Dremel 03-5415317 User Manual
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300 Series
Instructional Safety
Manual
High Speed Rotary Tool
03-5415317
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
!
WARNING
tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool
or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
The term “power
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.
tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool.
can cause you to lose control.
Power
Distractions
Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools.
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
use reduces the risk of electric shock.
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC
power supply.
to work, the electrical components of the AC
rated tool are likely to fail and create a haz
ard to the operator.
If operating the power tool in damp locations is unavoidable a Ground Fault
Water entering a power tool will
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor
While the tool may appear
Unmodified plugs
There is an
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) must be used
to supply the power to your tool.
and personal protection devices like electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your personal safety.
Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool
while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection.
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before plugging in.
ger on the switch or plugging in power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on.
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
ter control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
Dress properly
ing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection
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facilities, ensure these are connected
and properly used.
can reduce dust-related hazards.
Safety equipment such as dust
Carrying power tools with your fin-
This enables bet-
. Do not wear loose cloth-
Use of these devices
GFCI
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A
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Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.
control the power tool.
Slippery hands cannot safely
Power tool use and care
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off.
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools.
ures reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use.
caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Such preventive safety meas-
Any power tool
Many accidents are
The
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc., in accordance with these
instructions and in the manner intended
for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed.
power tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform.
or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
Holding the work by hand
Use of the
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
safety of the power tool is maintained.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool. When cleaning a tool be
careful not to disassemble any portion of
the tool since internal wires may be misplaced or pinched or safety guard return
springs may be improperly mounted.
Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may
damage plastic parts.
This will ensure that the
SAFETY RULES FOR ROTARY TOOL
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord.
make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"
and shock the operator.
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform.
or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
Accessories must be rated for at least the
speed recommended on the tool warning
label.
Contact with a "live" wire will
Holding the work by hand
Wheels and other accessories run
ning over rated speed can fly apart and
cause injury.
If cutting into existing walls or other blind
areas where electrical wiring may exist is
unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit
breakers feeding this worksite.
Do not operate the flexible shaft with a
sharp bend.
generate excessive heat on the jacket or
hand piece. The recommended minimum is
6" radius.
Always disconnect the power cord from
the power source before making any
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adjustments or attaching any acces-
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Over bending the shaft can
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SAFETY RULES FOR ROTARY TOOL (CONTINUED)
sories. You may unexpectedly cause the tool
to start leading to serious personal injury.
Be aware of the switch location, when
placing the tool down or when picking the
tool up.
switch.
Always hold the hand piece firmly in your
hands during the start-up.
torque of the motor, as it accelerates to full
speed, can cause the shaft to twist.
Always wear safety goggles and dust
mask. Use only in well ventilated area.
Using personal safety devices and working in
safe environment reduces risk of injury.
After changing the bits or making any
adjustments, make sure the collet nut and
any other adjustment devices are securely tightened.
unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control,
loose rotating components will be violently
thrown.
Do not reach in the area of the spinning
bit.
hand may not always be obvious.
Allow brushes to run at operating speed
for at least one minute before using
wheel. During this time no one is to stand
in front or in line with the brush.
bristles or wires will be discharged during the
run-in time.
Wire and bristle brushes must never be
operated at speeds greater than
15,000/min. Direct the discharge of the
spinning wire brush away from you.
Small particles and tiny wire fragments may
be discharged at high velocity during the
“cleaning” action with these brushes and may
become imbedded in your skin. Bristles or
wires will be discharged from the brush at
high speeds.
Carefully handle both the tool and individual grinding wheels to avoid chipping or
cracking. Install a new wheel if tool is
dropped while grinding. Do not use a
wheel that may be damaged.
from a wheel that bursts during operation will
fly away at great velocity possibly striking you
or bystanders.
Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp
bits must be handled with care.
bits can snap during use. Dull bits require
more force to push the tool, possibly causing
the bit to break.
Use clamps to support workpiece whenever practical. Never hold a small work
You may accidentally activate the
The reaction
Loose adjustment device can
The proximity of the spinning bit to your
Loose
Fragments
Damaged
piece in one hand and the tool in the other
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and while in use. Allow for sufficient
space, at least 6", between your hand and
the spinning bit.
dowel rods, pipes or tubing have a tendency
to roll while being cut, and may cause the bit
to “bite” or jump toward you. Clamping a
small workpiece allows you to use both
hands to control the tool.
Inspect your workpiece before cutting.
When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not slip
and pinch the bit and be torn from your
hand.
For example, if carving wood, make
sure there are no nails or foreign objects in
the workpiece. Nails or foreign objects can
cause the bit to jump.
Never start the tool when the bit is
engaged in the material.
edge may grab the material causing loss of
control of the cutter.
Avoid bouncing and snagging the wheel,
especially when working corners, sharp
edges etc.
and kick-back.
The direction of feed with the bit into the
material when carving, routing or cutting
is very important. Always feed the bit into
the material in the same direction as the
cutting edge is exiting from the material
(which is the same direction as the chips
are thrown).
direction, causes the cutting edge of the bit to
climb out of the work and pull the tool in the
direction of this feed.
If the workpiece or bit becomes jammed
or bogged down, turn the tool “OFF” by
the switch. Wait for all moving parts to
stop and unplug the tool, then work to
free the jammed material.
the tool is left “ON” the tool could restart
unexpectedly causing serious personal
injury.
Do not leave a running tool unattended,
turn power off.
complete stop it is safe to put it down.
Do not grind or sand near flammable
materials.
ignite these materials.
Do not touch the bit or collet after use.
After use the bit and collet are too hot to be
touched by bare hands.
Regularly clean the tool's air vents with
compressed air.
powdered metal inside the motor housing
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may cause electrical failures.
Round material such as
The bit cutting
This can cause loss of control
Feeding the tool in the wrong
If the switch to
Only when tool comes to a
Sparks from the wheel could
Excessive accumulation of
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SAFETY RULES FOR ROTARY TOOL (CONTINUED)
Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent use of your rotary tool to become
commonplace.
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areless fraction of a second is sufficient to
inflict severe injury.
Do not alter or misuse tool. Any alteration
or modification is a misuse and may result in
serious personal injury.
This product is not intended for use as a
dental drill, in human or veterinary medical applications.
When using the steel saws, cutoff wheels,
high speed cutters or tungsten carbide
cutters, always have the work securely
clamped. Never attempt to hold the work
with one hand while using any of these
accessories.
wheels will grab if they become slightly canted in the groove, and can kickback causing
loss of control resulting in serious injury. Your
second hand should be used to steady and
guide the hand holding the tool. When a cutoff wheel grabs, the wheel itself usually
Always remember that a
Serious injury may result.
The reason is that these
breaks. When the steel saw, high speed cutt
ers or tungsten carbide cutter grab, it may
jump from the groove and you could lose
control of the tool.
WARNING
!
construction activities, contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals, work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Some dust created by
power drilling and other
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROTARY TOOL
Unpacking & Checking Contents
WARNING
!
cal shock, always remove plug from wall
outlet when tool is not in use.
Separate all loose parts from packing materials and check each item with the contents
listed on the carton to make sure all items are
accounted for before discarding any packing
material.
To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electri-
Description
The 300 Series rotary tool consists of a small,
but effective AC universal motor construction
that incorporates high speed to complete
cutting, drilling, carving, sharpening, etching,
grinding, sanding, shaping, polishing, cleaning
and much more.
The 300 Series rotary tool has high speeds of
10,000 – 37,000 rpms, while a typical drill only
has a top speed of 2,500 rpms. The high
speeds allows your Dremel rotary tool to
Collet
Collet Nut
perform with high performing results. There is
n
o need to apply pressure to your tool, it is the
speed of rotary tool that will complete even
the toughest task.
Your Dremel’s rotary tool performance does
depend upon the accessories that you use.
Due to the high speeds of your rotary tool, we
highly recommend that you always use
Dremel accessories and attachments for the
best results. Dremel’s accessories and
attachments go through very controlled and
extensive testing and must meet very high
standards before being approved. From drill
bits to router bits, felt wheels to wire and nylon
brushes, cut-off wheels to sanding bands,
engravers to cutting bits and more.
Thus, the success you will experience with
your Dremel rotary tool system – rotary tool,
accessories and attachments; unlimited
versatility for you and your projects no matter
where you are.
Collet Wrench
Housing Cap
Ventilation Openings
Brush Cover
(one each side)
Shaft Lock Button
Power Cord
6
On/Off Switch
Hanger
rench
W
Storage
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SPECIFICATIONS
General Specifications
Voltage Rating . . . .230-240 V , 50-60 Hz
Amperage Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.15 A
No Load Speed . . . .No10,000-37,000/min
Collet Capacity . . . .1/32", 1/16", 3/32", 1/8"
Motor Specifications
This Rotary Tool utilizes a variable highspeed RPM motor. It is wired for operation on
230-240 volts, 50-60 Hz. alternating current.
Before connecting the motor cord to wall outlet, make certain the power switch is in the
OFF position and be sure the electric current
is of the same characteristics as stamped on
the Rotary Tool nameplate.
Connection To A Power Source
DANGER
!
prongs on the plug when installing or
removing the plug to or from the outlet.
DANGER
!
have it replaced immediately to avoid
shock or fire hazard.
To avoid electric shock,
do not touch the metal
If power cord is worn, cut
or damaged in any way,
Extension Cords
If an extension cord is necessary, a cord
with adequate size conductors that is
capable of carrying the current necessary
for your tool must be used.
vent excessive voltage drop, loss of power or
overheating.
RECOMMENDED SIZES
OF EXTENSION CORDS
40 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
2
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
C
Tool’s
Ampere
R
ating
1-6
6
-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
ord Size in A.W.G.
Cord Length in Feet Cord Length in Meters
25 50 100 150 15 30 60 120
1
8 16 16 14 .75 .75 1.5 2.5
18 16 14 12 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0
18 16 14 12 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0
16 16 14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0 —
14 12 — — — — — —
This will pre-
Wire Sizes in mm
2
7
0
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SYMBOLS
IMPORTANT! S
ome of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study
them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to
operate the tool better and safer.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels,etc.
n
0
No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
per minute orbits etc. per minute
0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...
1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings.
I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed
Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Class II construction Designates Double Insulated
Construction tools.
Earthing terminal Grounding terminal
Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages
Ni-Cad RBRC seal
Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
the Canadian Standards
Association, and is listed
to US Standards by CSA.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed to
Canadian Standards by
Underwriters
Laboratories.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories,
and listed to Canadian
Standards by Underwriters
This symbol
designates
that
this tool com
plies
Australian
to
Standards.
-
Laboratories.
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