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POLISHING

These instructions and suggestions are intended to familiarise 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 turn the switch on. 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 D

E

WALT Repair Centre 

where it can be checked to assure that no electrical malfunction is present.

SANDING APPLICATION

WARNING: Shock Hazard.

 To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool 

off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or 

removing/installing attachments or accessories.

Attaching and Removing Abrasive 

L

FIGURE 7

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Discs (Figure 7)

To attach the sanding disc,

 push the hub of the clamp 

washer through the centre of the sanding disc (L), as 

far as it will go, then through the backing pad. Engage 

the clamp washer threads on the tool spindle and 

thread assembly clockwise, completely down on the 

spindle. Hold the spindle from rotating by engaging the 

spindle lock button (E).

To remove the abrasive disc,

 use a cloth or glove to protect your hand. Turn the disc 

assembly counterclockwise. Hold the spindle from rotating by engaging the spindle 

lock button.

Sanding (Figure 8) 

FIGURE 8

When using an abrasive disc, hold the tool so that 

an angle of 10° to 15° exists between the disc and 

the work. If only the outer edge of the sanding disc 

is used, a rough cut will result. If the sanding disc is 

pressed flat against the work, the sanding action will 

be irregular and bumpy, and the tool will be difficult 

to control.

MOTOR BRUSHES

WARNING: Shock Hazard. 

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn 

tool off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or 

removing/installing attachments or accessories.
Be sure tool is unplugged before inspecting brushes. Carbon brushes should be 

regularly inspected for wear. To inspect brushes, unscrew the plastic brush inspection 

caps (located in the sides of the motor housing) and the spring and brush assemblies 

may be withdrawn from the tool. Keep brushes clean and sliding freely in their guides. 

Carbon brushes have varying symbols stamped into them, and if the brush is worn 

down to the line closest to the spring, they must be replaced. New brush assemblies 

are available at D

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WALT Repair Centres. Your tool is equipped with the D

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WALT 

brush CHECKPOINT™ system. When the brushes become worn out, the tool will 

automatically stop and prevent damage to the motor.

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Страница 3: ...nd refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded c Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock d Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords in...

Страница 4: ...se instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users e Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools f Keep cutting tools sharp and cl...

Страница 5: ...f balance vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control g Do not use a damaged accessory Before each use inspect the accessory such as backing pad for cracks tear or excess wear If power tool or accessory is dropped inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory After inspecting and installing an accessory position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and...

Страница 6: ...ibute to hearing loss o Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials Sparks could ignite these materials p Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock Kickback and Related Warnings Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel backing pad brush or any other accessory Pinching or snagg...

Страница 7: ...from zero to 1000 3000 RPM To turn the tool on squeeze the trigger switch shown in Figure 2 until the tool starts to run The farther you depress the trigger the faster it will operate Releasing the trigger turns the tool off Use lower speeds for applying liquid waxes and polishes and higher speeds for removing dried liquid Use the highest speed fully depress trigger for buffing the car to a final ...

Страница 8: ...ol slows down to about 2000 RPM under a polishing load Your DW849 XE will continue to run at 2400 RPM or any speed you select with the control wheel as a load is applied Since it doesn t slow down the speed may be greater than you re used to so some extra caution should be observed until you get the feel of your polisher If you feel the speed is too great you can of course slow the tool down with ...

Страница 9: ...less phenomenon but you are invited to bring the tool to a DEWALT Repair Centre where it can be checked to assure that no electrical malfunction is present SANDING APPLICATION WARNING Shock Hazard To reduce the risk of serious personal injury turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing installing attachments or accessories Attaching and Removing Ab...

Страница 10: ...receipt within 30 days for a replacement unit or a full refund MAINTENANCE WARNING Shock Hazard To reduce the risk of serious personal injury turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing installing attachments or accessories Cleaning WARNING Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean dry air at least once a week To minimize the risk of eye i...

Страница 11: ...9 FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT If your warning labels become illegible or are missing call AUS 1800 654 155 or NZ 09 579 7600 for a free replacement ...

Страница 12: ...a JAN07 Form No 650523 00 DW849 XE Copyright 2007 DEWALT The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools the yellow and black color scheme the D shaped air intake grill the array of pyramids on the handgrip the kit box configuration and the array of lozenge shaped humps on the surface of the tool ...

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