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guide it. In the low speed tools, you not only
guide the tool, but also apply pressure to it,
as you do, for example, when drilling a hole.
It is this high speed, along with its compact
size and wide variety of special accessories,
that makes the Rotary Tool differ ent from other
tools. The speed enables it to do jobs low
speed tools cannot do, such as cutting
hardened steel, en graving glass, etc.
Getting the most out of your Rotary Tool is a
matter of learning how to let this speed work
for you. To learn about more uses and the
versatility of Dremel accessories and
attachments refer to this Owner's Manual or
check our website at www.Dremel.com.
Using the Rotary Tool
The first step in learning to use the Rotary
Tool is to get the “feel” of it. Hold it in your
hand and feel its weight and balance. Feel
the taper of the housing.
Always hold the tool
away from your face.
Accessories can be
damaged
during
handling, and can fly
apart as they come up
to speed. This is not
common, but it does happen.
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.
For best control in close work, grip the Rotary
Tool like a pencil between your thumb and
forefinger (Figure 4).
The “Golf Grip” method of holding the tool
can be used for more aggressive operations
such as grinding a flat surface or using cutoff
wheels (Figure 5).
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 effi cient work out of the
accessory.
Questions or Problems? Call
1-800-437-3635
or check our website at
www.Dremel.com
Operating Instructions (Cont.)
CAUTION
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FIG. 4
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FIG. 5
WARNING
Wear Eye Protection
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