Dremel 200 Original Instruction page 23

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 7
The "golf" grip method is used for heavier operations such as
grinding or cutting. PICTURE 8
OPERATING SPEEDS
To select the right speed for each job, use a practice piece of
material.
HIGH PERFORMANCE MOTOR
Your tool is equipped with a high performance rotary tool motor.
This motor expands the versatility of the rotary tool by driving
additional Dremel attachments.
ON/OFF SWITCH AND SPEED DIAL
Your tool is equipped with a high and low speed dial. The speed
may be adjusted during operation by presetting the dial on one
of the two settings.
The speed of Rotary Tool is controlled by setting this dial on the
housing. PICTURE 2
Settings for Approximate Revolutions
Switch Setting
Low*
High
* Do not exceed 15000 min
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.
USE
Speed Range
15000 min
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35000 min
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when using wire brushes.
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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 (15000
min or less) is usually best for polishing operations employing
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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 and shaping.
Some guidelines regarding tool speed:
• P lastic and other materials that melt at low temperatures
should be cut at low speeds.
• P olishing, buffing and cleaning with a wire brush must be
done at speeds no greater than 15000 min
damage to the brush and your material.
• W ood should be cut at high speed.
• I ron or steel should be cut at high speed.
• I f a high speed steel cutter starts to vibrate, it usually
indicates that it is running too slowly.
• A luminium, copper alloys, lead alloys, zinc alloys and tin
may be cut at various speeds, depending on the type of
cutting being done. Use a paraffin (not water) or other
suitable lubricant on the cutter to prevent the cut material
from adhering to the cutter teeth.
NOTE: Increasing pressure on the tool is not the answer when it is
not performing properly. Try a different accessory or speed setting
to achieve the desired result.
MAINTENANCE
Preventative maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel
may result in misplacing of internal wires and components which
could cause serious hazard. We recommend that all tool service
be performed by a Dremel Service Facility. To avoid injury from
unexpected starting or electrical shock, always turn off powertool
before performing service or cleaning.
CARBON BRUSHES
The brushes in your tool have been engineered for many hours
of dependable service. To prepare the brushes for use, run the
tool at full speed for 5 minutes under no load. This will properly
"seat" the brushes, and extend the life of the tool. To maintain
peak efficiency of the motor, examine the brushes for wear every
40-50 hours.
Using the tool with worn brushes will permanently damage the
motor. Use only original Dremel replacement brushes.' Inspect
the multitool brushes after 40-50 hours of use. If the multitool
runs erratically, loses power, or makes unusual noises check the
brushes for wear and possible replacement. Follow these steps
to check/change the multitool brushes:
1. With the power cord unplugged, place the tool on a clean
surface. Use the tool wrench as a screwdriver to remove the
brush caps. PICTURE 9
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to prevent
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