User Manual

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ENGLISH
Proper hand position requires one hand on the auxiliary
handle
5
or the soft rubber gear case cover
6
, with the other
hand on the main handle
14
.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig.A)
The variable speed trigger switch permits speed control from 0
to 5500RPM.
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch
4
. 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.
Trigger Locking Button
The tool can be locked on for continuous use by squeezing the
trigger switch
4
fully and depressing the lock button
8
shown
in FigureA. Hold the lock button in as you gently release the
triggerswitch.
To turn the tool off from a locked-on position, squeeze and
release the trigger switchonce.
NOTE: The trigger switch can only be locked on with the tool
running at the maximum RPM designated by the speed control
wheel
3
.
No-volt release
The variable speed trigger switch
4
has a no-volt release
function. In the event of a power outage or other unexpected
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, D)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.

WARNING:
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool. Do not exert
side pressure on the backingpad.
• Avoid overloading. Should the tool become hot, let it
run a few minutes under no loadcondition.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can causeinjury.
Auxiliary Handle (Fig.A)

WARNING: Before using the tool, check that the handle is
tightenedsecurely.
An auxiliary handle
5
is supplied with your tool and can be
installed on either side of the gearcase.
Wool Ingestion Shields (Fig.A)
The wool ingestion shields
7
are designed to reduce the
amount of wool, dust, and debris that gets ingested by the
motor during normaluse.
Clean the shields as soon as you start to see buildup on the
outside. To clean the wool ingestion shields:
Each ingestion shield can be easily removed for cleaning by
slipping a finger or coin underneath the removal recess and
pulling to release thecover.
Attaching and Removing Polishing Pads
(Fig.C)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
do not allow any loose portion of the polishing bonnet
or its attachment strings to spin freely. Tuck away or
trim any loose attachment strings. Loose and spinning
attachment strings can entangle your fingers or snag on
theworkpiece.
Polishing pads with a diameter of 125mm may be used with
the DCM848.
To Attach Polishing Pad With Hook And Loop
Backing Pad (Fig. C)
1. Attach hook and loop foam or wool pad
12
to hook and
loop backing pad
13
, being careful to center the backing
pad with the foam or woolpad.
Prior to Operation
1. Be sure the polishing pad is mountedcorrectly.
2. Make sure the pad rotates in the direction of the arrows on
the accessory and thetool.
3. Make sure any dirt is washed off the workpiecesurface.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button
2
and firmly pull the battery pack
out of the toolhandle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of thismanual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some
DeWALT
battery packs include a fuel gauge which
consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the batterypack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button
15
. A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to berecharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-userapplication.