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Belt Sander
3” x 21”
Model 90045
Set up and Operating inStructiOnS
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Operating inStructiOnS .........10 cOntentS tOOl Set up ....................................... 10 iMpOrtant SaFetY wOrk piece and wOrk area inFOrMatiOn .................................3 Set up ............................................... 10 general pOwer tOOl SaFetY general Operating warningS ........................................... 3 inStructiOnS ................................. 10 Belt Sander SaFetY warningS .... 5 Maintenance and Ser Vicing ...12 ViBratiOn SaFetY ................
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nOtice is used to SaVe thiS Manual address practices not Keep this manual for the safety warnings related to personal injury. and precautions, assembly, operating, cautiOn, without the inspection, maintenance and cleaning safety alert symbol, is procedures. Write the product’s serial number used to address practices not in the back of the manual near the assembly related to personal injury. diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual general
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increased risk of electric shock if your finger on the switch or energizing power body is grounded. tools that have the switch on invites accidents. c. do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering d. remove any adjusting key or wrench a power tool will increase the risk of before turning the power tool on. electric shock. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result d. do not abuse the cord. never use in personal injury. the co
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c. disconnect the plug from the Belt Sander Safety warnings power source before making any 1. hold power tools by insulated adjustments, changing accessories, gripping surfaces when performing or storing power tools. Such an operation where the cutting tool preventive safety measures reduce may contact hidden wiring or its own the risk of starting the power tool cord. Contact with a ″live″ wire will make accidentally. exposed metal parts of the tool ″live″ and d. Store idle power to
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Interrupter (GFCI) should also be cause temporary or permanent physical implemented – it prevents sustained injury, particularly to the hands, arms electrical shock. and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury: 9. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and 1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly other construction activities, contains or for an extended period should first chemicals known [to the State of be examined by a doctor and th
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preceding illustration. (See Outlets for grOunding 2-Prong Plug.) tO preVent electric ShOck extension cords and death FrOM incOrrect 1. Grounded tools require a three wire grOunding wire extension cord. Double Insulated cOnnectiOn: tools can use either a two or three wire Check with a qualified electrician extension cord. if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. 2. As the distance from the supply outlet do not modify the power cord increases, you must
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8. Protect the extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas. recOMMended MiniMuM wire gauge FOr extenSiOn cOrdS* (120/240 VOlt) extenSiOn cOrd naMeplate length aMpereS (at full load) 0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16 2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14 3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12 5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12 7.1 – 12.0 18 14 12 10 - 12.1 – 16.0 14 12 10 - - 16.1 – 20.0 12 10 - - - * Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at taBle a 150% of the rated amperes. Symbology Doubl
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t o remove/install a Sanding Belt: SpeciFicatiOnS trigger Electrical Input 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 7.5 A (Rated) (66) Belt Speed 1,250 FPM (No Load) Sanding Belt (46) Belt Size 3” x 21” Accessories Dust Bag / 120 Grit Belt e194601 tenSiOn leVer OF Figure a FrOnt wheel FraMe (53) unpacking 1. Pull out on the Tension Lever of the Front When unpacking, make sure that the Wheel Frame (53), and slide the Sanding item is intact and undamaged. If any parts Belt (46) out. (See Figure a.) are missing o
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off the Belt Sander. release the Trigger once. (See Figures a and B.) (See Figure B.) 3. WARNING! Prior to using the Belt t o attach the dust Bag: Sander (each time), make sure the Switch Lock mechanism is working properly. Release the Switch Lock mechanism before disconnecting the Belt Sander from its electrical outlet. Failure to do so will cause the tool to start immediately the next time it is plugged DUST BAG (69) into an electrical outlet, resulting in Figure c possible i
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2. warning! when sanding a workpiece, always push and pull the Belt Sander over the workpiece with both hands firmly gripping the tool. Do not pass hands or fingers directly in front of, to the rear, or below the Sanding Belt (46). 3. Firmly grip the Belt Sander with both hands. Then, squeeze the Trigger (66) to turn on the tool. If desired, use the Switch Lock to run the Belt Sander in its continuous mode. 4. Allow the Sanding Belt (46) to turn up to full speed before feeding th
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3. CARBON BRUSH: To maintain peak Maintenance and efficiency of the Belt Sander’s Motor Ser Vicing it is recommended that every two to six months the Carbon Brush (27) be Procedures not specifically examined. explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified BruSh technician. hOlder cOVer (28) tO preVent SeriOuS injur Y FrOM accidental OperatiOn: t urn the t rigger of the tool off Figure d - FrOnt View and unplug the tool from its a. To check the Carbon Brush, remo
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t roubleshooting problem possible causes likely Solutions Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected. 1. Check that cord is plugged in. 2. No power at outlet. 2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads. 3. Tool’s thermal reset breaker 3. Turn off tool and allow to cool. Press reset button tripped (if equipped). on tool. 4. Internal damage or
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pleaSe read the FOllOwing careFull Y 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 REPLACE
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aSSeMBl Y diagraM reV 04l, 10e SKU 90045 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15 54 22 20 66 23 18 14 15 21 17 55 19 13 49 12 20 11 38 25 34 24 27 7 33 9 10 26 6 8 5 29 28 35 68 30 43 31 53 40 37 42 36 32 23 41 70 44 7 47 3 37 4 2 45 1 52 67 48 46 58 4 4 56 33 69: DUST BAG NOT SHOWN. 63 64 62 65
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To take advantage of this warranty, liMited 1 Year / 90 da Y the product or part must be returned to us warrantY with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every complaint must accompany the merchandise. effort to assure that its products meet high If our inspection verifies the defect, we quality and durability standards, and warrants will either repair or replace the product at to the original purchaser that f
