6 Inch Car Polisher Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Packaging Contents .............................................................................................................................. 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information .................
Intended Use The Ironton 6 Inch Car Polisher provides a smooth, swirl-free finish to your vehicle. Its two-way action creates a random orbital pattern for a glass-smooth finish. The car polisher cuts through oxidation without harming paint. Note: The polishing pad and form pad are included; other accessories are sold separately.
may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts. Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite the flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated and contact will cause electrical shock.
before using. Disconnect the power/air supply from the product and place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Store the car polisher when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children. Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
Grounded Tools: Tools with 3-Prong Plugs Tools marked with Grounding Required have a 3-wire cord and 3-prong grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electric shock. (See Figure A.) The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool.
Grounded tools require a 3-wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use either a 2- or 3wire extension cord. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. The smaller the wire’s gauge number, the greater the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16-gauge cord.
Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING Disconnect the car polisher from the power supply. Do not operate the car polisher with one hand only or without the side handle properly installed. Installing the Side Handle The side handle can be installed on the left or right side of the gear housing. Screw the threaded end of the side handle into the selected position. Tighten securely before beginning work. Installing a Threaded Accessory 1. The accessory MUST be: Rated to at least 6,400 OPM.
Before Each Use ⚠WARNING ALWAYS check for damaged or worn out parts before using the car polisher. Broken parts will affect the car polisher’s operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately. Make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position and unplug the car polisher from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section. Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual.
1. Attach the desired grit sanding disk or pad accessory (sold separately) onto the backing pad. 2. Make sure that the switch is in the OFF position and plug in the car polisher. 3. To start, grip the car polisher firmly with both hands and press the trigger. Release the trigger to stop. 4. Wait until the car polisher has reached full speed and gently contact the surface. Note: Keep heavy pressure off the car polisher when operating. Allow the car polisher to do the work. 5.
Maintenance ⚠WARNING If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician. Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Maintain the car polisher by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used.
Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance. Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. Check that cord is plugged in. 1. Cord is not connected. 2. There is no power at the outlet. Car polisher will not start. 3. Car polisher’s thermal reset breaker tripped (if equipped). 4. Internal damage or wear (carbon brushes or switch, for example). 2.
Parts Diagram Parts List Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Part Description Gearbox Cover Screw Screw Screw Gearbox Lock Nut Pinion Gear Bearing Bearing Spacer Fan Rotor Magnetic Ring Bearing Stator Screw Page 14 of 17 Quantity 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
Part Number 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 Part Description Stator Fan Shroud Housing Carbon Brush Carbon Brush Holder Speed Control Switch Spring Internal Switch Clamp Screw Cord Clamp Rear Housing Rear Housing Screw Cord Sleeve Power Cord Side Handle Bearing NSK688 Gear Retaining Ring Face Gear Gearbox Cap Gearbox Cap Screw Woodruff Key Spindle Bearing Shroud Shroud Screw Eccentric Wheel Eccentric Plate Eccentric Plate Screw Bearing Reta
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or ''Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only (''You'' or ''Your'') that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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