Ryobi HT230 Telescoping Tool Hanger with Clamp on Base, Operating the Flex Shaft, See Figures 12

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OPERATION

TELESCOPING TOOL HANGER WITH CLAMP ON BASE

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.

To attach the tool hanger to the base:

Turn the lower part of the tool hanger clockwise to unlock.

Pull the tool hanger up to lengthen or push the tool hanger down to shorten its height.

Turn the lower part of the tool hanger counterclockwise to lock into place.

Screw the tool hanger into the top of the clamp.

NOTE: When using the flex shaft, hang the rotary tool from the tool hanger hook using the hook located on the back of the rotary tool.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging the spindle lock.

OPERATING THE FLEX SHAFT

See Figures 12 - 14.

The 1/8 in. collet must be inserted into the rotary tool before the flex shaft can be installed.

To install the flex shaft:

Unplug the rotary tool.

Loosen collet sleeve by turning counterclockwise and remove.

Press and hold the spindle lock, and rotate the shaft by hand until the spindle lock engages the shaft, preventing further rotation.

With the spindle lock engaged, use the collet wrench to loosen the collet nut, if necessary.

Remove collet nut and collet.

Insert the 1/8 in. collet.

Replace the collet nut and tighten loosely.

TOOL HANGER

ROTARY TOOL

HOOK

HOOK

TOOL HANGER

FLEX SHAFT

 

CLAMP-ON BASE

CLAMP SCREW

Fig. 11

 

DRIVE

COLLET SLEEVE

 

SHAFT

 

COLLAR

1/8 in.

 

COLLET

COLLET

ROTARY

NUT

TOOL HEAD

CUP END OF

FLEX SHAFT

Fig. 12

Insert drive shaft into collet nut until the collar meets the collet nut.

Tighten the collet nut completely, keeping collar in contact with collet nut.

Insert cup end of flex shaft onto rotary tool head. Turn clockwise to tighten.

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction WarrantyElectrical Safety General Safety RulesPersonal Safety Work AreaService Specific Safety RulesName DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning Electrical Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionOn I /OFF O FeaturesProduct Specifications Assembly Applications OperationTurning the Rotary Tool ON/OFF Changing ColletsQuantity Accessory Application Accessory ChartSee Figures 4 Installing AccessoriesRemoving Accessories See Figures 6 Using the MandrelsSlower Speeds Balancing AccessoriesSelecting the Right Speed Engraving DiscsCutter RubberTo operate the rotary tool Operating the Rotary ToolLearning to use the rotary tool See Figures 12 Telescoping Tool Hanger with Clamp on BaseOperating the Flex Shaft To operate the rotary tool using the flex shaft To install accessories into the flex shaftTo remove accessories from the flex shaft To assemble the plunge cutting accessory Using the Plunge Cutting AccessoryTo install the plunge cutting accessory on the rotary tool To use the plunge cutting accessoryLubrication MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Page Service Model NO. and Serial no