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Operating Instructions
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 2).
The "Golf Grip" method of holding the tool can be used for more aggressive operations such as grinding a flat surface or using cut off wheels
(Figure3).
Fig.2
Fig.3
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 efficient work out of the accessory.
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