APA 20999, Operating Instructions Manual

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Image 2: Installing the polishing plate

6.2.2 INSTALLING THE POLISHING PLATE

6.3 POLISHING

6.2.3 INSTALLING THE POLISHING HOOD

Make sure that the battery has been 

removed from the polishing machine 

before you attach or remove the polishing 

plate. Unintentional activation of the 

device may result in injuries or damages 

to the device or vehicle.

Loose, rotating parts may catch your 

fingers or, for example, get caught in 

door handles.

Polishing too long on the same spot may 

damage the paintwork.

Do not polish the vehicle in full sunlight 

or in very high temperatures.

Only use clean and undamaged polishing 

hoods and plates. Contamination or 

cracks may damage the paintwork.

Carefully clean the surface you wish to 

polish. The surface must be completely 

dry before polishing. Only use polishing 

and waxing products designed for use 

with polishing machines. Observe the 

instructions for the care products being 

used. Heavily weathered paintwork 

may require special pre-treatment. For 

information, inquire at the specialist 

dealership.

Place the polishing place (number 9 in the overview) 

on the support plate (number 5 in the overview), 

image 2.

Pull the polishing hood (number 10 in the overview) 

over the polishing plate (number 9 in the overview). 

Make sure that the polishing plate and hood are free 

from dirt.

Align the polishing hood centrally on the polishing 

plate. Hide or shorten any fixing cords.

6.3.1 APPLYING POLISH

Apply the care product evenly up to the edges of the 

polishing plate/hood. A continuous, thin coating 

must be ensured.

Applying excess care product will not 

improve the results, it will just make it 

more difficult to remove.

the overview) to the ‘0’ position. Insert the battery 

into the polishing machine. Make sure that the 

support plate (number 5 in the overview) is clear. 

Switch the polishing machine off using the ON/OFF 

switch. The charging status display (position 4 in the 

overview) displays the charging status of the battery 

for you:

green yellow red  

ready for operation

yellow red  

only available for a short period 

red  

battery must be charged

6.3.2 APPLYING THE POLISHING MEDIUM TO 

THE PAINTWORK

Apply the product only to painted surfaces, never 

to plastic parts or rubber seals. Using the polishing 

hood, dab the care product onto various spots on 

the surface to be polished. Set the revolutions to the 

lowest level, using the speed control (number 3 in the 

overview). Hold the device firmly with both hands. 

Rest the device with polishing hood on the surface to 

be processed. Switch the device on using the ON/OFF 

switch (number 1 in the overview). Pass the device 

evenly over the paintwork. Do not put pressure on the 

device. The work is carried out by the rotation process, 

not the pressure on the paintwork.

First treat the large, flat surfaces such as bonnet, root 

and boot lid. Then move on to smaller areas, such as 

doors and wings. For areas that cannot be reached 

using the polishing machine, remove the polishing 

hood and polish by hand.