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MasterCraft 54-4790-6 Owner's Manual

MasterCraft 54-4790-6 Owner's Manual

Multi-attachment rotary tool system
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Multi-attachment Rotary Tool System
Motor:
Variable speeds:
Collets:
Weight:
TOLL FREE HELPLINE 1-800-689-9928
Imported by Trileaf Distribution Trifeuil Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8

SPECIFICATIONS

Permanent magnet, 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 2 A
5,000 to 35,000 RPM (no load)
1/8, 3/32, 1/16" (3, 2.5, 1.5 mm)
1 lb 12 oz (780 g)
54-4790-6
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  • Page 1: Specifications

    Multi-attachment Rotary Tool System 54-4790-6 Owner’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS Motor: Permanent magnet, 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 2 A Variable speeds: 5,000 to 35,000 RPM (no load) Collets: 1/8, 3/32, 1/16" (3, 2.5, 1.5 mm) Weight: 1 lb 12 oz (780 g)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications ………….………………………………………………………………….. Table of contents …………………………………………………………………….…… Safety warnings …………………………………………………………………………... 3–4 Eye, ear, and lung protection ……………………………………………………. …….. 3–4 Electrical safety ……………………………………………………………….. ………… Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………….… 5–6 General safety rules …………………………………………………………... ……….. Work area ………………………………………………………………….…... ………… Electrical safety ……………………………………………………………….. ………… Personal safety ………………………………………………………………..

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    SAFETY WARNINGS CAUTION: Read this Owner's Manual carefully before using this tool or any of its accessories, and follow all Safety Rules and Operating instructions. This Owner's Manual contains the following information:  General Safety Rules  Specific Safety Rules and Symbols ...

  • Page 4: Electrical Safety

    SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects.

  • Page 5: Power Tool Safety

    POWER TOOL SAFETY Avoid contact between the operator's body GENERAL SAFETY RULES and grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There WARNING: Read all instructions is an increased risk of electric shock if the carefully and understand them operator's body is grounded.

  • Page 6: Use And Care Of Power Tools

    POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Disconnect the plug from the outlet before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such Avoid accidental start-ups. Verify that the preventive safety measures reduce the risk switch is in the OFF position before of accidental start-ups.

  • Page 7: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Be sure to use the correct collet size. If the WARNING: For safety reasons, collet size is larger than the accessory's read this Owner's Manual carefully and shank, it will not grip the shank properly, understand it thoroughly before which could result in injury to the operator plugging in the rotary tool.

  • Page 8: Extension Cord Safety

    EXTENSION CORD SAFETY WARNING: Keep the extension MINIMUM GAUGE (AWG) EXTENSION cord clear of the work area. Position the CORDS cord so that it will not get caught on the (120 V use only) workpiece, a tool, or any other obstruction Ampere Rating Total length in feet while the power tool is in use.

  • Page 9: Symbols

    SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the rotary tool. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Volts Direct current Amperes No load speed Alternating or direct Hertz...

  • Page 10: Diagram And Location Of Parts

    DIAGRAM AND LOCATION OF PARTS Rotary tool Release clamp lever Cooling Rotary Spindle Motor vents Flexible shaft tool lock controls hanger Rotary tool hanger Collet Spindle Bit storage Accessory storage trays Flexible shaft Flexible shaft Carry bag mounting nut Flexible shaft Flexible shaft locking collar collet nut...

  • Page 11: Diagram And Location Of Parts

    DIAGRAM AND LOCATION OF PARTS Right angle Connecting Connecting attachment collar adapter Guard ON/OFF rotation lock Mini circular saw button attachment worklight Blade guard Height Vacuum Sanding adjusting screw adaptor Rotary tool attachment connector Clamping lever Angle adjustment Angle guide screw...

  • Page 12: Accessories And Contents

    ACCESSORIES AND CONTENTS AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES CONTENTS WARNING: Carefully unpack the rotary tool and all of Use only accessories its components. Compare the contents that are recommended for this rotary against the following chart entitled “Rotary tool. Follow the instructions that Tool Components”.

  • Page 13: Contents

    CONTENTS...

  • Page 14: Contents Of The Accessory Kit

    ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS Illustration Item Description / Size Aluminium oxide Cylinder 3/8" (9 mm) grinding stone Aluminium oxide Circular grinding stone grinding stone 5/8" (16 mm) radial Aluminium oxide Cylinder with pointed grinding stone end 1/4" (6 mm) Aluminium oxide Parabolic 3/8"...
  • Page 15 ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS Illustration Item Description / Size Felt polishing 1" (25 mm) wheel Pointed tip 3/8" Felt polishing tip (9 mm) Cloth wheel 1" (25 mm) Sanding band 60 grit 1/4" (6 mm) 120 grit 1/4" Sanding band (6 mm) 60 grit 1/2"...

  • Page 16: Description And Use Of The Accessory Kit

    ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS Illustration Item Description / Size Screw mandrel 1/8" (3 mm) For felt wheels Mandrel 1/8" (3 mm) For collet nut and Wrench drum sander Rectangular 3/8 x Dressing stone 1" (9 x 25 mm) Hook & loop For detail sander sandpaper Hook &...
  • Page 17 DESCRIPTION AND USE OF ACCESSORIES Description Uses Silicon carbide General-purpose grinding of stone, glass, ceramics,  Stones porcelain, and non-ferrous metals.  Wheels Cut-off wheel Cutting, grooving, and trimming all kinds of materials, including metal, wood, and ceramics; cutting screws and rusted bolts, making slots in screw heads, trimming castings, etc.

  • Page 18: Assembly And Operating Instructions

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHANGING THE COLLET Different accessories require the use of different sized collets. The most common collet sizes are 1/8, 3/32, and 1/16" (3, 2.5, and 1.5 mm). It is important to ensure that the collet size matches the shank of the accessory.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Flexible Shaft To The Tool

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING ACCESSORIES – cont’d 2. Depress the spindle lock button (1), and slowly turn the collet nut (2) until the spindle lock button locks the spindle in place (Fig. 2). 3. Hold the spindle lock button down, and turn the collet nut counter-clockwise until the collet is loose inside the collet nut.

  • Page 20: Changing The Collet And Accessories In The Flexible Shaft

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT TO THE TOOL – cont’d 1. Remove the collet nut (1) and the spindle nut (2) from the tool by turning them counter-clockwise (Fig. 3). 2. Remove the collet from motor shaft (3). 3.

  • Page 21: Assembling The Rotary Tool Stand

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING THE ROTARY TOOL STAND The rotary tool stand is used to hold the rotary tool while using the flexible shaft. 1. Insert the bottom end of the tool holder (1) into the matching slots (2) in the base of the stand (3) (Fig.

  • Page 22: Installing The Right Angle Attachment

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE RIGHT ANGLE ATTACHMENT 1. Remove the collet nut and the collet from the motor shaft. NOTE: Engage the spindle lock button in order to hold the spindle in place while loosening and tightening the collet nut. 2.

  • Page 23: Installing The Angle Guide And The Vacuum Adapter

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE RIGHT ANGLE ATTACHMENT – cont’d NOTE: Rotate the right angle attachment collet nut (12) while pushing the right angle attachment onto the adaptor until the square end of the drive shaft is inserted into the corresponding square in the right angle attachment.

  • Page 24: Installing The Sander Attachment

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE ANGLE GUIDE – cont’d 4. In order to set the cutting angle, loosen the two angle-adjusting thumb screws (4) that are located on the sides of the base, move base to desired angle, and then retighten the thumb screws.
  • Page 25 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE SANDER ATTACHMENT – cont’d 3. Insert the short end of the drive shaft (4) into the motor shaft until the stopper (5) comes into contact with the shaft. 4. Slide the collet nut over the drive shaft, and thread it onto the motor shaft by turning the collet nut clockwise.

  • Page 26: Installing Sandpaper

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING SANDPAPER In order to properly adhere to the accessories, the sandpaper that is used for the detail and contour sander accessories must be of the hook & loop design. The following instructions describe how to apply the sandpaper to each type of sanding accessory.

  • Page 27: Sanding Wood

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE PAD ONTO THE SANDER – cont’d 2. Insert the top of the pad and the sandpaper into the open clamp. NOTE: Verify that the top of the pad is centered in the clamp, and that the clamp grips the sandpaper.

  • Page 28: Installing The Mini Circular Saw Attachment

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SANDING TIPS – cont’d NOTE: Setting the rotary tool at a faster speed will produce smoother sanding action. 5. Keep the rotary tool moving while the sandpaper is in contact with the workpiece in order to avoid removing excess material from the workpiece.
  • Page 29 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE MINI CIRCULAR SAW ATTACHMENT – cont’d 6. Fasten the saw attachment adaptor and the collar to the tool (8) by turning the saw attachment adaptor clockwise. NOTE: Tighten by hand only. Do not use pliers or a wrench.

  • Page 30: Installing A Saw Blade

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING A SAW BLADE 1. Lock the saw attachment shaft in place. in order to lock the shaft in place, rotate the screw that holds the blade onto the shaft until the hole in the shaft is aligned with the hole in the saw attachment body (1) (Fig.

  • Page 31: Cutting Wood

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CUTTING WOOD WARNING: Wear safety goggles, hearing protection, and a dust mask when performing sawing operations. Failure to use adequate protection could result in serious injury. WARNING: Do not place hands near or below the cutting line. The mini circular saw attachment is designed to make smooth cuts in extremely thin pieces of wood.

  • Page 32: Assembling The Led Worklight

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CUTTING WOOD – cont’d WARNING: Once the cutting operation is complete, verify that the saw blade has come to a complete stop before setting the rotary tool down. WARNING: Do not touch the blade immediately after cutting, because it will be hot enough to cause burns.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Proper Speed

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner's Manual entitled “GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS”, “POWER TOOL SAFETY”, “SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES”, EXTENSION CORD SAFETY” and “SYMBOLS” before using this rotary tool. Verify the following every time the rotary tool is used: 1.

  • Page 34: Digital Motor Control

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL MOTOR CONTROL This rotary tool features advanced digital controls, including an LCD (liquid crystal display) speed indicator and a speed memory function. The following sections describe how these functions work. ON/OFF SWITCH WARNING: Verify that the bit is securely installed in the collet and that the cutting accessory is not in contact with anything before turning the switch to the...

  • Page 35: Speed Memory

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTING THE SPEED – cont’d 1. Turn the switch to the "ON" position. The rotary tool will start slowly, and will increase in speed until the preset speed is attained. The display will read between “05” and “35” (5,000 and 35,000 RPM). 2.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: Power tools are subjected to accelerated When servicing, use wear and possible premature failure when only identical replacement parts. The use they are used on fiberglass boats and of any other part may create a hazard or sports cars, wallboard, spackling damage the rotary tool.

  • Page 37: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...

  • Page 38: Parts List

    PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only Mastercraft® replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the rotary tool. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this rotary tool may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.

  • Page 39: Warranty

    WARRANTY *Limited 5-year Replacement Warranty This Mastercraft Maximum product carries a five (5) year replacement warranty against defects in workmanship and materials. Mastercraft Canada agrees to replace the defective product free of charge with the same model or one of equal value or specification, within the stated warranty period, when returned by the original purchaser with proof of purchase.

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