WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust,
which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury.
Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate
for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
CAUTION: Use extra care when working into a corner because a
sudden, sharp movement of the polisher may be experienced when
the wheel or other accessory contacts a secondary surface or a
surface edge.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ................... volts
Hz ................. hertz
min ............... minutes
or DC ... direct current
................. Class I Construction
(grounded)
................. Class II Construction
(double insulated)
.../min .......... per minute
BPM ............. beats per minute
IPM ............... impacts per minute
RPM ............. revolutions per
minute
sfpm ............. surface feet
.....................
per minute
SPM ............. strokes per minute
A ......................amperes
W .....................watts
or AC ..........alternating
current
or AC/DC ...alternating
........................or direct
current
n o ....................no load
speed
n ......................rated
........................speed
.....................earthing
terminal
.....................safety alert
symbol
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage
decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating.
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WALT tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check
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power supply.
COMPONENTS (Fig. 1)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage
or personal injury could result.
A. Speed control wheel
B. Cushion tool rest (DWP849 only)
C. Variable speed trigger switch
D. Brush inspection cap
E. Spindle lock button
F. Auxiliary handle
INTENDED USE
The DWP849 and DWP849X heavy-duty polishers are designed
for polishing painted or unfinished metal, fiberglass, and composite
surfaces in professional applications. Common examples of use
include but are not limited to: auto/marine/RV/motorcycle detailing and
finish correction, boat construction and repair, and metal or concrete
finishing.
Do not use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. Do not let
children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when
inexperienced operators use this tool.
G. Trigger locking button
H. Bale handle
I. Spindle
J. Soft rubber gear case
cover
K. Wool ingestion shield