NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury. 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.
for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to air source, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying the air tool with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. c.
b. Safety Warnings Common for Sanding Operations 1. This air tool is intended to function as a sander. Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this air tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in fire and/or serious injury. 2. Operations such as grinding, wire brushing, polishing or cutting-off are not recommended to be performed with this air tool.
may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation. 10. Never lay the air tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the air tool out of your control. 11. Do not run air tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling accessory into body. 12. Maintain labels and nameplates on tool. These carry important safety information.
2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and fingers, increasing the risk of vibration-related injury. 3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects on the user. 4. Use tools with lowest vibration when there is a choice between different processes. Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations 5. Include vibration-free periods each day of work. Do not use oversized sanding disc paper. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations when selecting sanding paper.
SPECIFICATIONS Max. Air Pressure 90 PSI Average Air Consumption 4 CFM @ 90 PSI Air Inlet 1/4” - 18 NPT Speed Variable Max. Rated Speed 10,000 OPM (Oscillations per minute) Arbor Size 3/8” Backing Pad Size 6” Air Supply TO PREVENT EXPLOSION: Use only clean, dry, regulated, compressed air to power this tool. Do not use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases, or any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool. UNPACKING When unpacking, make sure that the item is intact and undamaged.
Male Quick Connector (not included) is required. Then connect the coupler of an hose (not included) onto the Quick Connector. WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Do not install a female quick coupler on the tool. Such a coupler contains an air valve that will allow the air tool to retain pressure and operate accidentally after the air supply is disconnected. Note: Residual air pressure should not be present after the tool is disconnected from the air supply.
3. Turn the Spindle Lock so that it engages with the Drive Spindle (51). This will keep the Drive Spindle from freely turning while installing the Backing Pad (52). 1. 4. Once the Drive Spindle is locked in place, thread the Backing Pad into the Drive Spindle. If an automatic oiler is not used, add a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil to airline connection before use. Add a few drops more after each hour of continual use. 2. 5.
9. To prevent accidents, detach air supply, safely discharge any residual air pressure in the tool, and release the throttle after use. Clean external surfaces of the tool with clean, dry cloth. Then store the tool indoors out of children’s reach. USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication Note: These procedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance explained as part of the regular operation of the air-operated tool. 1.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Decreased output. 1. Not enough air pressure and/ or air flow. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Housing heats during use. 8. 1. 2. Severe air 1. leakage. (Slight air leakage is normal, 2. especially on older tools.) 3. 4. Likely Solutions 1. Check for loose connections and make sure that air supply is providing enough air flow (CFM) at required pressure (PSI) to the tool’s air inlet. Do not exceed 90 PSI maximum air pressure. Undersized or extra long hose. 2.
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.
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 68152 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
LIMITED 1 YEAR 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 one year from the date of purchase (90 days if used by a professional contractor or if used as rental equipment).
