Kobalt KPO 124B-03 Manual Del Usuario página 13

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
In general, coarse grit will remove the most material and finer grit will produce the best finish
in all polishing operations. The condition of the surface to be polished will determine which grit
and type will do the job. Start on a test sample of the workpiece.
a. Remove the battery from the tool.
b. Align the polishing disc with the base plate (F), then press the fuzzy side of the pad against
the plate as tightly as possible.
8. Polishing
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of injury, always wear proper eye protection marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1. When working in dusty situations, wear appropriate respiratory protection or use an
OSHA-compliant dust-extraction solution.
Always use the side or the bail handle for proper control.
Move the polisher back and forth in long, sweeping strokes. Too much pressure, the wrong
angle, or improper motion may cause swirl marks or burning.
For detailed polishing instructions, read the instructions provided with the finishes, waxes, and
polishes.
Preventing Burning Through Paint
It is easy to burn through the paint on a surface. This can occur if you polish at too high a
speed or if you allow the polishing pad to stay in one spot for even a short period of time. To
prevent burning through paint, use very light pressure and keep the polisher moving constantly,
especially when working near edges or where there are abrupt changes in the contour of the
work surface. Be particularly careful when using higher speeds, which are more likely to burn
through paint.
Preventing Snagging
Snagging occurs when polishing pads get caught on rough edges of a work surface. Snagging
can cause the tool to suddenly "kick back" and it may cause the pad to burn through the paint.
To reduce the risk of snagging, use the polisher at low speeds when polishing rough surfaces.
For tricky areas such as near trim or between a mirror and window on a car, do not take
chances with a polisher. Polish these surfaces by hand.
WARNING
• Avoid snagging on rough surfaces to reduce the possibility of "kick back."
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