Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 98198 Harbor Freight Tools
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18" DRUM SANDER 98198 SET UP AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight T ools ® . 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 9301 1 Visit our website at: http://www .harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2 CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ............................ 3 GENERAL POWER T OOL SAFETY W ARNINGS....................... 3 DRUM SANDING OPERA TIONSAFETY W ARNINGS . 5 GROUNDING .
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3 SA VE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warn- ings and precautions, assembly , operat- ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4 plugs with grounded power tools. Unmodied plugs and matching out - lets will reduce risk of electric shock. A void body contact with grounded b. surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5 Do not use the power tool if the b. switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be con - trolled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the c.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6 generated by your operation. Pro- longed exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss. Keep bystanders a safe distance 5. away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 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.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8 - tories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electri- cal Code.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9 SPECIFICA TIONS Maximum Stock Width 18" (36” two passes) Sanding Motor .
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10 with two M8-1.25 x 15 Carriage Bolts (268) and Flanged Nuts (269). Do not tighten the screws to the c.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 1 1 W ork Piece and Work Area Set Up Designate a work area that is clean 1. and well-lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent injury and distraction. Route the power cord along a safe 2.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12 Dust Bag (273) Dust Bag c. The Dust Bag (273) is secured to the Dust Chute (70) with a Collar (218). Speed adjustment. 8. The speed of the Feed Belt (165) is a. adjusted by turning the Speed Ad- justment Knob (74) while the ma- chine is running .
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13 size and shape of the template will not change over time. 3" Sandpaper (179) k.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14 T est by pressing in the middle with a moderate amount of force. T urn off the sander and un-plug the b. power cord. c.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15 MAINTENANCE AND SER VICING Procedures not specically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualied technician.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16 Replacing V -belts Disconnect the Drum Sander from 1. the electrical outlet. Open the Side Cover (82). 2. T o replace the variable-speed Drive 3. Belt (97), loosen the cap screw se- curing the variable-speed Pulley (26, 28) before loosening the motor mount cap screws.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17 off and perform tracking adjustment again. The belt should no longer move to 3. one side during continuous use. The Conveyor T able (137) should not move up or back and forth Do not over tighten the Feed Belt.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 18 T o adjust the rear Pressure Plate: 5. Disconnect the power cord from the a. outlet. b.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 19 MOTOR Power ON/OFF Switch Wiring Diagram The colored wires connected to the motor are not speci- fied because they are interchangeable.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 20 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions T ool will not start or trips the breaker . 1.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 21 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Machine has vibration or noisy operation. Motor or component is loose. 1. V -belts are worn or loose. 2. Motor fan is rubbing on fan 3.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 22 Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Sandpaper on Drum tears during operation 1. workpiece. Sandpaper not tightened or 2.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 23 P ART P ART NAME Qty 1 SPRING W ASHER 4 2 P AN HEAD SCREW 6 3 6 4 HEX SOC HD SCR 4 5 BEARING.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 24 97 1 98 1 99 1 100 MOTOR BRACKET 1 101 .
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 25 193 PIN 2 194 BUSHING 2 195 .
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 26 ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM.
SKU 98198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 27 LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DA Y W ARRANTY Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and.
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