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07-18-07, 02:42
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Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,291 | Be careful with the UDM Ultimate Detailing Machine
The UDM has a very sensitive on-off switch. When you turn it upside down to apply more product to the pad it is VERY easy to turn on. I have brought this to the attention of the correct people. ...... Just last night I was adding polish to the pad and my hand was to close to the switch. I bumped it, the polisher turned on and polish got in my eye. I flushed my eye its OK. It was my fault in part. Just wanted to make every Autopian with a UDM how sensitive that switch is. I love the UDM except for the switch. I'd buy it again, just need to be more careful.
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07-18-07, 02:52
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Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 170 | Re: Be careful with the UDM Ultimate Detailing Machine
...but a very durable machine! I ran mine over and it still works. Made my switch not so sensitive anymore 
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07-18-07, 03:16
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Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca Posts: 4,519 | Re: Be careful with the UDM Ultimate Detailing Machine
It takes a little getting use to. It was very frustrating initially, but I have gotten use to keeping pressure on tghe "off" side. Its pretty second nature now, and my son thinks its rather comical. He gets his stabs in when it happens while detailing.
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07-18-07, 04:32
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Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,291 | Re: Be careful with the UDM Ultimate Detailing Machine
Glad to know it is not just me!!
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07-18-07, 07:13
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA!!! Posts: 1,416 | Re: Be careful with the UDM Ultimate Detailing Machine
I did the same thing, three times on Monday. I used it for 4 hours yesterday and didnt switch it on like that.
Also dont touch that counterweight if you have been running the machine for a while, I have the burn mark on my arm to prove it gets hot | |
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07-18-07, 07:18
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Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,103 | Re: Be careful with the UDM Ultimate Detailing Machine
Man, Im going wait out on this one.. Too many issue with power switch.
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07-18-07, 07:58
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Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,752 | Re: Be careful with the UDM Ultimate Detailing Machine
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Originally Posted by klnyc Man, Im going wait out on this one.. Too many issue with power switch. | Def. what I am going to do. I don't know if I am ready for a Rotary yet...
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07-18-07, 09:55
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Originally Posted by ndtechie05 ...but a very durable machine! I ran mine over and it still works. Made my switch not so sensitive anymore | Some people take product testing to a whole new level-LOL
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07-18-07, 09:59
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Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,185 | Re: Be careful with the UDM Ultimate Detailing Machine
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Originally Posted by klnyc Man, Im going wait out on this one.. Too many issue with power switch. |
I was close to pulling the trigger, but think I'll wait until the kinks are corrected as well. | |
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07-18-07, 10:12
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Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 6 | Re: Be careful with the UDM Ultimate Detailing Machine
I had the machine turn on while I was putting a little polish on the pad. My hand accidently slipped and turned it on. That switch moves so easily... | |
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07-19-07, 04:13
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Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,291 | Re: Be careful with the UDM Ultimate Detailing Machine
You just have to be real careful with the UDM. Otherwise it is a great polisher!!! A little retraining of the mind and thinking about where your hand is, what your doing, your ok!
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07-19-07, 09:38
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 562 | Re: Be careful with the UDM Ultimate Detailing Machine
Man... I got polish all over my shirt, face, the car, the floor, the ceiling...etc. Everywhere!!! Several times too. Every time it happened my customer was laughing at me... I hate the switch and hate the cable length. However, I like the fact that it has less vibration and noise. I'd say it's a tie with the PC for now...
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