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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Model HE65 4-1/2" – 6" 13A Trigger Grip Angle Grinder WARNING: To prevent serious injury, User must read and understand Owner’s Manual. SAVE THIS MANUAL. When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and undamaged.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Personal Safety Read all safety warnings and all instructions. 1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may common sense when operating a power tool. Do result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
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3. Do not use accessories which are not Power Tool Use and Care specifically designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just because the 1. Do not force the power tool. Use the accessory can be attached to your power tool, correct power tool for your application.
11. Position the cord clear of the spinning 24. The warnings, precautions, and instructions accessory. discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all If you lose control, the cord may be cut or possible conditions and situations that may occur. snagged and your hand or arm may be It must be understood by the operator that pulled into the spinning accessory.
3. When wheel is binding or when interrupting a Safety Warnings Specific cut for any reason, switch off the power tool for Grinding and Abrasive and hold the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never attempt Cutting-off Operations to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback...
Vibration Safety Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury: 1.
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Extension Cords Symbology 1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use either Double Insulated a two or three wire extension cord. 2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, Volts you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire Alternating Current causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of...
Specifications OPERATION Electrical Rating 120 V AC / 60 H z / 13A Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the No Load Speed 10,000/min beginning of this manual including Spindle Thread 5/8"- 1 1 TPI all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
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4. Closely inspect the Grinding or Cut-Off Installing a Non-threaded Grinding Wheel Wheel before mounting. Perform a ring-test or Cut-Off Wheel (wheels sold separately) on the wheel (unless wheel is smaller than 4" or is an unusual shape) as follows: 1.
Workpiece and Work Area Set Up Installing a Threaded Accessory 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. TO PREVENT INJURY: Wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling wire wheels and brushes.
For abrasive cutting-off operations, General Operation apply the cut-off wheel straight into the work material using only the edge of the wheel, allowing the tool to operate at full speed. If the tool bogs down, use lighter pressure. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Grip the tool firmly in both hands.
Cleaning, Maintenance, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING and Lubrication Procedures not specifically explained 1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general in this manual must be performed condition of the tool. Check for: only by a qualified technician. • loose hardware • misalignment or binding of moving parts •...
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected. 1. Check that cord is plugged in. 2. No power at outlet. 2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools 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 date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance.
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