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6 – English
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-
pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL
NAME
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Hot Surface
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot
surface.
Recycle Symbol
This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Local, state or
federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information regarding avail-
able recycling and/or disposal options.
V
Volts
Voltage
min
Minutes
Time
Direct Current
Type or a characteristic of current
no
No Load Speed
Rotational speed, at no load
.../min
Per Minute
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. All items listed in the
Includes
section must be
included at the time of purchase.
WARNING:
Items in this
Assembly
section are not assembled to the
product by the manufacturer and require customer instal-
lation. Use of a product that may have been improperly
assembled could result in serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accesso-
ries or attachments not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possible serious personal injury.
INSTALLING THE SIDE HANDLE
See Figure 1, page 10.
WARNING:
The side handle must always be used to help prevent
loss of control and possible serious injury.
The side handle can be installed on the left, or right side of
the tool, depending on operator preference.
Insert the side handle into the threaded socket on the
side of the tool.
Make sure the handle is properly aligned with the threads.
Turn the side handle clockwise to securely tighten.
SYMBOLS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Spindle Size .............................................5/16 in. x 24 UNF
Maximum No Load Speed ........................ 7800/min (RPM)
FEATURES
Motor ..................................................................18 Volt DC
Maximum Accessory Size .... 3 in. Polishing / 2 in. Sanding