Installing backing pad

WARNING

Risk of severe injury

Air under pressure can cause injury.

Always shut off the air supply when not in use or before any adjustments.
Drain the hose of air pressure and disconnect the tool from air supply when not in use or before any adjustments.
Always use the correct hose size and air pressure for the tool.

Before you start the installation

Visually inspect that the backing pad is not cracked or damaged.
Make sure that the backing pad has the appropriate hole dimensions.
Make sure that you have the correct abrasive for the application.
Make sure that the stated maximum speed of the backing pad is greater than or equal to the speed specified on the tool.

Required tools:

Face spanner

Instruction

Press the spindle lock button forward and keep it pressed while turning the autobalancer into locked position. Listen for a sound indicating correct position.
Press the spindle lock button forward and keep it pressed while removing the adapter (if attached) using a face spanner.
Fit the backing pad and the abrasive on the spindle.
Attach the flange washer using the face spanner to the recommended torque. Attach the locking kit using the allen key to the recommended torque.
Make sure that the backing pad spins correctly.

WARNING

Risk of injury

Test-run the tool in a protected area after assembling the backing pad.