Craftsman 172.10721 owner manual Operation, Know Your Buffer / Polisher

DESCRIPTION cont.

KNOW YOUR BUFFER / POLISHER cont.

Perimeter	Non-marring Flat Top Cap	On/Off	Fig. 2
Handle System
		Slide Switch

Stub Lengh

Cord

Hook and

Loop Strip

Foam Pad Base

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Pad Diameter	7-in.
Motor OPM	3800
Rating	120 volts, 60 Hz AC
Amps	1.0

OPERATION

Before attempting to use your tool, familiarize yourself with all of the operating features and safety requirements.

!WARNING: IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING, DO NOT OPERATE THIS BUFFER / POLISHER UNTIL THE MISSING PARTS ARE REPLACED. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

!CAUTION: ALWAYS wear eye protection while operating this power tool.

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OPERATION cont.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO WAX, BUFF AND POLISH YOUR CAR:

1.Remove all road tar, excess grease spots and bug stains with a general-purpose cleaner.

2.Wash, clean and dry your vehicle.

3.Make sure the work area is dry.

ATTACHING THE WAX APPLICATOR BONNET TO THE FOAM PAD (See Figure 3)

! WARNING: When changing	Fig. 3
accessories, BE SURE that the switch is
in the OFF position and the cord is
unplugged.

1. Place wax applicator bonnet on foam pad as shown in Fig. 3.

2.ALWAYS make sure that the elastic strip on the bottom of the bonnet is securely tucked on the underside of the foam pad.

APPLYING WAX TO BONNET (See Figures 4 and 5)

IMPORTANT: DO NOT APPLY WAX DIRECTLY
	Fig. 4
ON CAR!
Applying Paste Wax to Bonnet (See Figure 4)

1. Spread a heaping teaspoon of wax evenly over entire surface of applicator bonnet using a putty knife or any other flat object (See Fig. 4).

Applying Liquid Wax to Bonnet (See Figure 5)	Fig. 5
1. Apply three swirls of wax over applicator
bonnet (See Fig. 5).
2. This should be enough to cover 1/4 of car
surface.
3. For the second and third and fourth applications,
only use about one half as much as on first
application. The bonnet will not absorb as
much wax on these applications.

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