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10
Using the Rotary Tool
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection.
When operating the tool be sure to hold it securely as shown
in Figs A, E. Before beginning a project practice using the
tool on some scrap material until are comfortable with the
operation. The rotary tool is small and easy to use but it is
powerful and should be handled carefully and properly as
described in this manual.
• Don’t overload the tool. Performance is enhanced by
letting the tool do the work.
Speed LED Indicator
LED Indicator
RPM
Selected
Speed
LED Color**
3,500
1
One orange LED
8,000
2
One green LED and one
orange LED
12,000
3
Two green LEDs and one
orange LED
18,500
4
Three green LEDs and one
orange LED
29,500
5
Four green LEDs and one
orange LED
LED Indicator
RPM
Selected
Speed
LED Color***
3,500
1
One red LED
8,000
2
One green LED and one
red LED
12,000
3
Two green LEDs and one
red LED
18,500
4
Three green LEDs and one
red LED
29,500
5
Four green LEDs and one
red LED
*LED indication color illuminates green when the battery
charge is between 60%-100%.
**LED indication color illuminates green with one orange
LED when the battery charge is between 20%-60%.
***LED indication color illuminates green with one red LED
when the battery charge is less than 20%. When battery
charge is less than 20%, the front work light will blink three
times before the tool will turn off.
Speed LED Indicator
LED Indicator
RPM
Selected
Speed
LED Color*
3,500
1
One green LED
8,000
2
Two green LEDs
12,000
3
Three green LEDs
18,500
4
Four green LEDs
29,500
5
Five green LEDs
1. To operate the tool, select the speed setting you wish
with the speed wheel
3
, shown in Fig. A, and depress
the ON/OFF button
1
.
2. The speed setting can be adjusted with the tool on or off.
3. The numbered positions,1 through 5 inscribed on the
speed wheel
3
, do not indicate any precise speed but
are good reference points. The higher the number, the
higher the tool speed.
The following chart provides approximate speeds at
each setting:
Selected Speed
RPM
1
3,500
2
8,000
3
12,000
4
18,500
5
29,500
nOTE:
Actual rpm’s on your tool may vary. Be sure to select
the proper speed for your rotary tool operation.
The following chart provides a speed guide for various
general operations:
Operation
suggested speed settings
Cutting metal
4-5
Deburring metal
4-5
Stripping metal
4-5
Sharpening metal
3-4
Engraving metal
4-5
Removing rust
1-2
Sanding wood
4-5
Polishing
1-2
nOTE:
If in doubt about the proper speed for your operation,
test the performance at low speed settings and gradually
increase until a comfortable speed is found.
