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Thank you for purchasing ROTUS Air Motor " IM - 301 · IM - 300 ". The attachment and Air Line Kit (with lubricator) 
are rquired to drive this Air Motor. Read this and all the associated component Operation Manuals carefully before 
use. Always keep this Operation Manual in a place where a user can referred to for reference at any time.

No heat is generated for long continuous use due to air driven operation.

Air consumption is 75 N

/min and can be used with air compressor of 1HP (7.5kW).

By mounting a silencer on the back exhaust air / oil hose, the quiet operation of air turbine is remarkably 
improved. 

Ring switch can be FWD./REV. turned to rotate the motor.

AIR MOTOR (IM - 301) has a " free joint mechanism " which prevents a hose from being twisted.

Clean air from tool can put away metal chips because Air Motor (IM - 300) has a chip air mechanism.
*  IM - 300 is used with Attachment (IH - 300). IM - 300 can not be used with Attachments except IH - 300.

Model

IM - 301

IM - 300

Maximum Motor Rotation Speed

30,000min

-1 

(rpm) (at 0.4MPa (58psi) Air Pressure)

Appropriate Air Pressure

0.3 - 0.45MPa (43.5 - 65.3psi)

Air Consumption

75N

/min (at 0.4MPa (58psi) Air Pressure)

Supply and Exhaust Air / Oil Hose
Dimensions (With Eraser)

Supply   : I.D. 

3.7 mm x O.D. 

5.7 mm Length : 2 m

Exhaust : I.D. 

5 mm x O.D. 

6.5 mm Length : 2 m

Vibration Level 

Less than 2.5m / s

2

Weight (Except hose)

130g

Noise Level at 1m distance

Less than 85dB (A)

Standard Accessories

 Supply and Exhaust Air / Oil Hose 

・・

1pc.

(IM - 301 : K - 206, IM - 300 : K - 207)

 Pin Wrench (K - 233)

・・

1pc.

 Nozzle (Only IM - 300)

・・

1pc.

 Silencer (K - 209)

・・

1 pc.

 Operation Manual

・・

1set. 

ROTUS Air Motor

IM-301

IM-300

OM-K0359E 002

4

. CONNECTION OF THE AIR MOTOR TO THE ATTACHMENT

Fig. 4   Connection of Air Line Kit " AL - H1207F (Sold Separately) "

Align the thread on the front end of the Air Motor and the rear of the attachment, and turn the attachment clockwise.  
If the drive shaft of the Air Motor does not engage properly to the drive dog on the attachment, it may only turn 
aprroximately two threads before stopping. DO NOT FORCE THEM TOGETHER. Loosen the attachment from the 
Air Motor, rotate the attachment shaft by hand then re-try. The drive shaft and the drive dog must be fully engaged. 
When fully engaged, secure the Air Motor and attachment using the provided wrench. (Fig. 3)

Tighten

Transmission Clutch

Fig. 3

5

. CONNECTION OF THE AIR LINE KIT

5 - 1  Connection of the Air Motor

Foot Control Hose (Output) 

Foot Control Hose (Input) 

Foot Control (AFC - 45)

Chip Air Hose (For IM - 300)

Connection Hose

(Chip Air Type)

IM - 300

 

 

(360° Free Joint Type)

IM - 301

Exhaust Air / Oil Hose

Supply Air / Oil Hose

Silencer

④ ⑤

Chip Air Adjusting Valve

Filter Joint

Secondary Joint

(

ȭ

6 One - Touch Joint)

Control Valve

Primary Joint
Connector for Air Hose

Filter Regulator

To Air Compressor

Lubricator

Adjusting Dome

(1) Connect the Filter Joint of the Air Motor to the Secondary Joint ( 

ȭ

6 One - Touch Joint) on the Air Line Kit.

(Fig. 4

 ) 

(2) Place " Exhaust Air Silencer / Oil Hose " into an empty container (Fig. 4

 ).

Exhaust outlet air and oil from 

the Siliencer.)

* If using the ROTUS Air Motor " IM - 300 ", insert the Chip Air Hose to the Chip Air Adjusting Valve on the

Control Valve (Fig. 4

 ).

3 - 2 Outside View

Fig. 1

F

R

9.2

37.7

11

43

(100.9)

ȭ

22.8

ȭ

19.5

(

ȭ

21.5)

RF

ȭ

22.8

ȭ

9.5

11

37.7

9.2

39.6

(

ȭ

15.8)

(97.5)

Fig. 2  

5 - 2  Foot Control Hose Connection (Sold Separately)

(1) Insert the Foot Control Hose (Input) 

 to the One - Touch Joint 

 of the Control Valve (Fig. 4). 

(2) Insert the Foot Control Hose (Output) 

 to the One - Touch Joint 

 of the Control Valve (Fig. 4). 

1

. CAUTIONS FOR HANDLING AND OPERATION

 Read these warnings and cautions carefully and only use in the manner intended.

  These warnings and cautions are intended to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injury to the 

operator or damage to the device. These are classi

¿

ed as follows in accordance with the seriousness of the risk.

Class

Degree of Risk

 WARNING

A safety hazard could result in bodily injury or damage to the device if 
the safety instructions are not properly followed.

 CAUTION

A hazard that could result in light or moderate bodily injury or damage 
to the device if the safety instructions are not followed.

WARNING

This product is designed for hand use. Never install this attachment or any hand tool on a 
machine such as a special purpose machine, NC lathe or mill.

Do not touch the cutting tool while it is rotating. It is very dangerous

Always wear safety glasses, dust mask and use a protective cover.

Do not drop or hit this Air Motor, as shock can cause damage to the internal components.

Before use, carefully read " Air Line Kit Operation Manuals " regarding the correct connection, 
operation and cautions when using the Air Line Kit.

When cleaning a Air Motor, stop the motor and remove dirt with a brush or a cloth. Do not 
blow compressed air into the Air Motor. Foreign particles or cutting chips may get into the ball 
bearings.

Stop operating immediately when abnormal rotation or any unusual vibrations are observed. 
Afterwards, please check the content of section " 7. TROUBLESHOOTING ".

When using ROTUS Air Motor, Air Line Kit (AL - H1207F or any other equal characteristics) is 
recommended for long lifetime.

Operating the Air Motor in low Lubricant conditions will cause low rotation speed, damage to 
the internal components and shorter life of the Air Motor.

Be sure to drain moisture and condensation from the Air Line Kit (

¿

lter regulator) regularly to 

avoid moisture being carried to the Air Motor. This may cause damage to the Air Motor.

Do not use or storage the supply connection hose, supply and exhaust air / oil hose in a bent 
state.

Prior to starting the day's work please check the following items: check the 

¿

lter regulator 

for proper sir pressure setting, check that 

¿

lter is clean, and check that the lubricator has the 

proper amount etc.. Afterward start rotating slowly and increase speed gradually.

After installation, repair, initial operation, or long periods of non operation, please carry out 
break -in as follow. Start rotating slowly and over a short period of 15 - 20minutes, increase 
speed gradually until allowable maximum speed.

Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the Air Motor. Additional damage will occur 
to the internal components. Service must be performed by NSK NAKANISHI or an authorized 
service center.

Securely connect the connection hose and supply air / oil hose to the motor Air Motor and Air 
Line Kit to avoid accidental disconnection during use. 

CAUTION

2

. FEATURE

3

. SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS

3 - 1 Speci

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cations

CAUTION

Make sure your hands and all interlocking parts of the attachment and Air Motor are clean before 
connecting the Air Motor to the attachment. This is critical to prevent contaminants from entering 
the Air Motor or attachment.

CAUTION

Make sure to turn the compressed air supply to the Air Line Kit OFF, before replacing the 
Lubricating Oil or draining the water in Lubricating Oil.

CAUTION

If the " Foot Control Hose (Input / Output) " is connected to the wrong position, air

À

ow adjustment 

will not be possible.

Temperature

Humidity

Atmospheric Pressure

Operation Environment

0 - 40°C

MAX.75% 
(No condensation)

800 - 1,060hPa

Transportation and Storage
Environment

-10 - 50°C

10 - 85% 

500 - 1,060hPa

IM - 301 (360° Free Joint Type)

IM - 300 (Chip Air Type)

OPERATION MANUAL

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