Global Machinery Company DEC004DC User Manual

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Attaching the flexible shaft

WARNING.

Never bend the flexible shaft with a radius of

less than 150mm (6”) when operating. Please store the

flexible shaft in the designated compartment of the carry

case when not in use.
1. Remove the collet cover (4)

and then loosen the collet

nut (3) by turning them anti-

clockwise (fig. J).

2. Insert the inner cable of the

flexible shaft into the motor

shaft until the stopper does

not permit the shaft to be

inserted any further (fig. K).

3. Hand tighten the collet

nut (3) by turning the nut

clockwise (fig. L).

4. Thread the flexible shaft

collet cover onto the rotary

tool housing and turn it

clockwise. Finger tighten

only (fig. M).

WARNING.

Never tighten the collet cover with the use of

pliers or a wrench as the thread will strip.

Changing the collet and

accessories on the flexible shaft

Note.

To change the collet or install a cutter or accessory

into the flexible shaft, follow the same general procedure as

covered earlier under ‘Changing accessories’.

WARNING.

Do not attempt to loosen the collet nut of the

flexible shaft without pulling the spindle lock back as far

as possible. Damage to the

flexible shaft will result.
1. To lock the spindle lock,

pull the lock back as far as

possible.

2. Use the 2-in-1 wrench to

loosen and tighten the collet

nut (fig. N).

Setting up the height

adjustable mounting stand

1. Locate the screw of the

stand shaft into the stand

mounting block and turn

the shaft clockwise until it

threads in. Tighten the shaft

until it is locked into the

mounting block (fig. O).

2. Loosen the mounting

block screw (anti-clockwise)

and slide the mounting

block onto your work

bench (fig. P).