Craftsman CMEE100 Instruction Manual page 7

Attaching Wax Applicator Bonnet and
Applying Wax (Fig. C, D)

WARNING: If any parts are missing, DO NOT
operate this buffer/polisher until the missing
parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in
possible serious personal injury.
1. Attach the wax applicator bonnet
base 4 as shown in Figure C. ALWAYS make sure that
the elastic strip on the bottom of the bonnet is securely
tucked on the underside of the foam pad.
2. Using a putty knife or any other flat object, apply
paste wax to the bonnet by spreading a teaspoon
of wax evenly over the entire surface of the wax
applicator bonnet as shown in Figure D.
iMPORTAnT: Do not apply wax directly on vehicle.
3. Apply three swirls of wax over applicator bonnet. This
should be enough to cover 1/4 of vehicle surface.
4. For the second, third, and fourth applications, only
use about one half as much as on first application.
The bonnet will not absorb as much wax on
these applications.
Fig. C
Fig. D
Waxing Vehicle (Fig. A, E)
1. Before you begin to wax, buff and polish your vehicle,
2. After plugging tool into extension cord, place the
6 to the foam pad
3. Place buffer/polisher against vehicle and turn
4. Begin buffing at a low speed and then turn up the
5. Apply wax in a straight line with either a side-to-side or
6. Apply wax to the flat surfaces (hood, trunk and roof)
7. After flat surfaces are covered, wax the sides. It is
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8. When you have finished applying wax with the
nOTE: DO NOT apply too much wax to the bonnet.
Applying too much wax causes the bonnet to become
saturated and it will not last as long. THIS MAKES POLISHING
MORE DIFFICULT AND IT TAKES LONGER.
nOTE: If the bonnet is continually coming off the pad, you
may be using too much wax.
nOTE: If buffing seems difficult, you have used too
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much wax.
iMPORTAnT: DO NOT apply excessive pressure against
the work surface with this tool. The random orbital motion
feature on this tool will perform better when less pressure is
applied. Applying excessive pressure will slow the random
orbital motion and reduce the effectiveness of the tool.
iMPORTAnT: Wax applicator bonnets should only be used
once, then disposed of properly.
remove all road tar, excess grease spots and bug stains
with a general-purpose cleaner. Dry your vehicle.
extension cord over your shoulder to keep it safely out
of your way.
buffer/polisher ON by sliding switch to On position. To
avoid splashing wax, ALWAYS start and stop the
buffer/polisher against the surface to be polished.
speed using the speed dial 5
back and forth motion. ALWAYS use broad, even strokes
when applying wax. Apply wax in a thin, even coat. Too
much wax does not add any more protection and only
makes the wax removal more difficult.
first. Wax one section at a time.
easiest to apply the wax to the entire surface before
starting the removal phase; however, follow the specific
recommendations of the wax or polish being used.
applicator, bonnet, SHUT OFF the buffer/polisher before
removing from the vehicle's surface.
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