Product Familiarisation; Intended Use; Unpacking Your Tool; Before Use - GMC GPOL1200 Manual De Instrucciones

workpiece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris
generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of
filtrating particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity
noise may cause hearing loss.
i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the work area. Anyone entering the
work area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a
broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
j) Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be
cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
k) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop.
The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
l) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the
spinning accessory may snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
m) Regularly clean the power tool's vents. The motor's fan will draw the dust inside the
housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
n) Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite
these materials.
o) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid
coolants may result in electrocution or shock.
Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush
or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory
which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of
the accessory's rotation at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the
wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing
the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the
operator, depending on direction of the wheel's movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive
wheels may also break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
a) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body an arm to allow you
to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum
control over kickback or torque reaction during start up. The operator can control
torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over
your hand.
c) Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback
occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in the direction opposite to the wheel's movement
at the point of snagging.
d) Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and
snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the
rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades
create frequent kickback and loss of control.
Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations
a) Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Follow manufacturer's
recommendations, when selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding paper extending
beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of
the disc or kickback.
Safety Warnings Specific for Polishing Operations
a) 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.

Product Familiarisation

1. Polishing Bonnet
2. Hook & Loop Backing Pad
3. Spindle
4. Spindle Lock Button
5. Gear Housing
6. Control Panel
7. Rear Handle
8. Motor Vents
9. Auxiliary Handle
10. On/Off Switch
11. Speed Display
12. Speed Up Button
13. Speed Down Button
Included Accessories (not shown):
• 1 x D-Handle
• 2 x Hex Bolt
• 2 x Washer
• 1 x Hex Key
• 1 x Spare Carbon Brushes

Intended Use

Multi-purpose rotary polishing machine, suitable for light to medium duty polishing and
sanding tasks.

Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Fully 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 tool is disconnected from the power supply before attaching or
changing any accessories, or making any adjustments.
WARNING: ONLY fit accessories with a max speed rating higher than the max no load speed
of this machine (see 'Specification').
Installing the Auxiliary Handle
WARNING: Ensure that either the Auxiliary Handle (9) or the D-Handle is installed before
use. Do not attempt to operate this tool without a secondary handle in place.
1. Install the Auxiliary Handle by screwing it clockwise into one of the two mounting points
in the Gear Housing (tighten by hand)
Note: The Auxiliary Handle can be mounted on the left or right side of the Gear Housing.
2. Unscrew anti-clockwise to remove the Auxiliary Handle
Installing the D-Handle
1. Remove the Auxiliary Handle (9) if installed
2. Align the mounting holes in the D-Handle with both mounting points on the Gear Housing
(5), ensuring the handle is above
3. Secure the D-Handle in place using the two Hex Bolts and Washers, then tighten using
the supplied Hex Key
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