ARROW ROT3200K-A 1.0 Amp Variable-Speed Rotary Tool Kit Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Arrow

ARROW ROT3200K-A 1.0 Amp Variable-Speed Rotary Tool Kit

To avoid eye injury always wear safety glasses when operating the tool.

To avoid injury and misuse, please read the instruction manual before operation.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
To avoid loss of hearing, always wear ear protection when operating the tool.

WARNING Read all safety warnings and all 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.

WORK AREA SAFETY

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source, 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.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Do not expose the tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause explosion.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, use only accessories rated at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the tool.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, use accessories rated for the operating speed setting of the tool.

SERVICE
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR ROTARY TOOL

Safety Warnings Common for Grinding, Sanding, Wire Brushing, Polishing or Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:
This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, sander, wire brush, polisher or cut-off tool.
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe operation. The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their RATED SPEED can break and fly apart. The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled. The arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or any other accessory must properly fit the spindle of the power tool. Accessories with arbor holes that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively, and may cause loss of control. Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage, or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power
tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this test
time. Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves, and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock. Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.

Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock.

KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding. For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions. Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully re-enter the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece.
Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large workpieces tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.
Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.

Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations:

Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations, when selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding paper extending beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing off the disc or kickback.

Safety Warnings Specific for Polishing Operations:

Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing bonnet or its attachment strings to spin freely. Tuck away or trim any loose attachment strings. Loose and spinning attachment strings can entangle your fingers or snag on the workpiece.

Safety Warnings Specific for Wire Brushing Operations:

Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush even during ordinary operation. Do not overstress the wires by applying excessive load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily penetrate light clothing and/or skin.
If the use of a guard is recommended for wire brushing, do not allow any interference of the wire wheel or brush with the guard. Wire wheel or brush may expand in diameter due to workload and centrifugal forces.

Additional Safety Warnings

The arbor size of wheels, sanding drum or any other accessory must properly fit the spindle or collet of the power tool. Accessories that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
Mandrel mounted wheels, sanding drums, cutters or other accessories must be fully inserted into the collet or chuck. The “overhang” or the length of the mandrel from the wheel to the collet must be minimal. If the mandrel is insufficiently held and/or the overhang of the wheel is too long, the mounted wheel may become loose and ejected at high velocity.
After changing the bits or making any adjustments, make sure the collet nut, chuck or any other adjustment devices are securely tightened. Loose adjustment devices can unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control, loose rotating components will be violently thrown.
Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction during start-up. The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.
Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.
Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.

Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding and Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:

Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and the specific guard designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not designed cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe.
Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind with the side of cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct size and shape for your selected wheel. Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakazge. Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different from grinding wheel flanges.
Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools. Wheel intended for larger power tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.

Additional Safety Warnings Specific for Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:

Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth
of cut. Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.
Do not position your body in line with and behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of operation, is moving away from your body, the possible kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.
When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason, switch off the power tool and hold the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.
Always feed the bit into the material in the same direction as the cutting edge is exiting from the material (which is the same direction as the chips are thrown). Feeding the tool in the wrong direction causes the cutting edge of the bit to climb out of the work and pull the tool in the direction of this feed.
When using steel saws, cut-off wheels, high speed cutters or tungsten carbide cutters, always have the work securely clamped. These wheels will grab if they become slightly canted in the groove and can kickback. When a cut-off wheel grabs, the wheel itself usually breaks. When the steel saw, high-speed cutters, or tungsten carbide cutter grab, it may jump from the groove and you could lose control of the tool.
Do not position your hand in line with and behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of operation, is moving away from your hand, the possible kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.
Allow brushes to run at operating speed for at least one minute before using them. During this time no one is to stand in front or in line with the brush. Loose bristles or wires will be discharged during the run-in time.
Direct the discharge of the spinning wire brush away from you. Small particles and tiny wire fragments may be discharged at high velocity during the use of these brushes and may become imbedded in your skin.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury in applications that produce a considerable amount of dust, use an OSHA compliant dust extraction solution in accordance with the solution’s operating instructions. Always use common sense and be cautious when using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every situation that could result in a dangerous outcome. Do not use this tool if you do not understand these operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond your capability, contact Arrow Fastener or a trained professional for additional information or training.

Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Arrow Fastener for a free replacement.
WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
lead from lead-based paint
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

DEFINITION OF SYMBOLS USED ON TOOL

SYMBOLS

WARNING! Only use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous

ASSEMBLY

WARNING! Always unplug rotary tool before changing accessories and servicing your tool.
CAUTION Do not engage lock while the ROTARY TOOL is running.

PLACING ACCESSORIES INTO THE TOOL

Always switch the tool off first. Hold the locking button at the front of the tool down and undo the collet chuck
(anti-clockwise). Insert the collet that matches the shaft size of the accessory to be used. Place the collet nut over the collet and then insert the accessory shaft into the collet chuck ensuring maximum shaft contact. Then tighten up the
collet nut.

COLLET NUT
To loosen, first press Shaft Lock Button and rotate the shaft by hand until the lock engages the shaft preventing further rotation.
CAUTION Do not engage lock while the ROTARY TOOL is running.
With the shaft lock engaged use the collet wrench to loosen the collet nut, if necessary, the collet nut must be loosely threaded on when inserting an accessory. Change accessories by inserting the new one into the collet as far as possible to minimize runout and unbalance. With the shaft lock engaged, finger tighten the collet nut until the accessory shank is gripped by the collet. Avoid excessive tightening of the collet nut when there is no accessory inserted.
(DO NOT USE PLIERS).

COLLETS
Two different size collets to accommodate different shank sizes are available for your Rotary Tool. 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

1/8” Collet (Included and installed on the tool)
3/32” Collet (is included in the accessory kit)

Always switch the tool off first. Hold the locking button at the front of the tool down and undo the collet chuck (anti-clockwise). Insert the collet that matches the shaft size of the accessory to be used. Place the collet nut over the collet and then insert the accessory shaft into the collet chuck ensuring maximum shaft contact. Then tighten up the collet nut.

CAUTION Always use the collet which matches the shank size of the accessory you plan to use. Never force a larger diameter shank into a collet.
To maintain balance on abrasive wheel points, before each use, with the wheel point secured in the collet, turn on the Rotary Tool and run the Dressing Stone lightly against the revolving wheel point. This removes high spots and trues up the wheel point for good balance.

WARNING! Only use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous. Only use accessories with Maximum Safe Operating Speed rated at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. This speed is based on the strength of the accessory, allowing for a reasonable measure of safety. It is not meant to imply a best or most efficient operating speed. Do not exceed the Maximum Safe Operating Speed. To reduce the risk of injury, always clean mandrels before inserting them into the collet and securely tighten the collet nut. Otherwise the high-speed rotation of the tool could force the accessory to fly out of the collet. Everyone in the area must wear protective clothing and safety goggles or face shields. Damaged accessories may fly apart with considerable force, causing potential for serious injury. Always use the collet which matches the shank size of the accessory you plan to use. Never force a larger diameter shank into a collet.

INSTALLING/REMOVING ACCESSORIES

Switch tool off and unplug.
Hold the spindle lock down and loosen the collet chuck (turn counter-clockwise).
Insert the collet into the spindle.
Loosely screw the collet nut onto the spindle.
Insert the accessory shank into the collet.
Press in the spindle lock button and tighten the collet nut securely using the collet wrench.
To release accessory, hold the spindle lock down and loosen the collet chuck. (turn counter-clockwise)

Starting / Stopping
Make sure the tool is off before plugging into power source. “O” position is off the “I” position is on.

To start the tool, grasp the handle and slide the switch forward to the ON (I) position.
Allow the tool to come to full speed before beginning work.
Control pressure and surface contact between accessory and workpiece.
To stop the tool, slide the switch back to the OFF (O) position. Make sure the tool comes to a complete stop before laying the tool down.

Selecting Speed
To set the maximum speed, rotate the speed dial. Set the speed dial to “1” for the lowest speed (10,000 OPM). Set the speed dial to “6” for the highest speed (35,000 OPM).

BALANCING ACCESSORIES

To true up or balance an accessory, slightly loosen collet nut and give the accessory or collet a 1/4 turn. Retighten collet nut and run the Rotary Tool .To maintain balance on abrasive wheel points, before each use, with the wheel point secured in the collet, turn on the Rotary Tool and run the Dressing Stone lightly against the revolving wheel point. This removes high spots and trues up the wheel point for good balance.

USING ACCESSORIES

There are a variety of attachments supplied with this tool. Some of these come ready to use and can be fitted to the tool without any further assembly. However, others require fitting to a mandrel before they can be used. Here is a list of accessories.

Polishing:
Use the mandrel for polishing/wool wheel

Push the threaded point of the polishing/wool wheel mandrel into the required polishing wheel.
Twist the mandrel anticlockwise to secure the polishing wheel firmly on to the mandrel.
Fit the mandrel to the tool as described in “Fitting the Attachments”.
Occasionally check the wheel during use to ensure it is still secure.

Cut off wheel and sanding papers:
Use the Mandrel for polishing/cut-off wheel

Push the threaded point of the Polishing / cut off wheel mandrel into the required cut off wheel or sanding paper.
Twist the arbor anticlockwise to secure the cut off wheel or sanding paper firmly on to the mandrel.
Fit the mandrel to the tool as described in “Fitting the Attachments”.
Occasionally check the cut off wheel or sanding paper during use to ensure it is still secure.

Sanding Drums:
Use the Sanding Drum Mandrel

To fit a disc to the Sanding Drum mandrel, unscrew the fitting screw.
Remove the screw, washer and rubber drum holder.
Push the required Sanding Drum on to the rubber drum holder.
Ensure that the drum is completely pushed on to the holder so that edges of the drum and holder are aligned.
Replace the drum holder on the arbor.
Replace the washer and screw.
Tighten the screw until the disc is firmly secured.
Fit the mandrel to the tool as described in “Fitting the Attachments”.

Using the Rotary Tool

This rotary tool can be used for drilling, grinding, sanding and polishing, as well as engraving, cutting and removing rust in tight spaces or inaccessible places. The tool can be used on most metals, glass, wood and ceramics. For best performance and results keep the speed as even as possible without exercising too much pressure. As a guideline, use the tool at low speed for all large accessories, such as polishing for example, and at high speed for smaller accessories such as those used for engraving. For grinding and engraving, hold the tool as if it were a pen. Move the tool in the same direction as the bit is spinning (as indicated by the arrow near the front of the tool). Moving the tool in the opposite direction can cause the tool to kickback, ending up in loss of control and damage to the workpiece.
The maximum recommended diameter of MOUNTED WHEELS, threaded CONES AND PLUGS shall not exceed 55 mm and that the maximum recommended diameter of sanding accessories shall not exceed 80 mm

Starting / Stopping
Make sure the tool is off before plugging into power source. “O” position is off the “I” position is on.

To start the tool, grasp the handle and slide the switch forward to the ON (I) position.
Allow the tool to come to full speed before beginning work.
Control pressure and surface contact between accessory and workpiece.
To stop the tool, slide the switch back to the OFF (O) position. Make sure the tool comes to a complete stop before laying the tool down.

Selecting Speed
To set the maximum speed, rotate the speed dial. Set the speed dial to “1” for the lowest speed (10,000 OPM). Set the speed dial to “6” for the highest speed (35,000 OPM).
NOTE: Speed is affected by voltage changes. A reduced incoming voltage will slow the RPM of the tool.

USEFUL HINTS & TIPS

Your rotary tool will become warm after prolonged use and so must be switched off and allowed to cool down.
To ensure smooth running, the spindle should be oiled periodically.
Do not apply too much radial pressure to the accessory bits while polishing, cleaning, sanding or grinding. By doing this you will put a strain on the spindle and adversely affect the precision of the tool.
Always work with a sensitive touch so as not to impede the efficiency of your mini tool.
When drilling metal, always mark the drilling point with a center punch first, so that your rotary tool does not slip.
Always ensure that you have maximum contact between the accessory shaft and the collet chuck.
Vary the speed on the tool for the work in hand, eg. Low speed for polishing and cleaning and high speed for engraving.

ACCESSORIES (INCLUDED WITH KIT)

Uses	Specifications
Cutting	8 pcs 1” (24mm) cut-off wheels 0.024-inch (0.6mm) Thickness
Sanding	4pcs 1/2“(12.5mm) sanding bands 1pc 1/2“ (12.5mm) sanding drum 3pcs

¾” (20mm) sanding papers
Polishing| 2 pc 1” (25mm) polishing wool wheels

2 pcs 1/2“(12.5mm) polishing wool wheels

Grinding| 10pcs aluminum oxide grinding stones 2pcs diamond grinder bits

1pc 1” (25mm) grindstone

Mandrels Collets| 2pcs metal chucks: 0.095-inch (2.4mm) 0.125-inch (3.2mm)

1pcs mandrel for polishing/wool wheel 1pc mandrel for polishing/cut-off wheel 1pc wrench

Drilling| 2pcs HSS twist drill bits

ATTACHMENTS (INCLUDED WITH KIT)

AUXILLARY HANDLE

Installation (Fig. 1&2)
Proper Handling and Operation (Fig. 3-5)

Features & Benefits:

Ergonomic grip and comfort for detailed applications.
Angled bottom allows the operator to get closer to the surface.
Transfers the weight of the tool to the palm of hand for improved balance and control.
Able to remove housing cap and attach handle for quick and easy modification.

CUTTING GUIDE

Installation (Fig. 1-4)
Fully Assembled Cutting Guide (Fig. 5)
Operation (Fig. 6)

Features & Benefits:

Provides accurate and controlled cutting.
Easily attaches to ROTARY TOOL.
Adjustable depth based on material thickness.

POWER TOOL OPERATION

PROTECTIVE SHIELD

Remove Housing Cap (Fig. 1)
Replace with Shield, and Tighten (Fig. 2)
Adjust Shield to desired location (Fig. 3)

Features & Benefits:

Equally suitable for use with either hand.
Easily adjusts to any position.
Provides a clear and simple solution for redirecting debris and sparks away from the operator, without interfering with the task at hand.
Angled bottom allows the operator to get closer to the surface.
Transfers the weight of the tool to the palm of hand for improved balance and control.
Able to remove housing cap and attach handle for quick and easy modification.

Polishing wheels:

Use to polish work-pieces made of metal and plastic. Use one of the provided mandrels to assemble.
Polishing Wheel Drum Sander Grinding Stone Diamond encrusted burrs Mandrel Drill Bit Collet Cut-off Wheel Wrench Sanding Disc Round “L” Tool Dressing Stone Diamond encrusted burrs: Available in many shapes, high speed cutters are used in carving, cutting and slotting in wood, plastics and soft metals such as aluminum, copper and brass.
These are the accessories to use for freehand routing or carving in wood or plastic, and for precision cutting. Made of high quality steel. 1/8” shank.
Grinding stones: Use for surface treatment of metal parts, cast-metal parts, welding seams and for the removal of rust. Different shapes are available.
Cutting-off wheels: Use to cut work-pieces made of metal, plastic, wood or stone. Use one of the provided mandrels to assemble. The cutting-off wheel only cuts with the outer edge.
Dressing Stone: Use for cleaning and whetting grinding stones, if their surface has become irregular or dirty.
Drum Sander: Use to grind or smooth workpieces made of wood or glass fiber material. Use with the provided grinding drum.
Mandrels: Shafts with screw or threaded head, which are designed for retaining grinding and polishing wheels. Drill bits: Use for drilling holes in work-pieces made of plastic, wood or metal.

OPERATING SPEEDS

To select the right speed for each job, use a practice piece of material.
NOTE: Speed is affected by voltage changes. A reduced incoming voltage will slow the RPM of the tool.
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed dial. The speed may be adjusted during operation by presetting the dial on or between any one of the settings.
Certain materials, however, (some plastics and precious metals, for example) require a relatively slow speed because at high speed the friction of the accessory generates heat and may cause damage to the material.
Slow speeds (15,000 RPM or less) usually are best for polishing operations employing the felt polishing accessories. They may also be best for working on delicate wood carving and fragile model parts. (All brushing applications require lower speeds to avoid wire discharge from the holder.)
Higher speeds are better for carving, cutting, routing, shaping, cutting dadoes or rabbets in wood.
Hardwoods, metals, and glass require high speed operation, and drilling should also be done at high speeds.
Many applications and accessories will provide the best performance at full speed, but for certain materials, applications, and accessories, you need slower speeds, which is the reason for a variable speed tool.
Ultimately, the best way to determine the correct speed for work on any material is to practice for a few minutes on a piece of scrap, even after referring to the chart. You can quickly learn that a slower or faster speed is more effective just by observing what happens as you make a pass or two at different speeds. 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:

Plastic and other materials that melt at low temperatures should be cut at low speeds.
Polishing, buffing and cleaning with any type of bristle brush must be done at speeds not greater than 15,000 RPM to prevent damage to the brush.
Wood should be cut at high speed.
Iron or steel should be cut at high speed. If a high-speed steel cutter starts to chatter — this normally means it is running too slow.
Aluminum, copper alloys, lead alloys, zinc alloys and tin may be cut at various speeds, depending on the type of cutting being done. Use paraffin or other suitable lubricant on the cutter to prevent the cut material from adhering to the cutter teeth. Increasing the pressure on the tool is not the answer when it is not performing as you think it should. Perhaps you should be using a different accessory, and perhaps an adjustment in speed would solve the problem. Leaning on the tool does not help.

Using the Rotary Tool
The first step in learning to use the Rotary Tool is to get the “feel” of it. Hold it in your hand and feel its weight and balance.
Always hold the tool away from your face. Accessories can be damaged during handling, and can fly apart as they come up to speed. This is not common, but it does happen.
CAUTION: Whenever you hold the tool, be careful not to cover the air vents with your hand. This blocks the air flow and causes the motor to overheat.
For best control in close work, grip the Rotary Tool like a pencil between your thumb and forefinger (Figure A on next page).
The “Golf Grip” method of holding the tool is used for more aggressive operations such as grinding a flat surface or using cutoff wheels (Figure B on next page).

EXTENSION CORDS & MAINTENANCE

Extension Cords
If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with adequate size conductors that is capable of carrying the current necessary for your tool must be used. This will prevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power or overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and receptacles.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the higher the cord capacity.

RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS 120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS:

Tool’s Ampere Rating| Cord Size in A.W.G.| Wire Sizes in mm 2
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Cord Length in Feet| Cord Length in Meters
25| 50| 100| 150| 15| 30| 60| 120
3-6| 18| 16| 16| 14| 0.75| 0.75| 1.5| 2.5
6-8| 18| 16| 14| 12| 0.75| 1.0| 2.5| 4.0
8-10| 18| 16| 14| 12| 0.75| 1.0| 2.5| 4.0
10-12| 16| 16| 14| 12| 1.0| 2.5| 4.0| –
12-16| 14| 12| –| –| –| –| –| –

MAINTENANCE

Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise, misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool operation. To prevent accidents, always unplug the tool from the power source before cleaning or performing any maintenance. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
The ROT3200K-A tool is virtually maintenance-free. Keep tool clean and free of dust. Wipe clean with a dry cloth; do not use harsh chemicals to clean.
The ROT3200K-A tool contains no user serviceable parts.
In the unlikely event that your tool should need service contact:
Arrow Fastener Co., LLC
271 Mayhill Street
Saddle Brook, N.J. 07663
Tel. 201 843-6900

WARRANTY

2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
All parts of Arrow Fastener products containing electrical or electronic components or parts (other than batteries) are warranted to the
original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
Arrow Fastener will repair or replace, FREE OF CHARGE, during the warranty period, any product that proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use. If repair is not practical, Arrow Fastener may elect to replace the product or refund the purchase price in exchange for return of the defective product.
Please contact Arrow Fastener by calling
1-800-776-2228 or by writing: Arrow Fastener Company, LLC
271 Mayhill Street
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Attn: Product Guarantee Department

Labor charges incurred by the original purchaser to repair the product are excluded. This limited warranty does not cover damage to the product relating to normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse or neglect. No warranty is provided for the batteries.
Proof of purchase from the original purchaser must be made available to Arrow Fastener for all warranty claims. This is the exclusive warranty by Arrow Fastener Company for its products containing electrical or electronic components or parts (other than batteries).
Implied Warranties.

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE SAME DURATION AS THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Limitation of Liability. Arrow Fastener SHALL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion and limitation may not apply to you.

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights, which vary from state to state. In Canada, the above provisions are not intended to operate where prohibited by law and do not preclude the operation of any applicable provincial protection statute which may in certain circumstances extend the express warranty herein.
Australian customers: Our goods come with guaranties that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or a refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. To obtain the benefits of this warranty, you must send the product securely packaged with proof of purchase and postage prepaid to:
Service Department, Arrow Fastener Co., LLC,
271 Mayhill Street, Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663