Dremel 03-5415317 - Manual (Page 10)

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OPERATION
Learning To Use the Rotary Tool
Getting the most out of your rotary tool is a
matter of learning how to let the speed and
the feel of the tool in your hands work for you.
The first step in learn-
ing 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. This taper permits the tool to be
grasped much like a pen or pencil. The
unique comfort grip on the nose allows for
added comfort and control during use.
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.
When holding tool, do not
cover the air vents with
your hand. Blocking the air vents could
cause the motor to overheat.
IMPORTANT! Practice on scrap material first
to see how the tool’s high-speed action per-
forms. Keep in mind that your rotary tool will
perform best by allowing the speed, along
with the correct Dremel™ accessory and
attachment, to do the work for you. Do not
put pressure on the tool during use, if possible.
Instead, lower the spinning accessory lightly
to the work surface and allow it to touch the
point at which you want to begin.
Concentrate on guiding the tool over the
work using very little pressure from your
hand. Allow the accessory to do the work.
WARNING !
CAUTION !
Usually it is better to make a series of pass-
es with the tool rather than to do the entire
job with one pass. A gentle touch gives the
best control and reduces the chance for
error.
For best control in close work, grip the rotary
tool like a pencil between your thumb and
forefinger.
The “golf” grip method is used for more aggres-
sive operations such as grinding or cutting.
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