.2 AMP ROTARY TOOL 241-9778 Owner’s Manual Rating: Amperes: RPM: Collets: Weight: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 120 V, 60 Hz AC 1.2 A 10,000–35,000 RPM (no load) 3/32" & 1/8" 1 lb 8 oz (0.67 kg) Need Assistance? Call us on our toll free customer support line: 1-866-349-8665 Technical questions Replacement parts Parts missing from package Distributed by: Menard, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….………………………………………………………………... Table of contents …………………………………………………………………….................. General safety warnings ………………………………………………………………………… Eye, ear & lung protection ………………………………………………………………………. Electrical safety …………………………………………………………………………………... Power tool safety …………………………………………………………………….................. General safety warning ………………………………………………………………………….. Work area safety ………………………………………………………………….
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS ! WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. ! WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY ! WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) reduces the risk of electric shock. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
POWER TOOL SAFETY 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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ! WARNING: Know your rotary tool. Do not plug the tool into the power source until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury. Always wear eye protection. Any power tool can throw foreign objects into your eyes and cause permanent eye damage.
GUIDELINES FOR EXENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is the proper size. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table on the right shows the correct size to use according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord.
SYMBOLS ! WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the rotary tool. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. V A Hz W kW L kg H N/cm2 Pa OPM Min S or a.c.
KNOW YOUR ROTARY TOOL Speed control wheel Motor brushes Spindle lock button Hanging loop Collet nut Air vents Umbrella nut 10 ON/OFF switch
ACCESSORIES Illustration Description Shape Qty Sanding disc Round 3 Abrasive buff Radial 1 Aluminum oxide grinding stone Radial 1 Drum sander With sanding band – small 1 Drum sander With sanding band – large 1 Aluminum oxide grinding stone Aluminum oxide grinding stone Aluminum oxide grinding stone Aluminum oxide grinding stone Aluminum oxide grinding stone Aluminum oxide grinding stone Cylinder – small 1 Cylinder – large 1 Spherical 1 Radial 1 Conical 1 Round bottom 1 Steel
ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION & USE There are many different types of accessories that can be used with this rotary tool. The following charts identify the most popular accessories and their uses. NOTE: Please see the accessory listing on Page 11 to identify the accessories that are included with this rotary tool.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL WHEEL Set the rotary tool speed by rotating the variable speed control wheel (1) to the appropriate speed (Fig. 1). Position the speed control wheel at "1" for slowest speed, "3" for medium speed and at "MAX" for the highest speed. Fig. 1 1. Turn the tool switch OFF and remove the plug from the power source. 2. Depress the spindle lock button (1) and slowly turn the collet nut (2) until the spindle lock button locks the spindle (3) (Fig. 3). 3.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING Installing accessories – cont’d NOTES: a) Make sure the correct collet is used for the accessory. If collet is too large, replace the collet with the next smaller size. 3 b) Insert accessory at least /4" into the collet. 5. 6. Press the spindle lock button and engage it in the spindle. While holding the spindle lock button down, hand-tighten the collet by turning it clockwise. NOTE: Do not use pliers to tighten the collet nut. Use the small wrench (4) supplied.
MAINTENANCE ! WARNING: Unplug the tool from the power source. GENERAL ! WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease etc.
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PARTS LIST ! WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the rotary tool. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this rotary tool may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician. For more information, call the Toll-free Helpline, at 1866-349-8665. Always order by PART NUMBER, not by key number.
TOOL SHOP® 1.2 A ROTARY TOOL WARRANTY 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: This TOOL SHOP® brand power tool carries a 1-Year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If the tool fails within one (1) year from the date of purchase, simply bring this tool with your original sales receipt back to your nearest MENARDS® retail store.
