Benchmark 1280-000 Manual

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ELECTRONIC
ROTARY TOOL KIT
5 year limited warranty on tool
WEAR CSA APPROVED
EYE PROTECTION
WEAR EAR
PROTECTION
WEAR A
FACE MASK

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  • Page 1 ELECTRONIC ROTARY TOOL KIT 5 year limited warranty on tool WEAR CSA APPROVED WEAR EAR WEAR A EYE PROTECTION PROTECTION FACE MASK...
  • Page 2: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BENCHMARK 1.6 AMP ROTARY TOOL Rating 120V, 60Hz, AC Amperes 1.6 Amp 5,000–35,000 RPM (no load) Chuck type 3-jaw Chuck capacity 1/16" to 1/8" Weight 5.1lb (2.3 kg) NEED ASSISTANCE? Call us on our toll- free customer support line: 1-866-349-8665 (Monday through Friday 9am –...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1280-000 ELECTRONIC ROTARY TOOL KIT TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications .................. 1 Table of Contents ..................2 General Safety Warnings ................3-5 Specific Safety Rules ..................6 Extension Cord Safety ................... 7 Symbols ......................8 Know Your Rotary Tool..................9 Accessories ....................
  • Page 4: General Safety Warnings

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.
  • Page 5 1280-000 ELECTRONIC ROTARY TOOL KIT POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WORK AREA SAFETY Keep work area clean and well lit.
  • Page 6 Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
  • Page 7: Specific Safety Rules

    1280-000 ELECTRONIC ROTARY TOOL KIT SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Know your rotary tool. Do not plug the tool into the power source until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
  • Page 8: Extension Cord Safety

    EXTENSION CORD SAFETY WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so it will not get caught on the workpiece, tools or any other obstructions while you are working with the power tool. Make sure any extension cord used with this tool is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one of heavy enough gauge to carry the current the tool will draw.
  • Page 9: Symbols

    1280-000 ELECTRONIC ROTARY TOOL KIT 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 Three-phase alternating Volts current with neutral Read all safety warnings and...
  • Page 10: Know Your Rotary Tool

    KNOW YOUR ROTARY TOOL ON/OFF Speed control switch Motor brush Spindle lock button LED work light Hanging loop 3-Jaw chuck Air vents Umbrella nut Table clamp 1/8", 3/32", & hanger Flexible shaft 1/16" Collets Collet wrench 110 pc Accessory kit Collet nut...
  • Page 11: Accessories

    1280-000 ELECTRONIC ROTARY TOOL KIT ACCESSORIES Key # Part # Part Name Brass brush 1/4" Axial Bristle brush 7/8" Radial Brass brush 7/8” Radial Bristle brush 1/4” Axial Felt polishing wheel 1/2” Felt polishing wheel 1" Felt polishing tip tip 3/8”...
  • Page 12 ACCESSORIES The following charts identify the most popular accessories and their uses. NOTE: Please see the accessory case contents on Page 10 to identify the accessories that are included with this rotary tool. Accessory Description Accessory Use Ideal for cutting, grooving and trimming all kinds of materials—in- cluding metal, wood and ceramics.
  • Page 13 1280-000 ELECTRONIC ROTARY TOOL KIT Accessory Description Accessory Use Use for drilling in wood, plastic and soft metals. Drill bit Use for cutting wood, plastic, fiberglass, aluminum, drywall and vinyl Cutting bit siding. Use for grinding metals, welds, rivets, rust etc.
  • Page 14: Assembly And Operating

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING ACCESSORY BITS 1. Turn the switch OFF and disconnect the tool from the power source. 2. Depress the spindle lock button (1) and slowly turn the 3-jaw chuck collet nut (2) until the spindle lock button locks the spindle (Fig. 1). 3.
  • Page 15: Installing Accessory Bit When Using The Collet Nut System

    1280-000 ELECTRONIC ROTARY TOOL KIT NOTES: a) The collet nut is supplied with the tool. b) Do not tighten the collet nut without an accessory bit installed in the collet. You will damage the collet. Fig. 2 INSTALLING ACCESSORY BIT WHEN USING THE COLLET NUT SYSTEM 1.
  • Page 16: Changing The Collet And Accessories In The Flexible Shaft

    b) The flex shaft can also be attached to the tool using a 1/8" collet and collet nut. Install the collet and collet nut as shown in Fig. 2. CHANGING THE COLLET AND ACCESSORIES IN THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT To change the collet or to install an accessory bit in the flexible shaft, refer to the steps listed in the sections entitled “Removing the 3-jaw chuck and installing a collet”...
  • Page 17: Installing The Led Worklight

    1280-000 ELECTRONIC ROTARY TOOL KIT 6. Insert the rotary tool hanger (7) into the top of the hang bar rod. 7. Using the hang loop on the rotary tool (8) hang rotary tool from the stand (Fig. 8). Fig. 7 Fig.
  • Page 18: On/Off Switch

    Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Fig. 10 4. While holding the LED module in one hand, use a small screwdriver to push the two button cells (4) out of the LED module (Fig. 11). NOTE: The button cells can only be removed from one side of the LED module. 5.
  • Page 19: Speed Control Wheel

    1280-000 ELECTRONIC ROTARY TOOL KIT Fig. 14 Fig. 13 SPEED CONTROL WHEEL The speed control wheel (1) is located at the rear of the tool (Fig. 14). Speeds from 0 to 35,000 RPM can be set by rotating the speed control wheel to show the desired speed (in thousands RPM).
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. The use of any other part may create a hazard or damage the rotary tool. Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage the tool and the workpiece. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this rotary tool or to create accessories. Any such alteration or modification is considered to be misuse, and could result in a hazardous condition that may lead to serious injury.
  • Page 21 1280-000 ELECTRONIC ROTARY TOOL KIT 1. Remove the motor brush caps (1) with a small slot screwdriver by turning them counter clockwise (Fig. 15). 2. Remove the brush & spring assemblies (2). 3. Insert new brush & spring assemblies. 4. Reinstall the brush caps.
  • Page 22: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW LED Work Light...
  • Page 23: Parts List

    1280-000 ELECTRONIC ROTARY TOOL KIT PARTS LIST WARNING When servicing, use only original equipment 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 24 Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 3150160264 Umbrella nut for LED light 2360040002 CR927 button battery 1130030069 LED circuit board 3120030142 4030010300 ST2*5 3150160265 LED covering lens...
  • Page 25: Warranty

    WARRANTY BENCHMARK 1.6AMP ROTARY TOOL WARRANTY If this Benchmark tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within five years from the date of purchase, return it to any Home Hardware store with the original bill of sale for exchange. 3-year warranty for the battery and charger. This warranty does not include expendable parts including but not limited to blades, brushes, belts, light bulbs.
  • Page 26 ELECTRONIC ROTARY TOOL KIT 5 year limited warranty on tool 1280-000 BENCHMARK TOOLS CANADA Made in China ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO N0B 2N0 © 2021 Home Hardware Stores Limited CUSTOMER SERVICE/TECH SUPPORT 1-866-349-8665 * This Benchmark product carries a five (5) year LIMITED warranty against defects in workmanship and materials.

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