Black & Decker D6138, Original Instructions Manual

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and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments
or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. Before reconnecting the
tool, depress and release the trigger
switch to ensure that the tool is off.
Polishing and sanding pads with a diameter of 6”,
7” or 9” (15.2, 17.8 or 22.9 cm) may be used with
the D6138.
Attaching And Removing Polishing
Pads (fig. 3)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, do not allow any
loose portion of the polishing bonnet
or its attachment strings to spin freely.
Tuck away or trim any loose attachment
strings. Loose and spinning attachment
strings can entangle your fingers or snag
on the workpiece.
NOTE:
Both the D6138 may use either type of
polishing pad assembly described below.
TO ATTACH POLISHING PAD WITH RUBBER BACKING
PAD (FIG. 3A)
1. To attach polishing pad (N), push the hub of the
clamp washer (M) through the hole in the center of
the polishing pad as far as it will go.
2. Engage the hexagonal hole in the backing pad
(O). Holding the three pieces firmly together, place
the assembly on the tool spindle (I).
3. Hold the spindle lock button (E) while turning the
pads clockwise to thread them completely on the
spindle.
TO ATTACH POLISHING PAD WITH HOOK AND LOOP
BACKING PAD (FIG. 3B)
1. Attach hook and loop foam or wool pad (P) to
hook and loop backing pad (Q), being careful to
center the backing pad with the foam or wool pad.
2. Screw backing pad (Q) onto spindle (I), while
depressing spindle lock button (E).
TO REMOVE PADS
Turn them by hand in the opposite direction from
normal rotation to allow lock button to engage
spindle, then unscrew pads in normal direction for
right-hand thread.
Polishing
These instructions and suggestions are intended to
familiarize new operators in overall general operation
of power polishing. You will develop your own
techniques which will make the job easier and faster
as you learn power polishing.
• You should use utmost care when power
polishing around or over sharp objects and
contours of the car body. It is very important
to use the correct pressure while polishing
various sections of an automobile body. For
example, light pressure should be applied
when polishing over sharp edges of body
panels, or over edges of the rain gutter along
the top.
• Since everyone does not use the same type
of power polish, we recommend you clean
and polish a test section on a flat area of the
car first. From this test section, you can judge
the strength or cleaning action of your power
polish.
• Remember, all power polish is not the
same. Different brands will react differently
on various painted surfaces. Also, you are
now using a power polisher with power
polish. This is entirely different from any
hand application which you may have done
before. Wash the car before power polishing
it. Washing will remove loose dirt, scum, road
salt, etc. which could act as an abrasive and
damage paint. Loose dirt, etc. will also clog
the polishing pad and you will have to clean it
more often.
• Without turning the tool on, grasp the
handles of the tool and pick it up. Keep the
tool away from your body and depress the
trigger switch. Make sure you have a firm
grip on the handles and operate the tool
freely without forced effort or unnecessary
pressure. The side handle can be easily
changed to either side of the tool for left-
handed or right-handed operation.
NOTE: The high speed rubbing action of the
polishing bonnet upon the surface of an
automobile can build a static charge on the
metal portions of this tool. This can result
in a sensation of a very short mild electric
shock when the metal area of the tool is
touched, and will be more noticeable on days
when the humidity is low. This is a harmless
phenomenon but you are invited to bring
the tool to a Blacker&Decker service center
where it can be checked to assure that no
electrical malfunction is present.
(original instructions)