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KH 3179
Operation and Safety notes
Kompernaß GmbH
Burgstraße 21 · D-44867 Bochum (Germany)
Last information update: 01 / 2007 · Ident.-No.: KH 3179-012007-1 / UK / IE
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Introduction
Intended Utilisation .............................................................................................. Page 6
Operating elements .............................................................................................. Page 6
Items supplied ..................................................................................................... Page 6
Technical Data ..................................................................................................... Page 6
Safety Notices
Workplace safety ................................................................................................. Page 7
Electrical safety ................................................................................................... Page 7
Safety of personnel .............................................................................................. Page 7
General Safety and Usage Instructions for Electric Tools ...................................... Page 7
General Safety and Usage Instructions for Battery-Powered Tools ....................... Page 8
Appliance Specific Safety Instructions ................................................................. Page 8
Service ................................................................................................................ Page 9
Original ancillaries / accessories ........................................................................... Page 9
Understood everything? ....................................................................................... Page 9
Commissioning
Charging the battery pack .................................................................................... Page 9
Inserting / removing the battery pack into / from the appliance ............................. Page 9
Operation ............................................................................................................... Page 9
Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................................. Page 10
Disposal ................................................................................................................. Page 10
Information
Service ................................................................................................................ Page 11
Declaration of conformity / Producer
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Content
Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations
and familiarise yourself with all functions of the device.
The following icons / symbols are used in this instruction manual:
Read instruction manual!
V~
Volt (Voltage)
Observe caution and safety notes!
W
Watt (performance)
Caution – electric shock! Dangerous
electric current – danger to life!
Direct current
(Type of current and voltage)
n
0
Rated idle running speed Wear safety goggles!
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Cordless Car Waxing and Buffing
Machine KH 3179
Wax application, buffing and wax removal
from vehicle finishes
Introduction
Please make sure you familiarise yourself
fully with the way the device works before
you use it for the first time and that you
understand how to handle electrical power tools cor-
rectly. Further details can be found in the operating
instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place.
If you pass the device on to anyone else, please ensure
that you also pass on all the documentation.
Intended Utilisation
This appliance is intended exclusively for the waxing
and buffing / polishing of paint finishes applied to
vehicles, boats and caravans / campervans. Use the
appliance only as described and only for the areas
of application specified.
Any other use of, and modification to, the appliance
is deemed to be improper usage and may result in
serious physical injury. The manufacturer declines
to accept responsibility for damage(s) arising out of
usage contrary to the instructions specified below.
The appliance is not intended for commercial use.
Operating elements
Q
Battery pack
W
Battery release button
E
Hand grips
R
Buffing plate
T
On / Off switch
Y
Terrycloth bonnets
U
Synthetic polishing bonnets
I
Battery charger
O
Green charging control LED
P
Red charging control LED
Items supplied
1 Rechargeable buffing machine
2 Terrycloth bonnets
2 Synthetic polishing bonnets
1 Rechargeable battery pack
1 Battery charger
1 Operating manual
1 Booklet “Warranty and Service”
Technical Data
Rechargeable Car Waxing and
Buffing Machine KH 3179:
Rated voltage: 18 V
Idle speed: n
0
= 3000 min
-1
Sound pressure level: 56 dB (A)
Buffing plate: ø 20 cm
Rechargeable battery pack KH 3179-1:
Rated voltage: 18 V
Capacity: 1,5 Ah
Energy content: 27 Wh
Battery charger KH 3179-2:
Primary:
Rated voltage: 230 V - 240 V ~ 50 Hz
Rated power: 60 W
Secondary:
Rated voltage: 18 V
Charging current 2600 mA
Charging time: approx. 60 min
Protection class: II /
Safety Notices
J A t t e n t i o n ! When using electric-powered tools
the following fundamental safety instructions
need to be observed for your protection against
electric shock, personal injury and the danger
of fire.
Read and take note of these operating instruc-
tions and the safety advice contained therein
before using the appliance, and preserve them
for future reference.
Introduction / Safety Notices
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Safety Notices
Non-observance of the following instructions
could cause an electric shock, fire and / or serious
personal injury.
Workplace safety
J Keep your working area clean and tidy. Disorderly
and dark working areas can lead to accidents.
Ensure good illumination of the working area.
Untidy and poorly lit working areas can lead
to accidents.
J Do not work with the appliance in areas subject
to the danger of explosions, in which flammable
liquids, gases or dusts are located. Electrical
tools produce sparks which could ignite the
dust or the vapours.
J
Keep children and other third parties
at a distance when using electrical
tools.
If distracted, you could lose the control over
the appliance.
Electrical safety
Avoid mortal danger through
electric shock:
J The plug of the battery charger must fit correctly
into the power socket. The plug may not be
altered in any way. Do not use adapter plugs
together with earthing-protected appliances.
Non-modified plugs and appropriate wall sock-
ets reduce the risk of electric shock.
J Avoid physical contact with earthed surfaces,
such as pipes, heating elements, cookers and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed.
J
Protect the appliance from rain
and moisture.
The permeation of water into an electrical appli-
ance increases the risk of an electric shock.
J Do not misuse the power cable, e.g. to carry the
appliance, to hang it up or for pulling the plug
from the wall socket. Keep the cable away from
heat, oil, sharp edges and moving appliance
components. Damaged or tangled power cables
or plugs increase the risk of an electric shock.
J
Damaged appliances, power cables
and power plugs bring the risk of
fatal injury from electric shock.
J Regularly check the condition of the appliance,
power cable, power plug, if need be the charger
and the battery pack.
J Do not take appliances into use that have
damaged components. In a case of emergency,
immediately disconnect the power supply.
J Warning! - Never open the appliance.
Arrange for repair or component exchange work
to be carried out only by the Service Centre or
qualified electricians.
Safety of personnel
J Always be alert and be aware of what you are
doing. Use lots of common sense when working
with electrical appliances. Do not use such
appliances when you are unconcentrated or
tired, or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medications. Simply a few moments of inat-
tention in the use of an electrical appliance can
lead to serious personal injuries.
J
Always wear protective glasses when
working with the appliance.
J Do not overrate yourself. Ensure you have a
secure positioning and are in balance at all times.
You can thus control the appliance so much better,
especially in unexpected situations.
J Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving components. Wear a hair net
if you have long hair. Loose and hanging clothing,
jewellery and hair can become caught up in fast
rotating appliance components.
General Safety and Usage
Instructions for Electric Tools
J Do not overburden the appliance. Use the elec-
trical hand tool that is appropriate for the work
to be done. You will work better and safer with
the correct tool being used within its predeter-
mined area of performance.
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J Never use an electrical hand hand tool that has
a defective switch. An electrical tool that can no
longer be switched on or off is dangerous and
must be repaired.
J Store electrical hand tools not in use out of the
reach of children. Do not allow people to operate
the tool who are not familiar with the appliance
or who have not read these instructions. Electrical
tools are dangerous if used by inexperienced
persons.
J Maintain the appliance with care. Check to see
that moving appliance parts are functioning cor-
rectly and are not jamming, whether parts are
broken or damaged and that the functioning of
the appliance is not impaired. Arrange for dam-
aged components to be repaired before using
the appliance. Many accidents have their origin
in poorly maintained electrical hand tools.
J Use electrical hand tools, accessories or ancillary
components only in accordance with these in-
structions and in such a manner as is detailed
for the particular types of appliance. Take heed
of the operating conditions and the activities to
be performed. The use of electrical tools for pur-
poses other than their intended applications can
result in dangerous situations.
General Safety and Usage Instruc-
tions for Battery-Powered Tools
J Ensure that the appliance is switched off before
inserting the battery.
The insertion of a battery into an electrical
appliance that is switched on can lead to
accidents.
m Warning! Use exclusively the supplied battery
charger / battery pack. There is a risk of fire if
the battery charger specified for a particular
type of battery is used with other batteries.
J In electrical hand tools, use only the battery
packs designated for them.
The use of other battery packs could lead to
personal injuries and an increased risk of fire.
J The outer surfaces of the battery and / or the
hand tool must be clean and dry before being
connected to the charging device.
Improper utilisation leads to the risk of receiving
an electric shock, overheating or the the escape
of caustic fluids from the battery.
m Warning! Should caustic fluid escape from the
battery, avoid all physical contact with it! Should
you nonetheless come into contact with it, wash
it off thoroughly with water. If it gets into your
eyes, flush them out with water and seek imme-
diate medical attention.
J Keep the unused battery well away from paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws and other small
metallic objects which could potentially cause
a short circuiting of the contacts. A short circuit
between the battery contacts could cause burns
or a fire.
mWarning! The battery pack must not be short
circuited. The result could be overheating, the
risk of a fire or the bursting of the battery pack.
Therefore:
- Never connect a cable to the battery poles of
the battery pack.
J Caution! Risk of Explosion! Never throw the
battery pack into fire or water.
Appliance Specific
Safety Instructions
J Alwaya remove the plug from the power socket
before cleaning or servicing the battery charger
or the battery pack.
J Never charge the battery pack if the ambient
temperature is below 10 °C or above 40 °C.
J The ventilation openings on the battery charger
must be kept clear at all times.
J Ensure that the bonnet is well secured to the
buffing plate.
J Do not touch any rotating parts!
Before switching on check to ensure that the
buffing plate is not blocked and can start up
without problem.
J Check to ensure that the bonnet and the buffing
plate are complete and undamaged. Immediately
exchange torn or damaged bonnets / buffing plates.
J First switch the appliance on when the buffing
plate is resting on the area to be buffed.
J Do not use any abrasives; these can destroy
the paint finish.
Safety Notices
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Service
J Arrange for your appliance to be repaired only
by qualified specialists and only with original
spare parts. It can thus be ensured that the
safety of the appliance is assured.
J Always arrange for the exchange of the plug or
the power cable to be carried out by the manu-
facturer of the appliance or by his approved
customer services. It can thus be ensured that
the safety of the appliance is assured.
Original ancillaries / accessories
J Use only the ancillaries and accessories that
are detailed in the operating instructions.
The use of parts other than those recommended
in the operating instructions, or other accessories,
can put you at risk of injury.
Understood everything?
J When you have become familiar with these gen-
eral safety instruction for electrical appliances,
and, with the help of the appropriate operating
instructions, know all about the functions and
handling of your electrical appliance, then you
can start working with it.
You will work at your safest only with careful
attention to all of the declarations and instruc-
tions of the manufacturer.
Commissioning
Charging the battery pack
Note: A new battery pack, or one that has not been
in use for an extended period, must be charged up
before the first / renewed usage.
The battery pack attains its full capacity after ca. 3-5
charging cycles.
Note: Always unplug the appliance before you
remove / insert the rechargeable battery pack
from / into the charger.
1. Place the battery pack
Q
into the battery
charger
I
(see Fig. A).
2. Insert the plug into the power socket. The now
glowing red charging control LED
P
indicates
the start of the charging process. The red charg-
ing control LED
P
extinguishes as soon as the
battery pack is fully charged.
3. The green charging control LED
O
indicates
that the charging process is complete and the
battery pack
Q
is ready for use.
j Never recharge a battery pack for a second time
immediately after a charging process. There is
a risk of overcharging the rechargeable battery
pack and, as a result, reducing the life span of
the rechargeable battery and the charger.
j Switch the battery charger off for at least
15 minutes between two consecutive battery
charging processes. To do this, remove the
power plug.
Inserting / removing the battery pack
into / from the appliance
Inserting the battery pack:
j Insert the battery pack
Q
into the appliance
until it engages.
Removing the battery pack:
j Slide the battery release button
W
to the front
and pull the battery pack
Q
upwards.
Operation
Placing the bonnet on the buffing plate:
1. Turn the appliance so that the buffing plate
R
is facing upwards.
2. Place the bonnet over the buffing plate
R
.
Ensure that the bonnet is placed centrally and
taughtly onto the buffing plate.
Safety Notices / Commissioning / Operation
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Applying wax / polish with the terry bonnet:
1. Always use high quality products for waxing.
j Follow the working methods given on the
packaging.
2. Apply the wax / polish directly on the working
surface of the terry bonnet
Y
.
j Spread the wax / polish so that it forms a thin,
even, complete coating over the terry bonnet
Y
.
Note: Too much wax does not necessarily
achieve a better finish and you will have to
spent more time later removing the coating.
3. Spread the wax evenly right up to the edge of
the terry bonnet
Y
.
Note: Do not exert additional pressure on the appli-
ance! The appliance’s own weight supplies sufficient
surface pressure during the work process.
Switching on the device and waxing / polishing
the paintwork:
Note: The paintwork to be polished must be carefully
cleaned and completely dry. If necessary, use a
paintwork cleaner. Use products that are appropriate
for the demands on and condition of your paintwork
Heavily oxidised paintwork will require the use of
a special cleaner. For this use a combined product
(cleaner + wax).
1. Place the cordless buffing machine on the surface
to be buffed.
Note: To avoid the splattering of wax or polish,
do not switch the appliance on yet.
Dab the appliance a few times at various points
on the area to be buffed.
In this way you can ensure that excess wax /
polish is once more distributed evenly over the
terrycloth bonnet and the area to be buffed.
2. Take both appliance grips
E
firmly in your
hands and switch the appliance on by pressing
the On / Off switch
T
(see also Fig. B).
3. Guide the cordless buffing machine evenly over
the paint finish (see also Fig. C).
4. Switch the appliance off before you remove it
from the area being buffed. To do this, release
the On / Off switch
T
.
j Non-reachable corners and depressions must
be finished off by hand. For these, use the
terrycloth bonnet just removed from the cord-
less buffing machine
Y
.
Polishing or removing wax with the synthetic
polishing bonnet:
Note: The wax / polish must be allowed to dry on
sufficiently to produce the best polishing perform-
ance. Otherwise any polish that is still fluid will be
smeared by the polishing bonnet.
j Use the synthetic polishing bonnet
U
for final
polishing or removing the wax.
j When working, always follow the instructions
for use of the wax / polish.
Cleaning and Maintenance
The appliance is maintenance-free.
Note: Before cleaning, first remove the battery pack
from the appliance.
m Warning! Ensure that no fluids can permeate
into the appliance, this could lead to the destruction
of the product.
j Use a slightly moist cloth to clean the housing,
if necessary with a mild detergent.
j When cleaning the housing, under no circum-
stances should you use strong detergents,
solvents or abrasives.
j Clean the bonnet by washing by hand in
soapy water.
Disposal
The packaging is made entirely of recyclable
materials, which you may dispose of at local
recycling facilities.
Do not dispose of electrical appliances
in household waste.
In accordance with European Directive 2002 / 96 / EC
on used electrical and electronic appliances and its
implementation in national law, used power tools
must be collected separately and recycled in an
ecologically compatible manner.
Operation / Cleaning and Maintenance / Disposal
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Faulty or used rechargeable batteries must be recycled
in accordance with Directive 91 / 157 / EEC.
Information on options for disposing of electrical
appliances after their useful life can be obtained
from your local or city council.
Information
Service
Details of the Service Centre responsible for your
region are shown in the warranty documents.
Declaration of conformity /
Producer
We, Kompernaß GmbH, Burgstr. 21, D-44867 Bochum,
Germany, hereby declare that this product complies
with the following EU directives:
Machinery Directive (98 / 37 / EC)
EU Low Voltage Directive (73 / 23 / EEC)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (89 / 336 / EEC)
Device Type / Designation:
Cordless Car Waxing and Buffing Machine
Parkside KH 3179
Bochum, 31.01.2007
Hans Kompernaß
- Managing Director -
We reserve the right to make technical modifications in the course
of further development.
Disposal / Information
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