Using the Cordless Rotary Tool
The first step in learning to use the Cordless 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 tool to be grasped
much like a pen or pencil.
When you turn on the tool for the first time, hold it
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
Cordless Rotary Tool works. 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 into the work.
For best control in close work, grip the Rotary Tool
like a pencil between your thumb and forefinger.
Instead, lower the spinning accessory lightly to the
work 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 best to make a series of passes with the
tool rather than attempt to do all the work in one
pass. Pass the tool back and forth over the work,
much as you would a small paint brush. For most
work, the deft, 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.
The "handgrip" method of holding the tool is used
for operations such as cleaning a flat surface.
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