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Flex-Shaft Attachment Instructions
Model 572.530331
Safety Rules for Flex-Shaft
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Read and understa.nd the ~ool
.__ - manual and
these
Instructions for
the
use
of
this accessory with
yow tool.
Fanure
to
follow
aI nstnJ:tilns
listed
below
may
result
in
serious
~rpy
e
Wear
ANSI
CGOJIiant
eye
protection.
The
aperattI1
of any
oower
tool
can
result in
faeIgn
objects
be
n9
thrown
into the eyes.
00
not
operate the flexible shaft with a sharp or
muftiple bends.
Over
bending the shaft can
generate excessive heat on
the jacket or hand piece and
may cause the flexible shaft
ID
(fsengage from tool. The
rnmimum recommended
oend
radius is
5"
Always
hold the hand piece firmly in your hands
during
start-up. The reaction torque of the motor, as
it
accelerates
to
full
speed, can cause the shaft to
twist
Not
for
use
with
router bits or other large diameter
cutting bits. Large diameter cutting bits can cause
kickback and loss of control when used with the
flexible shaft.
Do not remove end ferrule while tool is running. The
•- cable will become loOSefrom the jacket and will
uncontrollably whip or lash around.
. For use with Craftsman Rotary Tools
572.610700,
572.610530,
5n.61
0830, 572.610960, 572.610950
572.610880
&
572.610520.
Installation Instructions
It is extremely important to carefully read and follow the
directions below for attaching the flex-shaft to your
rotary tool. This will ensure the tool will function
properly.
Toproperly attach the flex-shaft to the rotary tool,
THREEitems must be removed from the tool: housing
cap, collet nut and collet.
Step
1.
Press the Shaft lock button, unscrew and
remove the collet nut
Step
2.
Unscrew and remove housing cap from tool.
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Step
3.
Remove the
collet,
Note: If the collet nut and collet are not
removed from the motor shaft, the tool will
not function properly.
Step
4. lnstall
the driver cap on the motor
shaft and tighten.
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To prevenl d~mage t~
~0.!!L_
dO
nof overtIghten dnver
cap. Tighten the driver cap finger tight and then
tighten an additional
1/3
turn
with the wrench
(included with your
rotary
tool ).
Step
5.
Attach by screwing the collar of the
flex-shaft to the rotary tool. Make sure the
square end of the center core engages the
square hole socket in the driver cap.
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Do not pull. out c~nter core
to engage IOta drtver cap.
This could cause disengagement of center core
from handpiece. If tool stops when shaft is bent,
center core may be lodged in driver cap. Loosen
shaft and remove core from driver cap. Then
screw flexible shaft onto rotary tool housing
again.
Operating Instructions
Disengagement of the Flex-Shaft
The flexible shaft may become disengaged if
the motor of your rotary tool is not elevated
higher than the working end of the flex-shaft.
Collet and Accessory Assembly
The collet assembly consists of a collet nut and
collet. Usethe collet nut and collet that were
removed from your tool in step 2 and 3 and insert
them into the tip of the flex-shaft handpiece.
Insert an accessory or bit as deeply as possible to
avoid wobble during use. With the shaft lock button
engaged on the flex-shaft handpiece retighten the
collet nut.
Collet Removal and Replacement
Fourdifferent size collets (sold separately) to
accommodate different shank sizes are available for
your flex-shaft. To install a different collet, remove
the collet nut and old collet. Insert the unslotted end
of the collet in the hole in the end of the flex-shaft,
Replacecollet nut on the shaft. Always use the
collet which matches the shank size of the
accesso'L't'Q.!!.Jllan to use. i'JelleLJoIce_alar.ger
diameter shank into a collet.
Collet Identification - Collet size can be
identified by the ring(s) on the back end of
collet.
/ Identification rings
~ 1/32"
Collet has one
(1)
ring.
~ 1/16"
Collet has two
(2)
rings.
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3/32"
Collet has three
(3)
rings.
~ 1/8"
Collet has no rings.
Flexible Shaft Lubrication
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Theflex-shaft should be
lubricated after every
25-30
hours of use.To lubricate, unscrew the flex-shaft
assembly from the motor housing. Pull the center
core out of the flex-shaft assembly.Wipe a very
thin film of automotive wheel bearing grease on to
the center core and reinsert back into the shaft. To
prevent damage to tool do not over grease
shaft. Too much grease will cause the unit to
overheat.
Reattachthe flex-shaft to the rotary tool.
Contents of
572.530331
Flex-Shaft Attachment
Oty. Description
1 Flex-Shaft Assembly (42"
long)
1 Driver Cap
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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