BELT SANDER 3” x 21” Model 90045 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ® 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our Web site at: http://www.harborfreight.com Copyright® 2003 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. For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Item Electrical Requirements Belt Size Power Switch Type Base Plate Dimensions Overall Dimensions Accessories Weight Description 120 V / 60 Hz / 7.5 Input Amps / 900 Watts. Double Insulated Motor / 1,250 Belt FPM. 3” x 21”. Trigger w/Lock “ON” Button. 6” L x 3-5/8” W. 13-1/8” L x 5-3/8” W x 5-7/8” H. Dust Bag (Qty. 1) / 120 Grit Belt (Qty. 1). 7.90 Pounds.
. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed. ELECTRICAL SAFETY 4. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs.
11. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. 12. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in power tools with the Power Switch on, invites accidents. 13. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on.
22. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. 23. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool. SERVICE 24. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
9. When using the Belt Sander, always maintain a firm grip on the tool with both hands and keep hands and fingers away from the sanding area and Sanding Belt (46). 10. Keep your body positioned to either side of the Sanding Belt (46), but not in line with the Sanding Belt. 11. Always remove all adjusting keys and wrenches from the Belt Sander before starting. 12. Do not pull or carry the Belt Sander by its Power Cord (14), or pull the Cord around sharp corners or edges.
21. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work.
3. Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like that in the following illustration. (See Figure A.) FIGURE A DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS 4. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and com plies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
EXTENSION CORDS 1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord. 2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. (See Figure C, next page.) 3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord.
SYMBOLOGY Double Insulated Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. V~ A Volts Alternating Current Amperes No Load Revolutions no xxxx/min. per Minute (RPM) UNPACKING When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 14 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.
POWER SWITCH (66) SANDING BELT (46) TENSION LEVER OF FRONT WHEEL FRAME (53) FIGURE D 3. Plug the Power Cord (14) into the nearest 120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet. CAUTION: 4. The machined parts near the Tension Adjuster (29) may be sharp. Wear work gloves when adjusting the tension. Grip the Belt Sander firmly with both hands. Lift the tool and squeeze the Power Switch (66).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Power Switch: 1. To start the Belt Sander, depress the Power Switch (66). To stop the tool, release pressure on the Power Switch. (See Figure E.) 2. To lock the Power Switch (66) in the “ON” position for continuous operation, depress the Power Switch and push in on the Switch Lock. The tool will continue to run. To turn off the tool, squeeze and release the Power Switch once. (See Figure E.) 3.
8. Do not force the Belt Sander to remove material faster than it is designed to cut. Push and pull the Sanding Belt (46) gradually along the surface of the workpiece. 9. Once the sanding job is completed, turn off the Belt Sander and wait until the Sanding Belt (46) stops turning. Then, unplug the Power Cord (14) from its electrical outlet. INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1.
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.
SKU 90045 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. 2 3 33 4 8 67 62 7 6 63 64 65 46 10 4 43 58 45 4 42 37 36 33 15 7 44 56 35 34 17 18 47 40 32 19 21 22 48 41 20 68 55 23 38 27 37 23 54 29 24 70 69: DUST BAG NOT SHOWN. 52 28 30 53 31 26 25 49 NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts.
