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ASSEMBLY
Shaft Lock Button
Collet Wrench
To
Tighten
To
Loosen
Collet Nut
1/8" Collet (480)
3/32" Collet (481)
1/16" Collet (482)
1/32" Collet (483)
Collet Nut
Always use the collet
which matches the shank
size of the accessory you plan to use. Do
not force a larger diameter shank into a
smaller collet.
Always unplug rotary
tool before changing
accessories, changing collets, or
servicing the tool.
WARNING
!
Collets
The Craftsman accessories available for the
rotary tool come with various shank sizes.
Four size collets are available to
accommodate the different shank sizes.
Collet sizes are identified by the rings on the
back of the collet:
• 1/32" collet has 1 ring (No. 483)
• 1/16" collet has 2 rings (No. 482)
• 3/32" collet has 3 rings (No. 481)
• 1/8" collet has no rings (No. 480)
NOTE: Some rotary tool kits may not include
all four collet sizes. Collets are available
separately.
2. With the shaft lock button engaged,
loosen and remove the collet nut. Use
the collet wrench if necessary.
3. Remove the collet by pulling it free from
the shaft.
4. Install the appropriate size collet fully
into the shaft and reinstall the collet nut
finger tight. Do not fully tighten the nut
when there is no bit or accessory
installed.
Changing Collets
1. Press the shaft lock button, hold down
and rotate the shaft by hand until it
engages the shaft.
Do not engage the shaft
lock button while rotary
tool is running.
CAUTION
!
WARNING
!
Changing Accessories
1. Press the shaft lock button and rotate
the shaft by hand until it engages the
shaft lock.
Do not engage the shaft
lock button while rotary
tool is running.
2. With the shaft lock button engaged,
loosen (do not remove) the collet nut.
Use the collet wrench if necessary.
3. Insert the bit or accessory shank fully
into the collet.
4. With the shaft lock button engaged,
finger tighten the collet nut until the bit or
accessory shank is gripped by the collet.
NOTE: Be sure to read the instructions
supplied with your Craftsman accessory for
further information on its use.
WARNING
!
Shaft Lock Button