WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Intended Use:
This rotary tool is intended for DIY use only, for light drilling, grniding, sanding and polishing, as well
as for engraving, cutting and wire brushing on most metals, glass, wood and ceramics.
MAKO ROTARY TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before Use:
Before fitting, changing or adjusting any accessory, unplug the tool from the mains to avoid
unintentional starting.
Check the accessory being used is suitable for purpose, undamaged, and fits the tool without
modification.
On/Off Switch:
To switch on the tool, press the switch to “
I
”.
To switch off, press the switch to “
O
”.
Variable speed:
Adjust the tool’s speed by rotation the Variable Speed Knob between 1 and MAX to suit the work
being done.
Caution: Operating the machine at a low speed or with a heavy load for a long time will increase the
risk that the motor will be overheated. To prevent overheating, let the motor cool down regularly. (Run
with no load for several minutes).
Caution: Never adjust the speed while working!
Spindle Lock:
Pressing the Spindle Lock will prevent spindle rotation while changing tool bits.
WARNING:
DO NOT operate the Spindle Lock while the tool is in use. This will cause
damage to the tool and may cause injury.
Collet Fitting:
5 different Collets are provided for fitting various accessories.
Ensure that the correctly sized Collet is selected for the tool bit
to be used. To fit or change Collets:
1. Ensure tool is turned OFF and the plug is removed from the
socket.
2. Press the Spindle Lock and rotate the spindle by hand until
the lock engages fully.
3. Use the provided spanner, loosen the Collet Nut and
remove it.
4. Fit or remove the Collet as required.
5. Fit the Collet nut and tighten.
DO NOT attempt to use the motor to tighten bits
–
friction burns or other injury to the hand
can be caused.
Changing Type 1 Accessories:
(fixed shank accessories such as drill bits, grinding wheels,
brushes)
