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Accessories can be damaged during handling,
and can fly apart as they come up to speed.
This is not common, but it does happen.
Practice on scrap materials first to see how the
Rotary Tool's high speed action performs.
Keep in mind that the work is done by the
speed of the tool and by the accessory in the
collet. You should not lean on or push the tool
during use.
Instead, lower the spinning accessory lightly to
the work and allow it to touch the point at
which you want cutting (or sanding or etching,
etc.) to begin. Con centrate on guiding the tool
over the work using very little pressure from
your hand. Allow the accessory to do the work.
Usually, it is best to make a series of passes
with the tool rather than attempt to do all the
work in one pass. To make a cut, for example,
pass the tool back and forth over the work,
much as you would a small paint brush. Cut a
little material on each pass until you reach the
desired depth. For most work, the gentle touch
is best. With it, you have the best control, are
less likely to make errors, and will get the most
For best control in close work, grip the
Rotary Tool like a pencil between your
thumb and forefinger.
The “Golf Grip” method of holding the tool
is used for more aggressive operations
such as grinding a flat surface or using
cutoff wheels.
FIG. A
FIG. B
WARNING
Wear Eye Protection
Whenever you hold the tool, be careful not to
cover the air vents with your hand. This
blocks the air flow and causes the motor to overheat.
CAUTION
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Questions or Problems? Call 1-800-437-3635
or check our website at www.Dremel.com
Operating Speeds
To select the right speed for each job, use a
practice piece of material.
NOTE: Speed is affected by voltage
changes. A reduced incoming voltage will
slow the RPM of the tool.
(MODEL 100)
On the single speed model, there is an ON-
OFF switch. When the switch is on, the tool
runs at 35,000 RPM.
(MODEL 200)
On the two-speed model, there is a LO and HI
switch. When the switch indicator is on the low
setting, the tool runs at about 15,000 RPM.
When the switch indicator is on the high
setting, the tool runs at about 35,000 RPM.
(MODEL 3000)
On the vari able speed model, there are
switch setting in dicators marked with a line.
Slide to the number on the housing to select
the operating speed needed from 5,000 –
32,000 RPM.
You can refer to the charts
on page 19, 20, 21 and 22 to determine the
proper speed, based on the materi al being
worked and the type of accessory being
used. These charts enable you to select
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