VARIABLE SPEED ROTARY TOOL
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With the shaft lock engaged, use the collet
wrench to loosen the collet nut if necessary.
The collet nut must be loosely threaded
on when inserting an accessory. Change
accessories by inserting the new one into the
collet as far as possible to minimize run out
and unbalance. With the shaft lock engaged,
finger tighten the collet nut until the accessory
shank is gripped by the collet.
Avoid excessive tightening of the collet
nut when there is no bit inserted.
COLLETS
– Four different size collets (see
illustration), to accommodate different shank
sizes, are available for your Rotary Tool. To
install a different collet, remove the collet nut
and remove the old collet. Insert the unslotted
end of the collet in the hole at the end of the
tool shaft. Replace collet nut on the shaft.
CAUTION:
Always use the collet that matches
the shank size of the accessory you plan to
use. Never force a larger diameter shank into
the collet.
Note:
Some rotary tool kits may not include all
four collets sizes.
BALANCING ACCESSORIES
- For precision
work, it is important that all accessories be in
good balance (much the same as the tires on
your automobile). To true up or balance an
accessory, slightly loosen collet nut and give
the accessory or collet a 1/4 turn. Re-tighten
collet nut and run the Rotary Tool.
You should be able to tell by the sound and
feel if the accessory is in balance. Continue
adjusting in this fashion until best balance is
achieved. To maintain balance on abrasive
wheel points, before each use, with the wheel
point secured in the collet, turn on the Rotary
Tool and run a Dressing Stone lightly against
the revolving wheel point. This removes high
spots and trues up the wheel point for good
balance.
The hanger is provided for the use of hanging
your tool while using the flex-shaft or for
storage. If you do not use the hanger, remove
it from the tool and snap it back into place
underneath the cord so it will be out of the
way while the tool is in use.
The Rotary Tool is a handful of high-speed
power. It serves as a carver, grinder, polisher,
sander, cutter, power brush, drill and more.
The Rotary Tool has a small, powerful electric
universal motor, is comfortable in the hand,
and is made to accept a large variety of
accessories including abrasive wheels, drill
bits, wire brushes, polishers, engraving cutters,
router bits, cutting wheels and attachments.
Accessories come in a variety of shapes
and permit you to do a number of different
jobs. As you become familiar with the range
of accessories and their uses, you will learn
just how versatile the rotary tool is. You’ll see
dozens of uses you haven’t thought of before.
The real secret of the Rotary Tool is its speed.
To understand the advantages of it’s high
speed, you have to know that the standard
portable electric drill runs at speeds up to
2,800 revolutions per minute. The Rotary Tool
operates at speeds up to 35,000 revolutions
per minute. The typical electric drill is a low
speed, high-torque tool; the Rotary Tool is just
the opposite – a high speed, low torque tool.
The major difference to the user is that the
high speed, combined with the accessory
mounted in the collet does the work. You don’t
apply pressure to the tool, but simply hold and
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SHARPENING TOOLS
DRILLING
SHAPE WOOD
CARVE WOOD
DEBURR METAL
CUT METAL
