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3" R
P
ROFESSIONAL
3"
R
ANDOM
O
RBITAL
Spectacular Results That Are Quick & Safe
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor:
2 Amps, 240 watts
Power Supply
120 Volts, 60 Hz
Orbits/Minute:
5,000 - 10,000
Pad Size:
3"
Orbit Diameter:
1 8
"
Weight:
2.6 lbs.
T
HANK
Y
OU
F
OR
C
HOOSING
T
HIS
Q
UALITY

G
RIOT
'
S
G
ARAGE
P
RODUCT
.
Your new Professional 3" Random Orbital is engineered and
manufactured to G
RIOT
'
S
G
ARAGE
'
S
high standard for depend-
ability, ease of operation and operator safety. Properly cared
for, it will give you years of trouble-free performance.
CAUTION: CAREFULLY READ THROUGH THIS
ENTIRE OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE USING
YOUR PROFESSIONAL 3" RANDOM ORBITAL.
Pay close attention to the Useful Information for Safe
Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your
Professional 3" Random Orbital properly and only for what it
is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Great for Motorcycle
detailing.
Easily polish or wax smaller
areas on your vehicle.
Perfect on chrome!
Have fun in your garage!
® U
SEFUL
I
NFORMATION
F
OR
S
AFE
O
PERATION
The purpose of safety rules is to make you aware of possible
dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them,
require your careful attention and understanding. The warn-
ings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instruc-
tion or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper acci-
dent prevention measures.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution or warn-
ing. May be used in conjunction with other symbols
or pictures.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result
in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until
you have thoroughly read and understood completely,
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock or serious personal injury. Save owners manual
and review frequently for continuing safe operation
and instructing others who may use this tool.
C
AUTION
: A
LWAYS
W
EAR
E
YE

& E
AR
P
ROTECTION
W
ITH
A
NY

P
OWER
T
OOL
.
The operation of any tool can result in for-
eign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage.
Before beginning power tool operation,
always wear safety goggles or safety glass-
es with side shields and a full face shield
when needed. We recommend Wide
Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses
or standard safety glasses with side shields.
K
NOW
Y
OUR
P
OWER
T
OOL
.

Read this owners manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this tool.
G
UARD
A
GAINST
E
LECTRICAL
S
HOCK
B
Y
P
REVENTING

B
ODY
C
ONTACT
W
ITH
G
ROUNDED
S
URFACES
. For
example, but not limited to: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigera-
tor enclosures.
K
EEP
W
ORK
A
REA
C
LEAN
. Cluttered areas, floors and
benches invite accidents.
A
VOID
D
ANGEROUS
E
NVIRONMENTS
. Don't use power
tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work
area well lit.
K
EEP
C
HILDREN
A
ND
V
ISITORS
A
WAY
. Visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work
area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord, espe-
cially while in use.
S
TORE
I
DLE
T
OOLS
. When not in use, tools should be
stored in a dry and high or locked cabinet, out of reach of
children.
D
ON
'
T
F
ORCE
T
OOL
. It will do the job better and safer at
the rate at which it was designed.
D
RESS
P
ROPERLY
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-
skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
P
ROTECT
Y
OUR
L
UNGS
. Wear a dust mask if operation is
dusty.
P
ROTECT
Y
OUR
H
EARING
. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation.
D
ON
'
T
O
VERREACH
. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable support. Secure
tools when working at elevated levels.
M
AINTAIN
T
OOLS
W
ITH
C
ARE
. Keep tools clean for bet-
ter and safer performance. Follow instructions for changing
accessories.
N
EVER
U
SE
I
N
A
N
E
XPLOSIVE
E
NVIRONMENT
. Normal
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
K
EEP
H
ANDLES
D
RY
, C
LEAN
A
ND
F
REE
F
ROM
O
IL

A
ND
G
REASE
. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products,
or any strong solvents to clean your tool.
S
TAY
A
LERT
A
ND
E
XERCISE
C
ONTROL
. Watch what you
are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when
you are tired. Do not rush operation of tool.
C
HECK
D
AMAGED
P
ARTS
. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or any other part that is damaged should be care-
fully checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mount-
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Owners Manual
ing and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A
guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
D
O
N
OT
U
SE
T
OOL
I
F
O
N
/O
FF
S
WITCH
I
S
D
EFECTIVE

O
R
D
OES
N
OT
O
PERATE
C
ORRECTLY
. Have defective
switches replaced by an authorized service center.
D
O
N
OT
O
PERATE
T
HIS
(O
R
A
NY
) T
OOL
W
HILE

U
NDER
T
HE
I
NFLUENCE
O
F
D
RUGS
, A
LCOHOL
O
R
A
NY

M
EDICATION
P
ACKAGED
W
ITH
W
ARNING
L
ABELS
.
T
HE
O
RBITAL
I
S
N
OT
M
EANT
F
OR
U
SE
B
Y
Y
OUNG

O
R
I
NFIRM
P
ERSONS
W
ITHOUT
S
UPERVISION
. Y
OUNG

C
HILDREN
S
HOULD
B
E
S
UPERVISED
T
O
E
NSURE
T
HAT

T
HEY
D
O
N
OT
P
LAY
W
ITH
T
HE
O
RBITAL
.
G
RIOT
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S
G
ARAGE
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OT
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ESPONSIBLE
F
OR
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NY
M
ISUSE

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F
T
HE
P
ROFESSIONAL
3" R
ANDOM
O
RBITAL
F
OR

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NY
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NJURY
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NCURRED
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BJECT
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ELATED
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P
ROFESSIONAL
R
ANDOM

O
RBITAL
.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
F
EATURES
A
ND
C
AUTIONS
Your orbital is suitable for polishing and waxing with G
RIOT
'
S

G
ARAGE
polishes. It will produce a swirl-free finish. Use it with
B
EST

OF
S
HOW
® W
AX
and P
AINT
S
EALANT
too!
Before attempting to use your orbital, familiarize yourself with
all operating features and safety requirements.
P
OWER
S
WITCH
The power switch is located on the left side of the unit near
the base of the loop handle. Slide the switch forward to turn
the orbital on. Press down on the back of the switch to turn it
off.
S
PEED
C
ONTROL
D
IAL
The variable speed control dial is located at the back of the
unit just above the power cord. To adjust the speed simply
rotate the dial to the desired setting. For polishing and paint
sealant application speed setting 5 to 6 is recommended. For
waxing speed setting 3 to 4 is recommended.
I
NSTALLING
P
OLISHING
/W
AXING
P
ADS Inspect polish and/or wax pad before installing. DO NOT
use torn or worn out pads. Unplug your orbital. Center pad on backing plate and press firmly around pad.
WARNING: Your orbital should never be connected to
power supply when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, assembling or replacing pads, cleaning
or when not in use.
CAUTION: Be careful not to let your hand completely
cover air vents.
WARNING: Unsecured pad could be thrown towards
the operator causing injury.
For ease of operation, your orbital has a loop handle for two-
handed operation, which helps to maintain proper control.
During operation, always use both hands.
Hold your orbital in front and away from you, keeping it clear
of the vehicle. Start your orbital by sliding the switch forward
while holding the pad against the surface to be polished or
waxed. U
SING
Y
OUR
P
ROFESSIONAL

3" R
ANDOM
O
RBITAL
Thank you for choosing this fine product from G
RIOT
'
S
G
ARAGE
.
Your Professional Professional Random Orbital is perfect for
the weekend user or the professional detailer. It was designed
with enough torque so it won't bog down and stall like other
random orbitals. The ergonomic design allows for greater
comfort and control. Enjoy the best!
B
EFORE
Y
OU
M
ACHINE
P
OLISH

Always start off by using G
RIOT
'
S
G
ARAGE
Paint Cleaning Clay
(Item 11153) before machine polishing and paint pealant
application. paint cleaning clay will remove contaminants
embedded in the paint that even a machine polish may have
trouble removing. This way you aren't relying on the pol-
ishes and sealants to clean the paint. Polishes are designed
to reduce and remove swirl marks, light scratches and