Harbor Freight Tools 98198 Sander User Manual


 
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Work Piece and Work Area Set Up
Designate a work area that is clean 1.
and well-lit. The work area must not
allow access by children or pets to
prevent injury and distraction.
Route the power cord along a safe 2.
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 al-
low free movement while working.
General Operating Instructions
Wear ANSI-Approved safety goggles 1.
and heavy duty gloves during use.
Wear a good respirator breathing 2.
device.
To prevent accidents, turn off the tool 3.
and disconnect its power supply after
use. Clean, then store the tool in-
doors out of childrens’ reach.
Generally, when using this machine 4.
you will stand at the “open” side and
feed the stock. The stock will be
placed on the Conveyor Table on the
left (infeed) and will travel to the right
(outfeed). Use roller supports for long
stock.
Do not stand directly in front of the 5.
infeed or outfeed end in case stock is
accidently ejected.
Depth of cut.6.
Depth of cut will vary depending on a.
type of wood, and sandpaper grit.
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necessary for the stock to be sanded
to prevent the stock from being
“grabbed” suddenly when the ma-
chine is turned on.
Place the stock on the Conveyor c.
Table (137) and raise the Conveyor
Table until it is just a little below the
sanding roller.
Be sure the dust collection system d.
is already in place. (See “Dust Bag”
below.
Plug in and start the Drum Sander, e.
then begin raising the Conveyor
Table height while feeding the stock
on the Conveyor Belt (165).
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turn, is the most that is recommend-
ed at any one time.
Dust Bag.7.
Square Dust Port (56)
Fig. Square Dust Port
a. The Dust Port Assembly should be
mounted in place at this time. (See
Attach Components c, d, e of “Final
Assembly”.
The Dust Port Assembly is com-b.
posed of:
Square Dust Port (56)
Square-to-Round Dust Chute (59) 
Dust Chute (70). 
(See the assembly drawing at the
end of this manual.)