Harbor Freight Tools Bauer 2052-BDS Assembly instructions

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Table of Contents
Safety ......................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................. 4
Setup .......................................................... 4
Operation.................................................... 4
Maintenance............................................... 6
Parts List and Diagram............................... 7
Warranty ..................................................... 8
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
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.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
Instructions Pertaining to a Risk of Fire, Electric Shock, or Injury to Persons
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
2. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in the manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a service center.
6. Do not pull or carry appliance by cord, use cord as
a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance
over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug appliance by pulling on cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use
with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts.
11. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
12. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
13. Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or
use in areas where they may be present.
14. Connect appliance to a properly
grounded outlet only.
15. Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.

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16. To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors
or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials unless
a HEPA filter is used. Do not use or store near
hazardous materials. Wood dust mixtures are
highly flammable and can be explosive.
17. Do not introduce sparks or sources
of ignition into the product.
18. Do not leave wood dust in a building or vehicle.
Keep fire extinguishers handy at all times.
19. Can be used for collecting non-flammable liquids.
Dispose of waste in a FIRE SAFE AREA.
20. Carefully inspect the condition of the Dust
Separator parts before use. Check for damaged
parts. Do not use and replace any damaged part.
21. Use only identical replacement parts. Use
of any other part will void warranty.
22. Use the right part for the job. Do not modify
the Dust Separator or use its parts for a
purpose for which they were not intended.
23. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating an appliance.
Do not use an appliance while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating
appliances may result in serious personal injury.
24. Maintain labels and nameplates
on the appliance. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
25. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
26. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions 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.
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Specifications
Hose Size Compatible with 1-1/4″, 1-7/8″, 2-1/2″ hoses
Setup - Before Use:
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.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the appliance off and unplug the appliance from its
electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following
pages, refer to the Parts List near the end of this manual.
Assembly
1. Place Gasket between Separator Base
and Bucket Lid, lining up holes.
2. Secure Separator to Bucket Lid using 4 Screws,
Washers and Bolts. Tighten securely.
Bucket Lid
Separator
Gasket
3. Place Bucket Lid onto 5-gallon
bucket (sold separately).
4. Ensure Bucket Lid is completely sealed onto
bucket. Any air leaks will affect performance.
5. Place Hose Clamp over Collection Hose.
6. Place Collection Hose over side port.
Note: Gently heat Collection Hose
as needed if it is too tight.
7. Slide Hose Clamp over side port.
8. Tighten Hose Clamp securely.
Hose Clamp
Collection Hose
Side Port
9. Place Hose Clamp over Collection Hose.
10. Place Collection Hose over end of Hose Connector.
11. Slide Hose Clamp over Hose Connector.
12. Tighten Hose Clamp securely.
Hose Clamp
Collection Hose Hose Connector

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13. Attach Adapter to top port, then attach vacuum′s
hose (vacuum sold separately) to Adapter.
• 2-1/2″ hose will fit completely over Adapter.
• 1-7/8″ hose will fit halfway over Adapter.
• 1-1/4″ hose will fit inside Adapter.
2-1/2"
1-7/8"
1-1/4"
Operation
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.
Work Area Setup
1. The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach
the work area without creating a tripping hazard or
exposing the power cord to possible damage. The
power cord must reach the work area with enough
extra length to allow free movement while working.
3. There must not be hazardous objects, such as
utility lines or foreign, sharp or hot objects nearby
that will present a hazard while working.
Operating Instructions
CAUTION! TO PREVENT INJURY: After installation, check the condition of accessory parts
during use. If any damage is seen, stop immediately and replace part before continuing use.
1. Use Collection Hose or a 2-1/2″
vacuum tool to vacuum.
2. Plug vacuum′s Power Cord into 120VAC outlet.
3. Turn the vacuum on.
4. When finished, turn off and unplug vacuum.
5. Disconnect Hoses, remove Bucket Lid and
dispose of bucket contents properly.
6. Clean and store Dust Separator according to
User-Maintenance and Storage on page 6.

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User-Maintenance and Storage
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the appliance off and unplug the appliance from its
electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM APPLIANCE FAILURE:
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 appliance. Check for:
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• cracked or broken parts,
• damaged electrical wiring, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces of
the appliance with clean cloth. Store in an
indoor dry area out of reach of children.
3. DAILY: With a soft brush, cloth, or vacuum,
remove debris from the Dust Collector. If
necessary, a mild detergent may be used.

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Parts List and Diagram
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.
Part Description Qty
1 Hose Clamp 2
2 Collection Hose 1
3 Bucket Lid 1
4 Washer (not shown) 4
5 Adapter 1
Part Description Qty
6 Separator 1
7 Screw (not shown) 4
8 Nut (not shown) 4
9 Hose Connector 1
10 Gasket 1
1
2
3
6
5
9
10
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as
replacement parts. Specify UPC 193175481924 when ordering parts.

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Limited 90 Day Warranty
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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 verifies 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 specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.