Getting Started; Changing Collets; Changing Accessories; Use - Dremel 3000 Original Instructions Manual

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PICTURE 3
O. Shaft Lock Button
P. Collet nut
Q. To loosen
R. To tighten
S. Collet wrench
1. Press the shaft lock button, hold down and rotate the shaft by
hand until it engages the shaft. Do not engage the shaft lock
button while multitool is running.
2. With the shaft lock button engaged, loosen and remove the
collet nut. Use the collet wrench if necessary.
3. Remove the collet by pulling it free from the shaft.
4. Install the appropriate size collet fully into the shaft and
reinstall the collet nut finger tight. Do not fully tighten the nut
when there is no bit or accessory installed.

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1. Press the shaft lock button and rotate the shaft by hand until
it engages the shaft lock. Do not engage the shaft lock button
while multitool is running.
2. With the shaft lock button engaged, loosen (do not remove)
the collet nut. Use the collet wrench if necessary.
3. Insert the bit or accessory shank fully into the collet.
4. With the shaft lock button engaged, finger tighten the collet
nut until the bit or accessory shank is gripped by the collet.
NOTE: Be sure to read the instructions supplied with your
Dremel accessory for further information on its use.
Use only Dremel tested, high performance accessories.
EZ tWist™ intEgratED WrEncH/nOsE caP
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T. EZ Twist™ integrated wrench/nose cap
The nose cap of your tool has an integrated wrench allowing
you to loosen and tighten the collet nut without the use of the
standard collet wrench.
1. Unscrew the nose cap from the tool, line-up the steel insert
on inside of the cap with the collet nut.
2. With the shaft lock engaged twist nose cap counter clockwise
to loosen the collet nut. Do not engage the shaft lock button
while multitool is running.
3. Insert the bit or accessory shank fully into the collet.
4. With the shaft lock engaged twist nose cap clockwise to
tighten the collet nut.
5. Screw the nose cap back into its original position.
NOTE: Be sure to read the instructions supplied with your
Dremel accessory for further information on its use.
Use only Dremel tested, high performance accessories.

gEtting startED

The first step in using the multitool 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 softgrip on the nose allows for added
comfort and control during use.
Always hold the tool away from your face. Accessories can be
damaged during handling and can fly apart as they come up to
speed.
When holding tool, do not cover the ventilation openings with your
hand. Blocking the ventilation openings could cause the motor to
overheat.
IMPORTANT! Practice on scrap material first to see how the tool's
high-speed action performs. Keep in mind that your multitool 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.
Usually it is better to make a series of passes with the tool rather
than to do the entire job with one pass. A gentle touch gives the
best control and reduces the chance of error.
For best control in close work, grip the multitool like a pencil
between your thumb and forefinger. PICTURE 6
The "golf" grip method is used for heavier operations such as
grinding or cutting. PICTURE 7

OPErating sPEEDs

This tool is a high speed multitool. Its speeds vary from 10000 to
33000 RPM. Adjusting the no. of RPM to your project will give a
better end result. To achieve the best results when working with
different materials, set the variable speed control to suit the job.
To select the right speed for the accessory in use, practice with
scrap material first.
The 3000 multitool switch settings are marked on the speed
control switch. Refer to the Speed Settings chart on pages 4-7 to
help determine the proper speed for the material being worked on
and the accessory to use.
Most jobs can be accomplished using the tool at the highest
setting. However, certain materials (some plastics and metals)
can be damaged by high-speed generated heat and should
be worked on at relatively low speeds. Low speed operation
(15 000 RPM or less) is usually best for polishing operations
employing the felt polishing accessories. All brushing applications
require lower speeds to avoid wire discharge from the holder. Let
the performance of the tool do the work for you when using lower
speed settings. Higher speeds are better for hardwoods, metals
and glass and for drilling, carving, cutting, routing, shaping and
cutting dadoes or rabbets in wood. The settings for approximate
RPM's are:
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