VORTEX DUAL ACTION PRO POLISHER Go to WENproducts.com for replacement pads Model # 6018 bit.ly/wenvideo IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Data General Safety Rules Electrical Information Know Your Vortex Assembly and Adjustments Operation Exploded View and Parts List Warranty 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 TECHNICAL DATA Model Number: Motor: Rotation Speed: Pad Size: Power cord length: Net Weight: 2 6018 120 V, 60 Hz, 5 A 1500-6800 OPM 6 inches 10 feet 6.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: To avoid mistakes and serious injury, do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood. 1. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual. LEARN the tool’s applications, limitations, and possible hazards. 2. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. Do not use power tools in wet or damp areas or expose them to rain.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 15. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for alignment of moving parts, jamming, breakage, improper mounting, or any other conditions that may affect the tool’s operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced before use. 16. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. 17.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Guidelines for using extension cords Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause aFIGURE drop in line A voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating. When in doubt, use a heavier cord.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS VELCRO BASE PAD INSTALLATION/REMOVAL 1. Unplug the polisher from the power source. Failure to do so may result in the tool accidentally starting-up, creating the risk of serious personal injury. 2. Take off the rubber cap from the Velcro base pad. 3. Place the polisher on a flat, stable surface with the threaded spindle facing upwards. Position the open-ended wrench around the bolt on the spindle as seen in the picture to the right. 4.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING THE SIDE HANDLE A side handle is included with your polisher for easy tool handling and to help maximize tool control during operation. The gear housing design allows for mounting of the side handle on either side of the D-handle. To install the side handle, unscrew the D-handle bolt on the side where you want to put the side handle. Screw the handle securely into the threaded hole on the D-handle where the bolt used to be.
OPERATION Always be sure the polisher is switched off and unplugged before assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or replacing the Velcro base pad, assembling or replacing the polishing pad, or checking the functionality of the polisher. ON/OFF SWITCH Push the on/off switch forward as the arrow of “I” position shown to start the polisher. Push the switch backward as the arrow of “O” position shown to stop the polisher.
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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY WEN Products is committed to building tools that are dependable for years. Our warranties are consistent with this commitment and our dedication to quality. LIMITED WARRANTY OF WEN CONSUMER POWER TOOLS PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE GREAT LAKES TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all WEN consumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase.