Craftsman 572.24700 - Manual (Page 4)

Attaching Accessories—
The round extension on
the motor housing is the
power take-off for driving
the Sander,buffing wheel,
and flexible shaft.
These are mounted on
special adapters which fit
into the power take-off
BE SURE THE MOTOR IS
TURNED OFF Line up
pin in the motor shaft with
the slot in the adapter and
press forward as far as it
will go. Turn the wheel slowiy until the adapter set screw
comes into view. Then tighten lightly. This screw does
not drive the shaft, it merely minimizes vibration and
wheel drifting. It does not have to be too tight.
Recommended Accessories
#^2471—Accessory Kit.
#26877-Fine Tooth blades.
#26878—Coarse Tooth blades,
#2544—4" Assorted aluminum oxide Sanding Discs.
It’s a scroll saw—Handles everything from small scroll
work to full size furniture work. Cuts up to standard 2 x
4’s, 18 ga, copper, 1/4" aluminum and steel
k"- - I !
CUT LONS LENGTHS BEVEL CUT
It’s a Disc Sander—For shaping small pieces, sanding
rough edges, trueing up uneven surfaces. Three disc
grits permit fine, medium, coarse sanding.
For more pleasure and versatility add kit 2471
Attaching Flexible Shaft-Be sure MOTOR IS RUNNING
before the cable is engaged. DO NOT REMOVE OR
LOOSEN SCREW IN NYLON COUPLING Insert the
black nylon coupling over the power take-off. Push the
coupling on as far as It will go, and hold in place by
turning the coupling counterclockwise, To prevent the
cable from becoming disconnected while the machine is
running, simply grasp the handpiece and twist the cable
one-half turn counterclockwise.
Flexible Shaft Handpiece—The handpiece is equipped
with a chuck accommodating 3 collet sizes: 1/8"..............
3/32" , ,1/16". This handpiece does not require oiling
or adjustments.
Chuck—Consists of chuck lever, chuck cap and collet.
Do not attempt to operate chuck lever while shaft is
running. Depress chuck lever and rotate chuck cap by
hand until lock pin snaps into place, and stops the chuck
cap from running. Place chuck wrench over chuck cap
and loosen as shown in the iilustratlon, The chuck lever
must be kept depressed during this operation. Any ac­
cessory or drill should be inserted into the collet as far
as possible to prevent wobble during operation. Now
tighten chuck cap as shown keeping lever depressed.
Avoid excessive lightening of the chuck cap.
Lightweight, plastic hand­
piece handies easily as a
pencil. Accommodates
1/32", 1/1B", 3/32" and
1 /8" collets Capacity ,0135
to 1/8", Features oiliess
bronze bearing, quick­
action chuck and neoprene
covered shaft
FLEXIBLE SHAFT PROVIDES EXTRA VERSATILITY
DRILLING ROUTING DEQURRING
GRINDING SHARPENING CARVING
Finger Grip—A finger grip attachment is included as
part of this kit. It easily slips onto the front of the hand­
piece and is used for precise control when doing close
tolerance work.
For best results, use the flexible shaft with a delicate
touch. To prevent stalling the motor, press the tool
lightly against the work, and never force the tool beyond
its capacity.