Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 97181 Harbor Freight Tools
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4” X 6” BEL T/DISC SANDER Model 97181 SET UP , OPERA TION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally . Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Page 2 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ............................ 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES .............. 3 VIBRA TION HAZARD ........................ 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES .....
Page 3 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SA VE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly , operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures.
Page 4 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Electrical safety 2. The Plug on this Belt/Disc Sander a. must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way . Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded power tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Page 5 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the c. power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Page 6 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Specic Safety Rules Always wear ANSI-approved safety 1. goggles with full face shield when operating this Belt/Disc Sander . Support workpiece with Miter Gage, 2. Backstop or work table.
Page 7 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. GROUNDING TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEA TH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION: Check with a qualied electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
Page 8 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. When using more than one extension 3. cord to make up the total length, make sure each cord contains at (See T able A.
Page 9 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SPECIFICA TIONS Construction Materials Housing: Sheeted Steel Roller and Block Stop: Polyethylene Hardware: Carbon Steel Feet: Rub.
Page 10 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Mounting Aluminum Disc Use 10 & 14mm wrenches (not 1. included) to tighten, if necessary .
Page 1 1 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. (27).
Page 12 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Figure 7 Belt Adjustment Knob (49) T able (69) Sanding Belt Belt T ighten Handle Sanding Disc Magnetic Switch (31) with Orange Safety Key inserted Miter Gauge (65) 3.
Page 13 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. FUNCTIONS This Belt/Disc Sander can be used for rough or smooth sanding. It has an adjustable belt platform for sanding both inside or outside curves.
Page 14 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Mounting Sanding Discs Remove the T able (69), if it is 1. mounted in front of the sanding disc.
Page 15 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Port (59) after cleaning and tighten Screw (61). AFTER USE, 3. clean external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth. Periodically recheck all nuts, bolts 4. and screws for tightness.
Page 16 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Belt/Disc Sander does not turn on Not plugged in. 1. No power at outlet. 2. Orange Plastic Key not inserted 3. into Magnetic Switch (31).
Page 17 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y .
Page 18 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST Part Description Q’ty 1 Screw M4 X 12 9 2 Flat W asher 4 27 3 Front Cover 1 4 Sander Disc 1 5 Aluminum Disc 1 6 Scr.
Page 19 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM.
Page 20 SKU 97181 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DA Y W ARRANTY Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every ef fort to assure that its products meet high .
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