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Speed Dial Settings 1 to 6; Approximate Speeds
Setting Speed Usage
1: 2000 OPM Waxing & Buffering
2: 3000 OPM Waxing & Buffering
3: 3500 OPM Polishing & Cleaning
4: 4500 OPM Polishing & Cleaning
5: 5500 OPM Removing Paint Defects & Oxidation
6: 6800 OPM Removing Paint Defects & Oxidation
6” VARIABLE SPEED RANDOM ORBIT DUAL-ACTION POLISHER
KUS P3000
RANDOM ORBITAL ACTION
Pad oscillates and rotates on varying orbits
SAFETY & OPERATING
INSTRUCTI ON MANUA L
Read carefully and understand these instructions before use. Please retain
operation instructio ns carefully after read it.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
General Power Tool Safety Warning
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term ″power tool″ in the warnings refers to your man-operated (corded) power tool.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical safety
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with grounded power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the
risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattenti on while operati n g po w er tool s may result i n seri o us
personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety eq ui pm e nt such as dust mask , non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
2. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energizing power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
3. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
4. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
5. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
6. If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly use d. Use of these d evices can
reduce dust-r elated hazar ds.
7. Only use safety equipment that has been approved
by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved safety
equipment may not provide adequate protection. Eye
protection must be ANSI-approved and bre at hing protecti o n
must be NIOSH-approved for the specific hazards in the
work area.
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Power tool use and care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power to ol wi l l do
the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintaine d po wer to ol s.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replac ement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Safety Warnings Common for Sanding
and Polishing Operations
1. This power tool is intended to function as a sander or
polisher. Read all safety war ni n gs, i nstructi ons, i l lustrations
and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire an d/or serious i nj ur y.
2. Operations such as grinding, wire brushing or
cutting-off are not recommended to be performe d with
this power tool. Operations for which the power tool was
not designed may create a hazard and cause personal
injury.
3. Do not use accessories which are not specifically
designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer.
Just because the accessory can be attached to your power
tool, it does not assure safe operation.
4. The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool.
Accessories running faster than their RATED SPEED can
break and fly apart.
5. The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating of your
power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be
adequately guarded or controlled.
6. The arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or
any other accessory must properly fit the spindle of the
power tool. Accessories with arbor holes that do not match
the mountin g hardware of the pow er tool will run out o f
balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
7. Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use
inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips
and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear,
wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or
accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an
undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an
accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the
plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at
maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged
accessories will normally break apart during this test time.
8. Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety
glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping
small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye protection
must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by
various operations. The eye protection must be capable of
stopping flying debris generated by various operations. The
dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtering out
particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure
to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
9. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from 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
immediat e ar ea o f oper at ion.
10. Hol d pow er tool by ins ulated gripping s urfaces only,
when performing an operation where the accessory
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. An accessory
contacting a ″live″ wire may make exposed metal parts of
the power tool ″live″ and shock the operator.
11. Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If
you lose co ntrol, t he cord may be cu t or snag ged and you r
hand or arm may be pulled in to t h e spi nning accessory.
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12. 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 pow er tool out of your
control.
13. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your
side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could
snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
14. Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and
excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause
electrical haz ar ds.
15. Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
16. Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may result in
electrocution or shock.
17. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These
carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing,
contact for a re pl ac em ent.
18. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work
before turning on the tool.
19. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged
into an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug it
from its electrical outlet before leaving.
20. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to
secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable
and may lead to loss of control and personal injury.
21. This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of
children.
22. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close
proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker
interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with
pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock.
• Properly ground power cord. Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) should also be implemented – it prevents
sustained el ect r i cal shock.
23. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities, contains chemicals known [to the State of
California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry
products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work
with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out m i cr oscopic particles.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
24. WARNING: Handling the cord on this produc t wi ll
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (California
Health & Safet y Co de § 25249.5, et seq.)
25. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It
must be understood by the operator that common sense
and caution are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.
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 th e poi n t of the bi n di n g.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by
the workpiece, the edge of the wh eel th at 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.
1. Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position
your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. Always use side handle, if provided, for
maximum control o ver kickback or torque reaction
during start-up. The operator can control torque
reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are
taken.
2. Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
3. Do not position your body in the area where power
tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel
the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at
the point of snagging.
4. 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.
5. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or
toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent
kickback and loss of control.
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Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations
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
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 work piece
Vibration safety
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term
exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent
physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and
shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
1. Anyone using vibrating tool s r e gularly or for an extended
period should first be examined by a doctor and then
have regular medical check-ups to ensure medical
problems are not being caused or worsened from use.
Pregnant women or people who have impaired blood
circulation to the hand, past hand injuries, nervous
system disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease
should not use this tool. If you feel any medical or
physical symptoms related to vibration (such as tingling,
numbness, and white or blue fingers), seek medical
advice as soon as possi bl e.
2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood
supply to the hands and f ingers, increasing the risk of
vibration-related injury.
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects on
the user.
4. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a
choice between different processes.
5. Include vibr ation-free periods each day o f wor k.
6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping safe
control of it). Let the tool do the work.
7. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as explained in
this manual. If any abnormal vibration occurs, stop use
immediately.
Polishing Instructions
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Grip the tool firmly in both hands.
1. Wash the work surface thoroughly, and make sure it is
free of dust, dir t , oi l , gre ase, etc.
2. Place a clean Foam Pad (sold separately) securely onto
the Backing Pad.
3. Apply about two tablespoons of wax (not included)
evenly on the clean Foam Pad.
NOTICE: Do not app ly the wa x d ire ctl y to th e su rfa ce of the
vehicle. The amount of wax needed will vary according to
the size of the vehicle being waxed.
NOTICE:
4. Make sure that the Switch is in the off-position, then plug
in the tool.
Only use slower speeds for polishing. Otherwise,
damage may occur to the paint being polished. We are not
responsible for damage to the vehicle’s finish due to
improper use of this tool.
WARNING! To prevent electric shock, keep electrical
connections off ground.
CAUTION!
5. To start, position the unit on the area to be polishe d, gri p
the tool firmly with both hands and press the Trigger.
Release the Trigger to stop.
Start and stop the tool only while it is held firmly
against the surface of the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in the Foam Pad or Polishing Bonnet being thrown
from the Polish ing Pad.
6. Keep pressure off of the tool when operating. The Foam
Pad should LIGHTLY contact the polishing surface.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the foam pad, polishing
bonnet, and vehicle finish: Only apply the pad/bonnet flat
against the surface, see below.
7. Begin using the tool to apply wax to the vehicle. Apply
the wax to all flat surfaces with broad, sweeping strokes
in a crisscross pattern. Apply the wax evenly over the
surface of the vehicle.
8. Add additional wax to the Polishing Pad as needed. To
add additional wax:
a． Stop the tool and allow the tool to come to a
complete stop.
b． Add a small amount of wax evenly over the pad
surface.
c． Avoid using too much wax. For additional
applications of wax to Foam Pad, reduce the amount of
wax. The Foam Pad will not absorb as much wax in
subseque nt ap pl i cat ions.
d． Resume operation.
Note: The most common error when waxing/polishing a
vehicle is ap pl ying too much wax. If the Foam P ad becomes
saturated with wax, applying wax will be more difficult and
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will take longer. Applying too much wax may also reduce
the life of the Foam Pad. If the Foam Pad continually comes
off the Backing Pad during use, too much wax may have
been applied .
9. After the wax has been applied to the vehicle’s surface,
turn off the tool. Unplug the Power Cord from the
extension cord.
10. Remove the Foam Pad from the Backing Pad and with
your hand and the Foam Pad, apply wax to any hard to
reach areas of the vehicle such as around lights, door
handles, und er bum p er s, etc.
11. Allow sufficient time for the wax to dry.
12. Place a clean Polishing Bonnet (sold separately)
securely onto the Backing Pad.
CAUTION!
Tightly pull the string to secure the Polishing
Bonnet. Secure the string an d keep it out of the way by tying
several knots.
CAUTION!
13. Start the tool and begin buffing off the dried wax.
Start and stop the tool only while it is held firmly
against the surface of the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in the Bo nn et being thrown from the Backi n g P ad.
14. When as much wax as possible has been removed with
the tool, turn off the tool. Unplug the tool.
15. WARNING! Allo w the tool to come to a complete stop
before setting it down.
16. Remove the Pol ish ing Bonnet from Backing Pad. Using
the Polishing Bonnet, remove the wax from all hard to
reach areas o f th e vehi cle.
17. Clean, then store the tool indoors out of children’s
reach.
Sanding instruction
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Grip the tool firmly in both hands.
1. Wipe the work surface clean of all dirt and debris,
especially that of previous coarser sanding sessions, which
will scratch the surface of a finer grit sanding session
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2. Attach the desired grit Sanding Disk (sold separately)
onto the Backing Pad.
3. Make sure that the Switch is in the off-position, then plug
in the tool.
4. To start, gr ip the tool firmly w i th bot h hands and press the
Trigger. Release the Trigger to stop.
5. Wait until the tool has reached full speed, then gently
contact the s urface.
6. Keep h eavy pressure of f o f the tool when op er ating. Allow
the tool to do the work.
7. Move the tool in a uni f or m p att er n up and down or side to
side while sanding to ensure even sanding.
8. Periodically, stop the tool and check for disc wear.
Replace worn sanding discs as needed.
9. TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS, AFTER USE: Turn off the
tool. WARNING! Allow the tool to come to a complete
stop before setting it down. Unplug the tool. Clean, then
store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.
WARNING
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Make sure that the Power Switch is in the
off-position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of
the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• damaged cord/electrical wiring,
• cracked or broken parts, and
• any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces of tool with clean
cloth.
3. Periodically, wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH-approved breathing protection and blow dust and
grit out of the motor vents using dry compressed air.
4. WARNING! If the supply cord of this power tool is
damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified
service technician.
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Warranty
We make every effort to assure that its products meet high
quality and durability standards, and warra nts to the or i gi n al
purchaser that this product is free f rom defects in materials
and workmanship for the period of one year from the date of
purchase. This warranty will not apply to damage due
directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or
accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities,
criminal acti vity, improper in st al lation, normal wear and tear,
or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for
death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental,
contingent, special or consequential damages arising from
the use of our product. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above li m i tation of exclusi on m ay not apply
to you.
Custom Shop Customer Service contact: (619) 909-2110,
support@tcpglobal.com
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDI NG THE WARRANTI ES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must
be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. Proof
of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must
accompany the merchandise. The polisher's serial number
must also be intact. If our inspection verifies the defect, we
will either repair or replace the product at our election or we
may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily
and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return
repaired products at our expense. If we determine there is
no defect, or that the def ect resulted from causes not within
the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of
returning the pr od uct . This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other rights which varies from
state to state.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Tool will not start.
1. Cord not connected.
2. No power at out let.
3. Tool’s thermal reset breaker
tripped (i f equi p ped).
4. Internal damage or wear.
(Carbon brushes or switch,
for example.)
1. Check that cord is plugged in.
2.
Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, turn off tool and
check cir cu it breaker. If break er is tr i pp ed, make sure circui t i s right
capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads.
3. Turn off tool and allow to cool. Press r eset button on tool.
4. Have technician service tool.
Tool operat es
slowly.
1. Excess pressure applied to
workpiece.
2. Power being reduced by
long or small diameter
extension cord.
1. Decrease pressure, allow tool to do the work.
2.
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord is needed,
use one with the proper diameter for its length and load. See
Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.
Performance
decreases over
time.
Carbon brushes worn or
damaged.
Have quali fie d technician replace brushes.
Excessive noise or
ratting
Internal damage or wear.
(Carbon brushes or bearings,
for example.)
Have technician service tool.
Overheating.
1. Forcing tool to wor k t o o fast .
2.
Blocked motor housing
vents.
3. Motor being strained by long
or small diameter extension
cord.
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. W ear ANSI-approved safety goggles and NIOSH-approved dust
mask/respirator while blowing dust out of motor using compressed
air.
3. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord is needed,
use one with the proper diameter for its length and load. See
Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.
Tool does not
sand or polish
effectively.
1. Acce ssory loose.
2. Accessory damaged, worn
or
wrong type for the
material.
1. Confirm accessory arbor is correct and Outer Flange/Arbor Nut is
tight.
2. Check condition and ty pe of disc accessory. Use only proper type
of disc accessory in good condition.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
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