Getting Started; Holding The Tool - Dremel 8240 Original Instructions Manual

ATTACHMENTS
The Dremel tool can be equipped with the
following attachments for expanding its
functionality:
• Flexible shaft *) for precise, detailed work
or hard-to-reach places (225 - pages 9-10)
• Comfort guard attachment to protect you
from dust and sparks (550 - page 11)
• Multipurpose cutting kit for controlled
cutting in a variety of materials (565/566
- page 12)
• Wall & floor grout removal kit for removing
grout from between wall and floor tiles
(568 - page 13)
• Right angle attachment to use accessories
in right angle for hard-to-reach places (575
- page 14)
• Shaping platform to sand and grind at
perfect 90° and 45° angles (576 - page
15)
• Detailer's grip to have even better control
of the tool (577 - page 15)
• Lawn mower & garden tool sharpener for
easy and quick sharpening at the optimum
angle (675 - page 16)
• Line & circle cutter to make perfect holes
and straight cuts (678 - page 17)
• 'EZ SpeedClic' mandrel for mounting 'EZ
SpeedClic' accessories (page 18)
*) When using a new flexible shaft for the
first time, keep it in a vertical position for
two minutes with the tool running at high
speed.
NOTE: Not all attachments listed above
are standard included with the tool/kit
USE

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.
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.

HOLDING THE TOOL

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.
For best control in close work, grip the
multitool like a pencil between your thumb and
forefinger.
The "golf" grip method is used for heavier
operations such as grinding or cutting.
ON/OFF
The tool is switched "ON" by the slide switch
located on the top side of the motor housing.
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON", slide the switch
button forward.
TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF", slide the switch
button backward.
ELECTRONIC MONITORING
Your tool is equipped with an internal
electronic monitoring system that provides a
"soft start", which will reduce the stresses that
occur from a high torque start. The system
also helps to maximize motor and battery
performance by cutting the voltage to the
tool when stall conditions (see section "Stall
Protection") occur. The motor and battery pack
are protected by cutting back the voltage to
the motor in these situations.
VARIABLE SPEED SLIDE SWITCH
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed
slide switch. The speed may be adjusted
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