Harbor Freight Tools 42864 manual Attaching the dust collection chute

Assembly INSTRUCTIONS

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram at the end of this manual.

CAUTION: Always make sure the Power Cord (17) of the Sander is unplugged from its electrical outlet prior to making any adjustments or assembling to the tool.

Attaching the dust collection chute (0)

1.Turn the Chute (0) so that the tab on top of the rectangular end faces up. Snap it in place into the rectangular shaft at the back of the Sander.

2.Connect a 1-1/4” dust collection hose from the Chute to your dust collection system (hose and system not included).

3.The Dust Collection Chute (0) will only work if the sandpaper has holes that line up with the 6 dust collection holes in the Backing Pad (28). (There are 4 other holes in the Backing Pad for the Screws (29).)

Attaching sandpaper to the Backing Pad (28)

1.Press the tab on the Clamps (6) inward on both sides of the unit and swing the clamps on both sides up, out, and down. See 1 & 2, right.

2.Cut the sandpaper to fit the 3-1/2” W x 7-3/8” L Sander Pad (28), with a little extra to overlap and fit under the Clamps (6). Do not use torn or frayed sandpaper.

Sandpaper goes under here

3.After wrapping the overlapped edges of sandpaper under the Clamps (6), snap the Clamps (6) back into place.

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