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MultiPro
Rotary Tool Owner’s Manual
Models 275T6 (F013027503)
285T6 (F013028503)
395T6 (F013039504)
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:39 PM Page 2 Power Tool Safety Rules Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may WARNING ! result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS power tools may result in serious personal injury. Work Area Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. benches and dark areas invite accidents. Contain long hair. Keep your hai
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:39 PM Page 3 Use only accessories that are recommended by the When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to when used on another tool. follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning agents such as Servi
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:39 PM Page 4 Safety Rules for Rotary Tools - (cont.) Inspect your workpiece before cutting. When cutting Do not alter or misuse tool. Any alteration or irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your work so it modification is a misuse and may result in serious will not slip and pinch the bit and be torn from your personal injury. hand. For example, if carving wood, make sure there This product is not intended for use as a dental are no nails or foreign objects in the
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:39 PM Page 5 Symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation V Volts Voltage (potential) A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power kg Kilograms Weight min Minutes Time s Seconds Time Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc. n N
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:39 PM Page 6 Functional Description and Specifications Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any assembly, ! WARNING adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Rotary Tool 275T6 & 285T6 CORD HANGER VENTILATION HOUSING CAP OPENINGS COLLET NUT COLLET SWITCH (275T6 SINGLE SPEED) SHAFT LOCK VENTILATION (285T6 TWO SPEED) BUTTON OPENINGS Rotary Tool 395T6 CORD HANGER SOFT GR
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0 1/4 1/2 3/4 DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:39 PM Page 7 Flex-Shaft 225 DRIVER CAP FLEXIBLE SHAFT CORE OVERTHROW NUT HANDPIECE ASSEMBLY CAP COLLET COLLET WRENCH NUT Cutting Guide 565 Grout Removal Kit 568 DEPTH DEPTH ADJUSTMENT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE SCREW INSERT SCREW INSERT Right Angle Attachment 575 COLLAR COLLET COLLET NUT ADAPTER Page 7
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:39 PM Page 8 Assembly Always unplug Rotary Tool COLLET IDENTIFICATION CHART ! WARNING before changing accessories, Collet sizes can be identified by the rings on the back changing collets or servicing your Rotary Tool. end of collet. 1/32" Collet has one (1) ring. SHAFT LOCK 1/16" Collet has two (2) rings. BUTTON 3/32" Collet has three (3) rings. 1/8" Collet has no rings. COLLET WRENCH TO TIGHTEN COLLET KEYLESS CHUCK NUT IDENTIFICATION COLLET TO LOOSEN COLLET
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:39 PM Page 9 use possibly striking you or bystanders. bit to loosen and slip. It is recommended that in these types of applications that the bit be secured in the To replace or attach the keyless chuck accessory to chuck with the supplied wrench and work in intervals your MultiPro rotary tool, unplug the tool and engage to allow cooling of the bit and chuck. If the bit slips the shaft lock button then remove the collet and collet the tool will begin to vibrate e
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:39 PM Page 10 Operating Instructions - (Cont.) Instead, lower the spinning accessory lightly to the Using the Rotary Tool work and allow it to touch the point at which you want The first step in learning to use the Rotary Tool is to cutting (or sanding or etching, etc.) to begin. Con- get the “feel” of it. Hold it in your hand and feel its centrate on guiding the tool over the work using very weight and balance. Feel the taper of the housing. little pressure fro
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:40 PM Page 11 Operating Speeds Set the speed indicator to fit the job; to achieve the accessory generates heat and may cause damage to best job results when working with different mate- the material. rials, the speed of the Rotary Tool should be regu- lated. Only a full wave output speed control such as Slow speeds (15,000 RPM or less) usually are best the Dremel Model 221 should be used with the for polishing operations employing the felt polishing 275T6 Rotary
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:40 PM Page 12 Operating Speeds - (Cont.) If you need it, single-speed models also can have Ultimately, the best way to determine the correct speed speed control by using a Model 221 foot control unit. for work on any material is to practice for a few minutes on a piece of scrap, even after referring to the Not for use with variable speed ! CAUTION chart. You can quickly learn that a slower or faster or two speed models 285 or 395. speed is more effective just by
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:40 PM Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2 STEP 3 Disengagement of the Flex-Shaft The flexible shaft may become disengaged if the motor of your rotary tool is not elevated higher than the working end of the flex-shaft. The #2222 Rotary Tool Stand is recommended to hold the rotary tool at the proper height. Collet and Accessory Assembly The collet assembly consists of a collet nut and collet. Take the collet nut and collet that were removed from Step 2. Unscrew
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0 1/4 1/2 0 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/4 0 1/4 1/2 3/4 0 1/4 1/2 3/4 DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:40 PM Page 14 Assembly & Operation of Attachments - (Cont.) Do not operate the flexible shaft ! WARNING with a sharp bend. This can generate excessive heat and will reduce tool and flex- shaft life. The recommended minimum is 5" radius. Contents of 225 Flex-Shaft Attachment: Qty. Description 1 Flex-Shaft Assembly (42" long) 5" RADIUS 1 Driver Cap Step 1 Step 2 Cutting Guide 565 The Cutting Guide 565 (sold
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:40 PM Page 15 Step 1 Grout Removal Kit 568 The #568 grout removal attachment comes completely assembled and ready to use. Use the #569 (1/16") bit for tiles spaced more than 1/16" apart. If your tiles are spaced more than 1/8" apart, it is recommended that you use the #570 (1/8") bit. Note: If the bit is too wide for the spacing between your tiles, you may damage your tile or the grout removal bit. Step 2 Step 1: Remove the housing cap from the tool. Step 2: In
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:40 PM Page 16 Assembly & Operation of Attachments - (Cont.) Operating Instructions Always pull the tool toward you! ! WARNING Do not push it! Pushing the bit may cause it to break. Hold the tool in a golf grip with the tool positioned below the attachment and the bit pointing upwards. On your variable speed tool, recommended tool speed is 15,000-20,000 RPM's or speed setting 6 to avoid damage to the bit. On your two speed tool, recommended tool speed is "Low" to
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:40 PM Page 17 Screw the attachment onto your rotary tool. Hand Right Angle Attachment 575 tighten only. Reassemble the collet and the collet nut from step 2, on to the output shaft of the attachment. Before you begin, remove the black protective cap on Figure 4. your attachment. If cap does not slide off easily, insert the shank portion of any accessory through the The right angle attachment can be oriented on your housing opening of the attachment to hold shaft
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:40 PM Page 18 Maintenance Information After replacing brushes the tool should be run at no- Service load; place it on a clean surface and run it freely at full Preventive maintenance per- speed for 5 minutes before loading (or using) the tool. ! WARNING formed by unauthorized personnel This will allow the brushes to “seat” properly and will may result in misplacing of internal wires and give you more hours of life from each set of brushes. components which could
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:40 PM Page 19 Dremel Attachments Add these Dremel attachments to your compact workshop and make your Rotary Tool more versatile. 330 - Router Attachment Shapes, edges, chamfers, cuts, 565 - Multipurpose Cutting Kit 566 - Tile Cutting Kit rabbets, dadoes, etc. Adjustable • Includes 2 drywall cutting bits • Includes 1 Ceramic tile cutting edge guide can be easily removed (560) and 1 spiral cutting bit (561) bit (562) for freehand routing. The Model • Cuts fibergla
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DM 2610925474 10-04 10/19/04 3:40 PM Page 20 Dremel Accessories Use only Dremel Tested, High Performance Accessories. Other accessories are not ! WARNING designed for this tool and may lead to personal injury or property damage. The number and variety of accessories for the Rotary Tool are almost limitless. There is a category suited to Tungsten Carbide Cutters almost any job you might have to do — and a variety of These are tough, long-lived cutters for use on hardened sizes and shapes withi
