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Charging Tool
NOTE! The Mini Grinder does not come completely charged from the factory. Be sure to charge tool
prior to initial use.
Turn the hook to ensure that the charger plug can be inserted into the machine charging socket. Insert
the power adapter plug into your standard power outlet.
The blue LED lights located on the top side of the tool housing will start scrolling rear/front to signal the
battery is receiving a charge. Charging will automatically stop when the tool is fully charged. When all
the blue LED lights are always on charging is complete.
Battery Charge Indicator
This tool is equipped with a charge indicator that tells you how much charge your battery has.
When four blue lights are always on, the battery is full. As the battery capacity decreases, the blue light
goes out one by one. When the battery is depleted, the tool will turn off automatically. The blue light will
all go out.
Operating Instructions
Using the Rotary Tool
The first step in learning to use the Rotary Tool is to get the "feel" of it. Hold it in your hand and feel its
weight and balance. Feel the taper of the housing. Always hold the tool away from your face. Accesso-
ries can be damaged during handling, and can fly apart as they come up to speed. This is not common,
but it does happen. Whenever you hold the tool, be careful not to cover the air vents with your hand. This
blocks the airflow and causes the motor to overheat. For best control in close work, grip the Rotary Tool
like a pencil between your thumb and forefinger. (See Figure 2)
The "Golf Grip" method of holding the tool can be used for more aggressive operations such as grinding
a flat surface or using cutoff wheels. (See Figure 3)
Fig.2 Fig.3
Practice on scrap materials first to see how the Rotary Tool's high-speed action performs. Keep in mind
that the work is done by the speed of the tool and by the accessory in the collet. You should not lean on
or push the tool during use. Instead, lower the spinning accessory lightly to the work and allow it to touch
the point at which you want cutting (or sanding or etching, etc.) to begin. Concentrate on guiding the tool
over the work using very little pressure from your hand. Allow the accessory to do the work. Usually, it
is best to make a series of passes with the tool rather than attempt to do all the work in one pass. To
make a cut, for example, pass the tool back and forth over the work, much as you would a small
paintbrush. Cut a little material on each pass until you reach the desired depth. For most work, the
gentle touch is best. With it, you have the best control, are less likely to make errors, and will get the
most efficient work out of the accessory.
Operating Speeds
To select the right speed for each job, use a practice piece of material.
SLIDE "ON/OFF" SWITCH
The tool is switched "ON" by the slide switch located on the top side of the motor housing.
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