jumbo air belt sander Model 96989 Set up And Operating 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 Tools®. 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save this manual.
Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, 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 product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
General Safety Rules WARNING! Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury. The term “tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your Jumbo Air Belt Sander. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Work area safety a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b. Do not operate tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
c. Disconnect the air supply before making any adjustments, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. d. Store this Jumbo Air Belt Sander out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the tool or these instructions to operate. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. e. Maintain this tool.
6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping safe control of it). Let the tool do the work. 7. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as explained in this manual. If any abnormal vibration occurs, stop use immediately. Specific Safety Rules WARNING! To prevent serious injury and/or property damage: 1. Wear ANSI-approved safety glasses, heavy-duty work gloves, and NIOSHapproved dust mask/respirator under full face shield during use. 2. Secure brackets and guards in place before use. 3.
16. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contains chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Lead from lead-based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or 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.
Specifications Construction Materials Air Motor Housing, Handle Bracket, Rear Belt Cover: Cast Aluminum Throttle Lever & Side Plate: Sheet Steel Air Inlet: Machined Steel Housing Grip: ABS Abrasive Belts: Aluminum Oxide w/Reinforced Cloth Fiber Backing Maximum Operating Air Pressure 90 PSI Air Consumption 22 CFM (continuous), 11 cfm (intermittent use) Air Inlet Size 1/4” X 18 NPT (Female) Speed 19,000 RPM Recommended Hose Size 3/8” Abrasive Belt Size 1” W X 18” L Belt Adjustment Threaded Knob
Handle (16) Motor Housing (20) Handle Support Assembly (19) Figure 3 a. Screw the Handle Assembly (16) into the threaded end of the Handle Support (19), or into the Motor Assembly (20). See Figure 3, 4 & 5. Handle (16) Handle Support (19) Adjusting Screw (17) Figure 4 Handle (16) Handle Support (19) Figure 5 SKU 96989 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
b. The Handle Support (19) may be configured differently by loosening the lower Adjusting Screw (17), repositioning the Handle Support (19) and retightening the lower Adjusting Screw (17). See Figure 4 & 5. Operating Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Tool Set Up Figure 1 1.
4. Be careful not to depress the Throttle Lever (26A) during this process. Warning: Throttle Lever is active (without safety stop). General Operating Instructions 1. With the Throttle Lever (26A) in “OFF” (full up) position, attach the air supply hose as suggested in number 3 of “Tool Set up” section on page 9 of this manual. Do not hold the Throttle Lever (26A) down while connecting the air supply hose. 2. Do not exceed the maximum air pressure of 90 PSI. 3.
Maintenance And Servicing WARNING Risk of serious personal injury from accidental starting, always disconnect from air supply before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. Damaged equipment can fail, causing serious personal injury. 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.
PARTS LIST for Jumbo Air Belt sander Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty 1 Contact Arm Assembly 1 12 Hex-Nut 1 2 Plug 1 13 Guard 1 3 Guide Post 1 14 Guard Hold-Down Nut 1 4 Small Spring 1 15 Bearing 2 5 Tension Arm 1 16 Handle 1 6 Tracking Knob 1 17 Adjusting Screw 2 7 Large Spring 1 18 Motor Lock 2 8 Tension Shaft 1 19 Handle Support 1 9 Dust Cover 1 20 Motor Assembly 1 10 Guard Hold-Down Screw 1 21 Contact Wheel 1 11 Housing 1 22
jumbo air belt sander ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM *AIR MOTOR ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM NOTE: *When ordering or referring to parts from the Air Motor Assembly Diagram on this page, use the letter “A” after each number as shown in the Air Motor Assembly Parts List above. SKU 96989 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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