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Always hold the tool
away from your face.
Accessories can be
damaged during
handling, and can fly
apart as they come up
to speed. This is not
common, but it does happen.
Whenever you hold the
tool, be careful not to cover
the air vents with your hand. This blocks
the air flow and causes the motor to
overheat.
For best control in close work, grip the Rotary
Tool like a pencil between your thumb and
forefinger (Figure A).
The “Golf Grip” method of holding the tool is
used for more aggressive operations such as
grinding a flat surface or using cutoff wheels
(Figure B).
Practice on scrap materials first to see how the
Rotary Tool's high speed action performs.
Keep in mind that the work is done by the
speed of the tool and by the accessory in the
collet. You should not lean on or push the tool
during use.
Instead, lower the spinning accessory lightly to
the work and allow it to touch the point at
which you want cutting (or sanding or etching,
etc.) to begin. Con centrate on guiding the tool
over the work using very little pressure from
your hand. Allow the accessory to do the work.
Usually, it is best to make a series of passes
with the tool rather than attempt to do all the
work in one pass. To make a cut, for example,
pass the tool back and forth over the work,
much as you would a small paint brush. Cut a
little material on each pass until you reach the
desired depth. For most work, the gentle touch
is best. With it, you have the best control, are
less likely to make errors, and will get the most
effi cient work out of the accessory.
FIG. A
CAUTION
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Operating Speeds
To select the right speed for each job, use a
practice piece of material.
NOTE: Speed is affected by voltage
changes. A reduced incoming voltage will
slow the RPM of the tool.
(MODEL 100)
On the single speed model, there is an ON-
OFF switch. When the switch is on, the tool
runs at 35,000 RPM.
(MODEL 200)
On the two-speed model, there is a LO and HI
switch. When the switch indicator is on the low
setting, the tool runs at about 15,000 RPM.
When the switch indicator is on the high
setting, the tool runs at about 35,000 RPM.
(MODEL 3000)
On the vari able speed model, there are
switch setting in dicators marked with a line.
Slide to the number on the housing to select
the operating speed needed from 5,000 –
32,000 RPM.
You can refer to the charts on page 19, 20,
21 and 22 to determine the proper speed,
based on the materi al being worked and the
type of accessory being used. These charts
enable you to select both the correct acces -
sory and the optimum speed at a glance.
WARNING
Wear Eye Protection 
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FIG. B
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