Harbor Freight Tools Grinder 42203 User Manual

4” ANGLE GRINDER  
42203  
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011  
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Copyright 1999 by Harbor Freight Tools . All rights reserved. No portion  
of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or  
form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.  
For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353  
 
6.  
7.  
8.  
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and  
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.  
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry the tools or pull  
the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or  
moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately. Damaged Power Cords  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
9.  
When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord markedW-A”  
or “W”. These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the risk of electric  
shock.  
PERSONAL SAFETY  
10.  
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a  
power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,  
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result  
in serious personal injury.  
11.  
12.  
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 Power Switch is off before plugging in. Carrying  
power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in power tools with the Power  
Switch on, invites accidents.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a  
key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power 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 power tool in unexpected situations.  
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes,  
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.  
TOOL USE AND CARE  
16.  
Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece  
to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may  
lead to loss of control.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
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 the Power Switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that  
cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be replaced.  
Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any  
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety  
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.  
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20.  
21.  
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. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained  
tools with a sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Do not use  
a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired.  
22.  
23.  
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, 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.  
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  
24.  
25.  
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 instructions in  
the “Maintenancesection of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow  
maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
1.  
2.  
Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. A guard protects the operator from  
broken wheel fragments.  
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the  
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with alivewire will  
make exposed metal parts of the toollive” and shock the operator.  
3.  
4.  
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Grinder. These carry important information.  
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.  
Always wear safety impact eye goggles and heavy work gloves when using this tool.  
Using personal safety devices reduce the risk for injury. Safety impact eye goggles and  
heavy work gloves are available from Harbor Freight Tools.  
5.  
Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is  
adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions, grease,  
oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use a power tool in areas near flammable chemicals,  
dusts, and vapors. Do not use this product in a damp or wet location.  
6.  
7.  
WARNING! All accessories for this tool must be rated for at least 12,000 RPM.  
Grinding Wheels and other accessories running over the rated 12,000 RPM speed can fly  
apart and cause injury.  
When using a hand-held power tool, always maintain a firm grip on the tool with both  
hands to resist starting torque.  
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8.  
Use only 4” diameter Grinding Wheels (not included) having a / ” center mounting  
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hole. Never disable or modify theWheel Guard.  
9.  
Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before turning  
on this tool.  
10.  
Do not force this tool. This tool will do the work better and safer at the speed and capacity  
for which it was designed. Do not force the rotating Grinding Wheel (not included) into the  
object being ground. Apply moderate pressure, allowing the Grinding Wheel to rotate freely  
without being forced.  
11.  
12.  
WARNING! Never install a carbide tipped or steel circular saw blade for use on  
this tool. Never install a wood carving blade, carving disc with saw chain cutters, or  
a cutting carving disc on this tool.  
For safest operation, it is recommended that only these accessories be used with  
this tool: Abrasive Cut-Off Discs andWheels, FlapWheels,Wire Brushes,WireWheel  
Brushes.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
Never lay this tool down until the Rotating Grinding Wheel has come to a complete  
stop. The Rotating Pad can grab the surface and pull the tool out of your control.  
Never leave this tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off  
the tool, and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.  
Always unplug this tool from its electrical outlet before performing inspection,  
maintenance, or cleaning procedures.  
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 filter out microscopic particles.  
(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.)  
17.  
WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using  
this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker  
could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.  
Warning: The warnings, cautions 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  
FACTORSWHICH CANNOT BE BUILT INTOTHIS PRODUCT, BUT MUST  
BE SUPPLIED BY THE OPERATOR.  
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GROUNDING  
WARNING!  
Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock.  
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly  
grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the  
grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged.  
If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use. If the plug will not fit the  
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.  
GROUNDED TOOLS:TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong grounding  
plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should electrically  
malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity  
away from the user, reducing the risk of electric shock. (See Figure A, below left.)  
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the  
grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected  
to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically “live” terminal.  
(See Figure A, below left.)  
Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in  
accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in  
the following illustration. (See Figure A, below left.)  
FIGURE B  
FIGURE A  
DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS:TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS  
4.  
5.  
Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special double  
insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable  
standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the  
National Electrical Code. (See Figure B, above right.)  
Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the upper  
right illustration. (See Figure B, above right.)  
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EXTENSION CORDS  
1.  
2.  
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord.  
As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge  
extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious  
drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. (See Figure C.)  
3.  
4.  
5.  
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. For  
example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord. (See Figure C.)  
If using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make sure each  
cord contains at least the minimum wire size required. (See Figure C.)  
If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate  
amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size. (See Figure  
C.)  
6.  
7.  
If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the suffix  
“W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.  
Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.  
Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician  
before using it.  
8.  
Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet  
areas.  
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXTENSION CORD GAUGE - 110 VOLT  
EXTENSION CORD LENGTH  
NAMEPLATE  
AMPERES  
(At Full Load)  
0-25 FT.  
25-50 FT.  
16  
50-100 FT.  
100-150 FT.  
18  
16  
16  
16  
14  
14  
14  
12  
12  
12  
10  
10  
10  
14  
12  
12  
10  
10  
10  
8
8
8
8
8
6
8
12  
10  
10  
8
8
8
8
6
6
6
16  
14  
14  
12  
12  
12  
12  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
30  
6
4
4
6
6
FIGURE C  
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SYMBOLOGY  
Double Insulated  
Canadian Standards  
Association  
Underwriters  
Laboratories, Inc.  
Volts Alternating Current  
V ~  
A
Amperes  
No Load Revolutions  
per Minute (RPM)  
n
o
xxxx/min.  
UNPACKING  
When unpacking, check to make sure the following parts are included.All sizes listed below are approximate.  
If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this  
manual. Refer to parts diagram at end of manual.  
Item #  
N/A  
29  
Description  
Grinder  
Side Handle  
Wrench  
Qty.  
1
1
28  
1
2
N/A  
GrindingWheel  
Spare Brushes  
1
2
Warning:  
There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Harbor FreightTools strongly recommends that this  
tool not be modified and/or used for any application other than which it was designed.  
All accessories must be rated for at least the RPM speed recommended on the tool’s warning label. Wheels  
and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury.  
For safest operation, it is recommended that only these accessories be used with this product:  
Abrasive Cut-Off Discs and Wheels  
Wire Brushes  
FlapWheels  
WireWheel Brushes  
Always use an approved and proper guard when using the above mentioned accessories. Each accessory  
must have the correct arbor size and must fit properly on the shoulder bushing. Make sure accessories are  
tightened down securely.  
CAUTION: NEVER INSTALL A CARBIDE TIPPED OR STEEL CIRCULAR SAW  
BLADE FOR USE ON THIS ANGLE GRINDER. NEVER INSTALL A  
WOOD CARVING BLADE, CARVING DISC WITH SAW CHAIN  
CUTTERS, OR A CUTTING CARVING DISC ONTHIS ANGLE GRINDER.  
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Handle  
The grinder comes with a SIDE HANDLE (#29)  
which can be screwed into either side of the  
grinder. (refer to Figure 1.)  
Side Handle  
(#29)  
Figure 1 — Attaching Side Handle  
Installing Wheels  
Warning:  
Always disconnect from power source  
before adding or removing accessories.  
Use a cloth or glove to protect hands  
from abrasion.  
Spindle  
(#5)  
Inner Flange  
(#3)  
Wheel Nut  
(#1)  
Grinding  
Wheel  
(#2)  
Wrench  
(#28)  
Figure 2 — Installing Wheels  
Step 1:Using the WRENCH (#28) (refer to Figure 2), loosen the WHEEL NUT (#1) by turning it counter  
clockwise.  
Step 2:Place the new GRINDING WHEEL (#2) on the SPINDLE (#5) against the INNER FLANGE (#3).  
Step 3:By hand, screw the WHEEL NUT clockwise back onto the SPINDLE, then tighten with the  
WRENCH.  
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Removing Wheels  
Step 1:Depress the LOCK PIN (#12) and turn the GRINDING WHEEL counterclockwise until the LOCK  
PIN engages. (See Figure 3).  
Lock Pin  
(#12)  
Wheel Nut  
(#1)  
Grinding  
Wheel  
(#2)  
Wrench  
(#28)  
Figure 3 — Removing Wheels  
Step 2:Using the WRENCH, loosen the WHEEL NUT by turning it counterclockwise.  
Step 3:Unscrew the WHEEL NUT and remove, then remove the GRINDING WHEEL from the  
SPINDLE  
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Starting the Grinder  
WARNING:  
Ensure the GRINDER is not locked ON before plugging it in. Check the SLIDE SWITCH (#19)  
and make sure it is in the OFF position before plugging it into the power source.  
Step 1: To turn the Grinder ON, push the Slide  
Switch (#19) forward with your thumb to the  
front position and the Grinder begins running.  
Slide Switch]  
(#19)  
Step 2: To turn the Grinder OFF, move the Slide  
Switch (#19) backward with your thumb to the rear  
position until the Grinder stops running.  
Using the Grinder  
When using the GRINDING WHEEL, hold the grinder  
at an angle of 10° to 15° relative to the work surface.  
When only the outer edge of the GRINDING  
Figure 4-Turning ON the Grinder  
WHEEL is used, a rough cut surface will result.  
If the disc is pressed flat against the work, the grinding  
action will be irregular or bumpy and the tool will be difficult to control.  
Work Surface  
Figure 5 — Angle of Grinder  
NOTE:  
The HANDLE MUST BE USED AT ALL TIMES to maintain complete control of the tool. Place  
it on either side where it will afford the best leverage and work visibility.  
NOTE:  
Motor may heat up with the prolonged medium to heavy use. To avoid motor burnout, do not  
operate beyond a 15 to 20 minute duty cycle when using heavy force.  
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MAINTENANCE  
WARNING:  
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.  
This tool should be serviced by a qualified technician only. Incorrect reassembly can  
result in electric shock, fire, or further damage to the tool.  
Always keep the grinder clean  
Dust and grit containing particles from metal grinding often accumulate on interior surfaces  
and could create an electrical shock hazard if not frequently cleaned out. On a regular basis,  
blow dust and grit out of the motor housing using compressed air. Never blow compressed air  
at greater than 10 PSI. Always wear goggles and dust mask when using compressed air.  
CAUTION:  
Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. Use a  
clean, dry rag only.  
Carbon Brush  
Replace the carbon brush when it wears down to about 3/16” (5 mm) or sparking will occur.  
To change the CARBON BRUSH (#22) do the following:  
Step 1: Using a flat tip screw driver, unscrew the BRUSH CAP (# 23) on the HOUSING (# 18).  
Housing  
(#18)  
Carbon Brush  
(
(#22)  
Brush Cap  
(#23)  
Figure 6 — Replacing the Carbon Brushes  
Step 2:  
Replace the CARBON BRUSH with identical replacement parts from Harbor  
Freight Tools.  
Step 3:  
Replace the BRUSH CAP on the HOUSING and screw-in to tighten.  
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PARTS LIST  
Item #  
1
Description  
Wheel Nut  
Grinding Wheel  
Inner Flange  
Wheel Guard  
Spindle  
Qty  
1
Item # Description  
Qty  
1
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
Ball Bearing  
Stator  
2
1
1
3
1
Housing  
1
4
1
Slide Switch  
Slide Bar  
Brush Holder  
Carbon Brush  
Brush Cap  
Cord  
1
5
1
1
6
Packing Gland  
Ball Bearing  
Gear  
1
1
7
1
1
8
1
1
9
Needle Roller Bearing  
Gear Cover  
Spring  
1
1
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
1
Cover  
1
1
Switch  
1
Lock Pin  
1
Switch Holder  
Wrench  
1
Pinion  
1
1
Ball Bearing  
Armature  
1
Side Handle  
1
1
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Assembly Diagram-Exploded View  
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