.6 AMP ROTARY TOOL 241-0948 For questions/comments, technical assistance or repair parts – Please call toll free: 1-866-349-8665 (M–F 9am–5pm EST) OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Front cover ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………...……….... General safety warnings ……………………………………………………………..………..... Eye, ear, & lung protection …………………………………………………………………...... Electrical safety ……………………………………………………………………….……….... Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………...……….... General warning ……………………………………………………………………………….... Work area safety ………………………………………………………….…………..……….... Electrical 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 EYE, EAR & LUNG PROTECTION – cont’d 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. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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. Never lay workpiece on hard surfaces like concrete, stone, etc. Protruding cutting bit may cause the tool to jump Always wear eye protection.
EXTENSION CORD SAFETY ! WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so it will not get caught on the workpiece, tools or any other obstructions while you are working with the power tool. Make sure any extension cord used with this tool is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one of heavy enough gauge 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.
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 ON/OFF switch Spindle lock button Speed control Motor brush cap Hanging loop 3-Jaw Chuck Umbrella nut Flexible shaft Air vents Table clamp & hanger 1/8”, 3/32”, 1/16” Collets Collet wrench Collet nut 110 pc accessory kit 10
ACCESSORIES Illustration Description Size/Shape Qty Brass brush 1/4” Axial 1 Bristle brush 7/8” Radial 1 Brass brush 7/8” Radial 1 Bristle brush 1/4” Axial 1 Felt polishing wheel 1/2” 3 Felt polishing wheel 1” 3 Felt polishing tip 3/8” 3 Mandrel for felt wheel 1/8” 1 Sanding band 1/2” 18 Drum sander with 1/8” shank Diamond ball 1/2” Diameter 1 5/64” Ball 1 Diamond bit cylinder Cylinder 1 Diamond taper 5/64” Taper 1 Multi-purpose bit 1/8” Cylinder 3 Screw mandrel
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 case contents on Page 11 to identify the accessories that are included with this rotary tool.
ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION & USE Accessory Description Multi-purpose drill bit Stainless steel brush Cloth wheel Rubber polishing wheel Drill bit Cutting bit Grinding disc Grinding compound Cutting guide Accessory Use Cuts wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, laminate and aluminum and vinyl siding. Stainless steel brushes do not cause "after-rust" when used on corrosive-resistant materials like pewter, aluminum and stainless steel. Use for polishing metal & plastics. Can be used with polishing compound.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING ACCESSORY BITS REMOVING THE 3-JAW CHUCK AND INSTALLING A COLLET 1. Turn the switch OFF and disconnect the tool from the power source. In some instances you may wish to remove the 3-jaw chuck and use the collet nut system to hold the accessory bit. Collet sizes can be 1/8", 3/32" and 1/16". It is important to ensure that the collet size matches the accessory. 2.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING ACCESSORY BIT WHEN USING THE COLLET NUT SYSTEM 1. Lock the spindle using the spindle lock button (1) open the 3-jaw chuck (2) as shown in Fig. 1. 1. Turn the switch to the OFF position, and disconnect 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 in place (Fig. 3). 3.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHANGING THE COLLET AND ACCESSORIES IN THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT – cont’d 1 NOTE: Do not over tighten. You will damage the locking mechanism. 6. Insert the rotary tool hanger (7) into the top of the hang bar rod. Fig. 5 ASSEMBLING & INSTALLING THE STAND The C-clamp that holds the hang bar rod can be mounted either horizontally or vertically (Fig. 6a & 6b). 1. To open the clamp (1), pull back on the quick release lever (2) and pull outward on the clamp knob (3). 2.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING THE LED WORK LIGHT 4. While holding the LED module in one hand, use a small screwdriver to push the two button cells (4) out of the LED module (Fig. 11). NOTE: The button cells can only be removed from one side of the LED module. 1. Remove the standard umbrella nut from the tool (1) by turning it counter clockwise (Fig. 9). 2. Place the worklight mounting hole (2) onto the threaded end of the tool housing (3). 4 3.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING 1 ! WARNING For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled "GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS", "POWER TOOL SAFETY", "SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES", "EXTENSION CORD SAFETY" and "SYMBOLS" before using this rotary tool. Fig. 14 SELECTING THE PROPER SPEED The different types of operations that can be performed require that the rotary tool be used at different speeds.
MAINTENANCE ! WARNING: Wear safety goggles or safety glasses that have side shields whenever performing any operation with a rotary tool. It is also critical to wear safety goggles or safety glasses that have side shields, as well as a dust mask, when blowing dust out of the tool using an air jet. Failure to observe these safety precautions could result in permanent eye or lung damage. ! WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
EXPLODED VIEW LED Work Light 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 24 27 23 1 22 26 25 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 3 2 20
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 1-866-349-8665. Always order by PART NUMBER, not by key number.
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MASTERFORCE® 1.6 AMP ROTARY TOOL WARRANTY 90-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: This MASTERFORCE ® brand power tool carries our 90-Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your MASTERFORCE® brand power tool for any reason within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, return the tool with your original receipt to any MENARDS® retail store, and we will provide you a refund – no questions asked.
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