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ACCESSORIES
TYPES OF ACCESSORIES
Your rotary tool may be used with the following accessories:
Sanding Bands
These small drum sanders help you
shape and smooth surfaces in tight
places. Replace bands when they be-
come worn. Bands come in fine grades
for finish and delicate work and coarse
grades for heavier work. Sanding bands
work best at lower speeds. Experiment
with scrap material before working on
an actual project. To use a sanding
band, loosen the screw in the shank,
slip the band onto the shank, then
tighten the screw to secure the band.
Brushes
Wire brushes are useful for cleaning
and polishing metal, while bristle
brushes are suitable for cleaning softer
surfaces. As with all rotary tool acces-
sories, you should let the speed do the
work without applying excessive force.
Use the bristle tips only without mashing
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the brush against the work piece as
shown in the top part of the illustration
on the right.
WARNING
NEVER RUN BRUSHES
AT SPEEDS ABOVE 16,000 RPM.
The brush could eject bristles at high
speed which could become embed-
ded in your skin or which could cause
other serious injury.
Drill bits
High-speed steel drill bits are suitable
for most drilling applications in wood,
plastic, and thin metal. For ceramics,
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install a polarized outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way. Double insulation
eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system.
13. Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes, radia-
tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
14. People with electronic devices, such
as pacemakers, should consult their
physician(s) before using this product.
Operation of electrical equipment in
close proximity to a heart pacemaker
could cause interference or failure of the
pacemaker.
15. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
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17.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
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.
18. If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.
Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
19. Prevent accidental starting. Ensure switch
is in the “OFF” position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack,
picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch
or energizing power tools that have the
switch “ON” invites accidents.
20. Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
21. Always maintain a firm grip on the tool with
both hands. Never put your hands or feet
in the cutting area. Do not grasp the tool or
place your hands too close to the bit. Keep
your hands well away from the bit. Never
reach underneath the tool while the bit is
in motion. Do not use your legs or feet to
stabilize the work piece.
22. Always hold the tool by its insulated
gripping surfaces when cutting in areas
that may contain hidden live wiring. If
the bit makes contact with a live wire,
the metal parts of this tool may conduct
enough electricity to seriously shock the
user. Contact with a “live” wire will make
exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and
shock the operator. Do not cut or break
into existing walls or other blind areas
where electrical wiring may exist. If this
situation is unavoidable, disconnect all
fuses or circuit breakers feeding this
worksite.
23. Secure the material being worked on.
Never hold it in your hand or across your
legs. Unstable support can cause loss of
control and injury.
24. Be careful not to accidentally trip the
power switch when setting the tool down
or picking the tool up.