Craftsman 572.61096, 572.61083 Ihousing CAP Collet, Driver Motor CAP Shaft Flexible, Collet,I

Not for use with router bits. Use with router bits

will cause kickback.

1.To attach the 53033 flex-shaft (sold separately) to the Rotary Tool remove the housing cap from the tool as shown in

Figure 1. Then press the shaft lock and unscrew the collet nut and remove the

collet. Install the driver cap on the motor shaft as shown in Figure 2 and tighten.

To prevent damage to tool, do not overtighten

driver cap. Tighten the driver cap finger tight and then tighten an additional 1/3 turn with the wrench. (Wrench included with your Rotary Tool kit).

2.Screw the flexible shaft onto the Rotary

Tool housing being sure that the square end of the center core engages the square hole socket in the driver cap Figure 3.

Do not pull out center core to engage into driver

cap. This could cause disengagement of center core from handpiece. If tool stops when shaft is bent, center core may be lodged in driver cap. Loosen shaft and remove core from driver cap. Then screw flexible shaft onto rotary tool housing again.

Flex-Shaft Collet Assembly

The collet assembly consists of a co!let nut and collet. To change bits use the wrench and a bit. Insert the shank portion of any bit (1/8" shank recommended) through the opening in the flex-shaft hand piece to lock the shaft. With the shaft secured, use the wrench to loosen or tighten the collet nut as shown in Figure 4. With the collet nut loose, insert an accessory or bit as deeply as possible to avoid wobble during use. Retighten the collet nut.

Collet Removal and Replacement

Four different size collets to accommodate different shank sizes, are available for your

flex-shaft. To install a different collet, remove the collet nut and remove the old collet.

Insert the unslotted end of the collet in the hole in the end of the flex-shaft. Replace collet nut on the shaft. Always use the collet which matches the shank size of the accessory you plan to use,

Never force a larger diameter shank into a collet.

Available Collets

No. 53065 Collet Nut Kit -Includes one

Flexible Shaft Lubrication

The flexible shaft should be lubricated after every 25-30 hours of use. To lubricate, unscrew the flexible shaft assembly from the motor housing. Pull the center core out of the flexible shaft assembly. Wipe a very thin

film of a good quality, high temperature grease on to the center core.

To prevent damage to tool do not over grease

shaft. Too much grease will cause the unit to overheat. Automotive wheel bearing grease should be used.

Reattach the flex-shaft to the rotary tool.

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1/8", 1/16", 1/32" & 3/32" collets and collet nut.

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