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Westward Operating Instructions and Manual
0.2A Electric Engraver
operate the tool until you have read and
understood these Operating Instructions.
Always use safety glasses, ear
protection, and a dust mask when operating the
engraving tool. Using these safety items will
protect you against flying particles during the
engraving process.
Apply only light pressure to the
engraving tool during operation. Too much
pressure may damage the surface being engraved
or damage the tip of the engraving tool.
REPLACING THE ENGRAVING TIP
The engraving tool is shipped with the engraving tip
and protective tip cover installed. The protective tip
cover must be placed on the engraving tip when the
tool is not in use to protect the tip from damage and
the handler from injury. To replace the engraving tip:
1. Insert a small slot screwdriver (1) into the
engraving tip set screw (2) (Fig. 1).
2. Turn the set screw counter clockwise to release
the engraving tip (3). When the engraving tip is
released, pull it out of the tool.
3. Insert the new engraving tip into the tool as far as
it will go and tighten the set screw.
SETTING THE DEPTH CONTROL
The engraving depth can be adjusted to suit the type
of surface being engraved.
To engrave a shallow marking, set the depth control
knob (1) to 1 (Fig. 2). To engrave a deep marking, set
the depth control knob to 5.
NOTE:
Softer materials will require settings of 1 to 3.
Hard materials will require settings of 3 to 5. Always
test the depth control setting on scrap material to
make sure that it will engrave the workpiece correctly.
OPERATING THE ENGRAVING TOOL
The engraving tool can be used to engrave many
different types of materials; metal, glass, plastic, wood,
ceramics, etc.
1. Check to make sure the engraving tip is in good
condition and is properly installed in the tool (Fig.
1).
2. Set the depth control knob (Fig. 2).
3. Plug the power cord into a power source.
4. Turn the tool ON, by pressing the top of the
ON/OFF switch (1) (Fig. 3). To turn the tool OFF,
press the bottom part of the ON/OFF switch (2).
5. Hold the engraving tool at an angle to the
workpiece as you would hold a pen (Fig. 4) and
begin engraving.
NOTE:
Do not press down too hard while engraving.
Use only light pressure while guiding the engraving
point on the workpiece. Always use consistent
pressure on the engraving tip and move the tool on
the workpiece at a consistent speed to produce
accurate engraving results.
Fig. 1
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