OPERATION
POLISHING
See Figure 14.
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.
When polishing, hold the tool firmly, allowing it to operate freely without unnecessary pressure. The weight of the tool alone will provide adequate pressure for polishing at top efficiency. For best results, always operate at low speed when polishing.
Bonnets must be kept clean and free from grit, dirt, and other abrasive particles. When bonnets become dirty and clogged with polishing film, wash in lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Allow bonnets to dry thoroughly before reuse. Polish with a long sweeping motion, back and forth, advancing along the surface to be polished. Do not hold the tool in one spot or use a circular or spiral pattern. This will cause swirls in the finish.
Spread a light coat of polish or wax over a small area. Polish with the tool according to the manufacturer’s instructions printed on the label of the polish or wax container.
NOTE: Some polishes should be buffed while damp while others must be allowed to dry; therefore, always check the manufacturer’s label.
Tilt the tool so that the polishing bonnet is at a slight angle to the work surface. Always start polishing at the top or highest point and work down. This will prevent light dust or polish film from being thrown upon completed section. It also eliminates pulling the tool’s power cord over sections already polished.
Fig. 14
Surfaces that have an old film of wax or polish, or that have not been polished or waxed for an extended period of time, may require a second application. This is especially true on oxidized surfaces. Heavily oxidized surfaces should be cleaned with a commercial paste or liquid cleaner before polishing or waxing.
WARNING:
Check polishing bonnets before each use. Make sure they are clean and free from any loose particles or foreign objects that may be embedded in the bonnet. Failure to do so could cause these particles or objects to be thrown from the tool resulting in possible serious injury.
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