Steele Products SP-PT253 - Manual (Page 17)

Owner’s Manual
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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. To decrease the
tool’s speed, slide the switch up
towards the OFF position.
Moving the switch to the OFF
position stops the tool
The numbered indicators next
to the switch indicate the tool’s
approximate RPM as follows:
Certain materials such as plastics and soft metals require lower speeds to
avoid overheating and possible damage due to friction. Slower speeds are
also best for polishing using the felt polishing accessories and for delicate
work with fragile materials. Higher speeds are optimal for carving, cutting,
routing, shaping, engraving, etc. in hard materials such as hardwoods,
some metals, and glass. Drilling is also best done at high speed in many
cases.
Speed Setting Speed Range
2 8,000 - 10,000 RPM
4 11,000 - 15,000 RPM
6 16,000 - 19,000 RPM
8 20,000 - 24,000 RPM
10 25,000 - 35,000 RPM
WARNING! ALWAYS UNPLUG THE TOOL PRIOR TO CHANGING
ACCESSORIES. NEVER LEAVE A PLUGGED-IN TOOL UNATTENDED.
THE TOOL COULD START UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING SEVERE
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.