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When holding tool, do not cover the air vents
with your hand. Blocking the air vents could
cause the motor to overheat.
IMPORTANT!
Practice on scrap material first
to see how the tool’s high-speed action
performs. Keep in mind that your tool will
perform best by allowing the speed, along with
the correct accessory, do the work for you. Be
careful not to apply too much pressure.
Instead, lower the oscillating accessory lightly
to the work surface and allow it to touch the
point at which you want to begin. Concentrate
on guiding the tool over the work using very
little pressure from your hand. Allow the
accessory to do the work.
Usually it is better to make a series of passes
with the tool rather than to do the entire job
with one pass. To make a cut, for example,
pass the tool back and forth over the work. Cut
a little material on each pass until you reach
the desired depth.
SLIDE "ON/OFF" SWITCH
The tool is switched "ON" by the slide switch
located on the topside of the motor housing.
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON", slide the switch
button forward.
TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF", slide the switch
button backward.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL DIAL
This tool is equipped with a variable speed
control dial (Fig. 6). The speed may be
controlled during operation by presetting the
dial in any one of ten positions.
OPERATING SPEEDS
The Dremel Multi-Max™ consists of an AC
universal motor and oscillating mechanism to
perform applications such as cutting, grout
removal, scraping, sanding and more.
The Dremel Multi-Max™ has a high
oscillating motion of 10,000 - 21,000 /min
(OPM). The high speed motion allows the
Dremel Multi-Max™ to achieve with excellent
results. The oscillating motion allows the dust
to fall to the surface rather than slinging
particles into the air.
To achieve the best results when working
with different materials, set the variable
speed control to suit the job (See Speed
Chart on Page 12 & 13 for guidance) . To
select the right speed for the accessory in
use, practice with scrap material first.
NOTE:
Speed is affected by voltages
changes. A reduced incoming voltage will
slow the OPM of the tool, especially at the
lowest setting. If your tool appears to be
running slowly, increase the speed setting
accordingly. The tool may not start at the
lowest switch setting in areas where outlet
voltage is less than 120 volts. Simply move
the speed setting to a higher position to
begin operation.
The variable speed control settings are
marked on the speed control dial. The
settings for approximate /min (OPM) are:
Switch Setting
Speed Range
/min (OPM)
2
10,000-11,000
4
11,000-13,000
6
13,000-16,000
8
16,000-19,000
10
19,000-21,000
You can refer to the charts on the following
pages to determine the proper speed, based
on the material and accessory being used.
These charts enable you to select both the
correct accessory and the optimum speed at a
glance.
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
VARIABLE SPEED
CONTROL DIAL
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INSTALLING AND REMOVING
SANDING SHEETS
Your backing pad uses hook-and-loop backed
sandpaper, which firmly grips the backing pad
when applied with moderate pressure.
1. Align the sanding sheet and press it onto
the sanding plate by hand.
2. Firmly press the power tool with the
sanding sheet against a flat surface and
briefly switch the power tool on. This will
promote good adhesion and helps to
prevent premature wear.
3. To change, merely peel off the old sanding
sheet, remove dust from the backing pad if
necessary, and press the new sanding
sheet in place.
After considerable service the backing pad
surface will become worn, and the backing pad
must be replaced when it no longer offers a
firm grip. If you are experiencing premature
wear out of the backing pad facing, decrease
the amount of pressure you are applying
during operation of the tool.
For maximum use of abrasive, rotate pad 120
degrees when tip of abrasive becomes worn.
FIG. 4
Thank you for purchasing the Dremel Multi-
Max™.
This tool was designed to tackle home repair,
remodeling and restoration projects. The
Dremel Multi-Max™ tackles tasks that are
tedious, time consuming or simply next to
impossible to achieve with any other tool.
The ergonomic housing is designed for you
to hold and control in a comfortable manner
during operation.
It comes with an assortment of accessories
that are specifically designed for remodeling
work where you need precision and control.
Your Dremel Multi-Max™ has a robust
electric motor, is comfortable in the hand,
and is made to accept a large variety of
accessories including flush cut blades,
scraper blades, grout removal wheels and
sanding pads.
Accessories come in a variety of shapes and
permit you to do a number of different jobs.
As you become familiar with the range of
accessories and their uses, you will learn just
how versatile your Dremel Multi-Max™ is.
Visit www.dremel.com to learn more about
what you can do with your Dremel Multi-
Max™.
INTENDED USE
This Dremel Multi-Max™ Tool is intended for
dry sanding of surfaces, corners, edges,
scraping, sawing soft metals, wood and
plastic components, and grout removal using
the applicable tools and accessories
recommended by Dremel.
Introduction
Operating Instructions
LEARNING TO USE THE TOOL
Getting the most out of your oscillating tool is a
matter of learning how to let the speed and the
feel of the tool in your hands work for you.
The first step in learning to use the tool is to
get the “feel” of it. Hold it in your hand and feel
its weight and balance (Fig. 5). Depending on
the application, you will need to adjust your
hand position to achieve optimum comfort and
control. The unique comfort grip on the body of
the tool allows for added comfort and control
during use.
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