Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code
11
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into the housing.
Example:
2020 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Speed control wheel
1
Variable speed trigger switch
2
Brush inspection cap
3
Spindle lock button
4
Auxiliary handle
5
Trigger locking button
6
Bale handle
7
Spindle
8
Soft rubber gear case cover
9
Wool ingestion shield
10
Date code
11
Intended Use
Your DWP849X heavy-duty polisher has been 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 under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
These heavy-duty polishers are professional power tools.
DO nOt let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
•
Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
•
This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
Before reconnecting the tool, depress and release the
trigger switch to ensure that the tool is off.
Auxiliary Handle (Fig. A)
WARNING: Before using the tool, check that the handle is
tightened securely.
An auxiliary handle
5
is supplied with your tool and can be
installed on either side of the gear case. This handle should be
used at all times to maintain complete control of the tool.
A bale handle
7
is also supplied with the DWP849X and can be
used in place of the auxiliary handle.
Wool Ingestion Shields (Fig. A, B)
The wool ingestion shields
amount of wool, dust, and debris that gets ingested by the
motor during normal use.
Clean the shields as soon as you start to see buildup on the
outside. To clean the wool ingestion shields:
1. Remove the mounting screw
2. Slide the shield back toward the trigger end of the tool and
lift it off.
3. Clean with soap and water and a soft bristle brush.
4. Replace the shield on the tool and tighten the
mounting screw.
Spindle Lock Button (Fig. A)
NOTICE: To reduce the risk of damage to the tool, do
not engage the spindle lock while the tool is operating.
Damage to the tool will result and attached accessory
may spin off possibly resulting in injury.
In order to prevent the spindle of the tool from rotating while
installing or removing accessories, a spindle lock button
been provided in the gear head of the machine.
To lock the spindle, depress and hold the lock button. NEVER
DEPRESS THE SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON WITH THE TOOL RUNNING
OR COASTING.
Attaching and Removing Polishing Pads
(Fig. C)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
do not allow any loose portion of the polishing bonnet or
its attachment strings to spin freely. Tuck away or trim any
loose attachment strings. Loose and spinning attachment
strings can entangle your fingers or snag on the workpiece.
Polishing pads with a diameter of 180 mm may be used with
the DWP849X.
nOtE: The DWP849X may use either type of polishing pad
assembly described below.
10
are designed to reduce the
12
.
EngLIsh
4
has
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