OPERATION
USING THE PLUNGE CUTTING ACCESSORY
See Figures 15 - 16.
The plunge cutting accessory attaches to the end of the rotary tool. Depth of cut can be adjusted in 1/8 in. increments up to 1 in.
To assemble the plunge cutting accessory:
Hold the
Insert the
Align the groove in the
Tighten the screw to secure the
To install the plunge cutting accessory on the rotary tool:
Unplug the rotary tool.
Install desired drill bit into rotary tool.
Loosen collet sleeve by turning counterclockwise and remove.
Insert rotary tool into
Turn accessory clockwise until it is securely screwed onto the rotary tool.
To use the plunge cutting accessory:
Loosen the plunge cutting accessory screw until the
Align
Tighten screw until the accessory is secured.
Connect rotary tool to power supply.
Hold the tool in front and away from you, keeping the tool bit clear of the workpiece.
Turn on the tool and let the motor and bit build up to full speed.
Lower the tool gradually until the bit contacts the workpiece.
Move the tool continuously at a steady, consistent pace.
NOTE: The bit has reached the desired depth when the plunge cutting accessory makes contact with the workpiece.
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. Normally the weight of the tool alone is adequate for most jobs.
Lift the tool away from the workpiece before turning off the tool.
COLLET
SLEEVE
GROOVE |
| CYLINDER | |
SCREW | PIECE | ||
|
CUP
PIECE
Fig. 15
SCALE
SCREW
Fig. 16
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