Ryobi AG700 - Manual (Page 18)

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Surfaces that have an old film of wax or polish, or that have
not been polished or waxed for an extended period of time,
may require a second application. This is especially true
on oxidized surfaces. Heavily oxidized surfaces should be
cleaned with a commercial paste or liquid cleaner before
polishing or waxing.
WARNING:
Check polishing bonnets before each use. Make sure
they are clean and free from any loose particles or foreign
objects that may be embedded in the bonnet. Failure to
do so could cause these particles or objects to be thrown
from the tool resulting in possible serious injury.
OPERATION
POLISHING
See Figure 14.
WARNING:
Keep a firm grip on the tool with both hands at all times.
Failure to do so could result in loss of control leading to
possible serious injury.
When polishing, hold the tool firmly, allowing it to operate
freely without unnecessary pressure. The weight of the tool
alone will provide adequate pressure for polishing at top
efficiency. For best results, always operate at low speed
when polishing.
Bonnets must be kept clean and free from grit, dirt, and
other abrasive particles. When bonnets become dirty and
clogged with polishing film, wash in lukewarm water with
a mild detergent. Allow bonnets to dry thoroughly before
reuse. Polish with a long sweeping motion, back and forth,
advancing along the surface to be polished. Do not hold the
tool in one spot or use a circular or spiral pattern. This will
cause swirls in the finish.
Spread a light coat of polish or wax over a small area. Polish
with the tool according to the manufacturer’s instructions
printed on the label of the polish or wax container.
NOTE: Some polishes should be buffed while damp while
others must be allowed to dry; therefore, always check the
manufacturer’s label.
Tilt the tool so that the polishing bonnet is at a slight angle
to the work surface. Always start polishing at the top or
highest point and work down. This will prevent light dust or
polish film from being thrown upon completed section. It
also eliminates pulling the tool’s power cord over sections
already polished.
Fig. 14