Summary of Contents for Craftsman Nextec 320.31224
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To reduce the risk of • Safety injury, the user must read and understand • Assembly the Operator's Manual • Operation before using this product. • Maintenance Charge battery before first use. • Espa_ol Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.craftsman.com...
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com This warranty does not cover the application tools, which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention...
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes...
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated...
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• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure that the switch is in the OFF= position before connecting to a power source and/or battery, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. •...
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BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE • Recharge only with the chargers specified in this manual. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. • Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs.
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• Disconnect the battery pack from the tool or place the switch in the off position before assembly, making any, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the rotary tool accidentally. • Always hold the hand piece firmly in your hands during the start=up.
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• Do not grind or sand near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials. • This tool is not intended for use as a dental drill, in human or veterinary medical applications. Serious personal injury may result. • Do not alter or misuse the tool. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in serious personal injury.
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I D] _]_II]_IIIEe]_] KNOW YOUR ROTARY TOOL (Fig. 1} Fig. 1 Variable-speed Dial FuelGauge Spindle-Lock Button LED Worklight Hanger Battery Pack Release Button Housing Cap Collet Nut ColeCet PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Motor 12 Volt DC No-Load Speed 5000-30000 Collet Capacities 1/8 inch Tool Weight (Without battery) 0.98 Ibs.
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WARNING: The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator's manual as well as knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
p_,,-[,,'] _h, WARNING: If any parts are broken or missing, do not attempt to attach the battery pack to the rotary tool or operate the tool until the broken or missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or use accessories not recommended...
LOW-BATTERY CAPACITY iNDiCATOR • If the FuelGauge shines red when the on/off switch on the rotary tool is activated, the battery pack power has run out and the battery pack should be recharged. • Unlike other battery-pack types, Lithium-Ion battery packs deliver fade-free power for their entire run time.
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TO ATTACH BATTERY PACK (Fig. 2) Make sure that the rotary tool is "OFF". Align the raised ribs on the battery pack with the grooves on the inside the rotary tool, and then attach the battery pack to the tool. NOTICE: Make sure that the latch on the battery pack snaps into place and the battery pack is secured to the tool before beginning operation.
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LED WORKLIGHT (Fig. 4) Fig. 4 FuelGauge The LED worklight, located on the front of the tool, will illuminate when on the rotary LED worklight tool is turned on. This provides additional light on the surface of the workpiece for operation in lower-light conditions.
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ATTACHING BRUSHES, GRiNDiNG STONES, MANDRELS AND THE Fig. 5 Spindle-Lock Button ENGRAVING CUTTER: Remove the battery pack from the rotary tool. Press the spindle-lock button and unscrew the collet nut with the collet wrench (Fig. 5). Insert the application tool into the collet as far as it can go (Fig.
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ATTACHING SANDING DRUM Remove the battery pack from the rotary tool. Press the spindle lock button and Fig. 8 unscrew the collet nut with the sanding drum collet wrench (Fig. 5). Insert the sanding drum mandrel in the collet chuck and tighten the collet nut with the collet...
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ACCESSORIES APPLICATIONS Information Accessory Speed Speed Range Setting (RPM) 17,000-27,000 For sharpening lawn mower blades, screwdriver tips, knives, 3/16" aluminum scissors, chisels and other cutting oxide grinding tools. Use to remove flash from stone metal castings, deburring any metal after cutting, smoothing 17,000-27,000 welded joints, grinding off rivets...
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23,000-30,000 Use to easily cut or slot bolts, screws, sheet metal, thin wood and plastic. Cuts only along the Cut-off wheel edge. Use gentle pressure and hold your rotary tool with both 23,000-30,000 hands to maintain alignment. not attempt to sand or cut curved holes with them.
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HOW TO CHANGE THE COLLET (Fig.11) A 1/8 inch collet and a collet nut is supplied with this rotary tool. Additional collets are available separately to permit the rotary tool to be used with 1/32, 1/16, and 3/32 inch shank accessories. To change the collet: Remove the collet nut and Fig.
_h, WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged their use.
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WARNING: Upon removal of the battery pack for disposal or recycling, cover the battery pack's terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble the battery pack or remove any of its components. Lithium-Ion batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.