Polishing - DeWalt DWP849X Instruction Manual

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Polishing (Fig. 4)
These instructions and suggestions are intended to familiarize new
operators in overall general operation of power polishing. You will
develop your own techniques which will make the job easier and
faster as you learn power polishing.
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• You should use utmost care when power polishing around or over
sharp objects and contours of the car body. It is very important
to use the correct pressure while polishing various sections of an
automobile body. For example, light pressure should be applied
when polishing over sharp edges of body panels, or over edges
of the rain gutter along the top.
• Since everyone does not use the same type of power polish, we
recommend you clean and polish a test section on a flat area of
the car first. From this test section, you can judge the strength or
cleaning action of your power polish.
• Remember, all power polish is not the same. Different brands will
react differently on various painted surfaces. Also, you are now
using a power polisher with power polish. This is entirely different
from any hand application which you may have done before. Wash
the car before power polishing it. Washing will remove loose dirt,
scum, road salt, etc. which could act as an abrasive and damage
paint. Loose dirt, etc. will also clog the polishing pad and you will
have to clean it more often.
• Without turning the tool on, grasp the handles of the tool and pick
it up (Fig. 4). Keep the tool away from your body and depress
the trigger switch. Make sure you have a firm grip on the handles
and operate the tool freely without forced effort or unnecessary
pressure. The side handle can be easily changed to either side of
the tool for left-handed or right-handed operation.
NOTE: The high speed rubbing action of the polishing bonnet upon
the surface of an automobile can build a static charge on the metal
portions of this tool. This can result in a sensation of a very short
mild electric shock when the metal area of the tool is touched, and
will be more noticeable on days when the humidity is low. This is
a harmless phenomenon but you are invited to bring the tool to a
D WALT service center where it can be checked to assure that no
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electrical malfunction is present.
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