Operating Speeds - Dremel 9100 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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The "Golf Grip" method of holding the tool is
used for more aggressive operations such as
grinding a flat surface or using cutoff wheels
(Figure 10).
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.
To select the right speed for each job, use a
practice piece of material.
TURNING THE TOOL ON AND OFF
The tool is switched "ON" by the slide switch
located on the topside of the motor unit.
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON", slide the "On/Off"
switch button to the right, depress variable
speed foot pedal for continuous variable
speed.
TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF", simple release
the variable speed foot pedal and slide the
"On/Off" switch button to the left.
"O"
OFF
VARIABLE SPEED FOOT PEDAL
OPERATION
1. With On/Off switch in the "I" position, hand
piece in your hand, and accessory free from
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FIG. 11
"I"
ON
ON/OFF
SWITCH
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.
When you are finished working or hand piece
is not in use, always secure the hand piece by
hanging it on the mounting bracket (Fig. 6).
the work piece, depress variable speed
pedal to activate motor.
2. Pressing the pedal further down will
increase the motor speed releasing the
pedal will decrease the speed. Pedal
requires continuous pressure to maintain
motor speed.
3. To stop the motor simply release the foot
pedal completely.
4. Slide On/Off switch to "0" prior to securing
hand piece by hanger.
NOTE: 15,000/min is achieved at around the
half way point of the pedal travel.
0/min
n0 23,000/min
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