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Dremel 400 SERIES DIGITAL 398-49 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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DM 2610934164 05-06
High Speed Rotary Tool
Operating/Safety Instructions
Model 398-49
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Accessory Information
• Warranty
• Service Parts
Dremel brand products are manufactured and sold by the
2610934164 10/06
10/6/06
8:41 AM
400 Series Digital
HONESTLY NOW ... Have you read
this OWNER'S MANUAL?
03-5415317
http://www.dremel.com
Dremel Division of Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
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  • Page 1 • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Accessory Information • Warranty • Service Parts Dremel brand products are manufactured and sold by the Dremel Division of Robert Bosch Tool Corporation 2610934164 10/06 8:41 AM Page 1 400 Series Digital this OWNER’S MANUAL? 03-5415317 http://www.dremel.com...

  • Page 2: Power Tool Safety Rules

    DM 2610934164 05-06 10/6/06 Power Tool Safety Rules Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may WARNING result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Work Area Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
  • Page 3 DM 2610934164 05-06 10/6/06 Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in a dangerous condition. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation.
  • Page 4 DM 2610934164 05-06 10/6/06 Safety Rules for Rotary Tools - (cont.) grinding. Do not use a wheel that may be damaged. Fragments from a wheel that bursts during operation will fly away at great velocity possibly striking you or bystanders. Never use dull or damaged bits.

  • Page 5: Functional Description And Specifications

    DM 2610934164 05-06 10/6/06 Functional Description and Specifications Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any assembly, adjustments WARNING or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. COLLET NUT COLLET SHAFT LOCK BUTTON Model number 398-49...
  • Page 6 DM 2610934164 05-06 10/6/06 Always unplug Rotary Tool before WARNING changing accessories, changing collets or servicing your Rotary Tool. SHAFT LOCK BUTTON COLLET WRENCH TO TIGHTEN TO LOOSEN COLLET To loosen, first press shaft lock button and rotate the shaft by hand until the lock engages the shaft preventing further rotation.
  • Page 7 DM 2610934164 05-06 10/6/06 HOUSING COLLET (inside) Step 3. Remove the collet. Note: If the collet nut and collet are not removed from the motor shaft, the tool will not function properly. Step 4. Install the driver cap on the motor shaft and tighten.
  • Page 8 DM 2610934164 05-06 10/6/06 The cutting guide 565 (sold separately) comes completely assembled and ready to use. For use in a variety of materials up to 19,1mm thick. Match the bit type to material to be cut. Always hold the tool firmly, using slow steady pressure to make cuts.
  • Page 9 DM 2610934164 05-06 10/6/06 Operating Instructions for Rotary Tool and Flex-Shaft Attachment The following operation applies to the Rotary Tool and Flex-Shaft attachment, The Rotary Tool is a handful of high-speed power. It serves as a carver, grinder, polisher, sander, cutter, power brush, drill and more.
  • Page 10 You should not lean on or push the tool into the work. Questions or Problems ? Call 03-5415317 or check our website at www.Dremel.com For best control in close work, grip the Rotary Tool like a pencil between your thumb and forefinger.
  • Page 11 Higher speeds are better for carving, cutting, routing, shaping, cutting dadoes or rabbets in wood. Use only Dremel Tested, High Performance Accessories. 8:41 AM Page 11 Hardwoods, metals and glass require high speed operation, and drilling should also be done at high speeds.
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  • Page 15: Maintenance

    To maintain peak efficiency of the motor, we recommend every two to six months the brushes be examined. Only genuine Dremel replacement brushes specially designed for your tool should be used. BRUSH DOOR...
  • Page 16 DM 2610934164 05-06 10/6/06 FIG. 4 FIG. 5 minutes before loading (or using) the tool. This will allow the brushes to “seat” properly and will give you more hours of life from each set of brushes. This will also extend the total life of your tool since the commutator surface will “wear”...
  • Page 17 DM 2610934164 05-06 10/6/06 Dremel Accessories Use only Dremel Tested, High Performance Accessories. Other accessories are not WARNING designed for this tool and may lead to personal injury or property damage. The number and variety of accessories for the Rotary Tool are almost limitless.
  • Page 18 DM 2610934164 05-06 10/6/06 Wire Brushes Three different shapes of wire brushes are available. Never use wire brushes at speeds greater than 15.000 RPM. Refer to Operating Speeds section for proper tool speed setting. The three shapes come in three different materials: stainless steel, brass and carbon wire.
  • Page 19 Spiral Cutting Bit Cuts through all types of wood and wood composites. High Speed Router Bits For routing, inlaying, and mortising in wood and other soft materials. Use only with Dremel No. 330 Router attachment or No. 231 Shaper/Router table. Page 19...
  • Page 20 If sanding band is loose on the drum during operation it may “fly” off and strike you or bystanders. Dremel Attachments Multipurpose Cutting Kit • Includes 2 drywall cutting bits (560) and 1 spiral cutting bit (561) •...
  • Page 21 DM 2610934164 05-06 10/6/06 Dremel Attachments Add these Dremel attachments to your compact workshop and make your Rotary Tool more versatile. Model 330 Router Attachment Shapes, edges, chamfers, cuts, rabbets, dadoes, etc. Adjustable edge guide can be easily removed for freehand routing.
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