Setup. Harbor Freight Tools 8 Amp 3 in. x 21 in. Professional Belt Sander

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.

Tool Set Up

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:

Make sure that the Power Switch/Trigger is in the off-position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.

1. Secure the Dust Bag to the tool.

2. To position the adjustable Front Handle, pull the Front Handle Locking Lever out and move the handle to one of three available positions.

Lock the Front Handle by returning the Front

Handle Locking Lever to its original position.

3. Before use, make sure that the Sanding Belt is on-center. To check this, plug in the sander and hold the Belt clear while carefully turning it on. If the Belt moves to one side or the other during use, turn the Tracking Knob until it stays on-center.

Workpiece 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.

2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the power cord to possible damage. The power cord must reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working.

General Operating Instructions

3. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps

(not included) to prevent movement while working.

4. There must not be objects, such as utility lines, nearby that will present a hazard while working.

1. Make sure that the Trigger is not engaged, then plug in the tool.

2. To start the tool, squeeze the Trigger; release the Trigger to stop. For continuous operation squeeze the Trigger and push the Trigger Lock to lock the tool on.

3. To turn the tool off with Trigger Lock engaged, squeeze the Trigger once and then release.

4. Adjust the sander speed to suit different working material. Turn the Speed Control Knob to a higher number for a faster speed or to a lower number for a slower speed. Determine the optimum speed by testing on a scrap piece of material.

Note: Using the correct speed for the job increases the life of the tool.

5. When sanding, use both hands to hold the tool and sand along the grain for best results.

6. Hold the tool lightly on the workpiece and allow the tool to do the work. Do not push down on the

Belt Sander or move it along the surface too fast.

7. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and unplug it after use. Clean, then store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.

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