Pittsburgh Automotive 62663 Owner's manual

Brand: Pittsburgh Automotive

Model: 62663

Type: Owner's manual

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Item 62663

Pittsburgh Automotive Item 62663 provides the means to restore clarity to clouded or yellowed plastic headlight lenses. This kit comes with everything you need for both sanding and polishing, including three grades of sanding discs and polishing pads, a foam polishing pad, and a tube of polishing compound. It is important to remember that this device is only for use on plastic and should not be used on glass. Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to the lens or injury to the user.

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DO NOT USE ON GLASS OR GLASS HEADLIGHT LENSES.

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,

operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the

back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).

Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.

When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact

and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,

please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.

2015 by Harbor Freight Tools

No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in

any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing

improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

SAVE THIS MANUAL.

REV 15f

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Specifications

Pieces Included

500 Grit Abrasive Disc

800 Grit Abrasive Disc

3000 Grit Abrasive Disc

Orange Polishing Pad

Black Polishing Pad

Polishing Compound

Required Accessories

(sold separately)

1200-1600 RPM Drill

Detail Cloth

Spray Bottle

Maximum Speed 1600 RPM

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Precautions

1. Assemble and use only according to these

instructions. Improper assembly can create hazards.

2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and

heavy-duty work gloves during use.

3. Vapor harmful. May irritate eye, skin, nose, throat.

May cause dizziness, headache, or nausea.

4. Wear NIOSH-approved respirator

equipment during use.

5. Keep work area clean, well lit, and

adequately ventilated.

6. Keep bystanders out of the area during use.

Minimize dust exposure to bystanders.

7. Do not use when tired or when under the

influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

8. Product capabilities apply to properly and

completely assembled product only.

9. This product is not a toy. Do not allow

children to play with or near this item.

10. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating

and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal.

11. Use as intended only.

12. Do not use on glass or glass headlight lenses.

13. Inspect before every use; do not use

if parts are loose or damaged.

14. Keep away from heat and flame.

15. Avoid eye and skin contact.

16. Do not ingest polishing compound.

Wash thoroughly after handling.

17. Close container after each use.

18. Adhere to the chemical manufacturer’s health and

safety information found on the product label and

in their Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

19. Direct particles and sparks down and

away from the face and body.

20. Disconnect electrical power from each

power tool before changing adaptors, back-

up pads, abrasive bads, or buffing pads.

21. Do not use pads with nicks, cuts, tears,

or badly curled or cupped edges.

22. Ensure that the Disc Pad Holder is firmly

seated and tightened onto the drill.

23. Prevent pad spin-off by ensuring a secure

attachment to the Disc Pad Holder.

24. Contains crystaline silica; spurring of dry buff

pad may produce dust conditions in excess of

allowance concentrations of crystalline silica. Wear

an appropriate respirator when spurring pads.

25. Do not clean pads with a buffing spur or screwdriver.

26. Rinse buffing pad thoroughly with water.

Do not use soap or cleaning solvents.

27. Do not exceed maximum speed.

28. WARNING: This product contains or, when

used, produces a chemical known to the State

of California to cause cancer and birth defects

or other reproductive harm. (California Health

& Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

29. Maintain product labels and nameplates.

These carry important safety information.

If unreadable or missing, contact

Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

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Assembly Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this document

including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

1. Clean the lens with soap and water.

2. Line trim and painted surfaces around the headlight

lens with two layers of masking tape. Damage

will occur if these surfaces are not protected.

Figure A

Note: Do not use tape on chipped, peeling, or poorly

bonded paint, or any surfaces that have been repainted.

3. Disconnect drill from power.

4. Mount the Disc Pad Holder into the 1200-

1600 RPM drill. Follow the drill manufacturer

instructions to properly attach the Disc

Pad Holder securely into the drill.

Figure B

Note: For taillight lenses, start at Step 11.

5. Attach and center the 500 Grit Abrasive

Disc to the Disc Pad Holder.

Figure C

6. Sand lens using medium to light pressure to remove

yellowing and surface defects. Sand lens using

a slow and steady back and forth action. When

the Disc is clogged or no longer sands effectively,

replace with a new 500 Grit Abrasive Disc.

Figure D

7. Wipe off and inspect the lens. All yellowing and

defects should be completely removed. If yellowing,

defects, or a portion of the surface coating still

exists, continue sanding with G500 Grit Abrasive

Discs until they are completely removed.

Important: The lens should have a white, evenly

sanded surface that appears to look “frosted”.

If any portion of the lens looks clear or glossy,

continue sanding before moving to the next step.

Note: Extra sanding on this step will make the next step

easier and improve the final clarity of the headlight lens.

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8. Remove the 500 Grit Abrasive Disc.

Attach and center a 800 Grit Abrasive

Disc to the Disc Pad Holder.

9. Sand lens using medium to light pressure to reduce

sanding scratches from a 500 to a 800 grit scratch.

When the Disc is clogged or no longer sands

effectively, replace with a new 800 Grit Abrasive

Disc. Make several passes over the entire lens to

reduce the 500 grit scratches to 800 grit scratches.

10. Wipe the lens. The scratches shoud be

finer. If any coarse scratches are visible,

continue sanding with the 800 Grit Abrasive

Disc until coarse scratches are reduced.

Note: Extra sanding on this step will make the next step

easier and improve the final clarity of the headlight lens.

11. Remove the 800 Grit Abrasive Disc.

Attach and center a 3000 Grit Abrasive

Disc to the Disc Holder Pad.

Figure E

12. Using a spray bottle, apply enough water to

dampen both the 3000 Grit Abrasive Disc and

the lens surface before sanding. The 3000 Grit

Abrasive Disc can be used flat against the lens.

13. Sand lens using medium to light pressure to reduce

the 800 grit scratches to 3000 grit scratches. Mist

the surface with water if it dries out during sanding.

14. On many lenses, a white residue or slurry will build

up on the lens, indicating that the sand scratches

are reducing. Continue with 4-6 passes over the

lens after the white residue or slurry first appears

on the lens surface. If the lens does not produce

a white slurry, make 10-12 passes on the lens.

Note: Extra sanding on this step will make the next

step easier and improve the final clarity of the lens.

CAUTION: Avoid sharp edges or allignment pins on

the lens to extend the life of the discs as this one

disc will be used to for any additional lenses.

15. Wipe the lens. The scratches should be

much finer and the lens should appear

somewhat clear. If any coarse scratches are

visible, mist the area with water and continue

sanding with the 3000 Grit Abrasive Disc.

16. Remove the 3000 Grit Abrasive Disc.

Attach and center the orange Foam

Polishing Pad to the Disc Pad Holder.

17. Dispense a dime-sized amount of Polishing

Compound to the orange Foam Polishing Pad.

Before turning the drill on, smear the polish with the

orange Foam Polishing Pad around the lens. This

will reduce spatter. Too much Polishing Compound

with result in excessive spatter and added clean-

up. Do not run the Foam Polishing Pad dry.

Figure F

18. Holding the Polishing Pad flat on the lens, polish

the lens until the cloudy haze is gone and the clarity

is significantly improved. If additional clarity is

needed or desired, add another dime-sized amount

of Polishing Compound and continue buffing.

19. If sanding scratches are still visible

on lens, repeat steps 11-18.

20. Remove the masking tape and wipe the lens

using a clean HFT microfiber detail cloth (sold

separately). Wash any residual spatter from the

vehicle using car wash soap and a soft, clean cloth.

Figure G

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Maintaining the Lens

1. Dispense a dime-sized amount of Synthetic

Wax Protectant (sold separately) to a clean

microfiber cloth. Apply to the refinished headlight

and wipe off immediately. This final step will

provide protection from the elements.

2. If the lens begins to appear hazy again but the

damage is not very severe, apply Hard Plastic

Cleaner (sold separately). Use this product every

three months to maintain the clarity of plastic lenses

over time and remove light hazing and yellowing.

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Record Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record

month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for

illustration purposes only, and are not available

individually as replacement parts.

Parts List and Diagram

Part Description Qty

1 Drill Mount Plate 1

2 Masking Tape 1

3 500 Grit Abrasive Disc 6

4 800 Grit Abrasive Disc 4

5 3000 Grit Abrasive Disc 2

6 Foam Polishing Pad 1

7 Polishing Compound 1

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THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY

DIAGRAM IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER

OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE

BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR

THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE

MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS

REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS,

AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF

HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO,

OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability

standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials

and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to

damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside

our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, 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 limitation of exclusion

may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES 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.

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, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted

from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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Type: Owner's manual

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