Dremel 398-49 Safety Rules for Rotary Tools, Service, Accidentally activate the switch

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Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in a dangerous condition.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.

Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.

Service

Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. For example: internal wires may be misplaced or pinched, safety guard return springs may be improperly mounted.

When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.

Safety Rules for Rotary Tools

Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury.

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. If cutting into existing walls or other blind areas where electrical wiring may exist is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers feeding this worksite.

Do not operate the flexible shaft with a sharp bend. Over bending the shaft can generate excessive heat on the jacket or hand piece. The recommended minimum is 13cm radius.

Always disconnect the power cord from the power source before making any adjustments or attaching any accessories. You may unexpectedly cause the tool to start leading to serious personal injury.

Be aware of the switch location, when placing the tool down or when picking the tool up. You may

accidentally activate the switch.

Always hold the hand piece firmly in your hands during the start-up. The reaction torque of the motor, as it accelerates to full speed, can cause the shaft to twist.

Always wear safety goggles and dust mask. Use only in well ventilated area. Using personal safety devices and working in safe environment reduces risk of injury.

After changing the bits or making any adjustments, make sure the collet nut and any other adjustment devices are securely tightened. Loose adjustment device can unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control, loose rotating components will be violently thrown.

Do not reach in the area of the spinning bit. The proximity of the spinning bit to your hand may not always be obvious.

Allow brushes to run at operating speed for at least one minute before using wheel. During this time no one is to stand in front or in line with the brush. Loose bristles or wires will be discharged during the run-in time.

Wire and bristle brushes must never be operated at speeds greater than 15.000/min. Direct the discharge of the spinning wire brush away from you. Small particles and tiny wire fragments may be discharged at high velocity during the “cleaning” action with these brushes and may become imbedded in your skin. Bristles or wires will be discharged from the brush at high speeds.

Wear protective gloves and face shield with wire or bristle brushes. Apply wire or bristle brushes lightly to the work as only the tips of the wire/bristles do the work. “Heavy” pressure on bristles will cause the wire or bristle to become overstressed, resulting in a wiping action and will cause the bristles/wire to be discharged.

Carefully handle both the tool and individual grinding wheels to avoid chipping or cracking. Install a new wheel if tool is dropped while

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Contents Series Digital High Speed Rotary Tool Operating/Safety Instructions ModelWork Area Power Tool Safety RulesElectrical Safety Personal SafetySafety Rules for Rotary Tools ServiceAccidentally activate the switch Some dust created by power Functional Description and Specifications Rotary ToolCollet capacities 8mm, 1,6mm, 2,4mm, 3,2mm Collet AssemblyBalancing Accessories FLEX-SHAFT to Rotary Tool InstallationDo not Collet and Accessory AssemblyCollet Removal and Replacement Disengagement of the Flex-ShaftFor use in drywall Cutting Guide InstallationOperating Instructions for Cutting Guide Attachment To attach, follow the four steps shown belowOperating Instructions for Rotary Tool Flex-Shaft Attachment Using the Rotary Tool Questions or Problems ? CallNeeds for Slower Speeds Operating Speeds for AccessoriesDigital Speed Selector Switch Electronic Feedback Circuitry EFCDepending on cutting direction relative to grain Use only Dremel Tested, High Performance AccessoriesSilicon Carbide Grinding Stones Aluminum Oxide Grinding StonesSanding Accessories Maintenance Maintenance of Replaceable Brushes ModelCarbon Brushes If an extension cord is Warning necessary, a cord with CleaningExtension Cords BearingsDremel Accessories Bristle Brushes Wire BrushesPolishing Accessories Sanding AccessoriesSpiral Cutting Bit Cutting WheelsDrywall Cutting Bit Tile Cutting BitCutting bit Questions or Problems? CallDremel Attachments 565 566 Multipurpose Cutting Kit Tile Cutting KitModel 231 Shaper/Router Table Model 330 Router AttachmentModel 225 Flex-Shaft Model 212 Drill Press810 824 801 826 650 801 8252610930692 Wrench 2615298792 Field Assembly 26109079422610928647 Housing Set 2615302807 Collet Lock Assembly810