Silverline 261362 Mode D'emploi page 6

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Product Familiarisation
1 On/Off Switch
2
Handles
3
Polishing Pad
Intended Use
Electric orbital polishing machine for light to medium duty polishing tasks
on vehicles of all kinds and other similar surfaces.
Unpacking Your Tool
• Carefully unpack and inspect your new sander. Familiarise yourself with
all its features and functions
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If
any parts are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before
attempting to use this tool
Before Use
WARNING: Ensure the polisher is disconnected from the power supply
before attaching or changing any accessories.
Fitting a polishing bonnet
• Polishing bonnets can be fitted over the Polishing Pad (3)
• If using tie string type bonnets, ensure that tie strings are secure, and will
not snag on any part of the machine
Operation
WARNING: ALWAYS wear appropriate personal protective equipment,
including eye protection when working with this tool.
Switching on
1. Put on all safety equipment required to use this tool and connect the tool
to the power source
2. Grip the sander polisher by both hands, using both of the Handles (2)
3. Slide the On/Off Switch (1) into the 'ON' position
4. To switch off the polisher, slide the switch to the 'OFF' position
Polishing tips
• Always ensure that the area to be polished is clean and dry
• Read and understand all information supplied with your polishing
compound or paste before use
• Apply polishing compound or paste to the polishing bonnet (follow
manufacturers guidance), and place polishing bonnet against work
surface
• Hold the machine securely, using both hands, by the handles provided.
The polishing bonnet should lightly contact the work surface
• Start the machine, and work across the surface using a wide 'sweeping'
motion. Apply extra compound or paste as required
• When entire work surface is coated, stop the machine and allow
compound or paste to dry (follow manufacturers guidance)
• Attach a clean polishing bonnet to the machine, and work across the
surface as before until all polishing compound or paste is removed
Accessories
• A range of accessories and consumables, including spare polishing
bonnets and various polishing compounds, is available from your
Silverline stockist. Spare parts can be obtained from toolsparesonline.
com
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Maintenance
WARNING: ALWAYS disconnect from the power supply before carrying out
any inspection, maintenance or cleaning.
General inspection
• Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight
• Inspect the supply cord of the tool, prior to each use, for damage or wear.
Repairs should be carried out by an authorised Silverline service centre. This
advice also applies to extension cords used with this tool
Cleaning
• Keep your tool clean at all times. Dirt and dust will cause internal parts
to wear quickly, and shorten the machine's service life. Clean the body of
your machine with a soft brush, or dry cloth. If available, use clean, dry,
compressed air to blow through the ventilation holes
• Clean the tool casing with a soft damp cloth using a mild detergent. Do
not use alcohol, petrol or strong cleaning agents
• Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts
Brushes
• Over time the carbon brushes inside the motor may become worn
• Excessively worn brushes may cause loss of power, intermittent failure,
or visible sparking
• If you suspect that the brushes may be worn, have them replaced at an
authorised Silverline service centre
Storage
• Store this tool carefully in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children
Disposal
• Always adhere to national regulations when disposing of power tools that
are no longer functional and are not viable for repair.
• Do not dispose of power tools, or other waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE), with household waste
• Contact your local waste disposal authority for information on the correct
way to dispose of power tools