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5.2 SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POLISHERS
Safety Warnings Common for Polishing Operations:
A)
This power tool is intended to function as a polisher. Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
B)
Operations such as grinding, sanding, wire brushing, or cutting-off are not
recommended to be performed with this power tool.
Operations for which the power
tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
C)
Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended
by the tool manufacturer.
Just because the accessory can be attached to your power
tool, it does not assure safe operation.
D)
The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed
marked on the power tool.
Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break
and fly apart.
E)
The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the
capacity rating of your power tool.
Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately
guarded
or
controlled.
F)
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the backing pad for
cracks, tear or excessive wear. If power tool is dropped, inspect for damage or install
an undamaged accessory. After inspecting or installation of accessory, position
yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the
power tool at maximum no-load speed for a minute, damaged accessories will
usually break apart during this test time.
G)
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or
workpiece
fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris
generated by various operations .The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating
particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may
cause hearing loss. The gloves must fit well and not be loose, loose gloves could catch in
rotating parts and lead to person injury.
H)
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work
area must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of a broken
accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
I)
Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.
If you lose control, the cord may
be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
J)
Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop.
The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
K)
Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.
Accidental contact with the
spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
L)
Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.
The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the
housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
M)
Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.
Sparks could ignite these
materials.
N)
Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
Using water or other liquid
coolants may result in electrocution or shock.
5. HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
8. PREPARING THE POLISHER
NOTE: Remove the plug from the socket before
carrying out adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
8.1 ADJUSTING THE AUXILIARY
HANDLE - FIG. 1
Choose the best orientation to suit operator comfort
and application in hand.
Loosen the two hex. head bolts through each side of
the handle
. Tighten with the hex. key
supplied.
8.2 FITTING THE BACKING PAD -
FIGS. 2 - 4
Loosen the nut that attaches the backing pad
by
using the supplied wrench
.
Firmly holding the nut, use your other hand to turn
the backing pad counter-clockwise to loosen it from
the machine.
To attach the backing pad repeat these steps in
reverse order.
A distance ring has been provided to keep some
distance between the backing pad
and the plate
screws, make sure this is in place before attaching
the backing pad.
FIG.1
FIG.2
FIG.3
FIG.4
