Griots garage G9 User Manual

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G9

User Manual and Care Instructions

6” random orbital PoliSher

Welcome to my life’s work…

We introduced our first Random Orbital in 1992 and what you are holding in your
hands is four generations of refinements that embody the Griot’s Garage mantra of

“striving for perfection.” I have worked tirelessly
on perfecting and refining the correct combination
of machine, pads, and liquids to produce results
far better than you could do by hand or with
other paint correcting systems. Our full array of
products is designed to help you create an effective,
satisfying, and most importantly, fun car care
experience. Let me say “thank you” for putting your
trust in us to deliver spectacular results. You’ll soon
be creating a mirror-like finish with little to no prior
experience… and having a lot of fun in the process.
Thank you for your purchase… and as always,

Have fun in your garage!

®

Richard Griot

SAVE ALL WARNING AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Please read and understand this manual. It contains information that relates to
personal protection of you and others. The symbols printed throughout this manual
are used to help you recognize this information. Please see page 2.

Have fun in your garage!

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SAFETY GUIDELINES

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word.
Please read the manual and pay close attention to symbols.

WARNING Description of hazard and possible resulting injuries or death.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.

EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES

“Class II”
Construction

WARNING -
Hazardous Voltage

Do Not Discard In
Household Waste

Read And Follow
Use Instructions

Wear Proper Eye
Protection

Wear Respiratory
Protection

Wear Gloves

Wear Proper
Hearing Protection

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury read instruction manual. Failure to follow

the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your G9 Random Orbital Polisher.

1. WORK AREA SAFETY

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tool 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.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating power tool. Distractions can

cause you to lose control.

2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

a) Power tool’s plug must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not

use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Proper, unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,

ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool

will increase the risk of electric shock.

d) 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.

e) When operating 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.

f) If operating power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault

Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected power supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of
electric shock.

3. PERSONAL SAFETY

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating

power tool. Do not use power tool while you are tired or under the influence of

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drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tool
may result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Use of protective

equipment such as a dust mask, gloves, or hearing protection under appropriate
conditions will reduce the chance of personal injury.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the “Off” position before

connecting to power source, 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.

d) 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 tool may result in personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables

better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep hair, clothing, and

gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.

g) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of power tools allow you to become

complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.

4. POWER TOOL USAGE AND CARE

a) Do not force the power tool. This Griot’s Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher is

intended to function as a buffer, polisher, and wax/sealant application tool.

b) 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.

c) Disconnect the power tool plug from the power source before making any

adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of star ting the power tool accidentally.

d) 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.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect power tool operation.
If damaged, repair power tool before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.

f) Use the power tool and accessories, in accordance with these instructions,

taking into account the working conditions and the task to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POLISHING

a) This power tool is intended to function as a polisher. Please read all safety

warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power
tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed herein may result in electric shock, fire,
and/or serious injury.

b) Do not use this power tool to perform work such as roughing, fine sanding,

brushing, or abrasive cutting. Operations for which the power tool was not
designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.

c) Never use accessories that were not specially developed and designed for this

power tool. Just because an accessory part can be fitted on your machine does
not guarantee safe or optimum performance.

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d) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum

speed communicated on the power tool. Accessories that rotate faster than the
permissible level can break and fly apart.

e) The outside diameter and thickness of your backing plate must be within capacity

rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately
guarded or controlled.

f ) Threaded mounting of accessories must match the power tool’s spindle thread.

For accessories mounted by flanges, the arbor hole of the accessory must fit
the locating diameter of the flange. Accessories that do not match the mounting
hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may
cause loss of control.

g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as

backing plate for cracks or tears. 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.

h) Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield,

safety goggles, or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves, and a workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasives
or flying 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 high­intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work

area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of material or pieces of
a broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond the area of operation.

j) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation

where the accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. A spinning
accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool “live” and shock the operator.

k) 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 in causing injury.

l) 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.

m) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with

the spinning accessory may snag clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.

n) 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 hazards or overheating.

o) Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite

these materials.

p) 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
plate, brush, or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of

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