Use and Care Manual

Fig. 15

WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before operat-

ing this rotary tool. Failure to do so may cause serious injury.

OPERATION

OPERATING THE ROTARY TOOL

As with all power equipment, a rotary tool can be dangerous if it is not assembled or used properly. Do not

operate this power tool if you have doubts or questions regarding operation safety. Call our customer service

department at 1-800-232-1195 M-F 8-5 CST to address your questions or concerns.

WARNING: Always wear ANSI Z87.1-approved safety glasses, safety gloves and suitable work cloth-

ing. Do not wear jewelry, neckties or other loose clothing which could get caught in moving parts. Hold

the tool away from your face and body in case parts and chips fly out unexpectedly during operation.

WARNING: Do not start or operate this tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. Sparks

generated by the rotary tool could ignite these flammable materials.

1. Inspect the tool for any damage before use. Immediately discard any accessories with bent shafts or any other

damage. Make sure that the ventilation slots on the tool are not obstructed, otherwise the motor may overheat.

2. The power switch is located on the underside of the handle. To switch on the tool, flip it to I (the ON posi-

tion). To switch off the tool, flip the switch to O (the OFF position). Be certain the tool is in the OFF position

when not in use and during all maintenance activities.

3. Set the suitable speed for your operation. Turn on the tool and let the motor reach full speed. Slowly lower

the accessory bit onto the workpiece and guide the tool with light, even pressure.

NOTE: Do not exert excessive pressure on your tool as it may damage your workpiece and the accessory bit.

Let the tool do the work. For better results, make several progressive passes until the desired cutting depth or

finish is achieved.

4. Lift the tool away from the workpiece and turn OFF the switch. Wait for the tool to come to a complete stop

before setting it down. Do not touch the rotary accessory or workpiece immediately after operation as they can

be very hot. Follow the instructions on the next page for properly maintaining your tool and accessories.

ADJUSTING THE SPEED OF THE ROTARY TOOL (Fig. 15)

The variable speed adjustment wheel on the top of the rotary tool is used to set

the desired rotation speed. The speed for your rotary tool ranges from 8,000

to 35,000 RPM. To increase the speed, turn the wheel forward to a higher

number. To decrease speed, turn the wheel backwards to a lower number.

Set the suitable speed for your operation, workpiece and accessories:

• Use slow speeds for plastics, ceramics, precious metals and low-melting point materials to prevent damag-

ing the material. All brushing applications and delicate polishing require slow rotary speeds lower than 15,000

RPM.

• Use higher speeds when working on wood, metal and glass. Drilling, carving, cutting, routing, shaping or rab-

bets are generally performed more efficiently at faster rotary speeds.

As a general rule, larger attachments should be used at a lower speed. The best way to determine the suitable

speed is to test on a scrap piece of similar material, observe the results and adjust the speed accordingly.