Operation - Ryobi RB61 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purpose listed below:
 Polishing and buffing cars, boats, RVs, personal watercraft,
motorcycles, hardwood floors, and large furniture
PREPARE THE SURFACE
For best results, the surface should be clean and dry. Most
high-gloss surfaces can be cleaned with a mild soap and
water solution. For removal of stubborn dirt such as road
tar, grease, and bug stains, you can use a mild ammonia
solution such as that used in glass cleaners. Before using
any cleaning product, check the label for recommended
applications and follow the directions for use.
Never apply cleaner directly onto surface to be polished.
Apply to a clean cloth then use the cloth to clean the surface.
Do not use any type of abrasive cleanser as it may damage
or scratch the surface.
WARNING:
Before connecting the buffer/polisher to the power
source, always check to make sure the switch is not in
ON position. Failure to do so could result in accidental
starting of the buffer/polisher, resulting in possible seri-
ous personal injury.

OPERATION

ON/OFF SWITCH
See Figure 2, page 11.
The ON/OFF switch is located on each side of the buffer/
polisher. To turn the tool ON, push the switch to the left. To
turn the tool OFF, push the switch to the right.
ATTACH THE APPLICATION BONNET
See Figure 3, page 11.
WARNING:
To avoid injury, always make sure the buffer/polisher is
unplugged before attaching bonnets.
The buffer/polisher comes with two bonnets, one for applying
the polish to the surface and another for buffing the surface.
The application bonnet is the one made of terry cloth.
To attach the application bonnet to the pad, slip the bonnet
edges completely over the pad.
APPLy POLISH TO THE APPLICATION BONNET
Most polishes are either in paste or liquid form. Before using
any polish, read all directions on appropriate applications
and proper use.
APPLICATION OF PASTE POLISH
See Figure 4, page 11.
Use a putty knife or other flat, blunt object to apply approxi-
mately one rounded teaspoon of paste onto the bonnet. Evenly
spread the paste over the entire surface of the bonnet.
NOTE: Do not apply paste directly to the surface being
polished.
APPLICATION OF LIQUID POLISH
See Figure 5, page 11.
Apply a small circle of liquid (about the size of a half- dollar)
around the center of the bonnet, followed by two more
rings, each slightly larger than the previous one. After the
first application, the bonnet will not absorb as much pol-
ish. Apply two rings of polish to the bonnet for subsequent
applications, using half of the initial quantity.
APPLy POLISH TO SURFACE
See Figure 6, page 11.
While holding the buffer/polisher firmly against the surface,
slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON position (to the left).
Always start and stop the polisher on or against the surface
being polished.
Begin by applying polish to larger flat surfaces, such as the
hood, trunk, and roof. Use a broad sweeping motion in a
crisscross pattern. Do not press down on the surface with
the polisher. Let the orbital action of the pad and bonnet
do the work.
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