Harbor Freight Tools 97181 - Manual (Page 11)

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Maintenance and Servicing
procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy REVENT SERIOUS INJUR REVENT SERIOUS INJUR FROM A yy ccIDENTAL OpERATION:
Turn the power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its ower Switch of the tool off ower Switch of the tool off electrical outlet
before performing any procedure in this section.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy REVENT SERIOUS INJUR REVENT SERIOUS INJUR FROM yy TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1. BEFORE EAcH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• cracked or broken parts,
• damaged electrical wiring, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, turn off the tool, remove the
Safety Key from the Switch, and disconnect
its power supply. Then, wipe external
surfaces of the tool with clean cloth.
3. A Dust Port (59) is located on the bottom of the
Lower Guard Plate (60). It is held in place with a
Screw (61) and can be removed for vacuuming
collected dust and sanding residue. Replace the
Dust Port after cleaning and tighten Screw.
4. Apply a light coat of paste wax to the Table
to make feeding material easier.
5. Use compressed air to blow dust and
debris from the Sander and Motor.
6. The Bearings on this Sander are sealed
and do not require lubrication.
7. WARNING! If the supply cord of this
power tool is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.