Assembly & Adjustment; Auxiliary Handle - Genesis GSP1711 Manuel D'utilisation

ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
important safety warning and instructions before using this tool.
WARNING:
before making any adjustments or setting up prior to operating. Failure to disconnect
or unplug the tool may cause accidental starting, resulting in serious personal injury.

AUXILIARY HANDLE

NOTE:
Always be sure the auxiliary handle is installed securely before operating the
tool.
An auxiliary handle (4-FIG 1) is included with your sander/polisher to ease tool handling and to help maintain
tool control during operation. The gear housing is designed to allow mounting of the auxiliary handle on the left
or right side of the tool.
To Install the Auxiliary Handle, screw the handle securely into the threaded hole on the right or left, of the
gear housing as desired.
HOOK & LOOP BACKING PAD INSTALLATION/REMOVAL
1. unplug the sander/polisher from the power source.
2. Place the tool on a flat, stable surface, with the threaded spindle facing upwards. Screw on the Hook &
Loop backing pad by rotating it in a clockwise direction.
3. Depress the spindle lock (5-FIG 1) and then rotate backing pad clockwise until the spindle lock engages the
spindle shaft so it will no longer rotate.
4. Maintain pressure on the spindle lock, preventing the spindle shaft from rotating. Tighten the backing pad
by hand rotating the pad until snug. Do NoT oVeR TIGHTeN.
5. Release the spindle lock.
6. To remove the backing pad, be sure the tool is unplugged from the power source, engage the spindle lock
and perform the installation procedure in reverse order.
FOAM POLISHING PAD INSTALLATION/REMOVAL
1. unplug the sander/polisher and install the hook & loop backing pad as explained previously.
2. Inspect the hook & loop backing pad and clean-off any dirt or debris.
3. Align the foam polishing pad over the backing pad. With the pad aligned, push down on the foam polishing
pad to engage the hook & loop system. Confirm that the polishing pad is secured over the entire pad.
4. To remove the polishing pad, pull it off the backing pad.
ATTACHING A HOOP & LOOP ABRASIVE DISC
1. unplug the sander/polisher and install the hook & loop backing pad as explained previously.
2. Center the desire hook & loop grit abrasive disc over the backing pad.
3. With the disc aligned, push down on the disc to engage the hook & loop system. Confirm that the disc is
secured over the entire pad.
4. To remove the disc, pull it off the backing pad.
USING A LOCK-NUT TYPE SANDING DISC (WITH ARBOR HOLE)
1) unplug the sander/polisher from the power source.
2) Place the tool on a flat, stable surface, with the threaded spindle facing upwards. Slide the Rubber Backing
Pad (8-FIG 1) over the spindle face up.
3) Center the sanding disc over the rubber backing pad.
4) Depress the spindle lock button (5-FIG 1) to prevent the threaded spindle from rotating. Then place the
enclosed Lock Nut (10-FIG 1) through the center hole in the sanding disc and onto threaded spindle and
begin rotating the lock nut clockwise until finger tight.
5) Securely tighten the lock nut with the provided spanner wrench.
6) To remove the sanding disc, reverse the installation procedure after unplugging the tool from power source.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all
Always be sure the tool is disconnected from the power source
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