Chicago Electric 66301 Installation instructions

ELECTRIC PAINT SHAKER
66301
ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warn-
ings and precautions, assembly, operat-
ing, 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information provid-
ed with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
When using this Electric Paint
Shaker, safety precautions
should always be followed in-
cluding the following:
Work Area Safety
Do not use outdoors.1.
Do not let cord hang over edge of2.
table or counter, or touch hot sur-
faces.
Keep the work area well lit. Make3.
sure there is adequate surrounding
workspace. Keep the work area free
of obstructions and debris.
Electrical Safety
1. To protect against electri-
cal shock do not immerse
cord, plugs, or the main
unit in water or other
liquid. Only the non-elec-
trical parts of the unit may be im-
mersed for cleaning. Thoroughly
clean and dry these parts prior to rst
use and before every subsequent
use.
Unplug from outlet when not in use2.
and before maintenance or cleaning.

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Do not operate this Electric Paint3.
Shaker with a damaged cord or plug
or after it malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner.
Do not use this product in a damp or4.
wet location.
Do not clean with metal scouring5.
pads. Metal pieces can break off the
pads and touch electrical parts involv-
ing risk of shock.
Power Cord Safety
1. This Electric Paint Shaker comes
with a grounded, 3-Prong power
cord. A short power supply cord is
provided to reduce risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or trip-
ping over a longer cord.
2. Longer extension cords are available
and may be used if care is exercised
in their use.
3. If a long extension cord is used,
the marked electrical rating of thea.
(detachable power supply cord or)
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the
tool.
if the tool is of the grounded type,b.
the extension cord should be a
grounding type 3-wire cord, and
the longer cord should be arrangedc.
so that it will not drape over the
counter top or workbench where
it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over.
General and Specic Safety
Precautions
WARNING! To prevent serious per-1.
sonal injury:
Always wear ANSI-approved safetya.
goggles when operating this Electric
Paint Shaker.
Check for loose or broken parts be-b.
fore using and DO NOT use if any-
thing abnormal is found. Have the
Electric Paint Shaker repaired before
using.
Verify that all containers are securelyc.
closed before placing them on this
Paint Shaker.
Securely fasten Hold Down Bar (4)d.
to lid of container, and thread the
Safety Lock Nut (44) against the
Hold Down Bar before turning on
timer.
DO NOT allow children to use and/ore.
play with this Electric Paint Shaker.
DO NOT use this Electric Paint Shak-2.
er while under the inuence of alco-
hol or drugs. Read warning labels if
taking prescription medicine to deter-
mine if your judgment or reexes are
impaired while doing so. If there is
any doubt, DO NOT operate this tool.
DO NOT use this Electric Paint Shak-3.
er for other than it’s intended use.
Maintain labels and nameplates on4.
the appliance. These carry important
safety information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools
for a replacement.
WARNING: Handling the cord on5.
this product will expose you to lead,
a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. (Califor-
nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,
et seq.)

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The warnings, precautions, and in-6.
structions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible con-
ditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator
that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor
120V / 60 Hz / 2.3 AMPS.
1170 Oscillations Per
Minute
Paint Shaker Timer 0 to 15 Minutes with
Automatic Shut-Off
Container Sizes Gal, Qt, Pt. and 12 oz.
Spray Can.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. 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.
CLEANING
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS section at
the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK:
Before cleaning this tool,
make sure the Timer Switch is
turned off, the cord is
unplugged, and the unit has
cooled completely.
Do not immerse motor/heating
element, cord, or plug in water
or any other liquid.
Wipe with slightly dampened, soft, clean
cloth. Allow unit to dry completely before
assembly or use.
ASSEMBLY
This Electric Paint Shaker comes fully as-
sembled.
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS section at
the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK:
Before adjustment, make sure
the Timer Switch is turned off,
the cord is unplugged, and
the unit has cooled
completely.

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NOTE: This is a fully portable Electric
Paint Shaker and does not have
to be permanently mounted to a
counter or workbench.
OPERATION
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS section at
the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
Before using, check for cracked,1.
loose, or broken parts. Do not use
if anything abnormal is found. Have
the Electric Paint Shaker repaired by
a qualied technician before using.
Adjustment
Knob Assem-
bly (45)
Safety Lock
Nut (44)
Release Pin
Top Bar (3)
Hold Down
Bar (4)
Platform (7)
Timer
(Switch) (32)
Figure 1
2. Place the Electric Paint Shaker on a
at surface secure enough to sup-
port both the Electric Paint Shaker
and the paint container being shaken.
Note: On the bottom of the Paint
Shaker are two Feet (25) which can
be adjusted
so that this
product sits
evenly on
the surface.
Simply
thread the
nut on the
Adjustable Feet to change the height
of each adjustable foot.
Back off the Safety Lock Nut (44)3.
away from the Hold Down Bar (4).
Raise the Hold Down Bar by turning
the Adjustment Knob Assembly (45)
counterclockwise. See Figure 1.
With one hand, raise the Hold Down4.
Bar while setting the paint container
(gallon, quart, pint or spray can) onto
the center of the Platform (7). If you
are shaking a gallon container with
an attached bail, place the “bail”
towards one of the Slide Tubes to
prevent apping and excess noise.
NOTE: If a spray can is being shaken,
remove the top cap and the spray
nozzle before placing it on the Plat-
form.
With paint container centered on the5.
Platform (note the grooved circles on
the Platform (7); used to position dif-
ferent sized containers), let the Hold
Down Bar
settle onto
the top of the
container.
Tighten the
two Locking
Knobs and
the Adjust-

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ment Knob Assembly (turning clock-
wise). Tighten the Safety Lock Nut
(clockwise) nger tight, then snug
it with one turn using an adjustable
wrench (not supplied).
WARNING! The Hold Down Bar must
rest rmly and evenly against the
top of the paint container. Once
the shaking (agitation) begins, the
container, if it is not held secure,
may y off the Paint Shaker caus-
ing the paint to spill out, and/or
causing serious personal injury.
Turn the Knob (31) on the Timer (32)6.
clockwise to three minutes (usually
good for most uses), or any position
up to fteen minutes (maximum used
for paint that has been allowed to set-
tle for long periods). The Timer will
run down to “zero” and shut off auto-
matically. NOTE: If a shorter period
is needed of if you need to stop the
Electric Paint Shaker for any reason,
simply manually rotate the Knob (31)
counter clockwise to its OFF position.
Always wait till the Electric Paint7.
Shaker stops completely before re-
moving the paint container.
To remove the paint container, back8.
off the Safety Lock Nut (44) and
turn the Adjustment Knob Assembly
counterclockwise till tension on the
Hold Down Bar is released allowing it
to slide up the Slide Tubes. Slide the
paint container out sideways.
When nished using the Electric Paint 9.
Shaker, disconnect its power supply,
wipe down all exterior surfaces with a
soft, clean cloth, then store the appli-
ance indoors out of children’s reach.
INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK:
Before inspection or
maintenance, make sure the
Timer switch is turned off, the
cord is unplugged, and the
unit has cooled completely.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM TOOL
FAILURE:
Do not use if damaged. If
abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem
corrected before further use.
BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the gen-
eral condition. Check for loose screws,
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
cracked or broken parts, damaged electri-
cal wiring, and any other condition that
may affect its safe operation.

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PARTS LIST
Part Description Q’ty
1 Locking Knob 2
2 Flat Washer 4
3 Top Bar 1
4 Hold Down Bar 1
5 Support Tube 2
6 Screw M6 X 20 4
7 Platform 1
8 Upper Spring Assembly (4 Springs) 1
9 Cover 1
10 Nut M6 3
11 Screw M6 X 16 1
12 Mid Plate 1
13 Lower Spring Assembly (4 Springs) 1
14 Motor 1
15 Connect Plate 1
16 Flat Washer φ6 6
17 Screw M6 X 25 8
18 Base 1
19 Bracket 4
20 Spring Washer φ8 4
21 Flat Washer φ8 4
22 Bolt M8 X 16 4
23 Cap Nut 4
PARTS LIST
Part Description Q’ty
24 Stud 2
25 Adjustable Foot 2
26 Rubber Foot 2
27 Small Flat Washer φ6 2
28 Flat Washer φ4 1
29 Screw M4 X 12 1
30 Screw M3 X 6 2
31 Knob 1
32 Timer (Switch) 1
33 Cord Stopper 1
34 Cord 1
35 Flat Washer φ5 6
36 Spring Washer φ5 6
37 Nut M5 6
38 Flyweight 1
39 Bolt M10 X 20 2
40 Spring Washer φ10 2
41 Pin Lock 1
42 Spring 1
43 Retaining Ring 1
44 Safety Lock Nut M12 1
45 Adjustment Knob Assembly 1
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.
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
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Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM