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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.
ASSEMBLY
Always unplug rotary tool before changing accessories, changing
collets, or servicing the tool.
WARNING
!
Collets
The Dremel™ accessories available for the
rotary tool come with various shank sizes.
Four size collets are available to accommdate
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.
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.
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.
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, fin-
ger tighten the collet nut until the bit or
accessory shank is gripped by the collet.
W
ARNING
!
NOTE: Be sure to read the instructions
supplied with your Dremel™ accessory for
further information on its use.
Shaft Lock
Button
Shaft Lock
Button
To Tighten
To Loosen
Collet
Wrench
Collet
Nut
Collet
Nut
4
80
1/8"
Collet
481
3
/32"
Collet
4
82
1/16"
Collet
483
1/32"
Collet
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