Maintenance - Stanley SP137 Manual

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Speed Control Wheel (Fig. A)
The maximum speed of your tool can be changed by
rotating the speed control wheel (1) to the desired setting.
The wheel incorporates detents to prevent inadvertent
wheel movement and to facilitate speed selection. For
added versatility, the switch may be locked in its full on
position and tool speed changed by means of the speed
control wheel (1) alone.
The electronic speed control not only lets you select
the speed to suit the job, but also helps to maintain that
consistent speed as you load the tool by pressing down.
The speed control wheel (1) can be set for any speed
between 500 and 3600 RPM from level 1 to level MAX.
Spindle Lock Button (Fig. B)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool
from power source before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories. Before reconnecting the tool, depress and
release the trigger switch to ensure that the tool is off.
In order to prevent the spindle of the tool from rotating
while installing or removing backing pad, a spindle lock
button has been provided in the gear head of the machine.
To lock the spindle, depress and hold the lock button.
NEVER DEPRESS THE SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON WITH
THE TOOL RUNNING OR COASTING.
Operation
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
Before reconnecting the tool, depress and
release the trigger switch to ensure that the tool is off.
Attaching and Removing Polishing Pads (Fig. B)
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, do not allow any loose portion of the
polishing pads.
Install backing pad (2) onto spindle (9), fasten it by hand
while depressing spindle lock button (5); Turn off the pad
in the opposite way.
The SP137 could use Velcro bonnets and the bonnets
with strings. Velcro bonnet can be attached and peel off
to the backing pad (2) directly, being careful to center the
bonnets with the pad.
Suppose the pads with strings are applied, ensure no any
loose portion of the pads or its attachment strings to spin
freely. Tuck away or trim any loose attachment strings.
Loose and spinning attachment strings can entangle your
finger or snag on the workpiece.
Polishing
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.
♦ 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
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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 the variable speed setting. 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. 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 STANLEY service center where it can be checked
to assure that no electrical malfunction is present.

MAINTENANCE

Your STANLEY power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper
tool care and regular cleaning.
♦ Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool using
a soft brush or dry cloth.
♦ Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth.
Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.This
machine is not user-serviceable. If problems occur
contact an authorised repair agent.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main
housing with dry air as often as dirt is seen
collecting in and around the air vents. Wear
approved eye protection and approved dust
mask when performing this procedure.