33 43 53 19 29 39 49 4 9 14 24 34 44 54 20 30 40 50 5 15 25 35 45 55 21 31 41 51 16 26 36 46 56 22 32 42 52 ...

Page 21: ...cidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is express ly 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 com plaint...

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