Craftsman 7-IN. BUFFER / POLISHER 172.10721 Owner's Manual page 8

OPERATION cont.
RUNNING YOUR BUFFER / POLISHER AND WAXING VEHICLE
1. After plugging tool into extension cord, loop
extension cord over tool's stub length plug.
Then wrap hook and loop strip around
extension cord to secure it in place.
2. To avoid splashing wax, ALWAYS start and
stop the buffer / polisher against the surface
to be polished.
3. Place the extension cord over your shoulder
to keep it safely out of your way (see Fig. 6).
4. Place buffer / polisher against vehicle and
turn buffer / polisher ON by sliding switch
to On position.
5. Apply wax in a straight line with either a
side-to-side or back and forth motion.
ALWAYS use broad, even strokes when
applying wax (See Fig. 7).
6. Start applying wax to the flat surfaces (hood,
trunk and roof) first. Wax one section at a
time (see Fig. 8).
7. After flat surfaces are covered with wax,
do the sides. The perimeter handle system
allows easy polishing of horizontal and
vertical surfaces. Hold tool with the cord
hanging free (see Fig. 9).
8. Apply wax in a thin, even coat. Too much wax
does not add any more protection and only
makes the wax removal more difficult.
9. The random orbit motion of the buffer /
polisher provides was application that cannot
be duplicated, not even "by hand".
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.
10. It is 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.
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Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
1 3
LEFT RIGHT
2 4
Fig. 9 Fig. 9
OPERATION cont.
RUNNING YOUR BUFFER / POLISHER AND WAXING VEHICLE cont.
11. When you have finished applying wax with
the applicator, bonnet, SHUT OFF the
buffer / polisher before removing from the
car's surface.
12. Remove the wax applicator bonnet and use
it to hand polish all the hard-to-reach
surfaces (under bumpers, around door
handles, etc.) (see Fig. 10).
13. Properly dispose of wax applicator bonnet.
ATTACHING THE POLISHING BONNET TO THE FOAM PAD (Fig. 11)
WARNING:
! When changing
accessories, BE SURE that the switch is
in the OFF position and the cord is
unplugged.
1. Place the terry bonnet on foam pad as
shown in Fig. 11.
2. ALWAYS make sure that the elastic strip
on the bottom of the bonnet is securely
tucked on the underside of the foam pad.
BUFFING AND POLISHING - REMOVING THE WAX FROM THE SURFACE
(See Fig. 12)
NOTE: Remove wax in the same order in which
it was applied.
1. Wait until wax has dried to an even haze
on vehicle.
2. Place extension cord over your shoulder.
3. Turn buffer / polisher ON.
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. Appling excessive pressure will
slow the random orbital motion and reduce the effectiveness of the tool.
NOTE: For best results, use long, sweeping strokes in a criss-cross pattern when
removing wax.
4. Buff and polish the entire surface until all dried wax is removed. Remove the
bonnet from time to time and shake out the dried wax residue. A bonnet with
excess residue will cause streaking. You may need to replace the bonnet with a
new one if you can't get it clean enough to avoid streaking.
5. Use a clean terry cloth bonnet for final buffing and polishing. Or use a foam
polishing bonnet (sold separately) for the ultimate "showroom" shine.
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Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12