Harbor Freight Tools 98412 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS
Materials Aluminum Frame; Stainless Steel
Gripping Fork
Overall
Dimensions
11-3/4” L x 7-11/16” W x 3-1/8 H”
(fully extended)
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 document
as soon as possible.
HAND CRANK
APPLE PEELER
98412
Revised Manual 09k

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Assembly Precautions
Contains sharp blades; keep away from1.
children.
Assemble only according to these instruc-2.
tions. Improper assembly can create haz-
ards.
Clean thoroughly with warm water and soap3.
before rst use and after each subsequent
use.
Do not use in dishwasher; hand wash only.4.
Use with apples only.5.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles during6.
setup and use and heavy-duty work gloves
during blade replacement.
Do not overtighten clamp.7.
Mount only to at, level and stable surface to 8.
support weight of Apple Peeler.
Use only on one apple at a time.9.
Keep assembly/usage area clean and well lit.10.
Do not assemble when tired or when under11.
the inuence of drugs or medication.
Use for intended purpose only.12.
Inspect before use; do not use if parts are13.
loose or damaged.
Do not use with dull or worn blades.14.
Maintain product labels and nameplates.15.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
Assembly
Use a screwdriver (not included) to thread1.
the Handle Screw (8) through the Crank
Handle (2) and fasten Handle to the Peeler
Frame (1). See Figure 1, above.
Mount Peeler Frame (1) to solid, stable sur-2.
face such as a counter or tabletop by tighten-
ing the Clamp (3) around table edge. See
Figure 2, below.
Check positions of Three-Prong Fork (4) and3.
Core Slicer Blade (5). They should align with
Core Slicer Blade facing the centered Three-
Prong Fork. See Figure 3, below.
Figure 1
Handle Screw (8)
Crank Handle (2)
Figure 2
Clamp (3)
Clamp
Handle
Peeler Frame
(1)
Figure 3
Three-Prong Fork (4)
Core Slicer
Blade (5)
Peeler Frame (1)

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Operation
Release Groove Clamp (6) by pushing down1.
on either end of Clamp and pull Crank Han-
dle all the way back. See Figure 4, below.
Align apple stem with Three-Prong Fork and2.
push apple against fork.
Slide Crank Handle forward until apple touch-3.
es Core Slicer Blade (5). Release Groove
Clamp, locking Crank Handle in place.
To adjust depth of slice, loosen Adjusting4.
Screw (7) and raise or lower Core Slicer
Blade. Start slicing by turning Crank Handle.
To peel, press down on Peeler Latch (11) and5.
set Peeler Arm (10) to desired angle. Then
turn Crank Handle.
When nished, pull peeled apple off and 6.
remove apple core by pressing on Groove
Clamp and pulling back on Crank Handle.
Blade Replacement
When replacing the Core Slicer Blade, use1.
the Groove Clamp to make sure the Three-
Prong Fork is pushed all the way back.
Then loosen Adjusting Screw that keeps2.
Core Slicer Blade fastened to Peeler Frame.
Please note: When installing new blade, al-
ways make sure that Blade ange faces out.
When replacing Peeler Blade (9), loosen the3.
screw that keeps the Peeler Blade fastened
to the Peeler Frame.
Cleaning and Maintenance
After each use, rinse with soap and warm1.
water. Do NOT clean in dishwasher.
Dry with soft towel and store out of reach of2.
children.
PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM
Part Description Qty.
1 Peeler Frame 1
2 Crank Handle 1
3 Clamp 1
4 Three-Prong Fork 1
5 Core Slicer Blade 1
6 Groove Clamp 1
7 Adjusting Screw 1
8 Handle Screw 1
9 Peeler Blade 1
10 Peeler Arm 1
11 Peeler Latch 1
Please note: Some parts are listed and shown
for illustration purposes only and are not available
individually as replacement parts.
Record Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record
month and year of purchase instead.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS
LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS DOCUMENT 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 THATALL 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.
Figure 4
Groove
Clamp (6)
1
2
4
Groove
Clamp (6)
6
7
11
10
5
8
Crank Handle
(2)
9
3