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How to Put a Roller on an Extension Pole

Thread a roller frame onto an extension pole to roll upper walls, ceilings and soffits from the floor. Prove cover, frame and pole fit dry before paint goes on.

What you need

• Model 47400Mini Wire Frame, 10'' plastic handle $3.77 each$2.56 each at 100 or more

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• Model 474014'' Cage frame, 4-wire, 10'' plastic handle $4.05 each$2.75 each at 100 or more

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• Model 474024" Adjustable Mini Frame With 3/4" Diameter Adaptor + 1 1/2" Diameter Adaptor $11.27 each$7.82 each at 100 or more

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• Model 95051Richard 3'-6' Painted steel extension pole. $6.69 each

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• roller cover matched to the frame
• paint and tray
• clean dry floor with a clear pole path
• drop cloths

Steps

1. Mount the cover as its maker directs. Seat it fully and spin it by hand. It must turn freely, run true and stay seated.
2. Check the frame socket and pole tip are clean and round. Hold them on one axis and thread the frame on by hand.
3. Run it home to its stop and snug it by hand. Rock the joint and spin the dry roller against a wall to test it.
4. Set the pole to the shortest length that reaches. Lock it and press the dry roller on the wall to check it does not creep.
5. Load lightly for overhead work. Return to the tray more often rather than pressing harder.
6. Land the whole roller face on the surface slowly before you start the pass.
7. Distribute the load in a compact area, fill with overlapping strokes, and lay off. Ease pressure before each reversal.
8. Roll only the width your stance covers. Check each section from the work position, then from lower down.

Tips

• The 47400 is light-duty with no cage, so use gentle pressure. The 47401 has four spring wires for square, repeat work.
• The 47402 has a 180 degree pivot and two adaptors for changing angles or cover cores.
• A roller that is 4" wide does not mean every 4" cover fits. Match the cover to the frame or test it dry.
• Move your feet when your upper hand climbs above a comfortable height, the cover skids, or the roller leaves your sight.

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Questions about the right tool for your job? Email cs@hydestore.com or call 508-916-6442.