Harbor Freight Tools 97870 manual

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    AIR MICRO DIE GRINDER Model 97870 SET UP AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally . Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight T ools ® . 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 9301 1 Visit our website[...]

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    Page 2 SKU 97870 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. CONTENTS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL AND SIGNAL WORDS ............................. 3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 3 GENERAL ........................................... 3 WORK AREA ...................................... 3 PERSONAL SAFETY .....................[...]

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    Page 3 SKU 97870 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SA VE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warn- ings and precautions, assembly , operat- ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’ s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if produc[...]

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    Page 4 SKU 97870 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. tool. Distractions are able to result in the loss of control of the tool. Personal safety a. Stay alert. Watch what you are do- ing and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use the tool while tired or under the inu - ence of drugs, alcohol, or medica- tion. A momen[...]

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    Page 5 SKU 97870 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. T ool use and care a. Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against the body is unstable and is able to lead to loss of control. b. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for the application.[...]

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    Page 6 SKU 97870 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. b. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases or any bottled gas as an air source for the tool. Such gases are capable of explosion and serious injury to persons. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. SYMBOLS AND SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Symbol Denitions Symbol Property or st[...]

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    Page 7 SKU 97870 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ductive harm). (California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq. ) 2. Only use with accessories rated to handle the forces exerted by this tool during operation. Accessories not designed for the forces gener- ated may break and forcefully launch pieces. 3. Attach all acces[...]

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    Page 8 SKU 97870 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Specications Exhaust Position Frontal Exhaust On/Off Method Built-in Rotary V alve Air Inlet 1/4" -18 NPT (male inlet coupler) Maximum Speed* 25,000 RPM Air Consumption 2 CFM @ 90 PSI Collet Size 1/8" * Maximum speed at stated maximum air press[...]

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    Page 9 SKU 97870 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ponents, such as a connector and quick coupler , will make operation more efcient, but are not required. W ARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL OPERA TION: Do not install a female quick coupler on the tool. Such a coupler contains an air valve that will allow th[...]

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    Page 10 SKU 97870 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Inspect tool before use, looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts. If any proble[...]

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    Page 1 1 SKU 97870 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. 5. T urn the Control Ring (3) slowly to the “ON” position to begin grinding or cutting. The more you turn the knob, the higher the RPM. 6. If the tool requires more force to accomplish the task, verify that the tool receives sufcient, unobstructed airow (CFM) and incr[...]

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    Page 12 SKU 97870 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Procedures not specically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualied technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL OPERA TION: T urn off the tool, detach the air supply , safely discharge any residual air pressure i[...]

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    Page 13 SKU 97870 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Decreased output. 1. Not enough air pressure and/ or air ow . 2. Obstructed valve. 3. Incorrect lubrication inadequately lubricated. 4. Blocked air inlet screen (if equipped). 5. Air leaking from loose housing. 6. Mech[...]

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    Page 14 SKU 97870 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ACCESSOR Y LIST Part Description Function 23 Collet Nut Wrenches T ighten/loosen Clamping Nut (22) and Collet Holder (18) for bit installation and removal. 24 Male Coupler Plug Plug into pressure source. *SKU or part number may not be available for some accessories. PLEASE READ [...]

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    Page 15 SKU 97870 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST Part Description Q’ty 1 Rear End Holder 1 2 Screw 1 3 Control Ring 1 4 O-ring 2 5 O-ring 1 6 Pin 1 7 Hose Plug 1 8 Intake Plate 1 9 Ball Bearing 1 10 Pin 1 11 Bearing Plate 1 12 Rotor 1 P ARTS LIST Part Description Q’ty 13 Rotor Blade Set 14 Cylinder 1 15 Spacer [...]

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    Page 16 SKU 97870 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. 90 Day W arranty Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the dat[...]