OPERATION
To install accessories into the flex shaft:
Unplug the rotary tool.
Locate the hole behind the collet nut in the flex shaft body.
Turn the collet nut until the hole in the flex shaft body aligns with the hole visible inside the flex shaft.
Insert provided locking key into the aligned holes to lock collet nut into place.
Insert the shank of the accessory into the collet nut until the shank bottoms out, then pull it out 1/16 in. to allow for expansion when the accessory gets hot.
With the key still in place, tighten the collet nut with the provided wrench until the accessory shank is gripped by the collet. Avoid excess tightening of the collet nut.
Remove the key.
To remove accessories from the flex shaft:
Unplug the rotary tool.
Locate hole behind the collet nut in the flex shaft body.
Turn collet nut until the hole in the flex shaft body aligns with the hole visible inside the flex shaft.
Insert provided locking key into the aligned holes to lock collet nut into place.
With the hex still in place, loosen the collet nut with the provided wrench.
Remove the accessory.
To operate the rotary tool using the flex shaft:
Secure all work in a vise or clamp to a workbench to prevent it from moving under the tool.
Grip the flex shaft along the grooved gripping section.
Hold the tool in front and away from you, keeping the tool accessory clear of the workpiece.
Turn on the tool and let the motor and accessory build up to full speed.
Lower the tool gradually until the accessory contacts the workpiece.
Move the tool continuously at a steady, consistent pace.
Use just enough pressure to keep the tool from chattering or bouncing.
NOTE: Heavy pressure will decrease the tool’s speed and put a strain on the motor. The weight of the tool alone is adequate for most jobs.
Lift the tool away from the workpiece before turning off the tool.
HOLE | LOCKING KEY |
COLLET
NUT
WRENCH
Fig. 13
GROOVED
GRIPPING SECTION
Fig. 14
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