Rotary Tool
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Recommended Speeds
The following tables display recommended speed ranges for various
accessories on various materials.
High-speed cutters
Soft wood: 10
Hard wood: 6 - 10
Laminates & plastic: 4 - 6
Steel: 6
Aluminum, brass, etc.: 6-10
Engraving cutters
Soft wood: 10
Hard wood: 10
Laminates & plastic: 6 - 8
Steel: 4
Aluminum, plastics, etc.: 6
WARNING! NEVER RUN ACCESSORIES AT SPEEDS EXCEEDING THE
LISTED MAXIMUMS. ACCESSORIES COULD BREAK APART AND
SCATTER FLYING DEBRIS AT HIGH-SPEED, POSSIBLY CAUSING
SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU NOT
EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED SPEEDS FOR THE LISTED
ACCESSORY/MATERIAL COMBINATION AS DOING SO
COULD HARM THE WORK PIECE. ALWAYS EXPERIMENT
WITH A PIECE OF SCRAP MATERIAL TO ENSURE OPTIMUM
SETTINGS BEFORE BEGINNING ANY WORK ON AN ACTUAL
PRODUCT.
Note: Where a speed range (such as 4 - 8) appears, experiment
at the lower end of the range first and gradually increase the
speed to obtain best results. Never exceed the recommended
speed range to avoid damaging the work piece and never
exceed the accessory’s maximum speed.
