Electric belt sander 4”x24” Model 97593 Set up 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© 2008 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.
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Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. 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 expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
. Power tool use and care a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your ap‑ plication. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b. Do not use the power tool 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.
7. This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children. 8. 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. • Do not use with power switch locked on. • Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock. • Any power cord must be properly grounded.
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 the lowest vibration when there is a choice between different processes. 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.
of electric shock. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.) 2. 3. The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to 1. the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically “live” terminal. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.) 2. The tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances.
dition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it. 8. Protect the extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS* (120/240 VOLT) (at full load) 50’ 75’ 100’ 150’ EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25’ NAMEPLATE AMPERES 0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16 2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14 3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12 5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12 7.1 – 12.0 18 14 12 10 - 12.
Specifications Electrical Requirements 120V~ / 60Hz / 10A Motor No Load Speed 2,750 RPM Belt Speed 1,640 FPM Belt Size 4” W x 24” L Operating Instructions 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. Unpacking Tool Set Up When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged.
General Operating Instructions 1. Secure the Dust Bag (83) to the Dust Tube (27). 2. Make sure the Belt Sander’s Trigger (3) is not engaged and plug the Sander into a standard, grounded 120V electrical outlet. Dust Tube (27) - Dust Bag (83) connects here Adjusting Knob (56) Trigger Lock Trigger (3) 3. Before beginning a job, make sure that the Belt is on-center. If the Belt is not centered on the Sander turn the Adjusting Knob (56) until it is oncenter. 4.
mance of the tool decreases or stops working completely. To maintain the brushes: Maintenance And Servicing a. Remove the brush cap (14) on each side of the motor housing. Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. b. Remove the carbon brushes (12) from the housing. Keep track of which orientation the old carbon brushes were in to prevent need‑ less wear if they will be rein‑ stalled.
Troubleshooting Problem Tool will not start Poor sanding quality 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Possible Causes No power at outlet. Cord not connected. Carbon Brushes are worn. Sanding belt worn or clogged. Sanding against wood grain. Sanding belt not held flat against the wood grain. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Likely Solutions Check power at outlet. Check that cord is plugged in. Replace Carbon Brushes. Replace sanding belt. Sand along the wood grain. Keep surface of sanding belt flat on wood.
Parts List Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Description Screw 2.4x16 Hand Stem Cover Trigger Cable Cable Cover Screw 4.2x16 Cable Pressure Board Housing Small Belt Wheel Belt Cover Screw M4x12 Carbon Brush Carbon Brush Holder Brush Holder Cap Stator Screw 4.8x45 Bearing Washer Guide Rotor Bearing Middle Cover Screw 4.2x18 Dust Fan Screw M5x12 Dust Cover Dust Tube Gasket Cover Screw 4.
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM (continued on next page) SKU 97593 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Assembly diagram SKU 97593 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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