Bench Grinder
37822, 37823,
39797, 39798,
Set up and OperatinG inStructiOnS
®
distributed exclusively by harbor Freight tools .
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
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manual revised 09d
nOtice is used to
address practices
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.
not related to personal injury.
cautiOn, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
General tool Safety Warnings
WarninG read all safety
warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
impOrtant SaFetY
inFOrmatiOn
in this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information provid-
ed with this product:
instructions for future reference.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in
working order.
this is the safety alert
symbol. it is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of check-
ing to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool
before turning it on.
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clut-
tered areas and benches invite ac-
cidents.
danGer indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS EN-
VIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools
in damp or wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well
lighted.
WarninG
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors
should be kept safe distance from
work area.
cautiOn, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF
with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
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7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the
job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
glasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
12. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool
or attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best
and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
recOmmended minimum Wire
GauGe FOr eXtenSiOn cOrdS
(120 VOlt)
eXtenSiOn cOrd
nameplate
ampereS
(at full load)
14. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-
vicing; when changing accessories,
such as blades, bits, cutters, and the
like.
lenGth
25’
50’ 100’ 150’
0 – 6
18
18
16
14
16
16
16
12
16
14
14
14
12
12
6.1 – 10
15. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTEN-
TIONAL STARTING. Make sure
switch is in off position before plug-
ging in.
10.1 – 12
12.1 – 16
taBle a
do not use.
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
Make sure your extension cord is
in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and over-
heating. Table A shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length
and nameplate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSO-
RIES. Consult the owner’s manual for
recommended accessories. The use
of improper accessories may cause
risk of injury to persons.
17. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious
injury could occur if the tool is tipped
or if the grinding tool is unintentionally
contacted.
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before
further use of the tool, a guard or
other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and per-
form its intended function – check for
alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not
wear loose clothing, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may
get caught in moving parts. Nonslip
footwear is recommended. Wear pro-
tective hair covering to contain long
hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Also use face or dust mask if grinding
operation is dusty. Everyday eye-
19. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work
into a blade or cutter against the
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direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
equipment-grounding conductor to a
live terminal.
20. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.
4. Check with a qualified electrician or
service personnel if the grounding
instructions are not completely under-
stood, or if in doubt as to whether the
tool is properly grounded.
GrOundinG inStructiOnS
tO preVent
electric ShOck
and death FrOm
incOrrect GrOundinG
Wire cOnnectiOn
read and FOllOW theSe
inStructiOnS:
5. Use only 3-wire extension cords that
have 3-prong grounding plugs and
3-pole receptacles that accept the
tool’s plug.
6. Repair or replace damaged or worn
cord immediately.
110-120 V~ Grounded tools: tools
with three prong plugs
1. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This tool is equipped with an
electric cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a ground-
ing plug. The plug must be plugged
into a matching outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
Grounding
pin
125 V~ 3-prong plug and Outlet
(for up to 125 V~ and up to 15 a)
7. This tool is intended for use on a cir-
cuit that has an outlet that looks like
the one illustrated above in 125 V~
3-prong plug and Outlet. The tool
has a grounding plug that looks like
the plug illustrated above in 125 V~
3-prong plug and Outlet.
2. Do not modify the plug provided – if it
will not fit the outlet, have the proper
outlet installed by a qualified electri-
cian.
8. The outlet must be properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all
codes and ordinances.
3. Improper connection of the equip-
ment-grounding conductor can re-
sult in a risk of electric shock. The
conductor with insulation having an
outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes is the equip-
ment-grounding conductor. If repair
or replacement of the electric cord or
plug is necessary, do not connect the
9. Do not use an adapter to connect this
tool to a different outlet.
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adequate protection. Eye protection
must be ANSI-approved and breath-
ing protection must be NIOSH-ap-
proved for the specific hazards in the
work area.
Grinder Safety Warnings
For Your Own Safety read instruction
manual Before Operating Grinder
1. Wear eye protection.
15. Industrial applications must follow
OSHA guidelines.
2. Use grinding wheel suitable for speed
of grinder.
16. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or miss-
ing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
3. Replace cracked wheel immediately.
4. Always use guards and eye shields.
5. Do not overtighten wheel nut.
6. Use only flanges furnished with the
17. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare
to begin work before turning on the
tool.
grinder.
7. Adjust distance between wheel and
work rest to maintain 1/16 inch or
less separation as the diameter of the
wheel decreases with use.
18. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic fields in close prox-
imity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemak-
er failure.
8. Frequently clean grinding dust from
beneath grinder.
9. Wear a full face shield over ANSI-
approved safety goggles during use.
19. WARNING: Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill-
ing, and other construction activities,
contains chemicals known [to the
State of California] to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
10. Do not grind with side of wheel un-
less wheel is specifically designed for
that type of grinding.
11. dO nOt Operate With anY
Guard diSaBled, damaGed,
Or remOVed.
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and ce-
ment or other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemi-
cally treated lumber
12. The use of accessories or attach-
ments not recommended by the
manufacturer may result in a risk of
injury to persons.
Your risk from these exposures var-
ies, 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
13. When servicing use only identical
replacement parts.
14. Only use safety equipment that has
been approved by an appropriate
standards agency. Unapproved
safety equipment may not provide
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particles. (California Health & Safety
white or blue fingers), seek medical
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
advice as soon as possible.
20. WARNING: Handling the cord on
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.)
2. Do not smoke during use. Nico-
tine reduces the blood supply to the
hands and fingers, increasing the risk
of vibration-related injury.
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
vibration effects on the user.
4. Use tools with the lowest vibration
when there is a choice between dif-
ferent processes.
21. The warnings, precautions, and in-
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.
5. Include vibration-free periods each
day of work.
6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while
still keeping safe control of it). Let
the tool do the work.
7. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool
as explained in this manual. If any
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use
immediately.
Vibration Safety
This tool vibrates during use. Re-
peated or long-term exposure to
vibration may cause temporary or
permanent physical injury, particularly
to the hands, arms and shoulders. To
reduce the risk of vibration-related
injury:
SaVe theSe
inStructiOnS.
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regu-
larly or for an extended period should
first be examined by a doctor and
then have regular medical check-
ups to ensure medical problems are
not being caused or worsened from
use. Pregnant women or people
who have impaired blood circulation
to the hand, past hand injuries, ner-
vous system disorders, diabetes, or
Raynaud’s Disease should not use
this tool. If you feel any medical or
physical symptoms related to vibra-
tion (such as tingling, numbness, and
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SpeciFicatiOnS
unpackinG
When unpacking, make sure that the
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon
as possible.
all models
180264
Motor No Load Speed 3450 RPM
Arbor Size
5/8” with 1/2” Adapter
5” x 7”
Base Size
Mounting Holes
Work Light Bulb
2 x 3/8”
40 W Household type
mOdel 37822
Electrical Input
Wheel Size
120 V~ / 60 Hz / 1/2 HP
6” x 3/4” x 1/2”
Work Light Bulb
40 W Household type
mOdel 37823
Electrical Input
Wheel Size
120 V~ / 60 Hz / 3/4 HP
8” x 3/4” x 5/8”
Work Light Bulb
40 W Household type
mOdel 39797
Electrical Input
Wheel Size
120 V~ / 60 Hz / 1/2 HP
6” x 3/4” x 1/2”
mOdel 39798
Electrical Input
Wheel Size
120 V~ / 60 Hz / 3/4 HP
8” x 3/4” x 5/8”
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shown in Figure 1. Use bolts and
washers to secure them in place as
shown in Figure 1.
inStructiOnS FOr
puttinG intO 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.
note: There is a left and a right tool rest.
Refer to Figure 1 to be certain that
you install them correctly.
c. The tool rests should be adjusted to
within 1/16” of the grinding wheel.
To adjust this distance, move Adjust-
able Rests (22 and 35) by loosening
bolts and moving them to the proper
position.
tO preVent
SeriOuS injurY
FrOm accidental
OperatiOn:
2. installing Spark Guards -
turn the tool off and unplug it
before assembling or making
any adjustments to the tool.
note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
FiGure 2
assembly
a. Select spark guards (17 and 18),
washer and bolt. Install the right
spark guard to the wheel guard as
shown in Figure 2.
1. installing tool rests -
a. Turn the Grinder off and unplug it.
b. Adjust the spark guard to within
1/16” of the grinding wheel. Repeat
for left side.
note: There is a left and right spark guard.
Refer to Figure 2 to be certain that
you install them correctly.
FiGure 1
b. Install adjustable rests (22 and 35)
to the wheel guards (7 and 27) as
reV 01b
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3. installing Bracket to eye Shield -
FiGure 3
a. Select one flat bracket and one eye
shield. Assemble as shown in Fig-
ure 3.
b. Repeat for left eye shield.
4. installing eye Shield to Grinder -
a. For installation of the right eye shield
(19), make sure that the holes in the
eye shield bracket face downward.
FiGure 4
b. Push eye shield bracket onto mount-
ing bracket until it locks into place as
shown in Figure 4.
c. Repeat for left eye shield.
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outward from the edge of the shank
of the screwdriver. They should be
flat with intersecting faces perpen-
dicular. Hold each face of the screw-
driver against the wheel to true it up,
then ease the end straight into the
stone to grind it true.
OperatinG inStructiOnS
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.
3. Sharpening knives -
Remove metal from both faces of
most knives, working from the heavy
end of the blade toward the tip.
Work piece and Work area Set up
1. Designate a work area that is clean
and well-lit. The work area must not
allow access by children or pets to
prevent distraction and injury.
4. Sharpening twist drill Bits -
Drill bits are best sharpened on a
sharpening jig but some sharpening
can be done on your bench grinder.
Begin on one side of the point at the
existing angle, then twist the bit while
maintaining a constant angle with the
grinding surface. Sharpen only the
tip. This technique requires consider-
able practice so try it a few times with
the grinder off. Be sure to maintain
the original cutting edge angle as this
is important to maintaining the effi-
ciency of your bits.
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.
3. There must not be objects, such as
utility lines, nearby that will present a
hazard while working.
General Operating instructions
tO preVent
SeriOuS injurY:
dO nOt Operate With anY
Guard diSaBled,
5. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool
and disconnect its power supply after
use. Clean, then store the tool in-
doors out of children’s reach.
damaGed, Or remOVed.
1. Sharpening Scissors -
If possible take the scissors apart
to make the sharpening operation
easier and safer. Remove material
only from the outside surface and
work from the heavy end of the blade
toward the tip.
2. Sharpening Screwdrivers -
The end of a properly sharpened
screwdriver will be a perfect rectan-
gle, absolutely flat and perpendicular
to the center line of the shank. The
two sides and two faces will taper
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grooved, rounded, chipped, out of
true or loaded with foreign material.
Cracked wheels should be replaced
immediately.
maintenance and
SerVicinG
Procedures not specifically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualified technician.
4. Wheel replacement -
If you must replace a wheel be sure
to obtain one with a safe rated speed
at least as high as the rated RPM of
this grinder. Be sure tool is switched
off and unplugged before attempting
repairs.
tO preVent
SeriOuS injurY
FrOm accidental
OperatiOn:
turn the power Switch of the
tool to its “OFF” position and
unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before
performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
5. Bulb replacement -
Allow bulb to cool completely before
replacing it. Replace it only with a 40
W or less household bulb.
6.
WarninG! if the supply cord of
this power tool is damaged, it must
be replaced only by a qualified
service technician.
tO preVent SeriOuS
injurY FrOm tOOl
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 tool. Check
for loose hardware, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical wir-
ing, and any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. aFter uSe, wipe external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
3. care of Grinding Wheels -
As a result of normal use, grind-
ing wheels may become cracked,
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troubleshooting
problem
possible causes
likely Solutions
1. Check that cord is plugged in.
Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected.
2. No power at outlet.
2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is
unpowered, turn off tool and check circuit
breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure
circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit
has no other loads.
3. Tool’s thermal reset breaker
tripped (if equipped).
3. Turn off tool and allow to cool. Press
reset button on tool.
4. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon 4. Have technician service tool.
brushes or switch, for example.)
Power being reduced by long or
small diameter extension cord.
Tool operates
slowly.
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an
extension cord is needed, use one with the
proper diameter for its length and load. See
Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.
Have qualified technician replace brushes.
Performance
decreases over
time.
Carbon brushes worn or damaged.
Excessive noise or Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
Have technician service tool.
rattling.
Overheating.
brushes or bearings, for example.)
1. Forcing machine to work too fast. 1. Allow machine to work at its own rate.
2. Blocked motor housing vents.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator
while blowing dust out of motor using
compressed air.
3. Motor being strained by long or
small diameter extension cord.
3. Eliminate use of extension cord. If
an extension cord is needed, use one
with the proper diameter for its length
and load. See Extension Cords in
GROUNDING section.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
tool. disconnect power supply before service.
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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.
partS liSt
note: Specify grinder model number when ordering parts.
part
1
2
description
part
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
description
Left Adjustable Rest
Wire
Strain Relief
Plate
Terminals
Right Wheel Guard
Right Cover
Base Plate
Condenser
Screw
Screw
Left Cover
Nut
Outer Flange
Inner Flange
Grinding Wheel
Screw
Left Wheel Guard
Screw
Motor End Bell
Ball Bearing
Nut
3
4a
4b
5*
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Pad
Base
Motor Stator
Motor Case
Motor Rotor
Washer
Switch
Right Adjustable Rest
Screw
Mounting Plate
Lamp
Washer
Bolt
38**
39**
40**
Left Spark Guard
Right Spark Guard
Eye Shield
Washer
Nut
* Specify grit when ordering.
** items 37822 or 37823 only.
Bolt
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aSSemBlY diaGram
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 avail-
able individually as replacement parts.
reV 01k
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limited 1 Year / 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 for a period
of ninety days from date of purchase that the engine/motor, the belts (if so equipped),
and the blades (if so equipped) are free of defects in materials and workmanship. Har-
bor Freight Tools also warrants to the original purchaser, for a period of one year from
date of purchase, that all other parts and components of the product are free from
defects in materials and workmanship (90 days if used by a professional contractor or
if used as rental equipment). This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or
indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our
facilities, 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 con-
sequential 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 com-
plaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will ei-
ther 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 re-
paired 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.
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