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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
Before using the tool, read the
instruction book carefully.
INTENDED uSE
the machine is intended for grinding, polishing
metal as well as for cutting metal and drilling in
metal and wood.
ASSEMbLy
1. CHANGE THE COLLET (SEE FIG A)
Two size of collets are provided to accommodate
the different
accessories shank
sizes. When using
an accessory with
a smaller or larger
shaft, you will
need to change
the collet which matches the shank size of the
accessory as follows.
Press the spindle lock button. Loosen the collet
nut (A) with the spanner provided. Remove the
collet nut (A) and then fully insert the appropriate
size collet (B) into the spindle. Reinstall the collet
nut (A) by finger tight. Do not over-tighten the nut
when there is no accessory in the collet.
Note: Always use the collet which matches the
shank size of the accessory you plan to use. Do
not force a larger diameter shank into a smaller
collet.
2. FITTING AN ACCESSOry (SEE FIG b, C)
Press the spindle lock button. Hold down and
rotate the spindle
by hand until
the spindle lock
engages with the
spindle. Loosen
the collet nut anti-
clockwise using
the spanner if
necessary.
Fully insert the
tool shank into the
collet. Tighten the
collet nut with the
spanner but do
not over-tighten.
Finally release the spindle lock button.
WArNING:
Do not engage the spindle lock
button while the tool is running.
3. FITTING A CuTTING/SANDING WHEEL (SEE
FIG D, E)
First fit the mandrel
into the collet.
Loosen the small
screw on the
mandrel with
spanner. Insert
the screw through
the wheel and
then screw into
the mandrel. Do
not over-tighten
otherwise the
wheel may crack.
4. CONNECT THE FLEXIbLE SHAFT TO THE
TOOL
WArNING:
Never bend the
flexible shaft with
a radius of less
than 152mm when
operating. Always
store the flexible
shaft carefully to
avoid sharp bends when not in use.
1. Remove the collet nut (1) and Spindle Lock
Button(2) from the tool by turning them counter-
clockwise (see Fig J).
2. Remove the collet from the motor shaft (a).
3. Insert the flexible shaft inner cable (b) into
the motor shaft until the stopper (c) touches the
motor shaft.
4. thread the flexible shaft collet nut (1) onto the
motor shaft by turning it clockwise. Tighten with
collet spanner.
5. thread the flexible shaft nut (d) onto the tool
housing by turning it clockwise.
NOTE: Only tighten the flexible shaft nut by
hand. Do not use pliers or spanner.
5.CHANGING THE COLLET & ACCESSOrIES
IN FLEXIbLE SHAFT
To change the
collet or install
an accessory in
the flexible shaft,
follow the same
general procedure
as for changing
A
b
C
D
E
a
d
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a
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