Operation, Learning To Use the Rotary Tool

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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.

! WARNING 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.

! CAUTION 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.

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.

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.