STANLEY SFMCE100 FATMAX Polisher Cordless Polisher Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Stanley

Table of Contents

STANLEY SFMCE100 FATMAX Polisher Cordless Polisher
Safety instructions
Features
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
OPERATION
Guarantee
References
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STANLEY SFMCE100 FATMAX Polisher Cordless Polisher

Intended use
Your STANLEY FATMAX SFMCE100 Polisher has been designed for buffing and polishing. This appliance is intended for professional and private, non professional users.

Safety instructions

General power tool safety warnings

Warning! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below 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 mains‑operated (corded) power tool or battery‑operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
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.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
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.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
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.
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.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

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 inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non‑skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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 energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
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.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust‑related hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

Power tool use and care

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
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.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Battery tool use and care

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

Residual Risks

In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided. These are:

Impairment of hearing.
Risk of personal injury due to flying particles.
Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot during operation.
Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.

Safety of others

This tool is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the tool by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Vibration

The declared vibration emission values stated in the technical data and the declaration of conformity have been measured in accordance with a standard test method provided by EN62841 and may be used for comparing one tool with another. The declared vibration emission value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

Warning! The vibration emission value during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value depending on the ways in which the tool is used. The vibration level may increase above the level stated. When assessing vibration exposure to determine safety measures required by 2002/44/EC to protect persons regularly using power tools in employment, an estimation of vibration exposure should consider, the actual conditions of use and the way the tool is used, including taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time.

Labels on tool
The following symbols are shown on the tool along with the date code:

Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read the instruction manual.

Additional safety instructions for batteries and chargers

Batteries

Never attempt to open for any reason.
Do not expose the battery to water.
Do not store in locations where the temperature may exceed 40 °C.
Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and 40 °C.
Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.
When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given in the section “Protecting the environment”.

Chargers

Use your Stanley Fatmax charger only to charge the battery in the tool with which it was supplied. Other batteries could burst, causing personal injury and damage.
Never attempt to charge non‑rechargeable batteries.
Have defective cords replaced immediately.
Do not expose the charger to water.
Do not open the charger.
Do not probe the charger.

Electrical safety
This charger is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised Stanley Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard.

Features

Perimeter handle system
On/Off slide switch
Foam pad base
Speed dial
Battery
Battery release button

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/ installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start‑up can cause injury.

Attaching Woolen Wax Applicator Bonnet (Fig. A, B, D)

WARNING : If any parts are missing, DO NOT operate this buffer/polisher until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

Attach the wax applicator bonnet ( 8 ) to the foam pad base ( 3 ) as shown in Fig. A. ALWAYS make sure the elastic strip on the bottom of the bonnet is securely tucked on the underside of the foam pad.
For paste wax, use a putty knife or any other flat object, apply paste wax to the bonnet by spreading a teaspoon of wax evenly over the entire surface of the wax applicator bonnet as shown in Fig. B.
IMPORTANT : Do not apply wax directly on vehicle.
For liquid wax, apply three swirls of wax over applicator bonnet. This should be enough to cover 1/4 of vehicle surface as shown in Fig. D.
For the second, third, and fourth applications, only use about one half as much as on first application. The bonnet will not absorb as much wax on these applications.

Attaching Terry Cloth Polishing Bonnet (Fig. C, D)

Place the terry bonnet ( 9 ) on foam pad ( 3 ).
ALWAYS make sure that the elastic strip on the bottom of the bonnet is securely tucked on the underside of the foam pad.
Apply wax in a circular motion as shown in Fig. D.

OPERATION

Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/ installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start‑up can cause injury.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack from the tool

To install battery pack (Fig. E)

Insert battery pack ( 5 ) firmly into tool until an audible click is heard as shown in figure E. Ensure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched into position.

To remove battery pack (Fig. E)

Depress the battery release button ( 6 ) as shown in figure E and pull battery pack out of tool.

Speed Dial
The speed dial ( 4 ) changes the speed of the polisher. Rotate the dial forward to increase the speed or backward to decrease the speed. 1 is the lowest setting and 3 is the highest setting.

Proper Hand Position (Fig. F)

Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden reaction. Proper hand position requires both hands on the perimeter handle ( 1 ).

Waxing Vehicle (Fig. G)

Before you begin to wax, buff, and polish your vehicle, remove all road tar, excess grease spots and bug stains with a general‑purpose cleaner. Dry your vehicle.
Place buffer/polisher against vehicle and turn buffer/ polisher ON by sliding switch to On position. To avoid splashing wax, ALWAYS start and stop the buffer/polisher against the surface to be polished.
Begin buffing at a low speed and then turn up the speed using the speed dial ( 4 ).
Apply wax in a straight line with either a side‑to‑side or back and forth motion. ALWAYS use broad, even strokes when applying wax. Apply wax in a thin, even coat. Too much wax does not add any more protection and only makes the wax removal more difficult.
Apply wax to the flat surfaces (hood, trunk and roof) first. Wax one section at a time.
After flat surfaces are covered, wax the sides. It is easiest to apply the wax to the entire surface before starting the removal phase; however, follow the specific recommendations of the wax or polish being used.
When you have finished applying wax with the applicator, bonnet, SHUT OFF the buffer/polisher before removing from the vehicle’s surface.

NOTE : DO NOT apply too much wax to the bonnet. Applying too much wax causes the bonnet to become saturated and it will not last as long. THIS MAKES POLISHING MORE

DIFFICULT AND IT TAKES LONGER.

NOTE : If the bonnet is continually coming off the pad, you may be using too much wax.
NOTE : If buffing seems difficult, you have used too much wax.
IMPORTANT : DO NOT apply excessive pressure against the work surface with this tool. The random orbital motion feature on this tool will perform better when less pressure is applied. Applying excessive pressure will slow the random orbital motion and reduce the effectiveness of the tool.
IMPORTANT : Wax applicator bonnets should only be used once, then disposed of properly.

Buffing and Polishing
Ensure bonnet is clean and free of any loose particles or foreign objects that could be thrown or scratch finish

NOTE : You should use utmost care when power polishing around or over sharp objects and contours of the car body. It is very important to use the correct pressure while polishing various sections of an automobile body. For example, light pressure should be applied when polishing over sharp edges of body panels, or over edges of the rain gutter along the top.

Wait until wax has dried to an even haze on vehicle.
Turn buffer/polisher ON.
IMPORTANT : DO NOT apply excessive pressure against the work surface with this tool. The random orbital motion feature on this tool will perform better when less pressure is applied. Applying excessive pressure will slow the random orbital motion and reduce the effectiveness of the tool.
NOTE : For best results, use long, sweeping strokes in a criss‑cross pattern when removing wax.
Buff and polish the entire surface until all dried wax is removed. Remove the bonnet from time to time and shake out the dried wax residue. A bonnet with excess residue will cause streaking. You may need to replace the bonnet with a new one if you can’t get it clean enough to avoid streaking.
NOTE : The high‑speed rubbing action of the polishing bonnet upon the surface of an automobile can build a static charge on the metal portions of this tool. This can result in a sensation of a very short mild electric shock when the metal area of the tool is touched, and will be more noticeable on days when the humidity is low. This is a harmless phenomenon but you are invited to bring the tool to a service center where it can be checked to assure that no electrical malfunction is present.

Vehicle Care Tips

Wash and polish the vehicle 3 to 4 times a year to help ensure paint protection.
Wash the vehicle at least every 2 weeks with a vehicle wash solution which will not harm the finish or strip the wax. AVOID washing with household detergents.
Wash with a clean sponge and dry with a terry cloth towel to help prevent dirt from scratching the paint. Start on the top and work down.
Remove bugs, bird droppings, tree sap and tar from the vehicle’s surface on a daily basis.
ALWAYS make sure that the vehicle’s surface is cool before washing.
Avoid parking near sprinklers, because water spots are difficult to remove.
ALWAYS keep glass cleaner chemicals away from painted surfaces. Spray the cleaner onto a towel, NOT directly on the windows.

Maintenance
Your tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning. Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.

Warning! Before performing any maintenance on the tool, remove the battery from the tool. Unplug the charger before cleaning it.

Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool and charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent‑based cleaner.

Protecting the environment

Separate collection. Products and batteries marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal household waste. Products and batteries contain materials that can be recovered or recycled, reducing demand for raw materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries according to local provisions. Further information is available at www.2helpU.com

Stanley declares that these products described under “technical data” are in compliance with: 2006/42/EC, EN62841‑1:2015, EN62841‑2-4:2014. These products also comply with directives, 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU For more information, please contact Stanley at the following address or refer to the back of the manual. The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the technical file and makes this declaration on behalf of Stanley.

Declaration of Conformity
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 N SFMCE100 Polisher Stanley declares that these products described under “technical data” are in compliance with: The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations, 2008, S.I. 2008/1597 (as amended), EN62841‑1:2015, EN62841‑2-4:2014. These products also conform to the following UK Regulations: Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations, 2016,
S.I.2016/1091 (as amended).
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012, S.I.

Guarantee

Stanley is confident of the quality of its products and offers consumers a 24 month guarantee from the date of purchase. This guarantee is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights. The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member States of the European Union, European Free Trade Area and United Kingdom. To claim on the guarantee, the claim must be in accordance with Stanley Terms and Conditions and you will need to submit proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. Terms and conditions of the Stanley 2 year guarantee and the location of your nearest authorised repair agent can be obtained on the Internet at www.2helpU.com, or by contacting your local Stanley office at the address indicated in this manual. Please visit our website www.blackanddecker.co.uk to register your new Stanley product and receive updates on new products and special offers.