Harbor Freight Tools 97055 operating instructions Maintenance And Servicing, Figure E

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3.Grip the Sander and make sure the Sanding Belt is not touching any surface before you turn on the tool. Then pull on the spring-loaded safety lock and gently squeeze the Paddle Switch (6) and allow the Sanding Belt to rotate to its fullest speed. (See Figure C.)

4.Place the rotating Sanding Belt on the workpiece surface, being careful not to strike the workpiece with the sides of the Adjusting Bar (36). Move the Sander back and forth to remove material. To increase the rotating speed of the Sanding

Belt, squeeze the Paddle Switch (6) harder. To decrease the speed of rotation, relax pressure on the Paddle Switch. (See Figure C.)

5.Keep a light pressure on the Sander when in use. Do not apply heavy pressure, as damage to the work surface may result.

6.When finished using the Sander, release pressure on the Paddle Switch (6). Turn off the air compressor. Squeeze the Paddle Switch again to release any remaining compressed air in the Sander. Then disconnect the air hose from the tool. (See Figure D.)

7.Make sure to store the Sander in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of children and other unauthorized people.

Maintenance And Servicing

Risk of serious personal injury from accidental starting. Disconnect Sander from its compressed air supply before performing inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

WARNING Damaged equipment can fail, causing serious personal injury. Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, correct problem before further use.

1.BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Sander. Check for loose parts, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged hose, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.

2.TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE SANDER, wipe with a clean, damp cloth using a mild detergent. Do not use solvents. Do not immerse the tool in liquid.

3.WHEN STORING, keep the Sander in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of children and other unauthorized people.

4.CAUTION: All maintenance, service, and repairs not mentioned in this manual must only be performed by a qualified service technician.

5.PERIODICALLY APPLY GREASE to the small grease fitting located at the junction of the Sander handle and head. See Figure E, right.

GREASE

FITTING

Figure E

SKU 97055

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