OPERATOR’S MANUAL 6 in., 18 VOLT BUFFER/POLISHER P430 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY Your buffer/polisher has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for your purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules .......................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS No Load Speed ..................................... 4,000 r/min. (RPM) Charger Input ................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Charge Rate ..............................................................1 hour Buffing Pad Size ........................................................... 6 in. Orbit Diameter ........................................................... 3/8 in. Motor ..................................................................
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product has been shipped completely assembled. If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
OPERATION CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK A COOL BATTERY PACK for normal recharging of batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Authorized Service Center for electrical check. If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red LED on charger will come on.
OPERATION CAUTION: DEPRESS LATCHES TO RELEASE BATTERY PACK When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the slot in the buffer/polisher and latches into place properly. Improper installation of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components. BATTERY PACK TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK LATCHES See Figure 4. Place the power switch in the OFF ( O ) position. Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress both sides to release battery pack.
OPERATION APPLICATION OF PASTE POLISH See Figure 6. Use a putty knife or other flat, blunt object to apply approximately one rounded teaspoon of paste onto the bonnet. Evenly spread the paste over the entire surface of the bonnet. Do not apply paste directly to the surface being polished. WARNING: Keep a firm grip on the tool with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could result in loss of control leading to possible serious injury. APPLICATION OF LIQUID POLISH WAX See Figure 7.
OPERATION CHANGE TO BUFFING/POLISHING BONNET See Figure 9. Remove the battery pack from the buffer/polisher and remove the application bonnet by loosening the drawstring and slipping the bonnet off the pad. Replace with buffing/ polishing bonnet, attaching it the same way as the application bonnet. Buff the surface in the same order as it was polished, starting with large flat surfaces and ending with hard-to reach areas.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 6 in. 18 VOLT BUFFER/POLISHER P430 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
