Chicago Electric 90045 User manual

BELT SANDER

3” x 21”

Model 90045

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,

operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and as-

sembly diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number

on the inside of the front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry

place for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in

electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas

invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the

presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

WORK AREA

Item Descri

tion

Electrical Requirements 120 V / 60 Hz / 7.5 Input Amps / 900 Watts.

Double Insulated Motor / 1,250 Belt FPM.

Belt Size 3” x 21”.

Power Switch Type Trigger w/Lock “ON” Button.

Base Plate Dimensions 6” L x 3-5/8” W.

Overall Dimensions 13-1/8” L x 5-3/8” W x 5-7/8” H.

Accessories Dust Bag (Qty. 1) / 120 Grit Belt (Qty. 1).

Weight 7.90 Pounds.

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3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from

debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

4. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and

grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the

grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter

plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether

the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or

break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away

from the user.

5. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is

wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If

the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not

fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not

change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the

three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

6. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,

ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your

body is grounded.

7. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power

tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

8. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry the tools

or pull the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil,

sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immedi-

ately. Damaged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock.

9. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord

marked “W-A” or “W”. These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and

reduce the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

10. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when oper-

ating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influ-

ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operat-

ing power tools may result in serious personal injury.

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11. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.

Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose

clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

12. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging

in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in

power tools with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.

13. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A

wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result

in personal injury.

14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper

footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected

situations.

15. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, nonskid

safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate

conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

16. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support

the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your

body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

17. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct

tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

18. Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off.

Any tool that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must

be replaced.

19. Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any

adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

20. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools

are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

21. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained tools with a sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier

to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until

repaired.

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22. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and

any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have

the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly main-

tained tools.

23. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your

model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous

when used on another tool.

SERVICE

24. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service

or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

25. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow

instructions in the

“Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning”

section of this

manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions

may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation

where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact

with a“live”wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock

the operator.

2. Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure

there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of

obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use the Belt Sander in

areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors.

3. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Belt Sander. These carry important

information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replace-

ment.

4. Keep this product and all other tools away from children and animals. Do

not allow spectators around the work area.

5. To avoid damage to the Belt Sander, do not use this tool on material that

may have nails, staples, tacks, or any other metal objects imbedded within.

6. Always wear safety impact eye goggles and hearing protection when using

this product. Safety impact eye goggles and hearing protection are available

from Harbor Freight Tools.

7. Keep all guards in place and working properly.

8. Whenever possible, secure the workpiece in a vise or using clamps.

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14. Check for damaged parts. Before using this product, carefully check that it will

operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged parts

and any other conditions that may affect the safe operation of this product.

Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.

15. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical re-

placement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this product.

16. Use the right product for the right job. There are certain applications for

which this product was designed. Do not use small equipment, tools, or attach-

ments to do the work of larger industrial equipment, tools, or attachments. Do

not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended.

17. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do

not use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.

18. Do not operate this product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol

or drugs.

11. Always remove all adjusting keys and wrenches from the Belt Sander be-

fore starting.

12. Do not pull or carry the Belt Sander by its Power Cord (14), or pull the Cord

around sharp corners or edges. Do not unplug the Belt Sander by pulling on

the Cord. Keep the Cord away from heated surfaces.

13. Do not force the tool. This Belt Sander will do the work better and safer at

the speed and capacity for which it is designed.

9. When using the Belt Sander, always maintain a firm grip on the tool with

both hands and keep hands and fingers away from the sanding area and

Sanding Belt (46).

10. Keep your body positioned to either side of the Sanding Belt (46), but

not in line with the Sanding Belt.

19. Always turn off the Belt Sander and unplug it from its electrical

outlet before changing accessories or performing any inspection, mainte-

nance, or cleaning procedures.

20. WARNING! The warnings and cautions discussed in this manual cannot

cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be under

stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot

be built into this product, but must be supplied the operator.

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GROUNDING

WARNING!

Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric

shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the

outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with

the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the

tool if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by

a service facility before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper

outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

GROUNDEDTOOLS:TOOLS WITHTHREE PRONG PLUGS

1. Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong

grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the

tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low

resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electric

shock. (See Figure A, next page.)

21. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill-

ing, and other construction activities contain chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some ex-

amples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica

from bricks and cement and other masonry products, arsenic and chromium from

chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies depending on

how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals

work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment such as

those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5

et seq.)

22. WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s)

before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to

a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.

2. The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the

cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the

only wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached

to an electrically “live” terminal. (See Figure A.)

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FIGURE A

3. Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and

grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet

should look like that in the following illustration. (See Figure A.)

DOUBLE INSULATEDTOOLS:TOOLS WITHTWO PRONG PLUGS

4. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a

special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and com

plies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the

Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code.

(See Figure B.)

5. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the

following illustration. (See Figure B.)

FIGURE B

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EXTENSION CORDS

Grounded

tools require a three wire extension cord.

Double Insulated

tools

can use either a two or three wire extension cord.

2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge

extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a

serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage.

(See Figure C, next page.)

3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord.

For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.

(See Figure C.)

4. When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make

sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required.

(See Figure C.)

5. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate

amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size.

(See Figure C.)

6. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the suffix

suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.

7. Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.

Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified

electrician before using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects,

excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS

(120 VOLT)

NAMEPLATE

AMPERES

(

At Full Load

)

EXTENSION CORD LENGTH

Feet 50

Feet 75

Feet 100

Feet 150

Feet

0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16

2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14

3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12

5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12

7.1 – 12.0 18 14 12 10 -

12.1 – 16.0 14 12 10 - -

16.1 – 20.0 12 10 - - -

* Based on limiting the line voltage drop

to five volts at 150% of the rated amperes.

FIGURE C

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SYMBOLOGY

Double Insulated

Canadian Standards

Association

Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc.

Volts Alternating Current

Amperes

No Load Revolutions

per Minute (RPM)

noxxxx/min.

V ~

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 14

are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the

number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer

to the Assembly Diagram on page 15.

WARNING! Always make sure the Power Cord (14) of the Belt Sander is

unplugged from its electrical outlet

prior

to assembly, adding any accessories, or

making any adjustments to the tool.

To Remove/Install A Sanding Belt:

1. Pull out on the Tension Lever of the Front Wheel Frame (53), and slide the Sand-

ing Belt (46) out. (See Figure D, next page.)

2. Slide a new Sanding Belt (46) on. Then, push in on theTension Lever of the

Front Wheel Frame (53). (See Figure D.)

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