6” BELT & 9” SANDER 6852 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save this manual. Copyright© 2004 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Requirements Overall Height Table Surface Dimensions Table Tilt Work Table Options Belt Size Disc Size Belt Speed Disk Speed Weight 1 HP, Ball Bearing Motor 110 Volt/60 Hz/12.8 Amps 3450 Rpm 40” 6-1/2” x 12-3/4” 0-50 Degrees For Sanding Disc or Sanding Belt Use 6” x 48” 9” Diameter, PSA Type 1280 FPM 1720 RPM 121 lb.
5. USE EYE, BREATHING, AND HAND PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved safety impact eyeglasses, safety impact full face shield, and a dust mask or respirator when using this product. ANSI approved safety impact eyeglasses, safety impact full face shield, dust masks and respirators are available from Harbor Freight Tools. 6. DRESS SAFELY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can become caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from becoming caught in moving parts.
SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 1. MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions, sawdust, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use the Belt/Disc Sander in areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not use the Belt/Disc Sander in a damp or wet location. 2. GROUND THIS PRODUCT.
9. ALLOW THE SANDING BELT/DISC (2, 15) TO TURN UP TO FULL SPEED BEFORE FEEDING A WORKPIECE INTO THE SANDING BELT/DISC. When turning off the Belt/Disc Sander, allow the Sanding Belt/Disc to slow down and stop on its own. Do not press against the Sanding Belt/Disc to stop it. 10. FEED THE WORKPIECE INTO THE SANDING BELT/DISC (2, 15) GRADUALLY. Do not force the machine to remove material faster than it was designed to cut. 11.
18. WARNING: People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker. UNPACKING When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 16 are included. 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.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: For additional references to the parts listed below, refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 17. To Assemble The Stands, Frames, And Upper Bracket: 1. With assistance, position the two Stands (56) upright on the floor and parallel to one another. (See Figure C.) 2. Place the end of one Frame (64) on the inside edge of one Stand (56), and align the two mounting holes on the end of the Frame with the two lower mounting holes on the Stand. (See Figure C.) 3.
. With assistance, carefully tip the assembled Stand on its side. Attach a Rubber Foot (59) to each of the Stand’s four corners, using four Rubber Feet, four Washers (60), and four Screws (61). Then, place the Stand back in its upright position. (See Figure D.) To Attach The Base To The Upper Bracket: 1. With assistance, place the Base (51) of the Belt/Disc Sander on top of the Upper Brackets (57). Align the four threaded mounting holes on the Base with the four mounting holes on the Upper Brackets.
To Assemble The Pulleys, Sanding Disc Plate, and Table: 1. Remove the 4 screws from the cover on the Pulley Cover (22) and set aside. 2. Line up the three bolt holes on the Pulley Cover (22) with the threaded holes in the Bracket (26). Place a Washer (21) over each of 3 Screws (20). Insert a Screw (20) into each hole and tighten. (See Figure E.) Screw (20) This item is packed with tape on the shafts to keep the keys in place. Remove the tape from the upper shaft, being careful to not lose the key. 3.
. Remove the paper backing on the adhesive Sanding Disc (15), and stick the Sanding Disc firmly and evenly onto the Sanding Disc Plate (16). (See Figure I, page 11.) 11. Replace cover of the Pulley Cover (22) and tighten the 4 screws. Verify that the pulley cover does not contact the Sanding Disc (15). If it does, you need to adjust the Sanding Disc Plate (16).
turn off the machine and unplug it from its electrical outlet. Then repeat Steps #2 through #7 to further increase the tension on the Sanding Belt. (See Figures B and H.) 9. Attach the Back Stop (39) to the side of the Sanding Belt Frame (40), as shown in Figure H. Back Stop (39) Sand in this area. LOCK KNOB & ADJUST NUT ASSY. (44) SANDING BELT (2) LOCK KNOB & ADJUST NUT ASSY (44) Sanding BELT FRAME (40) LOCK KNOB (44) ADJUST NUT (44) FIGURE H SANDING DISC (15) To Install A Sanding Disc: 1.
To Adjust The Angle Of The Table: 1. The angle of the Table (1) may be adjusted from 0 to 45 Degrees. (See Figure J.) 2. To adjust the angle of the Table (1), slightly loosen the Knob (10). (See Figure J.) 3. Observe the Angle Gauge (5). Then raise or lower the Table until the desired angle of the Table is shown on the Angle Gauge. (See Figure J.) 4. Once the desired angle of the Table (1) is obtained, retighten the Knob (10). (See Figure J.
MITER GAUGE (3) MITER GAUGE KNOB ANGLE SCALE FIGURE K To Adjust The Sand Belt Frame For Vertical Sanding: Loosen the two Nuts (36) on the Sanding Belt Frame (40), and with assistance raise the Sanding Belt Frame to its full vertical position. Then, firmly retighten the two Nuts to lock the Sanding Belt Frame in place. (See Figure L.) NUT (36) SANDING BELT FRAME (40) (VERTICAL POSITION) FIGURE L To Adjust The Position Of The Table: 1.
4. NOTE: When repositioning the Table (1), make sure there is more than 1 / 16” clearance but less than 1/8” clearance between the Table and the Sanding Belt Frame (40). (See Figure M.) END VIEW SANDING BELT FRAME (40) TABLE (1) SANDING BELT (2) SUPPORT BAR (18) SET SCREW (14) FIGURE M SIDE VIEW TABLE (1) SUPPORT BAR (18) SET SCREW (14) To Perform Horizontal Sanding With The Sanding Belt: 1. CAUTION: Before each use, inspect the condition of the Sanding Belt (2).
To Perform Horizontal Sanding With The Sanding Disc: 1. CAUTION: Before each use, inspect the condition of the Sanding Disc (15). Look for tearing, excessive wear, or other damage to the Sanding Disc. Never use a Sanding Disc that is damaged. When replacing, never use an inexpensive, low quality Sanding Disc. 2. NOTE: The Sanding Disc (15) is typically used for smaller workpieces. 3. Plug the Power Cord (55) into a grounded, 110 Volt electrical outlet. (See Figure B.) 4.
6. Once the sanding procedure is completed, remove the workpiece from the Sanding Belt (2), turn the Power Switch (53) to its “OFF” position, and unplug the Power Cord (55) from its electrical outlet. (See Figure B.) INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. CAUTION: Always turn the Power Switch (53) to its “OFF” position and unplug the Power Cord (55) from its 110 volt electrical outlet before performing any inspection, adjustments, maintenance, or cleaning. 2.
PARTS LIST PART # DESCRIPTION QTY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 1 Table 1 34 Set Screw 2 2 Sanding Belt 1 35 Driving Roller 1 3 Miter Gauge 1 36 Nut (M8) 6 4 Screw (M5x30) 2 37 Key (B5x50) 1 5 Angle Gauge 1 38 Driving Roller Shaft 1 6 Washer (8) 6 39 Back Stop 1 7 Screw (M8x12) 1 40 Sanding Belt Frame 1 8 Nut (M5) 2 41 Roller Adjust Bar 2 9 Table Support Bracket 1 42 Spring Pin (5) 2 10 Knob 1 43 Leader Roller 1 11 Screw (M5x10) 1 44 Lock Knob/Adju
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 2 1 35 33 34 6 3 7 5 9 10 6 8 18 11 12 13 4 14 19 21 36 22 23 6 26 20 29 28 27 3121 32 52 17 27 6 40 31 41 42 30 45 48 45 14 14 44 47 29 50 43 44 41 42 27 29 46 27 49 14 15 39 29 21 6 16 38 37 6 36 51 54 55 53 56 56 57 65 58 66 58 65 66 63 63 64 59 60 61 58 58 64 62 60 59 60 61 NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts.
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