Harbor Freight Tools Grinder 33171 User Manual

MINI AIR ANGLE DIE GRINDER  
Model 33171  
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.  
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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,  
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS  
AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.  
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WORK AREA  
1.  
2.  
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite  
accidents.  
Do not operate pneumatic tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the  
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Pneumatic tools create sparks  
which may ignite flammables.  
3.  
1.  
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a pneumatic  
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.  
PERSONAL SAFETY  
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating  
a pneumatic tool. Do not use a pneumatic tool while tired or under the influ-  
ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating  
pneumatic tools may result in serious personal injury.  
2.  
3.  
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.  
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Trigger (4) is off before connecting to  
the air supply. Carrying pneumatic tools with your finger on theTrigger, or connect-  
ing pneumatic tools to the air supply with the Trigger on, invites accidents.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Remove both Spanners before turning on the tool. A Spanner (27) that is left  
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.  
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing  
and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.  
Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles under-  
neath a full face shield, a dust mask or respirator, and hearing protection.  
TOOL USE AND CARE  
1.  
Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a  
stable platform. Holding the work by hand is unstable and may lead to loss of  
control. Only work on a workpiece that is properly secured.  
2.  
3.  
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.  
Do not use the power tool if theTrigger (4) does not turn it on or off. Any tool  
that cannot be controlled with its Trigger is dangerous and must be replaced.  
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4.  
Disconnect the air hose from the tool before making any adjustments, chang-  
ing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the  
risk of starting the tool accidentally.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are  
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
Maintain tools with care. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not  
use” until repaired.  
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, loose  
parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If dam-  
aged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly  
maintained tools.  
8.  
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  
1.  
2.  
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service  
or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.  
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instruc-  
tions 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 injury.  
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
1.  
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Grinder. These carry important information.  
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.  
2.  
3.  
Always grip the Grinder firmly when operating the tool.  
Always use accessories that have an RPM rating of at least 21,000 and a 1/4”  
diameter shank. Using accessories not rated to meet the RPM capacity of this tool  
or with an improperly sized shank can result in damaged accessories, personal  
injury, and/or property damage.  
4.  
5.  
Use clean, dry, regulated, compressed air at 90 PSI. Do not exceed the  
recommended 90 PSI. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases, or  
any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool.  
Always disconnect the Grinder from its compressed air supply source, and  
squeeze theTrigger (4) to verify that the tool cannot operate before performing  
any maintenance or services.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Before using the Grinder,make sure that any accessories are properly attached  
to the tool. Make sure to wrench tighten the collet before use.  
Check accessories for any signs of excessive wear or damage before use.  
DO NOT USE DAMAGED ACCESSORIES.  
Accessories may become hot while grinding. Allow accessories to completely  
stop and cool before touching.  
Allow the accessory to move at full speed before feeding them into the work-  
piece. Do not force the accessory into the workpiece when grinding. Apply moder-  
ate pressure, allowing it to grind without being forced. When turning off the Grinder,  
allow the accessory to stop on its own; do not press against it to stop it.  
10.  
11.  
Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.  
WARNING! The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical known  
to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm).  
(California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)  
12.  
WARNING! The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual  
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator  
must understand that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built  
into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.  
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AIR LINE CONNECTION  
NOTE:  
For additional references to the parts listed in the following pages,  
refer to the Assembly Diagram at the end of this manual.  
Die  
Grinder  
For best service you should incorporate an oiler, regulator, and inline filter, as shown in the  
diagram above. Hoses, couplers, oilers, regulators, and filters are all available at Harbor  
Freight Tools.  
1
1.  
You will need to prepare a / ” air connector (not included) to connect to the Inlet  
4
1
(10) on the Die Grinder. First, wrap the / ” air connector with pipe thread seal tape  
before threading it into the Inlet (10). Connect the / ” ID Air Source Hose to a quick  
4
3
8
connect coupler (not included), and then to the Die Grinder.  
Note: If you are not using an automatic oiler system, before operation, add a few  
drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil to the airline connection. Add a few drops more after  
each hour of continual use.  
2.  
3.  
Set the air pressure on the regulator to 90 PSI. Do not exceed the maximum air  
pressure of 90 PSI.  
Check the air connection for leaks. Disconnect from the air source.  
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ACCESSORY INSTALLATION  
1.  
Make sure the air supply is disconnected first. Insert the Collet (24) into the  
Collet Nut (25). Then, thread the Collet Nut onto the Spindle (33) a few turns.  
(See Figure A.)  
COLLET (24)  
SAFETY  
COLLET NUT (25)  
LEVER (39)  
SPINDLE (33)  
COLLET NUT (25)  
COLLET (24)  
(NOT SHOWN)  
FIGURE A  
2.  
3.  
Insert the shank of the accessory upward into the flared end of the Collet (24).  
Place the small end of the Spanner (27) on the flats of the Spindle (33). Place the  
large end of the other Spanner (27) on the flats of the Collet Nut (25). Then, tighten  
the Collet Nut to secure the accessory in place.  
(See Figure B.)  
FIGURE B  
TIGHTEN  
SPANNER  
(27)  
SPANNER  
(27)  
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GRINDER OPERATION  
1.  
WARNING! Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles underneath a  
full face shield, a dust mask or respirator, and hearing protection when  
operating the Grinder.  
2.  
3.  
Place the material you will be working on into a vise, or otherwise clamp the mate-  
rial so that it will not move around when you use the Grinder.  
Grip the Grinder firmly. To begin, press the Safety Lever (39) forward and squeeze  
the Trigger (4). (See Figure A, previous page.) Make sure to squeeze the Trigger  
and allow the grinder to spin at full speed before you touch the accessory to the  
material you will be working on.  
4.  
5.  
The Grinder’s speed is variable. To adjust the speed of the Grinder, vary the pres-  
sure on the Trigger (4).  
Allow the accessory to do the work. Do not use excessive force to press the acces-  
sory into the surface you are working on. If the Grinder stalls, immediately release  
the Trigger (4) and pull the accessory off the surface.  
6.  
7.  
When finished grinding, release pressure on the Trigger (4). Turn off the compres-  
sor. Squeeze the Trigger to release any compressed air in the air line and tool.  
Then, disconnect the Grinder from the air hose.  
Make sure to store the Grinder in a safe, clean, dry location out of reach of children  
and other unauthorized people.  
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING  
1.  
2.  
WARNING! Always make sure the Safety Lever (39) is in its locked position,  
and disconnect the Grinder from its compressed air supply before performing any  
inspection, adjustments, maintenance, or cleaning.  
Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Grinder. Check for loose  
screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts,  
damaged air hoses, loose, cracked, or bent accessories, and any other condition  
that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the  
problem corrected before further use. Do not use damaged equipment.  
3.  
4.  
To oil the Grinder, refer to page 6 of this manual for complete instructions.  
Daily: With a soft brush, cloth, or vacuum, remove all dust and debris from the  
Grinder.  
5.  
WARNING! All maintenance, service, or repairs not listed in this  
manual should only be performed by a qualified service technician.  
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY  
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY  
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR  
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT  
HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS  
QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR  
DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE  
UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER  
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL  
PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION  
OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.  
PARTS LIST  
Part  
1
Description  
Housing  
Q'ty  
1
Part  
Description  
Q'ty  
1
21 Air Regulator  
22 Pinion Gear  
2
Pin  
1
1
4
Trigger  
1
23 Retainer  
1
1
5
Throttle Valve  
O-ring  
1
24 Collet ( / ")  
1
4
7
1
25 Collet Nut  
26 Housing Lock Ring  
27 Spanner  
1
8
Valve Spring  
O-ring  
1
1
9
1
2
10 Inlet  
1
28 Angle Head Housing  
30 Spindle Gear  
31 Clamp Nut  
32 Key  
1
11 O-ring  
1
1
12 Rotor Brush  
13 Ball Bearing  
14 Rear End Plate  
15 Rotor  
1
1
2
1
1
33 Spindle  
1
1
34 Bushing  
1
16 Rotor Blade  
17 Pin  
4
37 Oil Cap  
1
2
38 Spring  
1
18 Cylinder  
1
39 Safety Lever  
40 Roll Pin  
1
19 Front End Plate  
20 Ball Bearing  
1
1
2
NOTE:  
Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,  
and are not available individually as replacement parts.  
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