Is there any routine maintenance for a polisher

[jiwaus]

Is there any routine maintenance for Porter Cable 7424 XP???

Thank you

 

[ScottB]

I might suggest wiping it down after each session and removing any excess polish and wax from its surfaces and backing plates.

 

[jiwaus]

I might suggest wiping it down after each session and removing any excess polish and wax from its surfaces and backing plates.

Thanks..

So I don't need to lubricate the polisher or any other parts

By the way, I think I read somewhere here about adding a washer to backing plate...

Is it necessary to do that?

 

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

Thanks..

So I don't need to lubricate the polisher or any other parts

By the way, I think I read somewhere here about adding a washer to backing plate...

Is it necessary to do that?

You should use the washer that came with the pc. It keeps the backing plate from hitting the tool itself and slows down heat transfer to the backing plate.

 

[jiwaus]

You should use the washer that came with the pc. It keeps the backing plate from hitting the tool itself and slows down heat transfer to the backing plate.

I got no washer came with pc...

 

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

I got no washer came with pc...

There should have been one in the sealed plastic bag.

 

[CharlesW]

You might want to read the owner's manual.
My PC7336 has a section on keeping the tool clean by blowing out air passages with dry compressed air,
They also recommend a 100 hour inspection and service to be performed by an authorized service facility.

 

[DARK HORSE]

Like Dana said, it should have came in a plastic bag in the bottom of the box...Looks like this.

 

[jiwaus]

Still cannot find one like this. Is it plastic or metal one?

Can I just use regular washer to put on?

Thanks

Like Dana said, it should have came in a plastic bag in the bottom of the box...Looks like this.

 

[zinc02gt]

Go to Lowe's and find one. It's not like a little washer is rare or anything.

 

[CEE DOG]

Go to Lowe's and find one. It's not like a little washer is rare or anything.

I would make sure you get the same kind of material that matches the metals it is in contact with. Avoid galvanic reaction. If the screw is 300 series stainless steel get a 300 series stainless washer

 

[zinc02gt]

The washer on my PC is plastic. Nothing fancy.

 

[jiwaus]

Thanks guys...

found one dirty washer in my toolbox:xyxthumbs: