Owner`s manual

EXTERIOR & INTERIOR CARE — 3
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2008 LAPALMA XL
Chewing Gum:
Rub with an ice cube to cool and
harden. Gently pull off the bulk of the
gum. Remove remaining gum with
rubbing alcohol.
Pencil:
Erase as much of pencil mark as
possible. Wipe remaining marks with
rubbing alcohol.
Blood, Feces or Urine:
Remove these staining substances as
quickly as possible. Wash the stained
area with a strong soap. If the stain
does not disappear, rinse the soapy
area thoroughly with clean water.
Mix a solution of 50% water and 50%
household bleach. Clean the stained
area with the bleach solution. Rinse
with clean water.
WooD care
For general cleaning, regularly wipe wood
surfaces using a soft cloth lightly dampened with
clear warm water. Thoroughly dry to prevent
streaking. For stubborn stains, use a clean cloth
dampened with a solution of mild non-alkaline
soap (dishwashing liquid) and water and rinse.
Dry thoroughly, bufng in the direction of
the wood grain. Never use abrasive cleaners,
scouring pads or powdered cleansers. Polishing
products used on the solid wood surface depends
on individual preference. Always follow product
instructions.
Excessive dampness, dryness, heat, or cold can
damage solid wood nishes. Sunlight can change
the color or age the wood. Never allow moisture
or spills to stand, always blot dry immediately.
Solvents, alcohol, nail polish and polish
removers, as well as harsh cleaners, should not
be used on nished wood surfaces.
Minor damage to solid wood surfaces can be
repaired quickly and effectively with a bit of
hard work, some careful attention to details, and
most importantly, the right materials. However,
any wood repair or nishing job is best left for a
professionally trained individual.
NOTE:
It is important to inform the service
technician of any products used for the
care and cleaning in the event of wood
repairs.
Sanding and Sandpaper:
The following table is a general guide, but this
may vary with wood type. The key to sanding
is using the right sandpaper for the repair that is
needed. Always sand with the grain.
Steel Wool:
Abrasive material composed of long steel
bers of varying degrees of neness that are
matted together. Coarser grades are used to
remove paint and other nishes; the ner grades
for polishing or smoothing a nished surface.
Nail Holes and Small Cracks:
Fill nail holes and small cracks with wood
putty or dough for unstained woods prior to any
sanding. Stained nishes require lling holes
and cracks after the stain has been applied. Putty
should match the stain closely in color.
TIP:
A little sawdust and wood glue can be
used to make putty for end grains.
Scratches and Nicks:
“Quick and simple” rarely describes repairs
to stained wood nishes; however, a few tricks
used by professional woodworkers can be tried
to repair nicks and scratches.
GRIT GRADE USE
80-120 Medium
Smoothing the surface,
removing small marks.
150-180 Fine
Final sanding prior to
nishing.
220-240 Very Fine
Sanding between coats
of sealing.
280-320 Extra Fine
Removing dust spots
or mark between nish
coats.
360-600 Super Fine
Removing luster or
surface blemishes.