WEN 2305 Rotary tool kit manual rev.2013 - Manual (Page 7)

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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). Feeding the
tool in the wrong 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. If the switch to the tool is left “ON” the tool could restart unexpectedly causing serious
personal injury.
Do not leave a running tool unattended, turn power off. Only when tool comes to a complete
stop is it safe to put it down.
Do not grind or sand near flammable materials. Sparks from the wheel could 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. Excessive accumulation of
powdered metal inside the motor housing may cause electrical failures.
Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent use of your rotary tool to become
commonplace. Always remember that a careless 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. Serious personal injury may result.
When using the steel saws, cut off 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. The reason is that these wheels will grab if they become
slightly canted in the groove, and can kick back 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 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.
Additional Safety Warnings
GFCI and personal protection devices like electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will further
enhance your personal safety.
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply. While the tool may appear to work,
the electrical components of the AC rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard to the
operator.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely control
the power tool.