Operating Instructions; Rotary Tool Introduction; Using The Rotary Tool - Dremel 8200 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Dremel 8200
Thank you for purchasing the Dremel 8200.
This product was designed by the many
Dremel users who passionately use their
rotary tools daily. This tool was designed to
give you the ultimate performance when
working on projects.
The Dremel 8200 is the MOST versatile
cordless rotary tool available today. It has a
wide speed range including a high
performance motor that allows the tool to
maintain its speed under load. The design of
the tool also contains plenty of soft grip so the
tool can be held comfortably in many
positions. The quick collet lock mechanism
makes locking the output shaft easier for
changing accessories. You will appreciate the
many applications that the Dremel 8200 can
easily tackle.

Rotary Tool Introduction

The Rotary Tool has a small, powerful electric
motor, is comfortable in the hand, and is made
to accept a large variety of accessories
including abrasive wheels, drill bits, wire
brushes, polishers, engraving cutters, router
bits, cutting wheels and attachments.
Accessories come in a variety of shapes and
permit you to do a number of different jobs. As
you become familiar with the range of
accessories and their uses, you will learn just
how versatile the Rotary Tool is. You'll see
dozens of uses you hadn't thought of before.
The real secret of the Rotary Tool is its speed.
To understand the advantages of its high
speed, you have to know that the standard
portable electric drill runs at speeds up to
2,800 revolutions per minute. The Rotary Tool
operates at speeds up to 30,000 revolutions
per minute. The typical electric drill is a low-
speed, high torque tool; the Rotary Tool is just
the opposite – a high-speed, low torque tool.
The major difference to the user is that in the
high speed tools, the speed combined with the
accessory mounted in the collet does the
work. You don't apply pressure to the tool, but
simply hold and guide it. In the low speed
tools, you not only guide the tool, but also
apply pressure to it, as you do, for example,
when drilling a hole.
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Operating Instructions

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It is this high speed, along with its compact
size and wide variety of special accessories
and attachments, that makes the Rotary Tool
different from other tools. The speed enables
it to do jobs low speed tools cannot do, such
as cutting hardened steel, engraving glass,
etc.
Getting the most out of your Rotary Tool is a
matter of learning how to let this speed work
for you. To learn about more uses and the
versatility of Dremel accessories and
attachments refer to this Owner's Manual or
check our website at www.Dremel.com.

Using the Rotary Tool

The first step in learning to use the Rotary
Tool 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
Rotary Tool to be grasped much like a pen or
pencil (Figure A).
Always hold the tool away from your face.
Accessories can be damaged during handling,
and can fly apart as they come up to speed.
This is not common, but it does happen.
Practice on scrap materials first to see how
the Rotary Tool's high speed action performs.
Keep in mind that the work is done by the
speed of the tool and by the accessory in the
collet. You should not lean on or push the tool
during use.
Instead, lower the spinning accessory lightly to
the work and allow it to touch the point at
which you want cutting (or sanding or etching,
etc.) 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 best to make a series of passes
with the tool rather than attempt to do all the
work in one pass. To make a cut, for example,
pass the tool back and forth over the work,
much as you would a small paint brush. Cut a
little material on each pass until you reach the
desired depth. For most work, the gentle touch
is best. With it, you have the best control, are
less likely to make errors, and will get the
most efficient work out of the accessory.
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