Harbor Freight Tools Drillmaster Palm Sander 98622 - Manual (Page 10)

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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 FROM AccIDENTAL OpERATION:
Make sure that the Trigger is in the off-position and unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM 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,
• damaged cord/electrical wiring,
• cracked or broken parts, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
3. WARNING! If the supply cord of this
power tool is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.
Troubleshooting
problem possible causes Likely Solutions
Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected.
2. No power at outlet.
3. Internal damage or wear.
(Carbon brushes or
Trigger, for example.)
1. Check that cord is plugged in.
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.
3. Have technician service tool.
Excessive noise
or rattling.
Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
brushes or bearings, for example.)
Have technician service tool.
Sander not sanding
effectively
1. Possible sandpaper problem.
2. Possibly wrong grit of paper. 1. Check sandpaper for wear and or damage.
2. Fine sandpaper is graded in large numbers
(100 to 600). Coarse paper smaller numbers
(36 to 80). Not all are available.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
Record product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,
and are not available individually as replacement parts.