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STEELE PRODUCTS SP-PT253 Owner's Manual

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2 Rotary Combo Kit
WARNING! To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User
Must Read And Understand Instruction Manual.
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual 2 Rotary Combo Kit WARNING! To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Instruction Manual. SP-PT253 www.steele-products.com...
  • Page 2 Rotary Tool Table of Contents n i l i n i o i t WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND/ OR VOIDING OF YOUR WARRANTY.

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    Owner’s Manual Safety Guidelines - Definitions This manual contains important information that you need to know and understand in order to protect YOUR SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. The following symbols help you recognize this information. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. WARNING! WARNINGS INDICATE A CERTAINTY OR STRONG POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.

  • Page 4: General Precautions

    Rotary Tool General Precautions WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN ALSO RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE TOOL AND/OR THE ITEM YOU ARE WORKING ON. Verify that the power supply in your area is compatible with the voltage listed on the tool's label.
  • Page 5 Owner’s Manual General Precautions (cont’d) Always wear suitable non-slip safety footwear where there is a risk of heavy objects injuring feet or if there is a risk of slipping on wet or slippery floors. Where there is a risk of falling objects or hitting your head on protruding or low level obstructions, a hard hat should be worn.
  • Page 6 Rotary Tool General Precautions (cont’d) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Follow all instructions for lubrication and changing accessories. Before using the power tool, check it carefully to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check that all moving parts are correctly aligned and free from binding. Check for broken or missing parts and have them replaced or repaired at an authorized service center.

  • Page 7: Additional Warnings

    Owner’s Manual Additional Warnings Electrical Safety This double-insulated tool comes equipped with a polarized plug where one blade is wider than the other. This plug only fits in a polarized outlet one way. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet.
  • Page 8 Rotary Tool Additional Warnings (cont’d) Cutting Tool (cont’d) Ensure that power tools are disconnected from the power supply when not in use, before servicing, lubricating or making adjustments and when changing accessories. Always keep the accessory securing mechanism clean and free from dust build-up.
  • Page 9 Owner’s Manual Additional Warnings (cont’d) Accessories WARNING! ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN USING THIS TOOL. HIGH-SPEED ACCESSORIES CAN DISCHARGE PARTICLES, BRISTLES, OR OTHER DEBRIS OR CAN COME APART DURING USE. FLYING DEBRIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. Do not stop the tool by forcing the accessory or by using sideways pressure.
  • Page 10 Rotary Tool Additional Warnings (cont’d) Accessories (cont’d) Never apply excessive pressure when using brush accessories. let the bristle tips do the work. Excessive pressure may damage the piece being worked on and could cause bristles to fly loose, possibly causing injury.
  • Page 11 Owner’s Manual Additional Warnings (cont’d) Accessories (cont’d) Never use any grinding or sanding accessory near any flammable material. Sparks could cause a fire. Both the tool collet and the accessory might become hot during normal use. Allow to cool before touching. Never attempt to hold the work piece with one hand while using any saw or cutting tool.
  • Page 12 Rotary Tool Operation Your new rotary tools have been engineered and manufactured to STEELE® America’s high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, they will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Every care has been taken to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition.

  • Page 13: Inserting/Removing Accessories

    Owner’s Manual Operation (cont’d) Inserting/Removing Accessories WARNING! ALWAYS UNPLUG THE ROTARY TOOL BEFORE CHANGING ACCESSORIES/COLLETS OR SERVICING YOUR TOOL THE TOOL COULD START UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY. To loosen the collet nut: 1 Press the shaft lock button. 2 Rotate the shaft manually until the lock engages and prevents further rotation.

  • Page 14: Collet Sizes

    Rotary Tool Operation (cont’d) Collet Sizes Your rotary tool kit includes four collets to accommodate different accessories with varying shank sizes. To change a collet: 1 Loosen the collet nut as described above, then remove the collet nut. 2 Remove the old collet. 3 Insert the loose collet.

  • Page 15: General Hints

    Owner’s Manual Operation (cont’d) General Hints Your rotary tool and its accessories work using high RPM (up to 35,000PRM) instead of brute force. When working, use the lightest possible touch while retaining full control of the tool and allow the high-speed accessory to do its work.

  • Page 16: Using The Tool

    Rotary Tool Operation (cont’d) Using the Tool Before running your rotary tool, spend some time getting the feel of its weight and balance. The housing is tapered, allowing you to grasp the tool much like a pen or pencil for fine work. be sure to practice on scrap materials until you are comfortable using the tool and are ready to work on actual materials.

  • Page 17: Variable Speed Control

    Owner’s Manual Operation (cont’d) Variable Speed Control Your rotary tool kit includes a variable-speed tool. The speed- control switch is on the side of the tool, as shown here. To increase the tool’s speed, slide the switch down away from the OFF position.
  • Page 18 Rot ary Tool Operation ( c ont’d ) Flex At t ac hment Your rotary tool kit includes a flex attachment and hanger rod that is useful for extra-delicate work and/or when working in close spaces. When using the flex attachment, be sure not to bend it tighter than a 6-inch radius at any point as this could cause...
  • Page 19 Owner’s Manual Operation (cont’d) Flex Shaft (cont’d) 1 Secure the clamp base to your work surface in a location where the flex shaft will not be overextended or bent beyond a 6” radius. 2 Screw the hanger rod into the base. 3 Hang the tool using the wire hanger next to the power cord.
  • Page 20 Rotary Tool Operation (cont’d) Small Rotary Tool...
  • Page 21 Owner’s Manual Accessories Your rotary tool kit includes the following accessories: Sanding bands: Your kit includes both a 1/2” x 1/ 2” and 1/2” x 1/4” sanding shank, which holds sanding bands. These small drum sanders help you shape and smooth surfaces in tight places. Replace bands when they become worn.
  • Page 22 Rotary Tool Operation (cont’d) Accessories (cont’d) Cutting wheels: Your kit includes several cutting wheels and a special shank for mounting them. To prepare a cutting wheel for use, remove the screw in the center of the shank, mount the wheel, and replace the screw.
  • Page 23 Owner’s Manual Operation (cont’d) Accessories (cont’d) Polishing wheels: Your kit includes several felt polishing wheels in assorted shapes. These accessories are useful for removing tarnish and weathering on metal and for polishing plastics. They require a special shank with a screw tip. To prepare a polishing wheel, screw the felt onto the shank tip.

  • Page 24: Recommended Speeds

    Rotary Tool Recommended Speeds The following tables display recommended speed ranges for various accessories on various materials. WARNING! NEVER RUN ACCESSORIES AT SPEEDS EXCEEDING THE LISTED MAXIMUMS. ACCESSORIES COULD BREAK APART AND SCATTER FLYING DEBRIS AT HIGH-SPEED, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY. CAUTION: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED SPEEDS FOR THE LISTED ACCESSORY/MATERIAL COMBINATION AS DOING SO...
  • Page 25 Owner’s Manual Recommended Speeds (cont’d) Diamond wheel points Soft wood: 10 Hard wood: 8 Stone: 10 Ceramic: 10 Glass: 10 Tungsten carbide cutters (toothed) Soft wood: 10 Hard wood: 8 Laminates & plastic: 4 Aluminum, brass, etc.: 6 Tungsten carbide cutters Soft wood: 10 Hard wood: 8 Laminates &...
  • Page 26 Rotary Tool Recommended Speeds (cont’d) High-speed router bits Soft wood: 10 Hard wood: 8 - 10 Silicon carbide grinding stones Laminates & plastic: 6 Steel: 10 Aluminum, brass, etc.: 4 Stone: 6 Ceramic: 10 Glass: 10 Abrasive points Soft wood: 4 - 6 Hard wood: 4 - 6 Steel: 6 - 8 Aluminum, brass, etc.: 4 - 6...

  • Page 27: Cutting Wheels

    Owner’s Manual Recommended Speeds (cont’d) Cutting wheels Soft wood: 8 - 10 Hard wood: 6 - 10 Laminates & plastic: 2 - 4 Steel: 10 Aluminum, brass, etc.: 10 Stone: 6 - 10 Ceramic: 6 - 10 Polishing wheels Soft wood: 4 Hard wood: 4 Laminates &...

  • Page 28: Drill Bits

    Rotary Tool Recommended Speeds (cont’d) Drill bits Soft wood: 10 Hard wood: 6 - 10 Laminates & plastic: 2 - 4...
  • Page 29 Owner’s Manual Maintenance Clean the tool with a rag dampened with clean water. Do not use chemicals or soap. Do not allow water to get inside the tool. Make sure the vent passages remain clear of dust and debris to avoid overheating the tool.

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    Rotar y Tool Limited Warranty Steele® warrants to the original purchaser who uses the product in a consumer application (personal, residential or household usage) that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
  • Page 31 Owner’s Manual Limite d W a rra n ty (co n t’ d) THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: Merchandise sold as reconditioned, used as rental equipment, or floor or display models. Merchandise that has become damaged or inoperative because of ordinary wear, misuse, cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity, freeze damage, use of improper chemicals, negligence, accident, failure to operate the product in accordance with the instructions provided in the Owners Manual(s) supplied with...

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