Operating Instructions - Dremel ADVANTAG 9000 Owner's Manual

DM 2610930129 4-05 pt.1
SLIDE "ON/OFF" SWITCH
This tool is switched "ON" by the slide switch
located on the top of the motor housing.
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON" slide the switch
button up.
TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF" slide the switch
button down or "0" position.
Hold the tool with both hands
WARNING
!
while starting, since torque
from the motor can cause the tool to twist.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
The variable speed control feature allows
motor speed to be
matched to cutter size
and material hardness for
improved finish, extended
bit life, and h i g h e r
p e r f o r m a n c e . S p e e d
changes are achieved by
r o t a t i n g Control Dial
RIGHT to increase speed,
LEFT to decrease as
indicated on housing (Fig.
1). Speed may be changed while tool is on.
The reference numbers on the dial facilitate
re-setting control to desired speed.
DEPTH GUIDE ADJUSTMENT
Use the depth guide to adjust the depth of
cut. Simply loosen (counter clockwise) the
wingnut a little (approximately 1/8 turn) and
slide the depth guide in or out to the desired
depth of cut (about 1/8" greater than material
thickness) and retighten the wingnut
(clockwise).
MAKING DRYWALL CUT-OUTS
After assembling the bit into the tool as
described earlier, it will be necessary to
review the instructions provided below and
make some practice cut-outs with this tool
before attempting an actual job. The best
method is to take some scrap pieces and
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Operating Instructions

"ON"
The chart below indicates the approximate
speed (RPM) of the tool at the dial settings.
Use the arrow next to the dial to select the
desired speed.
Speed Dial
wingnut
nail or screw them in place over wall studs
which have an electrical box or other feature
in place. A few such exercises will give you
the necessary practice to make clean,
professional cutouts around whatever is
behind the drywall you are installing.
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"OFF"
Approximate
Setting Speed (RPM)
1 10,000
2 18,000
3 23,000
4 27,000
5 31,000
6 35,000
1/8"