Chicago Electric 60713 Owner's Manual And Safety Instructions page 11

Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM AccIDENTAL OPERATION:
Make sure that the Power Switch is in the off-position and unplug the tool from
its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
Workpiece and Work Area Setup
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. Route the power cord along a safe route
to reach the work area without creating a
tripping hazard or exposing the power cord to
possible damage. The power cord must
reach the work area with enough extra length
to allow free movement while working.
Tool Setup
Use attachments based on the intended use of the tool.
Removing collet:
1. Press down on the Lock Button while turning
the Collet Nut counterclockwise until it
stops rotating and locks into place.
2. Continuing to press down on the Lock Button,
use the supplied Wrench to loosen the Collet Nut.
Continue to remove the Collet Nut by hand.
3. Remove the Collet by pulling it
straight out of the shaft.
Installing collet and Accessory:
1. Insert the Collet fully into the shaft and
replace the Collet Nut loosely.
2. Insert the desired accessory fully into the Collet.
3. Press down on the Lock Button while
hand tightening the Collet Nut. Use the
Wrench to tighten the Collet Nut.
Setting the Speed
1. The Rotary Tool has a Speed Control Dial. Move
the Dial to the highest setting for the highest speed
and to the lowest setting for the lowest speed.
WARNING! Do not change the speed while
the Rotary Tool is working. Remove Tool
from workpiece before adjusting speed.
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3. Secure loose work pieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
4. There must not be hazardous objects, such
as utility lines or foreign objects, nearby that
will present a hazard while working.
5. You must use personal safety equipment including,
but not limited to, ANSI-approved eye and hearing
protection, as well as heavy-duty work gloves.
6. Before beginning work, provide for sparks and
debris that will fly off the work surface.
Note: Do not overtighten collet Nut.
Note: Some cutting wheels, polishing tips and
accessories need to be attached or inserted into
another shaft or mandrel to be used. In these
cases, please note the following instructions.
Thread the accessory onto the screw of the Mandrel
(Accessory L), then into the Collet. Following
the preceding steps, tighten the Collet Nut.
Removing Accessory:
1. Press down on the Lock Button while turning the
Collet Nut until it stops rotating and locks into place.
2. Continuing to press down on the Lock Button,
use the supplied Wrench to loosen the Collet Nut.
Continue to remove the Collet Nut by hand.
3. Remove the accessory.
2. For most jobs, the tool can be used at the highest
speed. Some materials, such as plastic, may
melt if worked on at high speeds and should be
worked on at lower speeds. Hard materials like
iron or steel should be worked on at high speeds.
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