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MACHINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Machine Operating Instructions
Your Orbot Micro has two heads rather than the single head common on other orbital-motion tools. As soon as the Orbot Micro is placed on a working
surface and powered on, orbital "hand-rubbing" action takes place. Each sides reactive forces from its polishing or scrubbing is counteracted by the opposite
Your Cyclo Polisher has two heads rather than the single head common on other orbital-motion tools. As soon as the Cyclo Polisher is placed on a working
side. Therein lies the secret of the tool's ability to do many different types of jobs that could not be done with a single head orbital or a rotary tool. The two heads
surface and powered on, orbital "hand-rubbing" action takes place. Each sides reactive forces from its polishing or scrubbing is counteracted by the opposite
side. Therein lies the secret of the tool's ability to do many different types of jobs that could not be done with a single head orbital or a rotary tool. The two heads
move in a circular motion without forced spinning and are timed and weighted to balance away vibration forces. All the energy from the motor is directed to the
move in a circular motion without forced spinning and are timed and weighted to balance away vibration forces. All the energy from the motor is directed to the
polishing or scrubbing action, and none returned to vibrating the user.
polishing or scrubbing action, and none returned to vibrating the user.
IMPORTANT POLISHER OPERATION INFORMATION:–EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DOES NOT IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND MAY DAMAGE THE
IMPORTANT POLISHER OPERATION
POLISHER'S TRANSMISSION. The hand-like action of the polisher's heads prevents surface damage regardless of the pressure applied. Move the
POLISHER'S TRANSMISSION. The hand-like action of the polisher's heads prevents surface damage regardless of the pressure applied. Move the
machine slowly. You need not be afraid of burning, gouging, or swirling the surface.
machine slowly. You need not be afraid of burning, gouging, or swirling the surface.
1) General Polishing Instructions
1)
General Polishing Instructions
a) After you have placed the pads or bonnets on your Orbot Micro, connect the tool to the power supply.
a)
After you have placed the pads or bonnets on your Cyclo Polisher, connect the tool to the power supply.
b) Apply a small amount of the proper polish or compound to each pad, just enough to spread across and fully cover the pad.
b)
Apply a small amount of the proper polish or compound to each pad, just enough to spread across and fully cover the pad.
c) Place the Orbot Micro, pad side down on the surface, move the tool around before turning it on in order to distribute the polish within the pad over the surface.
c)
Place the Cyclo Polisher, pad side down on the surface, move the tool around before turning it on in order to distribute the polish within the pad over
d) Turn on the tool and move it back and forth and side to side in a latticed pattern across an area approximately 2' x 2' in size. Use the first 20-30 seconds to further evenly
the surface.
d)
Turn on the tool and move it back and forth and side to side in a latticed pattern across an area approximately 2' x 2' in size. Use the first 20-30
spread the liquid detailing product. Then slow down.
seconds to further evenly spread the liquid detailing product. Then slow down.
e) Grip both handles of the polisher, and using only light or moderate pressure - letting the action and the weight of the tool do the work - move the polishing heads across
e)
Grip both handles of the polisher, and using only light or moderate pressure - letting the action and the weight of the tool do the work - move the
the area at a very slow comfortable speed. Deoxidize or polish the entire car in this manner. When you have finished, you can remove any powdery or lubricant residue
polishing heads across the area at a very slow comfortable speed. Deoxidize or polish the entire car in this manner. When you have finished, you can
left by your liquid products using a microfiber towel. You may also use white foam pads or bonnets, or microfibre or terry pad covers to removing any remaining residue.
remove any powdery or lubricant residue left by your liquid products using a microfiber towel. You may also use white foam pads or bonnets, or
f) If the residue does not wipe off easily, the surface is still not clean, repeat steps 2-5 as necessary.
microfibre or terry pad covers to removing any remaining residue.
g) As the pads become fully impregnated with polish or oxidized paint, they should be removed and washed. Never keep polish in pads overnight. Additional pad care
f)
If the residue does not wipe off easily, the surface is still not clean, repeat steps 2-5 as necessary.
information is included below.
g)
As the pads become fully impregnated with polish or oxidized paint, they should be removed and washed. Never keep polish in pads overnight.
Additional pad care information is included below.
Pad Care Instructions. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Clean pads are important to perfect polishing. Cleaning your pads well and before they dry will extend
their life. Use Genuine Orbot Micro CTI Pad Care – Pad Cleaner (84-404, 84-406) or a mild detergent and warm water. DO NOT WASH PADS IN GASOLINE OR
Pad Care Instructions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
SOLVENTS. For maximum life, be sure to clean pads, bonnets, and pad covers after each use. To clean, spray CTI Pad Cleaner on the pad face, work in, and
their life. Use Genuine Cyclo CTI Pad Care – Pad Cleaner (84-404, 84-406) or a mild detergent and warm water. DO NOT WASH PADS IN GASOLINE OR
let soak in a container of water-diluted Pad Cleaner. After soaking, rinse out, and if clean, place the items back on the Orbot Micro and run for a few seconds.
SOLVENTS. For maximum life, be sure to clean pads, bonnets, and pad covers after each use. To clean, spray CTI Pad Cleaner on the pad face, work in, and
Allow the action of the machine to shake excess water from the pad. You may also just squeeze dry (do not twist or wring). Then allow to air dry. The pads and
let soak in a container of water-diluted Pad Cleaner. After soaking, rinse out, and if clean, place the items back on the Cyclo Polisher and run for a few seconds.
bonnets should be cleaned as soon as possible after use, and do not allow compounds to dry in pads. The wool fiber pads should also be washed with CTI Pad
Allow the action of the machine to shake excess water from the pad. You may also just squeeze dry (do not twist or wring). Then allow to air dry. The pads and
Cleaner and then run through with a brush. Pads and other accessories can also be machine washed in warm water and tumble dried in a clothes dryer.
bonnets should be cleaned as soon as possible after use, and do not allow compounds to dry in pads. The wool fiber pads should also be washed with CTI Pad
Cleaner and then run through with a brush. Pads and other accessories can also be machine washed in warm water and tumble dried in a clothes dryer.
General Scrubbing Instructions
h) Begin by vacuuming the loose debris and materials from the area to be scrubbed.
General Scrubbing Instructions
i) Pre-treat the area with Orbot Micro CTI Pad Care – Pad Cleaner or an alternative carpet cleaning agent or enzyme
h)
Begin by vacuuming the loose debris and materials from the area to be scrubbed.
j) With scrub brushes installed on the Orbot Micro machine, connect the tool to the power supply. For additional information on the installation of scrub brushes, please
i)
Pre-treat the area with Cyclo CTI Pad Care – Pad Cleaner or an alternative carpet cleaning agent or enzyme
j)
refer to the ORBOT MICRO SET-UP section of this document.
With scrub brushes installed on the Cyclo machine, connect the tool to the power supply. For additional information on the installation of scrub
brushes, please refer to the CYCLO POLISHER SET-UP section of this document.
k) Place the Orbot Micro machine, brush side down on the surface.
k)
Place the Cyclo machine, brush side down on the surface.
l) Turn on the tool and move it back and forth and side to side in a latticed pattern.
l)
Turn on the tool and move it back and forth and side to side in a latticed pattern.
m) Grip both handles of the polisher, and using only light or moderate pressure - letting the action and the weight of the tool do the work - move the polishing brushes across
m) Grip both handles of the polisher, and using only light or moderate pressure - letting the action and the weight of the tool do the work - move the
the area at a comfortable speed.
polishing brushes across the area at a comfortable speed.
n) When you have finished, you can wipe down the treated areas with an absorbent towel. If you have an extractor or wet vacuum, lightly wet the area and extract the
n)
When you have finished, you can wipe down the treated areas with an absorbent towel. If you have an extractor or wet vacuum, lightly wet the area
water.
and extract the water.
o) As the brushes become impregnated with loose fibers, they should be removed, combed out and cleaned.
o)
As the brushes become impregnated with loose fibers, they should be removed, combed out and cleaned.
General Pad Cover Instructions
General Pad Cover Instructions
p) Disconnect from power source. Lay the polisher with heads facing up on your lap, a bench or flat surface. You can use the insert removed from inside the polisher box to
p)
Disconnect from power source. Lay the polisher with heads facing up on your lap, a bench or flat surface. You can use the insert removed from
support polisher and hold it in place.
inside the polisher box to support polisher and hold it in place.
q) Attach pads or bonnets onto the Orbot Micro. It is common to use the Green Polishing, Yellow Cutting or Orange Compounding and Polishing Foam Pads or a wool pad.
q)
Attach pads or bonnets onto the Cyclo Polisher. It is common to use the Green Polishing, Yellow Cutting or Orange Compounding and Polishing
r) Stretch the pad cover's elastic ring over the foam. Make sure that you have completely covered the foam pad. The elastic band should be place so as not come in contact
Foam Pads or a wool pad.
with each other when running. The Pad Cover will completely cover the foam (or wool) pad.
r)
Stretch the pad cover's elastic ring over the foam. Make sure that you have completely covered the foam pad. The elastic band should be place so as
s) Rotate each head to ensure that the Pad Covers do not contact each other. If the Pad Covers contact each other continue to smooth out the covers over the pads to
not come in contact with each other when running. The Pad Cover will completely cover the foam (or wool) pad.
s)
Rotate each head to ensure that the Pad Covers do not contact each other. If the Pad Covers contact each other continue to smooth out the covers
remove any wrinkles in the material and to ensure that elastic bands are not making contact.
over the pads to remove any wrinkles in the material and to ensure that elastic bands are not making contact.
t) Connect the tool to the power supply.
t)
Connect the tool to the power supply.
u) For use in final buff and exterior detailing, follow the General Polishing Instructions above.
u)
For use in final buff and exterior detailing, follow the General Polishing Instructions above.
v) For use on interiors and upholstery, please refer to the General Scrubbing Instructions above
v)
For use on interiors and upholstery, please refer to the General Scrubbing Instructions above
Attaching Rubber Pad Holders and Bonnets to Head Assemblies:
w) Disconnect from power source. Lay the polisher with heads facing up on your lap, a
bench or flat surface.
Attaching Rubber Pad Holders and Bonnets to Head Assemblies:
x) Take pad holder or bonnet and turn it completely inside-out.
w)
Disconnect from power source. Lay the polisher with heads facing up on your lap, a
y) Center the inside-out pad holder or bonnet onto the head assembly.
bench or flat surface.
z) Flip one edge of pad holder or bonnet over the head assembly using your thumbs to
x)
Take pad holder or bonnet and turn it completely inside-out.
stretch it over the head.
y)
Center the inside-out pad holder or bonnet onto the head assembly.
z)
Flip one edge of pad holder or bonnet over the head assembly using your thumbs to
aa) Rotate pad and stretch the other half of the pad holder or bonnet over the head
stretch it over the head.
assembly.
aa) Rotate pad and stretch the other half of the pad holder or bonnet over the head
bb) Use your thumbs to center the pad holder or bonnet over the head for an even fit.
assembly.
cc) Complete for both head assemblies.
bb) Use your thumbs to center the pad holder or bonnet over the head for an even fit.
cc) Complete for both head assemblies.
INFORMATION:–EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DOES NOT IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND MAY DAMAGE THE
Clean pads are important to perfect polishing. Cleaning your pads well and before they dry will extend
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