Craftsman 572.610530 User Manual [en, es]
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owner’s
manual
WARNING:
For your own safety,
read your owner’s
manual before
operating your
rotary tool.
MODEL
NOS.
572.610520
572.610530
&
572.610720
FOFtM NO 2610911273 2/S6
CiiFTS^ii.
ROTARY POWER TOOLS
Refer to your service diagram for specific warranty
information on your Craftsman Rotary Power Tool.
Consulte el diagrama de servicio para obtener
información específica de garantía para su
herramienta mecánica giratoria Craftsman.
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® assembly ® operation ® maintenance ® repair parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates. IL 60179 U.S.A.
PRINTED IN U,S A
READ AND SAVE ALL THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Keep work area clean — Ciuitered areas
and benches Invite Injuries
2. Avoid dangerous environment — Don't
expose tools to rain,, Don’t use power tools in
damp or wet locations. Don’t use power tools
in the presence of llammable liquids or gases
Avoid chemica! or corrosive environments,
Keep work area welt llt-
3- Guard against electric shock — Prevent
body contact with grounded surfaces For
example: pipes, radiators, refrigerator
enclosures
4* Keep children away — Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord All visitors
should be kept away from work areas
5. Store idle tools — When noi in use, tools
should be stored in dry, and high or locked-up
place — oul of reach of children,
6. Don’t force tool — It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which It was intended
7. Use right tool — Don’t force small too! or
attachment !o do the job of a heavy-duty tool.
Oon 1 use tool for purpose not intended —™ for
example — don’t use circular saw for cutting
tree limbs or logs
8. Dress properly — Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts Rubber gloves and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working
outdoors Wear protective half covering to
contain tong hair
9.. Use safety glasses — Also use face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty
10- Don’t abuse cord — Never carry tool by
cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle
Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions
electric shock and personal Injury, Including the following:
11. Secure work — Use damps or vise to
hold work. It's safer than using your hand and
It frees both bands to operate tool.
12. Don't over-reach — Keep proper fooling
and balance at all times,
13. Maintain tools with care — Keep tools
sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricat
ing and changing accessories Inspect tool
cords periodically and. if damaged, have
repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handies dry. clean and free
from oil and grease
14. Disconnect tools — When not in use,
before servicing, and when changing
accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters
15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
— Form habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from
tool before turning it on
16. Avoid unintentional starting — Don’t
carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be
sure switch is off when plugged in,
17. Outdoor use extension cords —^ When
tool Is used outdoors, use only extension
cords Intended for use outdoors and so
marked
18. Stay alert — Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense. Do noi operate tool
when you are tired. Don’t use power tools
after taking drugs, alcohol or medications
19. Do not alter or misuse tool — These
tools are precision built. Any alteration or
modification not specified Is misuse and may
result in a dangerous condition-
should always bs followed to raduce the risk of lire,
20. Avoid gaseous areas — Do not operate
portable electric tools in gaseous or explosive
atmospheres Motors in these tools normally
spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes
21. Check for damaged parts — Before
further use of the tool, check for damaged
parts Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may
affect its Operation A part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center before further use
of the toot Have defective switches replaced
by an authorized service center. Do not use
tool it switch does not turn it on and off,
22. Your tool Is double insulated — And no
grounding Is necessary The tool is equipped
with a two wire cord and two prong plug
which can be used in standard 120 volt
A.C. outlets- Use only identical
replacement parts when service is
required.
23. Polarized piugs ~ Your tool is equipped
with a polarized plug (one blade Is wider than
the other), this plug wilt fit in a polarized oultet
oniy one way If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug If it sti does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. To reduce the risk of electric
shock do not change the plug in any way,
24. Extension cords — An undersized cord
will cause a drop In line voltage, resulting in
loss of power and over-heating Use 18
gauge or heavier cord. NOTE: The smaller
the gauge number, the heavier the cord
(Extension cords are available)
25. WARNING: Use of damaged cords can
shock, bum or electrocute.
READ AND SAVE ALL THE PRECEDING INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE OF REPLACEABLE BRUSHES
Models 572 610520,572 610530 & 572 610720
The brushes should be Inspected frequently
when tools are used corttinuously. If your tool
runs sporadically, loses power, makes
unusual noises or runs at a reduced speed,
check the brushes To continue using the tool
in this condition will permanently damage
your tool
CURVED END OF BRUSH
With the cord unplugged, remove the brush
caps one at a time with a small screwdriver by
rotating cap counter-clockwise and check
each brush-
If the brush is less than 1/8" long and the end
surface of the brush that contacts the
commutator is rough and/or pitted, they
should be replaced Check both brushes
Usually the brushes will not wear out simul
taneously. If one brush is worn out, replace
both brushes Make sure the brushes are
installed as illustrated. The curved surface of
the brush must match the curvature of the
commutator,
After replacing brushes the tool should be run
at no-load; place it on a clean surface and run
it freely for 5 minutes before loading (or using)
the tool- This wi!i allow the brushes to “seaf
properly and will give you more hours of life
from each set of brushes. This will also
extend the total lite of your tool since the com
mutator surface will "wear" longer.
BEARINGS - Rotary Tool Nos,. 572.610520,
572.610530 & 572,610720 have double ball
bearing construction. Under normal use
neither type requires additional lubrication.
CAUTION:
Any servicing of this tool (Excluding brush re
placement for Models 572.610520,
572 510530 & 572 610720) should be
performed by an authorized service
representative
IMPORTANT!
Use of any accessories or attachments other
than those supplied by Sears may be
hazardous
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Here are examples
of what a SEARS
Craftsman tool can
do...
A, WARNING
objects being thrown Into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safely glasses or eye shields before com
mencing power tool operation, We
recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use
over spectacles or standard safety glasses
Whenever you hoid the tool, be careful not to
cover the air vents with your hand. This blocks
the air flow and causes the motor to overheat
A WARNING
sories, changing collets or servicing your
rotary tool.
COLLET — To loosen, first press shaft iock
button and rotate the shaft by hand until the
lock engages the shaft preventing further
rotation.
The Operation of any power
tool can result in foreign
Always unplug rotary tool
before changing acces
Sharpen Tools
Do not engage (octc while the Rotary Tool Is running.
With the shaft lock engaged use the collet
wrench to toosen the collet nut if necessary.
Change accessories by inserting the new one
into the collet as far as possible to minimize
runout and unbalance. With the shaft lock
engaged, finger lighten the collet nut unlit the
accessory shank is gripped by the collet Avoid
excessive tightening of the collet nut. The
coliei system is a superior method of securing
accessories-
COLLETS " Two different size collets (see
illustration), to accommodate different shank
sizes, are available for your Rotary Tool,. To
Install a different collet, remove the coHel nut
and remove the old collet. Insert the unslotted
end of the collet in the hole in the end of tfje
tool shaft.. Replace collet nut on the shaft
Always use the coliet which matches the
shank size of the accessory you plan to
use. Never force a larger diameter shank into
a collet.
COLLCT iDENTIFlCATlON SMART — Collel sizes can
be identified by the rings on lha back end of collet
1/32' Collet has one (1) ririg
1/1B' Collet has two (2) rings
3/32’ Collet has threa (3) rings
1/8” Collet has no rifigs
Precise Drilling
BALANCING ACCESSORIES — For
precision work, it is important that all
accessories be in good balance (much the
same as the tires on your automobile), To true
up or balance an accessory, slightly loosen
collet nut and give the accessory or collet a 1/4
turn- Retighten collet nut and run the Rotary
Tool- You should be able to tell by the sound
and fee! If your accessory is running in
balance,. Continue adjusting in this fashion
until best balance is achieved To maintain
balance on abrasive wheel points, before each
use, with the wheel point secured in the collet,
turn on the Rotary too! and run the Dressing
Stone lighfiy against the revolving wheel point.
This removes high spots and trues up the
wheel point for good balance.
meter. Rotary Tool's high speed can cause
larger wheels to fly apart and could cause
injury.
SAFETY ^— Protect your eyes when grinding
or routing with the Rotary Tool .always wear
an approved type of safety glasses
Remember, your new Sears Rotary Tool is the
finest power tool of its kind. But its
performance is, .only as, good as the
accessories with which It is used- We
recommend only Sears accessories be used.
Use of any other accessories may create a
hazard. We hope you’ll enjoy many years of
trouble free pleasure from your Sears
Craftsman Rotary Power Too!
Do not Use grinding
wheels over 1" in dia
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USE ONLY RECOMMENDED
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Craftsman
Rotary Power
Tool
The Rotary Tooi is a handful of high-speed
power !t serves as a carver, a grinder,
polisher,
more
The Rotary Tool has a smali, poweriul elsclrfc
motor, is comfortable in the hand, and is
made to accept a large variety of accessories
including abrasive wheeis, drill bits, wire
brushes, polishers, engraving cutters, router
bits, and cutting wheels Accessories come irt
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 now
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 driit 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 eiectric drill is a iowspeed, high torque too!; the Rotary Tool is just
the opposite - a high-speed, low torque tool
The chief difference to the user is that in the
high speed tools, the speed combined with
the accessory mounted in the collet doss the
work. You don’t appiy pressure to the tool, but
simply hold and guide it In the iow speed
tools, you not only guide the toot, but also
apply pressure to it, as you do, for example,
when drilling a hole
It is this high speed, along with its compact
size and wide variety of special accessories,
that makes the Rotary Tool different from
other power tools The speed enables it to do
jobs low speed toots cannot do, such as
cutting hardened steel, engraving glass, etc.
Getting the most out of your Rotary Tod Is a
matter of learning how to let this speed work
for you
Using the
Rotary Power
Too!
Read the next seciions carefully They will
help you use your Rotary Tool correctly and
help you Select the correct accessory for your
job
..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. Feet the
taper of the housing. This taper permits the
Rotary 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 lace. 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 materiats first to see how
the Rotary Tooi cuts. Keep in mind that the
work is done by the speed of the tool and by
the accessory in the coitet. You should not
lean on or push the tool into the work
Sander, cutter, power brush, dril! and
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 iittie pressure from
your hand- Allow the accessory to do the
work-
Usually, it is best to make a series of passes
with the tooi 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 smali paint brush Cut a
little materiai on each pass until you reach the
desired depth. 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.
Tooi like a pencil between your thumb and
forefinger.
This is the "handgrip" method of holding the
tool used for operations such as grinding a flat
surface or using cutoff wheels.
SitIWftHNJNGi
speed cutters or tungstett carbide cutters,
always have the work securely clamped.
Never attempt to hold the work with one
hand while using any of these
accessories. The reason is that these
wheels will grab if they become slightly
canted in the groove, and can kfckback
causing loss of control resoiting in
serious injury. Your second hand should
be used to steady and guide the hand
holding the took When a cutoff wheel
grabs, the wheel itself usually breaks.
When the steel saw, high speed cutters or
tungsten carbide cutter grab, it may Jump
from the groove and you could lose
control of the tool
When using the steel
saws, cutoff wheels, high
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Operating Speeds
& Accessories
Set the speed indicator to fit the job; to
achieve the best job results when working
with different materials, the speed of the
Rotary Toot should be regulated. Only a full
wave output speed control such as the Sears
Model 2514 {available from catalog only)
should be used with the Model 572.610520,
Models 572.610530 & 572.610720 Rotary
Tools have an integral speed control and an
external speed control should never be used
with these tools
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practice piece of material. Vary speed to find
the best speed for the accessory you are
using and the Job to be done
There are three basic types of Rotary Tools:
single speed, two-speed and variable speed
models On the single speed model, there is
an ON-OFF switch. When the switch is on,
the tool runs at 28,000 RPM On the twospeed-mode!, there Is a LO and H! switch.
When the switch indicator Is on the low
setting, the tool runs at about 20,000 RPM.
When the switch indicator is on the high
setting, the tool runs at about 30,000 RPM,
On the variable speed model, there is a
switch indicator with a white line on it. Slide to
the number on the housing to select the
operating speed needed from 5,000 - 30,000
RPM You can refer to the charts on page 5 to
determine the proper speed, based on the
material being worked and the type of cutter
Of other accessory being used These charts
enable you to select both the correct acces
sory and the optimum speed at a glance
If you have a single-speed or two-speed
model, you will be able to use many
accessories to do a wide assortment of Jobs.
For the majority of applications, ai) models of
the Rotary Tool should be used at top speed
Needs for Slower Speeds
Certain materials, however, (some plastics,
for example) require a retativeiy slow speed
because at nigh speed the friction of the tool
generates heat and causes the plastic to meit
Slow speeds (15,000 RPM or iess) usually
are best for polishing operations employing
the felt polishing accessories. They may also
be best for working on deticate projects as
"eggsry" work, delicate wood carving and
fragile model parts You should always do
polishing with wire brush accessories at
slower speeds and never higher than 15,000
RPM
Higher speeds are better for carving, cutting,
routing, shaping, cutting dadoes or rabbets In
wood
Hardwoods, metals and glass require high
speed operation, and drilling should also be
done at high speeds
The speed of the Rotary Tool is cortlrolled by
setting this indicator on the housing,
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