Stanley Fatmax SFMCB100, Manual

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(Original instructions)
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Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires both hands on the
perimeter handle ( 1 ).
Waxing Vehicle (Fig. G)
1. Before you begin to wax, buff, and polish your vehicle,
remove all road tar, excess grease spots and bug stains
with a general‑purpose cleaner. Dry your vehicle.
2. Place buffer/polisher against vehicle and turn buffer/
polisher ON by sliding switch to On position. To avoid
splashing wax, ALWAYS start and stop the buffer/polisher
against the surface to be polished.
3. Begin buffing at a low speed and then turn up the speed
using the speed dial ( 4 ).
4. Apply wax in a straight line with either a side‑to‑side or
back and forth motion. ALWAYS use broad, even strokes
when applying wax. Apply wax in a thin, even coat. Too
much wax does not add any more protection and only
makes the wax removal more difficult.
5. Apply wax to the flat surfaces (hood, trunk and roof) first.
Wax one section at a time.
6. After flat surfaces are covered, wax the sides. It is
easiest to apply the wax to the entire surface before
starting the removal phase; however, follow the specific
recommendations of the wax or polish being used.
7. When you have finished applying wax with the applicator,
bonnet, SHUT OFF the buffer/polisher before removing
from the vehicle’s surface.
NOTE: DO NOT apply too much wax to the bonnet. Applying
too much wax causes the bonnet to become saturated and
it will not last as long. THIS MAKES POLISHING MORE
DIFFICULT AND IT TAKES LONGER.
NOTE: If the bonnet is continually coming off the pad, you
may be using too much wax.
NOTE: If buffing seems difficult, you have used too much wax.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT apply excessive pressure against the
work surface with this tool. The random orbital motion feature
on this tool will perform better when less pressure is applied.
Applying excessive pressure will slow the random orbital
motion and reduce the effectiveness of the tool.
IMPORTANT: Wax applicator bonnets should only be used
once, then disposed of properly.
Buffing and Polishing
Ensure bonnet is clean and free of any loose particles or
foreign objects that could be thrown or scratch finish
NOTE: 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.
1. Wait until wax has dried to an even haze on vehicle.
2. Turn buffer/polisher ON.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT apply excessive pressure against the
work surface with this tool. The random orbital motion feature
on this tool will perform better when less pressure is applied.
Applying excessive pressure will slow the random orbital
motion and reduce the effectiveness of the tool.
NOTE: For best results, use long, sweeping strokes in a
criss‑cross pattern when removing wax.
3. Buff and polish the entire surface until all dried wax is
removed. Remove the bonnet from time to time and
shake out the dried wax residue. A bonnet with excess
residue will cause streaking. You may need to replace the
bonnet with a new one if you can’t get it clean enough to
avoid streaking.
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 service center where it can be
checked to assure that no electrical malfunction is present.
Vehicle Care Tips
• Wash and polish the vehicle 3 to 4 times a year to help
ensure paint protection.
• Wash the vehicle at least every 2 weeks with a vehicle
wash solution which will not harm the finish or strip the
wax. AVOID washing with household detergents.
• Wash with a clean sponge and dry with a terry cloth towel
to help prevent dirt from scratching the paint. Start on the
top and work down.
• Remove bugs, bird droppings, tree sap and tar from the
vehicle’s surface on a daily basis.
• ALWAYS make sure that the vehicle’s surface is cool
before washing.
• Avoid parking near sprinklers, because water spots are
difficult to remove.
• ALWAYS keep glass cleaner chemicals away from painted
surfaces. Spray the cleaner onto a towel, NOT directly on
the windows.
Maintenance
Your tool has been designed to operate over a long period of
time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory
operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from
regular cleaning.