Operating instructions

1) Read this entire manual before first operating your Tumble-Bee.
2) Do not use your Tumble-Bee in wet conditions or around flammable
gases or liquids. The Tumble-Bee is built to work in clean, dry, room
temperature conditions only.
3) Do not leave children unattended with the Tumble-Bee. Always make
sure to have a responsible adult supervising children at all times.
4) Do not abuse your cord. Carrying a tool by the cord or yanking the
cord to disconnect from a receptacle may cause your cord to break.
Keep all cords away from heat, oil and sharp edges at all times.
5) Never overload the Tumble-Bee. This not only puts strain on the
motor but won’t give you the results intended. Use appropriate quanti-
ties that don’t exceed the tumbler’s capacity.
6) Turn your Tumble-Bee motor off for servicing before removing the
black motor cover.
7) When emptying and cleaning your barrel, never pour the slurry
down the drain. The slurry hardens like a rock and can clog your drain.
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Operating Instructions
5) Close the Barrel: Wipe the inner lid of your barrel clean with a damp cloth so the
inner and outer lids go back on a clean surface. Place the inner lid back in the barrel so
there’s a snug fit. Place the silver outer lid on top of the inner lid so that the center bolt is
sticking out of the middle and the edge of the lid is flush with the side of the barrel. Place
the black washer on top and screw on the black barrel nut, turning clockwise. Make sure
this is very tight so it won’t spin loose. Spin your barrel around to test for any leaks.
6) Time to Tumble: It’s time to start tumbling.
If this is your first time tumbling with the Tumble-
Bee, manually rotate the drive shaft and support
shaft. Oil the motor bearings before tumbling
for the first time. A few drops is all you need but
be sure to clean up any excess. If you are not sure
where the motor bearings are, refer to the image
on page 7. Please note, when turned on it is
normal for your tumbler to be hot to the touch and
make noise. Place your barrel on the two shafts
and make sure the groove in the black knurled nut
rests over the barrel guide. Plug your Tumble-Bee
into an outlet and turn your tumbler on using the on/off switch. Your barrel should be
rotating at this point. If it’s not, you can manually spin the barrel as a kick start. Follow
the directions on your abrasives to know how long to tumble with each grit.
Helpful Hint: If this is your first time with the Tumble-Bee, keep a close eye on
your tumbler to make sure everything is working properly. In general, you should
check your tumbler once a day to make sure there is no spill and to make sure your
material is coming along properly.
7) Changing the Abrasive: Open the barrel and pour
your tumbling material in a bucket or strainer and rinse it
with clean water. Inspect your material. Rough edges
should start to wear down and a polish should start
appearing with each step used in the abrasive sequence.
Put the inspected material back in your barrel with the
correct abrasive and close your barrel.
Nut groove
rests over
barrel guide