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OPERATION
Fig. 9
WARNING:
Keep a firm grip on the tool with both
hands at all times. Failure to do so could result in
loss of control leading to possible serious injury.
POLISHING
See Figure 9.
When polishing, hold the
sander/polisher
firmly, allowing it
to operate freely without unnecessary pressure. The weight
of the tool alone will provide adequate pressure for polish-
ing at top efficiency. For best results, always operate at low
speed when polishing.
Bonnets must be kept clean and free from grit, dirt, and
other abrasive particles.
When bonnets become dirty and
clogged with polishing film, wash in lukewarm water with
a mild detergent. Allow bonnets to dry thoroughly before
reuse. Polish with a long sweeping motion, back and
forth, advancing along the surface to be polished. Do not
hold the tool in one spot or use a circular or spiral pattern.
This will cause swirls in the finish.
Spread a light coat of polish or wax over a small area.
Polish with the tool according to the manufacturer’s
instructions printed on the label of the polish or wax
container.
INSTALLING/REMOVING
POLISHING BONNET
See Figure 8.
Unplug the sander/polisher.
Remove the sanding disk if necessary.
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Securely retighten spanner nut with the spanner wrench
provided if necessary.
Slip polishing bonnet edges over rubber disc.
To remove, pull polishing bonnet edges over and off
rubber disc.
Fig. 8
PULL POLISHING
BONNET EDGES OVER
DISC TO INSTALL
NOTE:
Some polishes should be buffed while damp while
others must be allowed to dry; therefore, always check the
manufacturer’s label.
Tilt the tool so that the polishing bonnet is at a slight angle
to the work surface. Always start polishing at the top or
highest point and work down. This will prevent light dust
or polish film from being thrown upon completed section.
It also eliminates pulling the tool’s power cord over
sections already polished.
Surfaces that have an old film of wax or polish, or that
have not been polished or waxed for an extended period
of time, may require a second application. This is
especially true on oxidized surfaces. Heavily oxidized
surfaces should be cleaned with a commercial paste or
liquid cleaner before polishing or waxing.
WARNING:
Check polishing bonnets before
each use. Make sure they are clean and free from
any loose particles or foreign objects that may be
embedded in the bonnet. Failure to do so could
cause these particles or objects to be thrown from
the tool resulting in possible serious injury.
