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Griots Garage G15 Manual

Long-throw orbital polishers
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G15 
Orbital Polishers
Welcome to my life's work...
We introduced our first random orbital polisher in 1992 and what you hold in your
SAVE ALL WARNING AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Please read and understand this manual. It contains information that relates to
personal protection of you and others. The symbols printed throughout this manual
are used to help you recognize this information. Please see page 2.
 G21  |  
&
hands is our next generation of professional-grade
polishers. These machines have been engineered
so experienced enthusiasts can achieve a Best of
Show® finish. We've taken the best that exists and
made it superior in every way. Drawing on our
heritage of high-performance tool design, every
detail of our all-new G15 and G21 Long-Throw
Orbital Polishers will maximize performance,
control, and comfort.
Have fun in your garage!
Richard Griot
Have fun in your garage!
Long-Throw
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  • Page 1 Show® finish. We’ve taken the best that exists and made it superior in every way. Drawing on our heritage of high-performance tool design, every detail of our all-new G15 and G21 Long-Throw Orbital Polishers will maximize performance, control, and comfort.
  • Page 2 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury read instruction manual. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your G15/G21 Long-Throw Orbital Polisher. 1. WORK AREA SAFETY a) Keep work area clean and well lit.

  • Page 3: S Afety W Arnings & I Nstructions

    4. POWER TOOL USAGE AND CARE a) Do not force the power tool. This Griot’s Garage G15/G21 Long-Throw Orbital Polisher is intended to function as a buffer, polisher, and wax/sealant application tool. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

  • Page 4: Kickback And Related Warnings

    & afety arninGS nStructionS d) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed communicated on the power tool. Accessories that rotate faster than the permissible level can break and fly apart. e) The outside diameter and thickness of your backing plate must be within capacity rating of your power tool.
  • Page 5 & afety arninGS nStructionS the rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding. For example, if a pad is snagged or pinched by the trim, the edge of the pad that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    To reduce the risk of injury, only Griot’s Garage approved accessories should be used with this polisher. The Griot’s Garage G15/G21 Long-Throw Orbital Polishers are designed for use with 5” or 6” Pad Systems. Use of any other size is not...

  • Page 7: C Omponent D Iagram

    INTENDED USE Griot’s Garage G15/G21 Long-Throw Orbital Polishers are designed for polishing paint, glass, unfinished metal, fiberglass, and composite surfaces. Examples of use include but are not limited to: auto, marine, RV, and motorcycle detailing. FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS WARNING: Never modify the power tool. Damage or personal injury could result.
  • Page 8 rbital oliSher peration NOTE: The polisher is equipped with Safety Restart Protection. Should polisher be- come unplugged during operation with trigger lock engaged it will require trigger lock to be disengaged before normal operation will ensue. CAUTION: The backing plate and pad will continue to rotate briefly after the polisher is turned off.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    Brush replacement is detailed below. Your Griot’s Garage G15/G21 Long-Throw Orbital Polisher has been designed to operate over a long period of time with minimum maintenance. To maintain optimal performance and long-life, proper tool care and regular cleaning must be employed.
  • Page 10 Orbitals Polishers. They’re engineered to compliment the tool’s counterbalance assembly to deliver smooth operation. BACKING PLATES NOTE: The G15 and G21 Long-Throw Orbital Polishers may use 5” and 6” Pad Systems interchangeably. • BOSS 5" Fanned Orbital Backing Plate B5FBP ™...
  • Page 11 , & t ecommended iQuidS oWelS BOSS Microfiber Fast Cutting Pad BOSS Microfiber Pad ™ ™ Amplify the effectiveness of This aggressive pad provides any polish to rapidly remove the rapid removal of moderate to most severe defects. severe defects. BOSS Fast Correcting Foam Pad BOSS...
  • Page 12  G21  |   G15  Long-Throw & Orbital Polishers uick tart uide 1. Check tightness of backing plate with the supplied Allen wrench. 2. Select appropriate buffing pad and polish/wax to achieve objective. (See separate insert) 3. Attach pad by centering it on backing plate and pressing it on.

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