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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 high speed, along with its compact size
and wide variety of special accessories and
attachments, which makes the Rotary Tool
different from other tools. The speed enables
it to do jobs low speed tools cannot do, such
as cutting hardened steel, engraving 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 GYROS
®
accessories and
attachments refer to this Owner’s Manual.
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. This taper permits
the Rotary Tool to be grasped much like a
pen or pencil. The #470 Variable Speed tool
has a unique comfort grip on the nose and
back seating, which allows the user added
comfort and control during use. You can feel
the difference!
For best control in close work, grip the Rotary
Tool like a pencil between your thumb and
forefinger.
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 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 in 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 work and allow it to touch
the point at which you want cutting (or sanding
or etching, etc.) to begin.
Concentrate 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 paintbrush. Cut
a little material on each pass until you reach
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 efficient work out of the
accessory.
USING YOUR ROTARY TOOL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WHENEVER YOU HOLD THE TOOL, BE CAREFUL NOT TO
COVER THE AIR VENT WITH YOUR HAND. THIS BLOCKS
THE AIR FLOW AND CAUSES THE MOTOR TO OVERHEAT.
CAUTION
