Dremel 231 User Manual

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Operating/Safety Instructions Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad

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Power Tool Safety Rules

WARNING

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, ﬁ re and/or serious personal injury.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work Area

Keep your work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ﬂ ammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power

tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep by-standers, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

Double-insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will ﬁ t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not ﬁ t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁ t, contact a qualiﬁ ed electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double Insulation

need for the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

Before plugging in the tool, be certain the outlet voltage supplied is within the voltage marked on the nameplate. Do not use “AC only” rated tools with a DC power supply.

Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an

increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. If operating the power tool in damp locations is unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter must be used to supply the power to your tool. Electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your personal safety.

Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool

will increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”

eliminates the

or “W.”

use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

These cords are rated for outdoor

Personal Safety

Stay alert, watch what y ou are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the inﬂ uence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,

or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Keep handles dry , clean and free from oil and grease.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is “OFF” before plugging in. Carrying tools

with your ﬁ nger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch “ON” invites accidents.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool “ON”. A wrench or

a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and

balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety

shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

A moment of inattention while

Tool Use and Care

Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or

against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the

job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

Do not use tool if switch does not turn it “ON” or “OFF”. Any tool that cannot be

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. An y alteration or modiﬁ cation is a misuse and may result in a dangerous condition.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect tool operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using.

caused by poorly maintained tools. Dev elop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.

Properly maintained

Many accidents are

Tools are

Safety Rules for Router/Shaper Tables

Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may

be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.

Service

Tool service must be performed only by qualiﬁ ed repair personnel. Service

or maintenance performed by unqualiﬁ ed personnel could result in a risk of injury. For example: internal wires may be misplaced or pinched, safety guard return springs may be improperly mounted.

When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.

Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.

Read and understand the tool manual and these instructions for the use of this table with your router. Failure to follow all

instructions listed below may result in serious personal injury.

Position the tool with the switch in “easy” reach so you are not blindly searching for it. Power tool switches and controls need to

be within your zone in emergency situations.

Fully assemble and tighten all the fasteners required for this table and mounting the tool. Do not use the router table until all assembly and installation steps have been completed. Also remember to occasionally

check the table clamps and tool to make sure it is still tight. A loose table is unstable and may shift in use and cause serious injury.

Make certain the tool is not plugged into a wall outlet when installing into the table, making adjustments or changing bits.

Accidental start-up of the tool can cause injury.

Before operating make sure the entire unit is placed on a solid, ﬂ at, level surface.

Serious injury could occur if tool is unstable and tips.

Be certain tool is fully and securely clamped in the collar, periodically check the base fastener or clamping tightness. Adjustment

devices must be securely tightened.

Tighten as necessary as the motor can loosen from the base due to vibration and may drop or fall unexpectedly when positioned upside down in a table.

After changing the bits or making any adjustments, make sure the collet nut and any other adjustment devices are securely tightened. Loose adjustment

devices can unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control, and loose rotating components will be violently thrown.

Do not use the router table without the overhead guard.

keeping your hands away from the spinning blade in case of unintended contact with bit.

Never place your ﬁ ngers under the guard or near the spinning bit. Never hold the workpiece on the out-feed side of bit.

Pressing the workpiece against the outfeed side of the fence may cause material binding and possible kickback pulling your hand back into the bit.

Router bits are intended for wood, wood products and plastic only. Not for cutting or shaping metals. Be sure the workpiece does not contain nails, etc. before routing.

Cutting a nail or the like will cause the carbides

The guard will aid in

to be dislodged, ﬂ y toward the operator side, and possibly strike you or bystanders.

Match the appropriate bit and its speed to your application. Do not use bits that have a cutting diameter that exceeds the capacity of the tool. Overloading the tool

can lead to personal injury or tool failure.

Position and securely clamp the router bit in the collet before making any cuts.

If the bit becomes loose during operation, it may ﬂ y up and away from table possibly striking you or bystanders.

Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp bits must be handled with care. Damaged

bits can snap during use. Dull bits require more force to push the workpiece, possibly causing the bit to break or material to kick back.

The router table is primarily designed to cut ﬂ at, straight and squared materials, we do not recommend cutting material that is warped, wobbly or otherwise unstable. If the material is slightly curved cut the material with the concave side against the table or fence. Cutting

the material with the concave side up or away from table may cause the warped or wobbly material to roll; causing you to lose control; kickbac k and serious personal injury may result.

Never start the tool when the bit is engaged in the material. The bit cutting

edge may grab the material causing loss of control of the workpiece.

Feed the workpiece against the rotation of the bit. The bit rotates counter-clockwise as viewed from the top of table. Feeding

the work in the wrong direction will cause the workpiece to “climb” up on the bit and may lead to loss of control during operation.

Use push sticks and other jigs to hold down the workpiece and keep your hands away from the spinning blade. Router

cuts are blind cuts but the bit still protrudes through the table and you must be aware of the position of your hands relative to the spinning bit.

Use of auxiliary in-feed and out-feed supports is strongly suggested for long or wide workpieces. Long workpieces can

ﬂ ip offthe table or cause the table to tip over if notfully supported.

Use the adjustable fence in straight cutting applications. When routing along

an entireedge of the work, the fence and adjustable support wedge will help maintain stability.

Do not place material between router bitand the fence while routing the edge.

This placement may cause the material to become wedged, making kickback possible.

Never touch the bit during or immediately after use. Contact with a spinning bit will

cause injury and after use the bit is too hot to be touched by bare hands.

Do not use the table as workbench or worksurface. The table is not intended to be

used as a workbench or work surface other than for routing material. Using it for purposes other than routing may cause damage and make it unsafe to use in routing.

Never stand on the table or use as ladder or scaffolding. Serious injury could occur

if the table is tipped or the cutting tool is accidentally contacted. Do not store materials on or near the table such that it is necessary to stand on the table or its stand to reach them.

Use only Dremel replacement parts and accessories. Any others ma y create a hazard.

Shaper/Router Table, Model 231

ATTACHMENT FOR USE WITH DREMEL ROTARY MODELS

100, 200, 300, 400XPR, 275, 285, 395, 398, 800, 4000, 8200

ATTENTION:

manual carefully before using your Dremel Shaper/Router Table. Retain instructions for future reference. This attachment will convert

Read entire instruction

Dremel Rotary Tools to a Shaper/Router Table for edge forming, routing, grooving, shaping, sanding edges, jointing, etc

Mount T able to Workbench

The SHAPER/ROUTER TABLE comes assembled ready to mount to the workbench. After determining table location, predrill the bench using a 1/8" diameter drill at the four mounting hole locations. Secure table to the bench using the (4) #10 x 1" wood screws, and washers. (Included with the Shaper/ Router T ab le). (See Fig. 1)

Alternative mounting option: To make your shaper table more portable, mount to piece of 2" x 4". Then easily clamp to your work bench as shown in Fig. 1.

Install Rotary Tool to Table

1. Loosen the clamp knob and turn depth adjustment knob to lower tool holder .

2. With the Rotary Tool unplugged from a power source, remove the threaded housing cap off of tool and set housing cap aside. The housing cap must be reinstalled when not using Shaper/Router table.

3. Place tool into attachment with shaft lock button and on/off button facing forward.

4. Thread locking nut clockwise onto the threaded portion of your Rotary Tool and securely tighten with the provided wrench (See Fig. 2).

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

(4) #10 x 1"Wood

Screws &

Washers

Use 2' x 4" as

alternative

mounting option

Guard

Fence

WARNING

manual before using this accessory.

Read and understand these instructions and the tool

Clamp

Knob

Depth

Adjustment

Screw

On/off switch

must face

forward so

that turning off

tool is readily

accessible

1. When installing router bits, be sure the

Installing Router Bits

power cord is unplugged, then remove the tool from the Shaper/Router Table. Fit the router bit shank into the collet allowing a maximum of 5/8" to protrude past the collet nut. Use the shaft button on your rotary tool and wrench to secure the bit. (See Fig. 3)

2. Loosen the clamp knob and turn the depth adjustment screw to set cutting depth. Depth of cut will be the amount the bit extends above the shaper/router

table.

Cutting Depth Adjustment

Adjustment markings on the side of the tool holder facing outward are marked in inches and millimeters. View the markings prior to starting your project. Turn the depth adjustment screw to set desired depth. To ensure proper settings, rout and measure cut on scrap material. (See Fig. 4)

Fig. 3

Clamp

Knob

Holder

Assembly

Large Knob

Tool

Depth

Adjustment

Screw

Depth of Cut

5/8"

Table

The router spindle turns in a counter

Router Feed Direction

clockwise direction when viewed from abov e the table. For best control and quality of cut, feed the work into the bit in the direction that the bit will tend to pull the work to the fence. (Incorrect feed direction will result in the bit trying to pull the wood through faster than you want. This is called climb cutting.) Feed the workpiece from right to left as shown. Feed direction is extremely important when using a pilot bit freehand on the edge of a workpiece as well as when using the fence with all bits. (See Fig. 5)

Routing T able Tips

1. Wrong Direction – Hard to control.

2. Feeding too fast – Overloads motor.

3. Dull bit – Overloads motor.

4. Cutting too large or deep in one pass – Overloads motor.

5. Feeding too slow – Leav es friction b urns on work.

Fig. 5

Fig. 4

Millimeters

in 5mm increments

Depth Adjustment Markings

Inches in 1/8 inch

increments

Direction

Feed Direction Without Fence Feed Direction With Fence

Feed

Arrow

Fig. 6 Fence

Clamp Screw Nut

Routing Using the Fence

1. Unplug the rotary tool before making any fence adjustments or bit changes. Feed the work against the rotation of the bit as shown. (See Fig. 7) Most fence cutting is done with the support wedge adjusted to the right, where it is in line with the fence. (See Fig. 6)

2. Center cylinder of the guard can be adjusted up when making cuts using the fence. Loosen thumb nut, lift the cylinder up and secure by tightening thumb nut. (See Fig. 8)

3. When shaping small pieces or when ﬁ nishing the cut on narrow, long pieces, use a push stick. Use 1/4" x 2" x 8" piece of lumber notched as shown to make this push stick. (See Fig. 8) It will enable you to keep your hands away from the cutting area.

4. To cut a straight groove, install the bit and set the depth of cut using the depth adjustment screw as shown in Fig. 3. Loosen large knob on left end of fence and swing fence assembly to proper distance from bit to give desired groove location. Retighten large knob. Take a trial cut on scrap lumber to check depth and location of groove.

5. When planing the entire edge of a workpiece, the support wedge may be adjusted to support the workpiece on the left side of the table. Take a trial cut about 2" long and measure the amount of stock removed. Turn rotary tool off. Loosen clamp screw nut and slide wedge to left until wedge contacts cut edge of workpiece. Retighten clamp screw nut. Workpiece will now have support on both sides of the router bit.

When removing more than 1/16" of mater ial from a long edge, if the support wedge is not adjusted properly, the edge will not be planed evenly.

Feed Direction

Support Wedge

Fig. 7

Feed Direction for Streight Cuts

with Fence

Fig. 8

Thumb Nut

Center Cylinder

(not shown)

Large Knob

Piloted Router Bits

612

615

618

Keyhole Bit

655

Router Bits

617

640

650

652

654

Push Stick

Fig. 9

1-1/2" Slot to Clear Guard

16"

12"

3/8" Plywood

Rectangular Hole

to Fit Over Table

WARNING

accessory and fence while routing or sanding edge. This placement may cause

material to wedge making kickback possible.

Do not place material between router bit or

Routing Using Pilot Bits

1. When bits with pilots are to be used, move the fence back only enough to allow the amount of cut to be made. Keeping the fence close to the bit allows the fence to serve as a rear guard. In special cases when the fence must be remo ved from the table, adjust the center cylinder of the guard down to provide protection from revolving cutter.

2. Only piloted bits can be used without the fence. The workpiece should be kept between the cutter and the operator, and fed from right to left.

3. Feed the workpiece past the cutter without stopping and with a consistent speed. A change in feed or a dwell wil cause an irregular cut.

1-1/2"

1-1/2" High Supports

on Both Ends Will Rest on Bench

secure using (8) #10 wood screws, 1/2" in length. Support the table at both ends by securing 1-1/2" high lumber supports to the plywood base. (See Fig. 9)

(Hardware not included)

Drum Sanding

The Shaper/Router Table is also ideal for drum sanding irregular shaped parts as shown. Use Drum Sander 407 (1/2") or 430 (1/4"), with or without the fence assembly.

(See Fig. 10)

Fig. 10

Expanded T able Work Surface

The shaper/router table is designed to easily expand the size of the working surface. Use 3/8" thick solid core plywood. Cut a rectangular hole in the plywood to ﬁ t over the table and

Conseils de sécurité pour les outils électriques

AVERTISSEMENT

électrique, un incendie et/ou des blessures personnelles graves..

Maintenir le lieu de travail propre et bien éclairé. Des établis encombrés et des endroits

sombres sont la cause d’accidents.

Ne pas utiliser d’outils électriques dans des atmosphères explosives ou en présence de liquides, gaz et poussière inﬂ ammables. Les

outils électriques créent des étincelles qui peuvent enﬂ ammer la poussière ou les vapeurs.

Maintenir les spectateurs, les enfants et les visiteurs à l’écart lors de l’utilisation d’un outil électrique. Les distractions peuvent causer une

perte du contrôle.

Sécurité électrique

Les outils à double isolation sont équipés d’une ﬁ chepolarisée (une des broches est plus large que l’autre).Cette ﬁ che s’adaptera dans une prise polarisée d’uneseule manière. Si la ﬁ che ne s’adaptait pasparfaitement dans la prise, l’inverser. Si elle nes’adapte toujours pas, communiquer avec unélectricien qualiﬁ é pour faire installer une prisepolarisée. Ne pas modiﬁ er la ﬁ che d’une manièrequelconque. La

double isolation électrique à trois ﬁ ls pour mise à la terre et d’un système d’alimentation électrique mis à la terre. Avant de brancher l’outil, s’assurer que la tension fournie à la prise correspond à la tension indiquée sur la plaque signalétique. Ne pas utiliser d’outils étiquetés «CA seulement» avec une alimentation électrique à courant continu.

Éviter tout contact du corps avec des objets mis à la terre comme tuyaux, radiateurs, cuisinières et réfrigérateurs. Il existe un risque accru de

décharge électrique si votre corps est mis à la terre. Si le fonctionnement de l’outil électrique dans des endroits humides ne peut être évité, un circuit comportant un interrupteur de fuite à la terre doit être utilisé pour alimenter l’outil. Des gants et des chaussures encaoutchouc pour électriciens amélioreront encore votresécurité personnelle.

Ne pas laisser les outils électriques exposés à la pluie ou à l’humidité. L’eau pénétrant dans un

outil électrique augmentera le risque de décharge électrique. Éviter d’endommager le cordon.

Ne jamais utiliser le cordon pour transporter l’outil ou débrancher la ﬁ che de la prise. Maintenir le cordon à l’écart de chaleur , d’huile, des bords coupants ou de pièces mobiles. Remplacer les cordons endommagés immédiatement. Les cordons endommagés augmentent le risque de

décharge électrique.

Veuillez lire et bien comprendre toutes les directives. Si les directives

indiquées cidessous ne sont pas respectées, il peut en résulter une décharge

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Lieu de travail

élimine le besoin d’un cordon

Lors de l’utilisation d’un outil électrique à l’extérieur, utiliser un cordon de rallonge électrique pour l’extérieur, étiqueté «W-A» ou «W». Ces

cordons sont étalonnés pour usage à l’extérieur et réduisent les risques de décharge électrique.

Soyez alerte, faites attention à ce que vous faites et faites usage de bon sens lors de l’utilisation d’un outil électrique. N’utilisez pas un outil si vous êtes fatigué ou sous l’inﬂ uence de drogue, alcool ou médicament. Un moment d’inattention

lors de l’usage d’outils électriques peut résulter en de graves blessures personnelles.

Habillez-vous adéquatement. Ne portez pas de vêtements lâches ou de bijouterie. Retenez les cheveux longs. Maintenez les cheveux, les vêtements et les gants à l’écart de pièces mobiles. Des vêtements lâches, de la bijouterie

ou des cheveux longs peuvent se prendre dans les pièces mobiles. Maintenir les poignées propres, sèches et exemptes de graisse et d’huile.

Éviter toute mise en marche accidentelle. S’assurer que le contacteur est sur «OFF» (arrêt) avant de brancher l’outil. Le fait de transporter

des outils avec le doigt sur le contacteur ou de brancher des outils avec le contacteur en position «ON» (marche) est souvent la cause d’accidents.

Enlever les clés de réglage avant de mettre l’outil en marche. Une clé restée attachée sur une

pièce rotative de l’outil peut causer des blessures personnelles.

Ne pas s’étirer pour atteindre. Maintenir un bon équilibre en tout temps. Un bon équilibre assure

un meilleur contrôle de l’outil dans des situations inattendues.

Utiliser l’équipement de sécurité. Toujours porter des lunettes protectrices. Des masques

anti-poussières, des chaussures de sécurité antidérapantes, un casque ou une protection antibruit doit être utilisé selon les conditions.

Utilisation et entretien de l’outil

Utiliser une bride de ﬁ xation ou toute autre pince de travail pour maintenir et soutenir la pièce de travail d’une manière stable. Le fait de tenir la

pièce à la main ou contre le corps est instable et peut causer une perte du contrôle.

Ne pas forcer l’outil. Utiliser le bon outil en fonction de l’application. Le bon outil fera un

meilleur travail et plus sécuritairement pour lequel il a été conçu.

Sécurité personnelle

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