Dremel VERSATIP 2000 / 2200 Manual

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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Before using the Dremel Versatip, make sure you completely read and understand this manual.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

WORK AREA

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not keep or bring combustible materials near the tool.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating the tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
4. Only use outside or in well-ventilated rooms.

PERSONAL SAFETY

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
4. Dress properly. There is a danger of burning yourself with the flame or with liquid soldering tin. Wear protective clothing to protect yourself against burns. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from flame. Loose clothes or long hair can catch fire.
5. Secure the workpiece. Use a clamping device to hold the workpiece. This allows you to use both hands to operate the tool.
6. Keep this manual for future reference.
7. Do not use the appliance when it is leaking, shows any sign of damage or is malfunctioning.
8. If the appliance is leaking (gas smell) immediately take it outside and check the tightness without a flame, please always use soap sud. Filling or refilling the gas cylinder must be done in a well ventilated place far away from any possible sources of ignition, open flames, pilot lights, electrical cookware and away from other persons. Be sure to observe the safety instructions and warning notices on the refill cylinder do not make any modifications to the appliance.
9. Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos is considered carcinogenic).
10. Take protective measures when during work dust can develop that is harmful to one's health, combustible or explosive (some dusts are considered carcinogenic); wear a dust mask and work with dust/ chip extraction when connectable.

TOOL USE AND CARE

1. Store your tool in an appropriate place with an ambient temperature between 10°C and 50°C. Allow your tool to cool off completely before storing. Unused tools should be stored away from children in a dry location. Switch off all unused tools.
2. 
   Always allow the tool to cool fully before removing / replacing tips and / or installing / replacing the nozzle.
3. 
   Extremely flammable gas under pressure.
4. 
   Do not use near spark or open flame.
5. 
   Do not puncture or incinerate container or store at temperature above 50ºC.
6. 
   Keep out of reach of children.
7. 
   Do not try to disassemble this unit.

INTENDED USE
The Dremel Versatip is intended for a variety of applications you will find in the chapter "USE".

SPECIFICATIONS

USE

Please familiarize yourself with the components of the Dremel Versatip (picture 1), the different tips (picture 6) and the kit content (picture 7) before use.

DREMEL VERSATIP

1. Catalyst
2. Flame guard
3. Flame guard nut
4. Ceramic insulator
5. Child Safety Lock (stopper)
6. Trigger
7. Lock (for continuous working)
8. Flame control knob
9. Tank
10. Filling valve

KIT CONTENT

1. Tool with cap
2. Pocket to store cap
3. Shaping knife
4. Wide flame head
5. Deflector
6. Pocket for soldering tip
7. Additional empty pocket
8. Cutting knife
9. Hot air tip
10. Tin box with soldering sponge
11. Tin box for hot tips
12. Soldering tin
13. Pocket for 2 wrenches

Remove the carton cover from the ignition switch before using the Dremel Versatip.

(RE)FILLING THE TANK
The Dremel Versatip runs on liquid butane gas. Make sure the gas you are using is refined butane gas that can also be used in lighters.
Hold tool and container as shown in picture 8. Then fill the tank with liquid butane gas observing the instructions on the butane gas container. The tank is full when liquid butane gas escapes through the filling valve.

DO NOT OVERFILL THE TANK!

GETTING STARTED
The Dremel Versatip is equipped with a child safety mechanism. This mechanism requires two handed operation to protect against (accidental) ignition by children.

1. See pictures 2 and 3 to ignite the Dremel Versatip.
   
2. The ceramic insulator will start to glow shortly after ignition. When this is not the case, repeat steps 1 and 2. When the Dremel Versatip is cold, ignition might cause a short whistling sound. This is normal and does not mean there is something wrong with the tool.

* Note: the flame guard must be installed correctly, for the tool to be able to ignite.
When the ignition switch is released, the flow of gas is automatically shut off, causing the Dremel Versatip to stop and slowly cool down. To continuously operate the Dremel Versatip, follow the steps in pictures 2, 3 and 4. To switch the Dremel Versatip off, let go of the ignition switch and move the lock button to the right (picture 5). This will immediately stop the flow of butane gas.

USING WITH AN OPEN FLAME
To use the Dremel Versatip with an open flame, unscrew the flame guard, remove the catalyst (and tip if attached) and screw flame guard back onto the tool and securely tighten the flame guard nut.

FLAME LENGTH AND TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
After ignition, make sure the tool is on by checking that the catalyst starts to glow. Then move the flame control lever to the right to increase flame length and temperature, or to the left to decrease flame length and temperature. When using the open flame or hot air the Dremel Versatip is at the correct temperature immediately after ignition. Please allow 25 seconds of heat up time for tips.

INSTALLING OR CHANGING TIPS

ALWAYS ALLOW THE TOOL TO COOL FULLY BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING TIPS.
Make sure to use the right tip for the job you want to do. Only use tips that fit onto the tool perfectly. Loose fitting tips might result in an uncontrolled and unsafe flame.
The use of tips requires the catalyst to be installed. To install the catalyst unscrew the flame guard nut and remove the flame guard. Slide in the catalyst into the flame guard with the narrow part facing outward. Place the flame guard and catalyst back on to the tool and securely tighten the flame guard nut. The soldering tip, cutting knife tip, shaping knife tip and hot blower tip can be screwed onto the catalyst. Secure the bits tightly using the 7mm wrench. To remove a tip, simply use the 7 mm wrench to unscrew the tip. Use the 8mm wrench to hold the catalyst in place if required.
The wide flame head tip and the deflector tip can be slid over the end of the catalyst. To remove them slide off the catalyst.

INSTALLING / REPLACING A NOZZLE

ALWAYS ALLOW THE TOOL TO COOL FULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR REPLACING A NOZZLE.
The nozzle can get clogged, due to butane gas impurities. To prolong the life of the tool, the nozzle is replaceable. Should the nozzle be clogged, follow these steps to replace the nozzle:

1. Unscrew the flame guard nut.
2. Remove flame guard (and catalyst and tip if applicable).
3. Unscrew the ceramic insulator.
4. Remove the nozzle by hand (small copper part) by gently turning and pulling it.
5. Install new nozzle with little opening facing outward.
6. Put the ceramic insulator back and securely tighten it.
7. Replace flame guard (and catalyst and tip if applicable).
8. Securely tighten flame guard nut.

The Dremel Versatip is now ready for use.
NOTE: A replacement nozzle can be ordered through your dealer.

MOST COMMON USE
Soldering tip: used for regular soldering activities, using soldering tin.
Hot cutting knife: cutting of nylon rope to prevent 'feathering'.
Shaping knife: cutting to size of sheets of plastic and other heat sensitive materials.
Wide flame head: preparing for detailed paint removal Hot air tip: melting of plastics and other heat-sensitive materials.
Deflector: shrinking of heat sensitive insulation around electrical wiring

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING
Switch the tool off and allow to fully cool down before cleaning. The exterior of the tool can be cleaned with a clean cloth. If necessary use a damp cloth with a small amount of neutral detergent. To clean the soldering tip, soak the soldering sponge in some water. After soldering or in case of excess solder on the tip, wipe it on the sponge when it is still hot.

CONTACT DREMEL
For more information on the Dremel assortment, support and hotline, go to www.dremel.com. Dremel, Konijnenberg 60, 4825 BD Breda, The Netherlands