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- Page 1 BUFF MOTOR INSTRUCTIONS #51460 1 HP Dual-Speed Buff Motor #13542 1/2 HP Buff Motor...
- Page 2 The EASTWOOD BUFF MOTORS are designed and built to high quality standards using precision components. The balanced Shaft and Armature is supported by substantial roller bearings while the Capacitor start motor allows fast, efficient starting and high torque. Extra-long shaft length provides obstruction free working room around the motor housing.
- Page 3 When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
- Page 4 Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
- Page 5 Buffing. INJURY HAZARD! • Do not apply excessive force to Buff Motor while in use. Always make sure the workpiece or material being buffed is held securely and work is done only in the lower front quadrant of the Buff Wheel.
- Page 6 SET UP FOR USE • Place the Buff Motor on a clean, level, dust and grit free surface. The rubber feet of the cast iron Buff Motor Housing are designed to assist with stability during normal operation, however it is strongly recommended if the Buff Motor is to be operated on a bench, it should be placed securely to prevent any chance of it working its way to the edge and falling.
- Page 7 Shaft to keep it from rotating if required. Right Side • The Right-Side procedure is identical to the Left except for using the Standard, Right-Hand Threaded Arbor Nut [C]. To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
- Page 8 #13542, 1/2 HP BUFF MOTOR FIG. 3 Left Side • Slip Spacer [E] over Arbor Shaft to the step of the Shaft (FIG 3). • Place a Buff Wheel Support Flange [D] onto the shaft up to the spacer [E] and with the cupped surface facing outward.
- Page 9 • Move Slide Switch to the up “ON” Position (FIG 6). • Motor will begin to rotate. Allow approxi- mately 10 seconds for Motor to “spool up” to operating RPM before use. To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
- Page 10 Work a rotating wheel is extremely Zone dangerous and will quickly and violently kick the object back at the operator causing injury and FIG. 9 Rotation damage. Off Edge Rotation FIG. 10 DO NOT! Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
- Page 11 DO NOT OVERLOAD! The Buff Motor is designed to operate with minimal pressure against Buff Wheel and the best buffing results will always be accomplished by letting the rotating wheel do the work. Attempts to quickly buff objects with excessive pressure will generate excessive heat which can damage the work piece, use excessive compound and rapidly wear buff wheels.
- Page 12 Sisal Wheel, use that Wheel exclusively with Emory Compound. Never contaminate a Buff Wheel by attempting to use another type of Compound. This can cause damage to the surface of a workpiece and ruin the Buff Wheel. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
- Page 13 • On larger objects, divide the surface area into 1” x 2” areas and move from area to area. Never lose focus in keeping the edge of the object in the direction of wheel rotation and in the “Work Zone” of the Wheel (Fig 13). To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
- Page 14 • Always clean the buffing residue on the object before progressing to the next finest Compound/Wheel combination or contamination of the softer wheel will occur. • When stepping to the next finest Compound/Wheel combination, unplug the Buff Motor and change to the next Wheel.
- Page 15 After use, all Buff Wheels will build up an accumulation of compound and metal particles. When this occurs, it reduces the overall effectiveness and must be removed. Use an Eastwood #13120 Buff Rake. To do so: • Gripping it firmly by the handles, FIG.
- Page 16 CORRECTION Check 120 VAC input plug connection Does Not Run No power to When Switch Check for tripped circuit breaker. The Buff Motor Buff Motor is Turned On operates on a 15 Amp Minimum circuit. Excessive volt- age drop due Extension cords not recommended.
- Page 17 “Shuddering” Against the Wheel out of Turn off Buffer and inspect Wheel. Dress Wheel Wheel round or dam- with Buff Rake (Eastwood # 13120) or replace aged Wheel if torn or damaged. To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
- Page 18 Allow wheel to shed initial loose fibers. at first use Wheel Is Shed- however that ding An Exces- will sharply sive Amount decrease of Fiber To much pressure being Allow work piece to only lightly contact Wheel. applied against Wheel Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
- Page 19 8” Canton Flannel Buffing Wheel for 3/4” arbor #13041 10” Loose Section Buffing Wheel for 3/4” arbor #13044 8” Loose Section Buffing Wheel for 5/8” arbor #13030 10” Cotton String Buffing Wheel for 3/4" arbor To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
- Page 20 Eastwood Art of Buffing Instructional DVD If you have any questions about the use of this product, please contact The Eastwood Technical Assistance Service Department: 800.343.9353 >> email: tech@eastwood.com PDF version of this manual is available at eastwood.com The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA 800.343.9353 eastwood.com...