Owner's Manual ® 7-in. Buffer / Polisher Model No. 172.107210 Double Insulated CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.
SAFETY SYMBOLS TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty.........................................................................Page Safety Symbols...............………….................................Page Safety Instructions...............…………............................Pages Unpacking......................................................................Page Description.....................................................................Page Operation...................…………………...........................Pages Maintenance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term power tool in the warnings refers to your electric (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. WORK AREA SAFETY 1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. 2.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont. 2. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. ! WARNING: Double insulation DOES NOT take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. 3. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY RULES FOR BUFFER / POLISHERS cont. 6. To avoid splashing wax, ALWAYS start and stop the buffer / polisher on or against the surface to be polished. 7. After plugging in extension cord, loop extension cord over tool’s stub length plug. Then wrap hook and loop strip around extension cord to secure it in place. 8. Place extension cord over your shoulder to keep it safely out of your way. 9. DO NOT apply excessive pressure against the work surface with this tool.
DESCRIPTION UNPACKING ! WARNING: Your tool should NEVER be connected to the power source when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing bonnets, cleaning or when it is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting, which could cause serious personal injury. 1. Remove the buffer / polisher from the carton and inspect it carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. 2.
OPERATION cont. DESCRIPTION cont. KNOW YOUR BUFFER / POLISHER cont. Perimeter Handle System Non-marring Flat Top Cap On/Off Slide Switch Fig. 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO WAX, BUFF AND POLISH YOUR CAR: 1. Remove all road tar, excess grease spots and bug stains with a general-purpose cleaner. 2. Wash, clean and dry your vehicle. 3. Make sure the work area is dry.
OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. RUNNING YOUR BUFFER / POLISHER AND WAXING VEHICLE 1. After plugging tool into extension cord, loop Fig. 6 extension cord over tool’s stub length plug. Then wrap hook and loop strip around extension cord to secure it in place. 2. To avoid splashing wax, ALWAYS start and stop the buffer / polisher against the surface to be polished. 3. Place the extension cord over your shoulder to keep it safely out of your way (see Fig. 6). 4.
ACCESSORIES OPERATION cont. CAR CARE TIPS 1. Wash and polish the car 3 to 4 times a year to help ensure paint protection. 2. Wash the car at least every 2 weeks with a car wash solution which will not harm the finish or strip the wax. AVOID washing with household detergents. 3. Wash with a clean sponge and dry with a terry cloth towel to help prevent dirt from scratching the paint. Start on the top and work down. 4. Remove bugs, bird droppings, tree sap and tar from the car’s surface on a daily basis. 5.
PARTS LIST 7-in. Buffer / Polisher MODEL NUMBER 172.107210 The model number will be found on the nameplate of the buffer/polisher. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your tool. The model number will be found on the nameplate of the buffer/polisher. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your tool. PARTS LIST 7-in. Buffer / Polisher MODEL NUMBER 172.107210 Item No.