Unpacking Your Tool; Preparation - GMC DEC003AC Mode D'emploi

Unpacking Your Tool

Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarise yourself
with all its features and functions.
Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good
condition. If any parts are missing or damaged, have such
parts replaced before attempting to use this tool.

Preparation

Changing accessories
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1. Ensure that the tool is disconnected from power
2. Depress the Spindle Lock Button (2) and loosen the collet
nut with the supplied spanner
3. Insert the shaft of the accessory completely into the collet
and re-tighten the collet nut
4. Check the accessory is securely locked in place prior to
using the tool
Fitting a sanding sleeve
1. Loosen the small screw in the top of the rubber drum
(accessory pack) so that the rubber slackens
2. Slide the sanding sleeve (accessory pack) onto the drum
3. Retighten the screw so that the sanding sleeve is secured
in position (do not over-tighten)
Attaching the flexible shaft
1. Remove the Collet Cover (1)
2. Depress the Spindle Lock Button (2) and loosen the Collet
Nut (7) using the supplied spanner
3. Insert the inner cable of the Flexible Shaft (9) as far as it will
go into the Collet (8)
4. Re-tighten the Collet Nut (7) to secure the cable
5. Rotate the flexible shaft collet cover clockwise to thread it
onto the tool housing. Hand tighten only
6. Pull back the collet cover at the opposite end of the flexible
shaft to expose the collet
7. Use the spanner in the usual way to fit an accessory in the
collet of the flexible shaft
• WARNING. When operating, do not bend the flexible shaft
to a radius of less than 150 mm (6"). Store the flexible shaft
carefully when not in use
Fitting a cutting/sanding disc
1. Loosen the Collet Nut (7) and insert the cutting/sanding
disc mandrel into the Collet (8). Re-tighten the collet nut to
secure in position
2. Use the spanner to remove the fixing screw from the end of
the cutting/sanding disk mandrel
3. Thread the screw through the centre hole of the cutting/
sanding disc, then screw the fixing screw back into the
mandrel to secure the cutting/sanding disc in position for
use (do not over-tighten)
Operating Instructions
Switching On/Off
1. Always start this tool on the lowest speed setting
2. Set the Variable Speed Dial (4) to 1
3. Press 'I' on the On/Off Switch (6)
To switch off:
1. Reset the variable speed dial (4) to 1
2. Press '0' on the On/Off Switch (6)
Holding the tool
For milling or engraving work, where precision is required,
hold the tool like a pen
For heavier work such as cutting or grinding, hold the machine
in the palm of your hand
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