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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ROTARY TOOL KIT
HT230
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- Page 1 When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for your purchase. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERATOR’S MANUAL ROTARY TOOL KIT HT230...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period from the date of the original purchase. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI power ®... -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. ... -
Page 4: General Safety Rules
SERVICE Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. -
Page 5: Symbols
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product . Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current... -
Page 6: Symbols
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance. -
Page 7: Double Insulation
DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. -
Page 8: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Collet ... 1/8 in. Switch ...Variable Speed TELESCOPING TOOL HANGER CLAMP-ON BASE FLEX SHAFT FEATURES No Load Speed ...10,000-35,000 r/min. (RPM) Input ... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 1.2 Amps CLEANING BRUSH DIGITAL DISPLAY SPINDLE LOCK ON ( I )/OFF ( O ) SWITCH SPEED CONTROL BUTTONS... -
Page 9: Assembly
KNOW YOUR ROTARY TOOL KIT See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. -
Page 10: Changing Collets
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. - Page 11 Quantity Orange 120-Grit Aluminum Oxide Grinding Wheel Bits Green 120-Grit Silicon Carbide Grinding Wheel Bits 3/4 in. Wire Circle Brushes (nylon, brass, stainless steel) Wire Cup Brushes ( 3/16 in. nylon, 3/16 in. and 5/8 in. brass, 5/8 in. stainless steel) 1/4 in.
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Page 12: Removing Accessories
WARNING: If you are changing an accessory immediately after use, be careful not to touch the collet, collet nut, or the accessory with your hands or fingers. You will get burned because of the heat buildup from cutting. Always use the wrench provided. - Page 13 CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging the spindle lock. USING THE MANDRELS See Figures 6 - 8. Three types of mandrels have been included for use with this kit.
- Page 14 BALANCING ACCESSORIES For precision work, it is important that all accessories be properly balanced. To balance an accessory, slightly loosen the collet nut and give the accessory or collet a 1/4 in. turn. You should be able to tell by the sound and feel if the accessory is running in balance.
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Page 15: Speed Dial Settings
To determine the optimum operational speed for different materials and accessories, refer to the Speed Dial Settings table. Look this table over and become familiar with it. The best way to determine the correct speed for work on any material is to practice for a few minutes on a piece of scrap, even after referring to the table. - Page 16 OPERATING THE ROTARY TOOL See Figure 10. Learning to use the rotary tool: Hold the tool in your hand and get used to its weight, balance, and the taper of the housing. This taper permits the tool to be grasped like a pencil. ...
- Page 17 TELESCOPING TOOL HANGER WITH CLAMP ON BASE See Figure 11. The telescoping tool hanger provides a convenient place to hang the rotary tool while the flex shaft is in use. To clamp the base to a worktable: Turn the clamp screw counterclockwise to open the clamping area.
- Page 18 To install accessories into the flex shaft: Unplug the rotary tool. Locate the hole behind the collet nut in the flex shaft body. Turn the collet nut until the hole in the flex shaft body aligns with the hole visible inside the flex shaft. ...
- Page 19 USING THE PLUNGE CUTTING ACCESSORY See Figures 15 - 16. The plunge cutting accessory attaches to the end of the rotary tool. Depth of cut can be adjusted in 1/8 in. increments up to 1 in. To assemble the plunge cutting accessory: ...
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Page 20: General Maintenance
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. - Page 21 NOTES...
- Page 22 • HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® 987000-010 9-15-06 (REV:01) OPERATOR’S MANUAL ROTARY TOOL KIT...
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