DeWalt DWP849X-XE Instruction Manual page 10

NOTE: The DWP849-XE may use either type of polishing pad assembly described
below.
TO ATTACH POLISHING PAD WITH RUBBER BACKING PAD (FIG. 3A)
1. To attach polishing pad, push the hub of the
clamp washer through the hole in the center of
the polishing pad as far as it will go.
2. Engage the hexagonal hole in the backing pad
(N). Holding the three pieces firmly together,
place the assembly on the tool spindle (I).
3. Hold the spindle lock button (D) while turning the
pads clockwise to thread them completely on the
spindle.
TO ATTACH POLISHING PAD WITH HOOK AND LOOP
BACKING PAD (FIG. 3B)
1. Attach hook and loop foam or wool pad (O) to
hook and loop backing pad (P), being careful to
center the backing pad with the foam or wool
pad.
2. Screw backing pad (P) onto spindle (H), while
depressing spindle lock button (D).
H
FIG. 3B
D
D
TO REMOVE PADS
Turn them by hand in the opposite direction from normal rotation to allow lock button
to engage spindle, then unscrew pads in normal direction for right-hand thread.
Polishing (Fig. 4)
O
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
P important to use the correct pressure 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
power polish. 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 (Fig. 4).
Keep the tool away from your body and depress the trigger switch. Make sure
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FIG. 4