Central Pneumatic 36572 User manual

1/4” AIR DIE GRINDER
36572
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
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without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Manual Revised 11h
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Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep
your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover.
Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed in the following
pages may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious injury.
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UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 9
are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the
number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.
WORK AREA
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas
invite accidents.
2. Do not operate pneumatic tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of ammable liquids, gases, or dust. Pneumatic tools create sparks
 whichmayigniteammables.
3. 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metallingsandsparks.Providebarriersorshieldsas
needed.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. 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 inuence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating pneumatic tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. 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.
3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Trigger (15) is off before connecting
to the air supply. CarryingpneumatictoolswithyourngerontheTrigger,or
connecting pneumatic tools to the air supply with the Trigger on, invites
accidents.
4. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning on the tool. A wrench
or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal
injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper
footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
6. Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI approved safety glasses
underneath a full face shield, and hearing protection.
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2. 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.
3. Do not use the power tool if the Trigger does not turn it on or off. Any tool
that cannot be controlled with the Trigger is dangerous and must be replaced.
4. Disconnect the air hose from the tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
5. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
6. Maintain tools with care. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do
not use” until repaired.
7. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
damaged air hose (not included), and any other condition that may affect the
tool’s operation. If damaged, 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. Tool service must be performed only by qualied repair personnel. Service
 ormaintenanceperformedbyunqualiedpersonnelcouldresultinariskofinjury.
2. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions 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 Die Grinder. These carry important
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
2. To avoid accidental injury, always wear ANSI approved safety glasses, a
full face shield, and hearing protection when operating the Die Grinder.

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3. 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.
4. When connecting to the air supply: Prior to each use, if an automatic oiler is
notused,addtwodropsofairtooloil(notincluded)intotheAirInlet(1)ttingof
the Die Grinder.
5. Always disconnect the Die Grinder from its compressed air supply source,
and squeeze the Trigger (15) to release all compressed air in the tool before
performing any maintenance or services.
6. Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
7. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities, contain 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. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as
thosedustmasksthatarespeciallydesignedtolteroutmicroscopicparticles.
(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.)
8. 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 can-
not be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: For additional references to the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the
Assembly Diagram on page 9.
To Attach A Quick Connector:
1. WARNING! Prior to performing any assembly and/or adjustment
procedures, make sure the air supply hose (not included) is disconnected
from the Die Grinder.

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2. Prior to use, the Die Grinder requires the attachment of a quick connector (not
included) into its Air Inlet (1). To do so, wrap approximately 3” of pipe thread
sealer tape (not included) around the male threads of a quick connector. Then,
 rmlytightenthequickconnectorintotheAirInlet.(See Figure A.)
To Operate The Die Grinder:
1. WARNING! Always wear ANSI approved safety glasses, a full face
shield, and hearing protection when operating the Die Grinder.
2. Use the two Double Ended Spanners (30) provided to loosen the Collet Nut (29).
(See Figure B, next page.)
3. Insert the Collet (28) into the Spindle (25). (See Figure B.)
4. Insert the 1/4” diameter shank of a Grinding Drum (not included) fully into the
 Collet(28).Then,rmlyre-tightentheColletNut(29)tolockboththeColletand
Grinding Drum in place. (See Figure B.)
QUICK CONNECTOR (not included)
RECOMMENDED COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
AIR INLET (1)
AIR HOSE
(NOT INCLUDED)
QUICK CONNECTOR TO OILER
(NOT INCLUDED)
QUICK COUPLER
(NOT INCLUDED)
OILER
(NOT INCLUDED)
FILTER
(NOT INCLUDED)
REGULATOR
(NOT INCLUDED)
AIR HOSE
(NOT INCLUDED) COMPRESSOR
(NOT INCLUDED)
FIGURE A

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GRINDING DRUM
(NOT INCLUDED)
COLLET
(28)
SPANNER
(30)
SPANNER (30)
COLLET NUT
(29)
SPINDLE
(25)
FIGURE B
5. Connect the air supply hose to the quick connector (not included) on the Die
Grinder. Turn on the air compressor, and set its regulator to the recommended
90 PSI for the Die Grinder. (See Figure A.)
6. In order to keep the air supply hose out of the way, hang it over your shoulder.
7. IMPORTANT! GriptheDieGrinderrmlywithboth hands.
8. TriptheSafety(31)withyournger.Thenslowlyapplyhandpressuretothe
Trigger (15) until the desired speed is obtained. NOTE: The Die Grinder always
turns the Grinding Drum clockwise. (See Figure C.)
SAFETY
(31)
TRIGGER
(15)
9. WitharmgripontheDieGrinder,lightlyapplytheGrindingDrumtothe 
workpiece, slowly and steadily moving the Grinding Drum to the right and left
 untilyouhaveachievedthedesiredappearance(nish)ontheworkpiece.
10. Once the work is completed, release hand pressure on the Trigger (15). The
Safety (31) will automatically return to its locked position to prevent the Trigger
from accidentally being activated. (See Figure C.)
11. Turnofftheaircompressor.TriptheSafety(31)withyournger,andslowly
squeeze the Trigger (15) to release any remaining air pressure from the Die
Grinder. Then, disconnect the air hose from the tool. (See Figure A.)
FIGURE C

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INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING
1. WARNING! Always make sure the Trigger (15) is in its “OFF” position,
and disconnect the Die Grinder from its compressed air supply before per-
forming any inspection, adjustments, maintenance, or cleaning.
2. Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Die Grinder. Check for
loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts,
damaged air hose, 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. Daily: With a clean cloth, remove all dirt, oil, and grease from the Die Grinder. If
necessary, you may use a mild detergent. Do not use solvents, as damage to
the Die Grinder may occur. Do not immerse the Die Grinder in any liquids.
12. Remove the Grinding Drum from the Die Grinder. Then, store the tool in a clean,
dry location out of reach of children.
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.

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PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not
available individually as replacement parts.
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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. We shall in no event be liable for
death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or
consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS
EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us
with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation
ofthecomplaintmustaccompanythemerchandise.Ifourinspectionveriesthe
defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect
to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a
replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine
there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of
our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrightsandyoumayalsohaveotherrights
which vary from state to state.