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Operating Instructions
Dremel 4000
Thank you for purchasing the Dremel 4000. This product was designed by the many Dremel users who passionately use their rotary tools daily. This tool was designed to give you the ultimate performance when working on projects.
The Dremel 4000 is the MOST versatile rotary tool available today. It has a wide speed range including a high performance motor with electronic feedback that allows the tool to maintain its speed under load. The design of the tool is symmetrical and contains plenty of soft grip so the tool can be held comfortably in many positions. The quick collet lock mechanism makes locking the output shaft easier for changing accessories. You will appreciate the many applications that the Dremel 4000 can easily tackle.
Rotary Tool Introduction
The Rotary Tool has a small, powerful electric universal motor, is comfortable in the hand, and is made to accept a large variety of accessories including abrasive wheels, drill bits, wire brushes, polishers, engraving cutters, router bits, cutting wheels and attachments. Accessories come in a variety of shapes and permit you to do a number of different jobs. As you become familiar with the range of accessories and their uses, you will learn just how versatile the Rotary Tool is. You’ll see dozens of uses you hadn’t thought of before.
The real secret of the Rotary Tool is its speed. To understand the advantages of its high speed, you have to know that the standard portable electric drill runs at speeds up to 2,800 revolutions per minute. The Rotary Tool operates at speeds up to 35,000 revolutions per minute. The typical electric drill is a low- speed, high torque tool; the Rotary Tool is just the opposite – a
It is this high speed, along with its compact size and wide variety of special accessories and attachments, that makes the Rotary Tool different from other tools. The speed enables it to do jobs low speed tools cannot do, such as cutting hardened steel, engraving glass, etc.
Getting the most out of your Rotary Tool is a matter of learning how to let this speed work for you. To learn about more uses and the versatility of Dremel accessories and attachments refer to this Owner's Manual or check our website at www.Dremel.com.
Using the Rotary Tool
The first step in learning 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 Rotary Tool to be grasped much like a pen or pencil (Figure A).
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.
Practice on scrap materials first to see how the Rotary Tool's high speed action performs. Keep in mind that the work is done by the speed of the tool and by the accessory in the collet. You should not lean on or push the tool during use.
Instead, lower the spinning accessory lightly to the work and allow it to touch the point at which you want cutting (or sanding or etching, etc.) to begin. Concentrate on guiding the tool over the work using very little pressure from your hand. Allow the accessory to do the work.
Usually, it is best to make a series of passes with the tool rather than attempt to do all the work in one pass. To make a cut, for example, pass the tool back and forth over the work, much as you would a small paint brush. Cut a little material on each pass until you reach the desired depth. For most work, the gentle touch is best. With it, you have the best control, are less likely to make errors, and will get the most efficient work out of the accessory.
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