Craftsman 572.61095 - Manual (Page 10)

ASSEMBLY
A WARNING
Always unplug rotary tool
before changing acces­
sories, changing collets or servicing your
rotary tool.
COLLET — To loosen, first press shaft lock
button and rotate the shaft by hand until the
lock engages the shaft preventing further
rotation.
A CAUTION
Do not engage lock while
the Rotary Tool is running.
With the shaft lock engaged use the collet
wrench to loosen 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 tighten the collet
nut until the accessory shank is gripped by
the collet Avoid excessive tightening of the
collet nut. The collet system is a superior
method of securing accessories.
COLLETS — Two different size coilets (see
illustration), to accommodate different shank
sizes, are available for your Rotary Tool. To
install a different collet, remove the collet nut
and remove the old collet. Insert the
unslotted end of the collet in the hole in the
end of the tool shaft. Replace collet nut on
the shaft. Always use the collet which
matches the shank size of the accessory
you plan to use. Never force a larger
diameter shank into a collet.
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 IDENTIFICATION CHART — Collet sizes can
be identified by the rings on the back end of collet.
1/32" Collet has one (1)ring.
1/16" Collet has two (2) rings.
3/32" Collet has three (3) rings.
1/8 " Collet has no rings.
KEYLESS CHUCK
1/8“ COLLET
IDENTIFICATION
RINGS
3/32" COLLET
collet a 1/4 turn. Retighten collet nut and run
the Rotary Tool. You should be able to tell
by the sound and feel 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 Tool
and run the Dressing Stone lightly against
the revolving wheel point. This removes high
spots and trues up the wheel point for good
balance.
The hanger is provided for the use of
hanging your tool while using the flex-shaft
or for storage. If you do not use the hanger,
remove it from the tool and snap it back into
place underneath the cord so it will be out of
the way while the tool is in use.
Remember, your new Craftsman 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 Craftsman
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 Tool.
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