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Item 57735
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this manual including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
Tool Set Up
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM
ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Make sure that the Power Switch/Trigger is in the
off-position and remove its Battery Pack before
performing any procedure in this section.
Backing Pad
Push Spindle Lock, then thread Polishing
or Sanding Backing Pad into Spindle.
Workpiece and Work Area Set Up
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
3. There must not be hazardous objects, such
as utility lines or foreign objects, nearby that
will present a hazard while working.
4. You must use personal safety equipment including,
but not limited to, ANSI-approved eye and hearing
protection, as well as heavy-duty work gloves.
Polishing Instructions
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Grip
the tool firmly in both hands.
1. Wash the work surface thoroughly, and
make sure it is free of dust, dirt, oil, grease, etc.
2. Place a Hook and Loop Polishing Pad
securely onto the Backing Pad.
3. Apply about two tablespoons of wax
(not included) evenly on the clean Pad.
NOTICE:
Do not apply the wax directly to the surface
of the vehicle. The amount of wax needed will vary
according to the size of the vehicle being waxed.
NOTICE:
Only use slower speeds for polishing.
Otherwise, damage may occur to the paint
being polished. Harbor Freight Tools is not
responsible for damage to the vehicle’s
finish due to improper use of this tool.
4. Set Speed Switch to 1.
5. Make sure that the Trigger is in the off
position, then connect the battery pack.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY:
To
prevent electric shock, keep
electrical connections off ground.
6. To start, position the unit on the area to be
polished, grip the tool firmly with both hands and
press the Trigger. Release the Trigger to stop.
7.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY: Allow the tool to come to a
complete stop before setting it down.
8. Keep pressure off of the tool when operating.
The Pad should LIGHTLY contact
the polishing surface.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the Pad and vehicle
finish, only apply the Pad flat against the surface.
9. Apply the wax to all flat surfaces with broad,
sweeping strokes in a crisscross pattern.
Apply the wax evenly over the surface of the vehicle.
10. Add additional wax to the Foam Pad as needed.
To add additional wax:
a. Stop the tool and allow the tool to
come to a complete stop.
b. Add a small amount of wax evenly
over the pad surface.
c. Avoid using too much wax. For additional
applications of wax to Pad, reduce the
amount of wax. The Pad will not absorb as
much wax in subsequent applications.
d. Resume operation.
