# Installing backing pad

WARNING

Risk of severe injury

Air under pressure can cause injury.

- Always shut off the air supply when not in use or before any adjustments.

- Drain the hose of air pressure and disconnect the tool from air supply when not in use or before any adjustments.

- Always use the correct hose size and air pressure for the tool.

Before you start the installation

- Visually inspect that the backing pad is not cracked or damaged.

- Make sure that the backing pad has the appropriate hole dimensions.

- Make sure that you have the correct abrasive for the application.

- Make sure that the stated maximum speed of the backing pad is greater than or equal to the speed specified on the tool.

Required tools:

- Face spanner

- Allen key

Instructions

1. Press the spindle lock button forward and keep it pressed while turning the autobalancer into a locked position. Listen for a sound indicating correct position.

2. Press the spindle lock button forward and keep it pressed while removing the adapter, if attached, with a face spanner.

3. Fit the flange washer, backing pad and the abrasive on the spindle.

4. Attach the locking kit with the face spanner to the recommended torque.

   See section Configuration options for service tools and recommended torque value.

5. Make sure that the backing pad spins correctly.

WARNING

Risk of injury

- Test-run the tool in a protected area after assembling the backing pad.