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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage
decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating.
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tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check
power supply.
COMPONENTS (Fig. 1)
WARNING:
Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage
or personal injury could result.
A. Speed control wheel
G. Trigger locking button
B. Cushion tool rest (DWP849 only) H. Bale handle
C. Variable speed trigger switch
I. Spindle
D. Brush inspection cap
J. Soft rubber gear case
E. Spindle lock button
cover
F. Auxiliary handle
K. Wool ingestion shield
INTENDED USE
The DWP849 and DWP849X heavy-duty polishers are designed
for polishing painted or unfinished metal, fiberglass, and composite
surfaces in professional applications. Common examples of use
include but are not limited to: auto/marine/RV/motorcycle detailing and
finish correction, boat construction and repair, and metal or concrete
finishing.
Do not use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. Do not let
children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when
inexperienced operators use this tool.
WARNING:
Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust,
which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury.
Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate
for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
CAUTION:
Use extra care when working into a corner because a
sudden, sharp movement of the polisher may be experienced when
the wheel or other accessory contacts a secondary surface or a
surface edge.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ................... volts A ......................amperes
Hz ................. hertz W .....................watts
min ............... minutes
or AC ..........alternating
or DC ... direct current
current
................. Class I Construction
or AC/DC ...alternating
(grounded)
........................
or direct
................. Class II Construction
current
(double insulated)
no ....................no load
…/min .......... per minute
speed
BPM ............. beats per minute
n ......................rated
IPM ............... impacts per minute
........................
speed
RPM ............. revolutions per
.....................earthing
minute
terminal
sfpm ............. surface feet
.....................safety alert
.....................
per minute
symbol
SPM ............. strokes per minute