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Heavy duty air oscillating
sander
Model 96573
set up and operating instructions
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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save tHis Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. iMportant saFety inForMation in this manual, on the labeling, and all other information provided with this product: this is
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Warning! read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work area saFety 1. keep children and bystanders away while operating. distractions can cause you to lose control. 2. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. personal saFety 1. Wear ansi-approved safety goggles, niosH-approved dust mask/ respirator, and heavy-duty work gloves during use and service. 2. Stay alert and use c
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vibration Hazard This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury: 1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly 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. Pregnant women or people who have impair
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2. WARNING: The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.) 3. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contains chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Lead from lead-b
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speciFications Operating PSI 90 PSI Air Inlet Size 1/4-18 NPT Air Consumption 4 CFM Speed 0 to 10,000 RPM unpacking When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. operating instructions read the entire iMportant saFety inForMation section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up
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8. Allow the motor to reach its full speed before starting to sand. 9. Turn the Regulator Knob (31) to adjust the oscillation speed. The closer the Regulator Knob is to “MAX” the faster the Pad will move. 10. Always keep a safe distance from the sanding pad while the Sander is operating. Do not apply pressure. If the Pad slows down as the material is being worked; pressure is being applied. Allow the Sander to do the job. 11. Always keep your body and clothing a safe distance from the run
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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 MANUFACTURER 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 REPLACEM
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asseMbly diagraM record product’s serial number Here: note: If product 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 available individually as replacement parts. SKU 96573 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9
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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 ac- tivity, improper installation, nor
