STEPCRAFT MM-1000, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Safety Rules for Rotary Tools
Make sure that the power tool cannot cut its own cord, therefore never install the power cord
across the machine table.
Cutting a "live" wire may shock the operator.
Use clamps or another practical and secure way to support the workpiece and secure it to
the machine table.
Holding the workpiece with your hands leaves it unstable and may lead to loss
of control.
NOTICE Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label.
Accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury.
Always disconnect the power cord from the power source before making any adjustments or
attaching any accessories. You may unexpectedly cause the tool to start leading to serious
personal injury.
Be aware of the switch location, when placing the tool down or when picking the tool up. You
may accidentally activate the switch.
Do not hold the Tool Changer in your hands during the start-up. The reaction torque of the
motor, as it accelerates to full speed, can cause the shaft to twist.
NOTICE Always wear safety goggles and dust mask. Use only in well ventilated area. Using personal
safety devices and working in safe environment reduces risk of injury.
After changing the bits or making any adjustments, make sure the ER collet and the
clamping nut are both securely tightened. Loose adjustment devices can unexpectedly shift,
causing loss of control. Loose rotating components will be violently thrown.
This is not a handheld tool. The Tool Changer is designed to be system-guided and must be
operated in a CNC router or CNC System. Operation of the power tool handheld may result in
serious personal injury.
NOTICE Do not reach in the area of the spinning bit. The proximity of the spinning bit to your hand may
not always be obvious.
NOTICE Do not operate wire and bristle brushes with the spindle. Bristles or wires will be discharged
from the brush at high speeds, can fly apart and cause injury.
Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp bits must be handled with care. Damaged bits can
snap during use. Dull bits require more force to cut the tool, possibly causing the bit to break.
Use clamps to support workpiece. Never hold a workpiece with your hands.
Inspect your workpiece before cutting. For example, if carving wood, make sure there are no
nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
Nails or foreign objects can cause the bit to break.
The speed and feed with the bit into the material when carving, routing or cutting is very
important.
Always observe the speed and feed for the particular bit recommended.
If the workpiece or bit becomes jammed or bogged down, turn the power tool "OFF" by the
switch. Wait for all moving parts to stop and unplug the tool, then work to free the jammed
material. If the switch to the tool is left "ON" the tool could restart unexpectedly causing serious
personal injury.
NOTICE Do not leave a running tool unattended, turn power off. Only when tool comes to a complete
stop and is disconnected from the mains is it safe.
Do not touch the bit or collet after use. After usage bit and collet are too hot to be touched with
bare hands.
Clean the tool's air vents every 4 hours by using compressed air. Excessive accumulation of
powdered metal inside the motor housing may cause electrical failures.
NOTICE Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent use of your rotary tool to become
commonplace. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe
injury.
Do not alter or misuse tool. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in serious
personal injury.
This product is not intended for use as a dental drill, in human or veterinary medical
applications. Serious personal injury may result.
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