Chicago Electric Sander 66891 User Manual

CompaCt Belt Sander  
66891  
Set up and operating inStruCtionS  
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notiCe is used to  
address practices  
SaVe tHiS manual  
Keep this manual for the safety warn-  
ings and precautions, assembly, operat-  
ing, 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.  
not related to personal injury.  
Caution, without  
the safety alert  
symbol, is used to address  
practices not related to  
personal injury.  
general power tool Safety  
warnings  
warning read all safety  
warnings and instructions.  
Failure to follow the warnings and  
instructions may result in electric  
shock, fire and/or serious injury.  
Save all warnings and  
instructions for future reference.  
The term ″power tool″ in the  
warnings refers to your mains-  
operated (corded) Compact Belt  
Sander.  
important SaFetY  
inFormation  
in this manual, on the labeling,  
and all other information provid-  
ed with this product:  
this is the safety alert  
symbol. it is used to alert  
you to potential personal  
injury hazards. obey all  
safety messages that  
1. work area safety:  
follow this symbol to avoid  
possible injury or death.  
a.keep work area clean and well lit.  
Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-  
dents.  
danger indicates  
a hazardous  
situation which, if not  
avoided, will result in death or  
serious injury.  
b.do not operate this Compact Belt  
Sander in explosive atmospheres,  
such as in the presence of flamma-  
ble liquids, gases or dust. Power  
tools create sparks which may ignite  
the dust or fumes.  
warning  
indicates a  
hazardous situation which, if  
not avoided, could result in  
death or serious injury.  
c.keep children and bystanders  
away while operating this Compact  
Belt Sander. Distractions can cause  
you to lose control.  
Caution, used  
with the safety  
alert symbol, indicates a  
hazardous situation which, if  
not avoided, could result in  
minor or moderate injury.  
2. electrical safety:  
a.power tool plugs must match the  
outlet. never modify the plug in  
any way. do not use any adapter  
plugs with grounded power tools.  
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Unmodified plugs and matching out-  
lets will reduce risk of electric shock.  
b.use personal protective equip-  
ment. always wear anSi-approved  
safety eye protection and a dust-  
mask/respirator. Safety equipment  
such as non-skid safety shoes, a  
hard hat, or hearing protection used  
for appropriate conditions will reduce  
personal injuries.  
note: this Compact Belt Sander has a  
2-prong power Cord plug.  
b.avoid body contact with grounded  
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,  
ranges and refrigerators. There is  
an increased risk of electric shock if  
your body is grounded.  
c.do not allow children to use this  
Compact Belt Sander. This power  
tool is not a toy and should not be  
operated by any child, or untrained  
user, at any time.  
c.do not expose power tools to rain  
or wet conditions. Water entering  
this Compact Belt Sander will in-  
crease the risk of electric shock.  
d.Severe abrasion hazard. Keep  
hands and fingers clear of moving  
sanding belts, and do not let your  
fingers rest over the front or right  
edge of the Compact Belt Sander. If  
the sanding belt should run off, or if  
it is not properly adjusted, your fin-  
gers could come in contact with the  
moving belt possibly causing serious  
personal injury.  
d.do not abuse the cord. never  
use the cord for carrying, pulling  
or unplugging this Compact Belt  
Sander. keep the cord away from  
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving  
parts. Damaged or entangled cords  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
e.when operating this Compact Belt  
Sander outdoors, use an extension  
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use  
of a cord suitable for outdoor use  
reduces the risk of electric shock.  
e.Severe pinching hazard. Keep  
hands and fingers clear of front roller  
at all times. Failure to do so may  
result in fingers being pinched and/or  
other personal injury.  
f. if operating this Compact Belt  
Sander in a damp location is un-  
avoidable, use a ground Fault  
Circuit interrupter (gFCi) protected  
supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the  
risk of electric shock.  
warning! To reduce the risk of injury,  
always secure work to prevent it from  
being thrown back towards the user.  
f. Hold this Compact Belt Sander by  
the insulated gripping surfaces  
when performing a job near electri-  
cal wiring. This will help keep you  
safe if electrical contact is made.  
3. Specific Personal safety Rules:  
a.Stay alert, watch what you are do-  
ing and use common sense when  
operating this Compact Belt Sand-  
er. do not use while you are tired  
or under the influence of drugs,  
alcohol or medication. A moment  
of inattention while operating power  
tools may result in serious personal  
injury.  
g.Clean this Compact Belt Sander  
frequently to prevent buildup of  
debris on moving parts. Built up  
debris may fly from the power tool  
causing personal injury.  
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h.prevent unintentional starting.  
ensure the switch is in the off-  
position before connecting to your  
power source, picking up or car-  
rying the tool. Carrying this Com-  
pact Belt Sander with your finger on  
the switch or energizing it while the  
switch is in the “ON” position invites  
accidents.  
b.do not use this Compact Belt  
Sander if the switch does not turn  
it on and off. Any power tool that  
cannot be controlled with the switch  
is dangerous and must be repaired.  
c.disconnect the plug from the  
power source before making any  
adjustments, changing accesso-  
ries, or storing. Such preventive  
safety measures reduce the risk of  
accidental starting.  
i. do not overreach. keep proper  
footing and balance at all times.  
This enables better control of the  
Compact Belt Sander in unexpected  
situations.  
d.avoid unintentional starting. Pre-  
pare to begin work before turning on  
the Compact Belt Sander.  
j. dress properly. do not wear  
gloves, loose clothing or jew-  
elry. keep your hair, clothing and  
gloves away from moving parts.  
Gloves, loose clothes, jewelry or long  
hair can be caught in moving parts  
causing serious personal injury.  
e.do not lay the Compact Belt  
Sander down until it has come to  
a complete stop. Moving parts can  
grab the surface and pull the tool out  
of your control.  
f. when using a handheld power  
tool, maintain a firm grip on the  
tool with both hands to resist start-  
ing torque.  
k.if devices are provided for the con-  
nection of dust extraction and col-  
lection facilities, ensure these are  
connected and properly used. Use  
of these devices can reduce dust-  
related hazards.  
g.do not leave the tool unattended  
when it is plugged into an electri-  
cal outlet. Turn off the tool, and un-  
plug it from its electrical outlet before  
leaving.  
l. only use safety equipment that  
has been approved by an appropri-  
ate standards agency. Unapproved  
safety equipment may not provide  
adequate protection. Eye protection  
must be ANSI-approved and breath-  
ing protection must be NIOSH-ap-  
proved for the specific hazards in the  
work area.  
h.use this Compact Belt Sander in  
accordance with these instruc-  
tions, taking into account the  
working conditions and the work  
to be performed. Use for operations  
different from those intended could  
result in a hazardous situation.  
i. Store the idle Compact Belt Sander  
out of the reach of children and do  
not allow persons unfamiliar with  
it, or these instructions to operate.  
Power tools are dangerous in the  
hands of untrained users.  
4. power tool use and care:  
a.do not force this Compact Belt  
Sander, and always use the correct  
power tool for your application.  
The correct power tool will do the job  
better and safer at the rate for which  
it was designed.  
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5. Service:  
Some examples of these chemicals  
are:  
a. maintain this Compact Belt  
Sander. Check for misalignment  
or binding of moving parts, break-  
age of parts and any other condition  
that may affect a safe operation. If  
damaged, have the Compact Belt  
Sander repaired before use. Many  
accidents are caused by poor main-  
tenance.  
• Lead from lead-based paints  
• Crystalline silica from bricks and ce-  
ment or other masonry products  
• Arsenic and chromium from chemi-  
cally treated lumber  
Your risk from these exposures var-  
ies, depending on how often you do  
this type of work. To reduce your  
exposure to these chemicals: work in  
a well ventilated area, and work with  
approved safety equipment, such as  
those dust masks that are specially  
designed to filter out microscopic  
particles. (California Health & Safety  
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)  
b. Have your power tool serviced by  
a qualified repair person using  
only identical replacement parts.  
This will ensure that the safety of the  
power tool is maintained.  
c. maintain labels and nameplates  
on the tool. These carry important  
safety information. If unreadable  
or missing, contact Harbor Freight  
Tools for a replacement.  
warning! Handling the cord on this  
product will expose you to lead,  
a chemical known to the State of  
California to cause cancer, and birth  
defects or other reproductive harm.  
Wash hands after handling. (Califor-  
nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,  
et seq.)  
warning! People with pacemakers  
should consult their physician(s)  
before use. Electromagnetic fields in  
close proximity to heart pacemaker  
could cause pacemaker interference  
or pacemaker failure. In addition,  
people with pacemakers should:  
• Avoid operating alone.  
Vibration Safety  
This tool vibrates during use. Re-  
peated or long-term exposure to  
vibration may cause temporary or  
permanent physical injury, particularly  
to the hands, arms and shoulders. To  
reduce the risk of vibration-related  
injury:  
• Do not use with power switch locked  
on.  
• Properly maintain and inspect to  
avoid electrical shock.  
• Any power cord must be properly  
grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Inter-  
rupter (GFCI) should also be imple-  
mented – it prevents sustained elec-  
trical shock.  
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regu-  
larly or for an extended period should  
first be examined by a doctor and  
then have regular medical check-  
ups to ensure medical problems are  
not being caused or worsened from  
use. Pregnant women or people  
who have impaired blood circulation  
to the hand, past hand injuries, ner-  
warning! Some dust created by power  
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,  
and other construction activities, con-  
tains chemicals known [to the State  
of California] to cause cancer, birth  
defects or other reproductive harm.  
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vous system disorders, diabetes, or  
Raynaud’s Disease should not use  
this tool. If you feel any symptoms  
related to vibration (such as tingling,  
numbness, and white or blue fingers),  
seek medical advice as soon as pos-  
sible.  
grounding  
to preVent  
eleCtriC SHoCk  
and deatH From  
inCorreCt grounding  
wire ConneCtion:  
Check with a qualified  
2. Do not smoke during use. Nico-  
tine reduces the blood supply to the  
hands and fingers, increasing the risk  
of vibration-related injury.  
electrician if you are in doubt  
as to whether the outlet is  
properly grounded. do not  
modify the power cord plug  
provided with the tool. never  
remove the grounding prong  
from the plug. do not use the  
Compact Belt Sander if the  
power cord or plug is  
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the  
vibration effects on the user.  
4. Use tools with the lowest vibration  
when there is a choice.  
damaged. if damaged, have it  
repaired by a service facility  
before use. if the plug will not  
fit the outlet, have a proper  
outlet installed by a qualified  
electrician.  
5. Include vibration-free periods each  
day of work.  
6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while  
still keeping safe control of it). Let  
the tool do the work.  
7. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool  
as explained in this manual. If any  
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use  
immediately.  
double insulated tools: tools  
with two prong plugs  
8. the warnings, precautions, and  
instructions discussed in this  
instruction manual cannot cover  
all possible conditions and situa-  
tions that may occur. it must be  
understood by the operator that  
common sense and caution are  
factors which cannot be built into  
this product, but must be supplied  
by the operator.  
outlets for 2-prong plug  
note: this Compact Belt Sander has a  
2-prong grounded plug.  
1. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do  
not require grounding. They have  
a special double insulation system  
which satisfies OSHA requirements  
and complies with the applicable  
SaVe tHeSe  
inStruCtionS.  
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standards of Underwriters Labora-  
tories, Inc., the Canadian Standard  
Association, and the National Electri-  
cal Code. (See outlets for 2-prong  
plug.)  
the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to  
indicate it is acceptable for outdoor  
use.  
7. Make sure the extension cord is prop-  
erly wired and in good electrical con-  
dition. Always replace a damaged  
extension cord or have it repaired by  
a qualified electrician before using it.  
2. Double insulated tools may be used  
in either of the 120 volt outlets shown  
in the preceding illustration. (See  
outlets for 2-prong plug.)  
8. Protect the extension cords from  
sharp objects, excessive heat, and  
damp or wet areas.  
extension Cords  
1. Grounded tools require a three wire  
extension cord. Double Insulated  
tools can use either a two or three  
wire extension cord.  
reCommended minimum wire  
gauge For extenSion CordS*  
(120/240 Volt)  
extenSion Cord  
nameplate  
lengtH  
2. As the distance from the supply outlet  
increases, you must use a heavier  
gauge extension cord. Using exten-  
sion cords with inadequately sized  
wire causes a serious drop in voltage,  
resulting in loss of power and pos-  
sible tool damage.  
ampereS  
(at full load)  
0 – 2.0  
2.1 – 3.4  
18  
18  
18  
18  
18  
14  
12  
18  
18  
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
18  
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
-
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
-
16  
14  
12  
12  
-
3.5 – 5.0  
5.1 – 7.0  
(See table a.)  
7.1 – 12.0  
12.1 – 16.0  
16.1 – 20.0  
-
3. The smaller the gauge number of the  
wire, the greater the capacity of the  
cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord  
can carry a higher current than a 16  
gauge cord. (See table a.)  
-
-
* Based on limiting the line  
voltage drop to five volts at  
150% of the rated amperes.  
taBle a  
Symbology  
4. When using more than one exten-  
sion cord to make up the total length,  
make sure each cord contains at  
least the minimum wire size required.  
(See table a.)  
Double Insulated  
Canadian Standards Association  
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.  
Volts Alternating Current  
Amperes  
5. If you are using one extension cord  
for more than one tool, add the  
nameplate amperes and use the sum  
to determine the required minimum  
cord size. (See table a.)  
V~  
a
6. If you are using an extension cord  
outdoors, make sure it is marked with  
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to preVent  
SeriouS injurY  
Symbology  
From aCCidental  
operation:  
No Load Revolutions per Minute  
(RPM)  
n xxxx/min.  
0
turn the power Switch of the  
Compact Belt Sander to its  
“oFF” position and unplug  
the tool from its electrical  
outlet before inspecting, or  
making any adjustments.  
SpeCiFiCationS  
120V, 60 Hz  
Electrical Requirements  
3.12 AMPS (No Load)  
Motor No Load Speed  
3600 RPM  
note: For additional information regarding  
the parts listed in the following pages,  
refer to the Assembly Diagram near  
the end of this manual.  
Power Plug  
2-Prong, Grounded  
Belt Replacement Size 2-1/2” X 14”  
Dust Collection Opening 1” Diameter  
unpaCking  
operating inStruCtionS  
When unpacking, make sure that the  
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts  
are missing or broken, please call Harbor  
Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon  
as possible.  
read the entire important  
SaFetY inFormation  
section at the beginning of this  
manual including all text under  
subheadings therein before set  
up or use of this Compact Belt  
Sander.  
aSSemBlY  
tool Set up  
No assembly is required for this Compact  
Belt Sander.  
to preVent  
SeriouS injurY  
From aCCidental  
inStruCtionS For  
putting into uSe  
operation:  
turn the power Switch of this  
Compact Belt Sander to its  
“oFF” position and unplug  
the tool from its electrical  
outlet before performing any  
inspection, maintenance, or  
cleaning procedures.  
read the entire important  
SaFetY inFormation  
section at the beginning of this  
manual including all text under  
subheadings therein before set  
up or use of this product.  
1. Changing the Sanding Belt:  
a. Be sure the Compact Belt Sander  
is turned “OFF”, and that it is un-  
plugged from the power outlet.  
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a. Rotate and position the Belt Release warning! Severe laceration hazard!  
Lever (35) to its “UP” until the Fol-  
lower Wheel (48) retracts and re-  
moves the tension on the Sanding  
Belt (38). See Figure 1.  
If a directional sanding belt (one  
with arrows printed on the inside), is  
installed backwards, it may not track  
properly and may overhang the Body  
Housing (49) possibly causing severe  
lacerations,  
b. Slide off the old/worn belt.  
note: While the grit of the sanding belt  
may vary depending on what type of  
cutting results you need for your proj-  
ect, the size of the new belt should be  
identical to the belt being replaced:  
2-1/2” Wide X 14” Long.  
d. Rotate the Belt Release Lever (35)  
“Down” to reapply tension to the  
Sanding Belt (38). See Figures 1 &  
2.  
2. tracking the Sanding Belt:  
Figure 1  
a. Tracking should be done with the  
Compact Belt Sander running. The  
easiest way to accomplish this is to  
first turn “OFF” the Compact Belt  
Sander and unplug it from its power  
source.  
Belt  
re-  
lease  
lever  
(35)  
Body  
Housing  
(49)  
power  
Cord (66)  
b. Turn the Compact Belt Sander  
upside down, place in a vise (not  
included) large enough to hold it  
securely, then plug it into a power  
source and turn it “ON”.  
tracking  
knob (23)  
Follower  
wheel  
(48)  
Figure 2  
Body Housing (49)  
drive Belt Cover (1)  
c. Slip a new belt around the Wheels  
(33 & 48) and slide on until the  
Wheels are covered.  
note: Sanding belts without directional  
arrows may face either direction  
(front or rear). If there are arrows  
printed on the inside of the sand-  
ing belt, make sure the arrows point  
in the direction of Wheel rotation.  
(Wheel rotation would be clockwise  
when you are looking into the open  
side of the Belt Sander).  
Belt release lever (35)  
tracking knob (23)  
drive Belt Cover (1)  
c. Turn the Tracking Knob (23) coun-  
terclockwise to move the sanding  
belt toward the Body Housing (49),  
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or turn the Tracking Knob (23) clock-  
wise to move the sanding belt away  
from the Body Housing (49). See  
Figures 1 & 2.  
e. Tighten the Screws holding both  
Wheels in place  
f. Rotate the Belt Release Lever (35)  
“DOWN” until the Follower Wheel  
(48) places tension back on the  
Sanding Belt (38).  
d. The sanding belt should be aligned  
with the flush outside edge of the  
Wheels while the Compact Belt  
Sander is in operation.  
g. Remove the Compact Belt Sander  
from the Vise.  
e. Turn the Compact Belt Sander  
“OFF” and unplug it from the power  
source.  
4. use of the Vacuum adapter:  
a. This Compact Belt Sander is  
equipped with a Hose Adapter/Vent  
Tube (67). It may be attached to  
both 1” (outside diameter) hose, and  
7/8” (inside diameter) shop vacuum  
hose for dust collection as you work.  
f. Remove the Compact Belt Sander  
from the vise.  
3. replacing the (small) drive motor  
Belt:  
a. Be sure the Compact Belt Sander  
is turned “OFF”, and that it is un-  
plugged from the power outlet.  
b. The dust collection system should be  
emptied frequently (especially when  
sanding resin-coated surfaces such  
as polyurethane, varnish, and shel-  
lac, etc. Dispose of “coated” dust  
particles with coating manufacturer’s  
guidelines, or place them inside a  
metal container with a tight metal lid.  
Remove “coated” dust particles from  
your premises daily. The accumula-  
tion of fine resin dust particles may  
self-ignite, causing a fire.  
note: For best results, place the Com-  
pact Belt Sander upside down in a  
vise to hold it securely while following  
this procedure.  
b. Using a Phillips head screwdriver  
(not included), remove the Drive Belt  
Cover (1).  
a. Rotate the Belt Release Lever (35)  
“UP” until the Follower Wheel (48)  
retracts and removes the tension on  
the Sanding Belt (38). See Figure  
1.  
c. do not use a dust collector when  
sanding metal. Doing so may cre-  
ate a fire hazard causing serious  
personal injury and/or damage to the  
Compact Belt Sander.  
b. Slide off the Sanding Belt (38).  
c. Remove the Screws holding the  
Follower Wheel (48), and the Driver  
Wheel (33). Lift both Wheels up  
and out of the Compact Belt Sander.  
The (small) Drive Belt (2) will lift out  
also.  
work piece and work area Set up  
1. Designate a work area that is clean  
and well-lit. The work area must not  
allow access by children or pets to  
prevent distraction and injury.  
d. Replace the worn/old Drive Belt (2)  
with a fresh/new Drive Belt (Part  
Number HTD 180-3M), and re-insert  
the two Wheels.  
2. Route the power cord along a safe  
route to reach the work area without  
creating a tripping hazard or exposing  
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the power cord to possible damage.  
The power cord must reach the work  
area with enough extra length to al-  
low free movement while working.  
maintenanCe and  
SerViCing  
Procedures not specifically  
explained in this manual  
must be performed only by a  
qualified technician.  
3. There must not be objects, such as  
utility lines, nearby that will present a  
hazard while working.  
to preVent  
SeriouS injurY  
general operating instructions  
From aCCidental  
operation:  
1. Make sure the Drive Belt Cover (1) is  
in place before turning on the Switch  
(68) to the Compact Belt Sander.  
turn the power Switch of the  
Compact Belt Sander to its  
“oFF” position and unplug  
the tool from its electrical  
outlet before performing any  
inspection, maintenance, or  
cleaning procedures.  
2. To reduce the risk of personal injury,  
make sure the Compact Belt Sander  
is not resting on the workpiece when  
the Switch (68) is turned “ON”.  
3. While this Compact Belt Sander may  
be held while in use with one hand,  
it is preferred (and recommended)  
that two hands are used for better  
control and safety. One hand should  
be placed on the rear section of the  
rubber portion of the Body Housing  
(49) and the other hand should hold  
the front section.  
to preVent SeriouS  
injurY From tool  
Failure:  
do not use damaged  
equipment. if abnormal noise  
or vibration occurs, have the  
problem corrected before  
further use.  
4. Secure loose work pieces using a  
vise or clamps (not included) to pre-  
vent movement while working.  
Cleaning, maintenance, and  
lubrication  
1. BeFore eaCH uSe, inspect the  
general condition of the Compact Belt  
Sander. Check for loose hardware,  
misalignment or binding of moving  
parts, cracked or broken parts, dam-  
aged electrical wiring, and any other  
condition that may affect its safe  
operation.  
5. When sanding wood workpieces,  
move the Compact Belt Sander as  
much as possible in the direction  
of the wood grain. This will help to  
prevent scratches across the grain.  
When not in use, always rest the tool  
on its side.  
6. To prevent accidents, turn off the  
Compact Belt Sander and disconnect  
its power supply after use. Clean,  
then store the tool indoors out of the  
reach of children.  
2. aFter uSe, wipe external surfaces  
of the tool with clean cloth. Use a  
shop vacuum and/or pressurized air  
to remove as much dust and debris  
from around the Wheels and sanding  
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belts as possible. If the tool is fre-  
quently used, it should be periodically  
checked and cleaned by a qualified  
service technician.  
repair a damaged power cord, al-  
ways replace.  
3. Store inside away from the reach of  
children.  
4.  
warning! if the supply cord of  
this Compact Belt Sander is dam-  
aged, it must be replaced only by a  
qualified service technician. Never  
limited 90 daY 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 prod-  
uct is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from  
the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,  
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities,  
criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance.  
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental,  
contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some  
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so  
the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESS-  
Ly IN LIEU OF ALL OtHER WARRANtIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDINg tHE  
WARRANtIES OF MERCHANtABILIty AND FItNESS.  
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with  
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com-  
plaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will ei-  
ther repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase  
price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return re-  
paired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect  
resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost  
of returning the product.  
this warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
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troubleshooting  
problem  
Tool will not start.  
possible Causes  
1. Cord not connected.  
likely Solutions  
1. Check that cord is plugged in.  
2. No power at outlet.  
2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is un-  
powered, turn off tool and check circuit  
breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure  
circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit  
has no other loads.  
3. Internal damage or wear.  
(Carbon brushes or switch, for  
example.)  
3. Have technician service tool.  
Tool operates slowly. Power being reduced by long or  
small diameter extension cord.  
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an  
extension cord is needed, use one with the  
proper diameter for its length and load. See  
Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.  
1. Keep sanding belts fresh with no worn or  
smooth areas. Replace as needed.  
Performance  
1. Sanding belts worn and/or  
damaged.  
decreases over time.  
2. Carbon brushes worn or  
damaged.  
2. Have qualified technician replace  
brushes.  
Excessive noise or Internal damage or wear. (Carbon  
Have technician service tool.  
rattling.  
brushes or bearings, for example.)  
Overheating.  
1. Forcing sanding belts to work too 1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.  
fast.  
2. Sanding Belt misaligned.  
2. Check and correct alignment.  
3. Sanding belts worn, or damaged.  
4. Blocked motor housing vents.  
3. Keep sanding belts fresh. Replace as  
needed.  
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and  
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator  
while blowing dust out of motor using  
compressed air.  
5. Motor being strained by long or  
small diameter extension cord.  
5. Eliminate use of extension cord. If  
an extension cord is needed, use one  
with the proper diameter for its length  
and load. See Extension Cords in  
GROUNDING section.  
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the  
tool. disconnect power supply before service.  
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 avail-  
able individually as replacement parts.  
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partS liSt  
part  
description  
Qty.  
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
7
14  
1
1
1
5
1
7
1
1
1
1
1
5
5
5
1
1
1
1
1
part  
description  
Qty.  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Drive Belt Cover  
36 Base Plate  
Drive Belt  
37 Belt Release Lever Holder  
38 Sanding Belt (2-1/2” X 14”)  
39 Spring Cap  
40 Small Spring  
41 Plastic Cap  
Screw  
Holder Plate  
Drive Pulley  
Retaining Ring  
Small Roller Bearing  
Gasket  
42 Spring Locating Plate  
43 Big Spring  
44 Driver Wheel Bracket  
45 Retaining Ring  
46 Follower Wheel Pin  
47 Follower Wheel Brush  
48 Follower Wheel  
49 Body Housing  
50 Self-Tapping Screw  
51 Rubber Ring  
52 Bearing  
53 Self-Tapping Screw  
54 Orifice Plate  
55 Rotor  
56 Self-Tapping Screw  
57 Stator  
58 Motor Housing  
59 Brush Holder (Plastic)  
60 Brush Holder  
61 Brush  
62 Helicoid Spring  
63 Bearing  
Drive Pulley Puller Pin  
10 Roller Bearing  
11 Holder Plate  
12 Spindle  
13 Screw  
14 Spring Washer  
15 Gear Box Cover  
16 Bearing  
17 Bearing Box Cap  
18 Screw  
19 Gear  
20 Flat Washer  
21 Retaining Ring  
22 Spline  
23 Tracking Knob  
24 Spring  
25 Tracking Knob Collar  
26 Screw  
27 Spring Washer  
28 Flat Washer  
29 Trigger  
30 trigger Locating Ring  
31 Center Bracket  
32 Driver Wheel Rubber Ring  
33 Driver Wheel  
34 Camshaft  
64 Rubber Ring  
65 Self Taping Screw  
66 Power Cord (2-Prong Plug)  
67 Hose Adaptor/Vent Tube  
68 Switch  
69 Switch Dust Shield  
1
35 Belt Release Lever  
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. IN FACt, tHE MANUFACtURER AND/OR DIStRIBUtOR EXPRESSLy  
StAtES tHAt ALL REPAIRS AND PARtS REPLACEMENtS SHOULD BE UNDERtAkEN  
By CERtIFIED AND LICENSED tECHNICIANS, AND NOt By tHE BUyER. tHE BUyER  
ASSUMES ALL RISk AND LIABILIty ARISINg OUt OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS tO tHE  
ORIgINAL PRODUCt OR REPLACEMENt PARtS tHEREtO, OR ARISINg OUt OF HIS OR  
HER INStALLAtION OF REPLACEMENt PARtS tHEREtO.  
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aSSemBlY diagram  
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