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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ROTARY TOOL KIT
HT230
Your rotary tool kit has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � General Safety Rules ...........................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off WARNING: before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow invites accidents. all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning fire and/or serious personal injury. the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of t
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement SERVICE parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section Tool service must be performed only by qualified of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product . Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n o No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load Class II Constructio
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result DANGER: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result WARNING: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in CAUTION: minor or moderate injury. (W
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ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are the capacity to handle the current the product will draw. An isolated from the internal metal motor components with undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, re
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Collet ........................................................................ 1/8 in. No Load Speed ......................10,000-35,000 r/min. (RPM) Switch .........................................................Variable Speed Input ............................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 1.2 Amps ON ( I )/OFF ( O ) SWITCH CLEANING BRUSH TELESCOPING DIGITAL TOOL HANGER DISPLAY SPEED CONTROL BUTTONS SPINDLE LOCK CLAMP-ON BASE PLUNGE CUTTING ACCESSORY FLEX
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR ROTARY TOOL KIT FLEX SHAFT See Figure 1. A flexible shaft can be connected to the rotary tool for The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the working in hard to reach areas and for better control during information on the product and in this operator’s manual as delicate work. well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before PLUNGE CUTTING ACCESSORY use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. The pl
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OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so ON ( I )/OFF ( O ) could result in objects being thrown into your eyes SWITCH resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of thi
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OPERATION ACCESSORY CHART Quantity Accessory Application Ferrous materials: casting, welds, rivets, 6 Orange 120-Grit Aluminum Oxide Grinding Wheel Bits rust Non-ferrous materials: stone, ceramics, 4 Green 120-Grit Silicon Carbide Grinding Wheel Bits porcelain, glass Nylon brush: removing dirt and dust 3/4 in. Wire Circle Brushes (nylon, brass, stainless 3 steel) Brass and steel brush: removing rust Nylon brush: removing dirt and dust Wire Cup Brushes ( 3/16 in. nylon, 3/16 in. and 5/8 in. 4
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OPERATION WARNING: SPINDLE LOCK If you are changing an accessory immediately after use, be careful not to touch the collet, collet nut, or the accessory with your hands or fingers. You will get burned COLLET because of the heat buildup from cutting. Always use the wrench provided. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging COLLET NUT the spindle lock. Fig. 4 INSTALLING ACCESSORIES See Figures 4 - 5. Unplug the
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OPERATION CAUTION: MANDREL SCREW WASHER To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always CUT-OFF DISC allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging the spindle lock. MANDREL USING THE MANDRELS See Figures 6 - 8. Three types of mandrels have been included for use with this kit. The standard mandrel is used with the cut-off discs, COLLAR grinding wheels, emery wheel, and cut-off wheels. The screw mandrel is used with the polishing wheels and polishing drum. The drum mandrel
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OPERATION BALANCING ACCESSORIES For precision work, it is important that all accessories be properly balanced. To balance an accessory, slightly loosen the collet nut and give the accessory or collet a 1/4 in. turn. You should be able to tell by the sound and feel if the accessory is running in balance. Continue adjusting in this fashion until the best balance is achieved. Replace accessories if they become damaged or unbalanced. FIBERGLASS SELECTING THE RIGHT SPEED CUT-OFF WHEEL See Figure
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OPERATION To determine the optimum operational speed for different NOTE: materials and accessories, refer to the Speed Dial Settings Plastic and materials that melt at low temperatures should table. Look this table over and become familiar with it. be cut at low speeds. The best way to determine the correct speed for work on Soft wood should be cut at high speed. any material is to practice for a few minutes on a piece of Aluminum, tin, and copper, lead, and zinc alloys may be scrap,
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OPERATION OPERATING THE ROTARY TOOL See Figure 10. Learning to use the rotary tool: Hold the tool in your hand and get used to its weight, PENCIL HOLDING balance, and the taper of the housing. This taper permits METHOD the tool to be grasped like a pencil. Examine the rotary tool accessories carefully. Damaged accessories can fly apart as they come up to speed and should not be used. The use of damaged accessories can result in serious personal injury. Practice on scrap materials fir
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OPERATION TELESCOPING TOOL HANGER WITH CLAMP TOOL HANGER ROTARY TOOL ON BASE HOOK HOOK See Figure 11. The telescoping tool hanger provides a convenient place to hang the rotary tool while the flex shaft is in use. To clamp the base to a worktable: Turn the clamp screw counterclockwise to open the clamping area. Place clamp over edge of worktable. Turn the clamp screw clockwise until the clamp is secure. TOOL HANGER To attach the tool hanger to the base: FLEX SHAFT Turn the lower pa
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OPERATION To install accessories into the flex shaft: Unplug the rotary tool. LOCKING KEY HOLE Locate the hole behind the collet nut in the flex shaft COLLET body. NUT Turn the collet nut until the hole in the flex shaft body aligns with the hole visible inside the flex shaft. Insert provided locking key into the aligned holes to lock collet nut into place. Insert the shank of the accessory into the collet nut until the shank bottoms out, then pull it out 1/16 in. to allow WRENCH
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OPERATION USING THE PLUNGE CUTTING ACCESSORY See Figures 15 - 16. The plunge cutting accessory attaches to the end of the COLLET rotary tool. Depth of cut can be adjusted in 1/8 in. increments SLEEVE up to 1 in. To assemble the plunge cutting accessory: Hold the cup-shaped accessory piece with the cup side facing down. Insert the cylinder-shaped accessory piece up through CYLINDER the cup-shaped piece. The legs of the cylinder-shaped GROOVE PIECE SCREW piece should be facing down. Ali
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MAINTENANCE Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling WARNING: compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended product damage. using this product for extended work on these types of mater
