Wen 2301, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL 9 6V Cordless Rotary Tool Set Model 2301 ...

Page 2: ...Operation 4 General Instructions for All Power Tools 5 8 Specific Safety Instructions 9 11 Charging Ppocedure 11 12 Operating the Cordless Rotary Tool 13 14 Using the Rotary Tool 15 Operating Speeds Accessories 16 Maintenance 17 Warranty 18 SECTION PAGE ...

Page 3: ...ts 1 Cordless Rotary Tool 1 Charger 1 Adapter 2 9 6 Volt Battery Packs 1 Flexable Shaft 1 LED worklight attachment 1 Storage Case 100 pc Accessory Kit Contents 2 Dressing Stone 2 Felt Polishing Wheels 2 Cloth Polishing Wheels 1 Drum Sander 4 Sander Bands 10 Cut Off Wheels 60 Sanding Disc 10 Grinding Stone 2 High Speed Cutters 3 Drill Bits 2 Mandrels 1 Collet 1 Bit Changing Wrench ...

Page 4: ...maintenance of the equipment IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to WEN PRODUCTS for repair When servicing use only identical WEN replacement parts Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator s manual and all labels affixed to the t...

Page 5: ...well lighted Keep children and visitors away All visitors should wear ANSI Z87 1 approved safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area Make workshop childproof with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys Don t force the tool It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed Use the right tool Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job for whi...

Page 6: ...on t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop Check damaged parts Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate prop erly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding or moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or ot...

Page 7: ...irs whether electrical or mechanical should be made by a qualified service technician at an authorized service center Keep hands away from working area Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers go under the tool Do not reach underneath work or in tool path with your hands and fingers for any reason Before using the tool be sure all adjustments are secure WARNING Some dust created by power...

Page 8: ...Y MEDICATION THAT MAY IMPAIR YOUR JUDGMENT OR CONTROL Stay alert and exercise control Watch what you are doing and use common sense DO NOT operate tool when you are tired DO NOT RUSH Make sure work area has ample lighting to see the work and that no obstruc tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using this tool Save these instructions Refer to them frequently and use t...

Page 9: ...ic shock may result Do not immerse charger in water or any other liquid Pull the plug from the power outlet rather than yanking on the cord This will reduce the risk of damage to the electrical plug and cord Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug have them replaced by an authorized repair shop before using Do not operate charger if it has been dropped received a sharp blow or is damaged ...

Page 10: ... the battery pack breaks or cracks immediately stop its use and do not attempt to recharge NOTE The batteries in the battery pack are nickel cadmium type Cadmium is considered to be a toxic material by the Environmental Protection Agency Do not discard the batteries in any manner Exchange old battery packs for recy cling when purchasing new ones Use only battery packs produced by the original manu...

Page 11: ...r example when drilling a hole It is this high speed along with its compact size and wide variety of special ac cessories and attachments that makes your Cordless Rotary Tool different from other power tools The speed enables it to do jobs low speed tools cannot do such as cutting hardened steel engraving glass etc Getting the most out of your Cordless Rotary Tool is a matter of learning how to le...

Page 12: ...event serious damage to the battery pack Best performance is obtained if the battery is charged when the air temperature is between 65ºF and 75ºF To prolong battery life avoid leaving the battery on charge longer than 12 hours Overcharging is not a safety concern but it can reduce the life span of the battery In extremely warm environment or after heavy use the battery may be too hot to permit cha...

Page 13: ...s Rotary Tool COLLET IDENTIFICATION CHART Collet sizes can be identified by the rings on the back end of collet 3 32 Collet has three 3 rings 1 8 Collet has no rings To install a different collet remove the collet nut and remove the old collet Insert the unslotted end of the collet in the hole in the end of the tool shaft Replace collet nut on the shaft Always use the collet which matches the shan...

Page 14: ...ld it away from your face Acces sories can be damaged during handing and can fly apart as they come up to speed This is not common but it does happen Practice on scrap materials first to see how the Cordless Rotary Tool cuts 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 into the work Instead lower the spinning...

Page 15: ...ss or two at different speed When working with plastic for example start at a slow rate of speed and increase the speed until you observe that the plastic is melting at the point of contact Then reduce the speed slightly to get the optimum working speed Some rules of thumb in regard to speed 1 Plastic and materials that melt at low temperatures should be cut at low speeds 2 Polishing buffing and c...

Page 16: ...on the shaft and tighten with the collet wrench Avoid over tightening of the collet nut Attach the end of the flexible extension to the tool by using the end of the flexible casing to replace the collar of the tool shaft To attach accessories to the flexible extension spindle insert the L bar into the hole in the side of the spindle to keep it from turning and use the collet wrench to loosen the c...

Page 17: ...ool and or charger from the power supply before cleaning The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign matter Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through opening CAUTION Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plast...

Page 18: ...s Date of Purchase including month and year and Place of Purchase THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ACCESSORY ITEMS SUCH AS CIRCULAR SAW BLADES DRILL BITS ROUTER BITS JIGSAW BLADES SANDING BELTS GRINDING WHEELS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE SOME STATES IN THE U S SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS O...