Dremel MS400 User manual

XRP MultiSaw

(MS400)

Owner’s Manual

Form No. 2610923865 Printed 10/04

Safety – 2 - 4

Getting to Know Your Saw – 5

Assembly – 5

Operation – 6 - 7

Cleaning – 8

Service Parts & Diagram – 8

Warranty – 8

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(For use with Dremel 400 Series XPR)

4915 21ST

STREET

Racine, WI 53406

1-800-437-3635

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions list-

ed below, and those included in the Rotary Tool Owner’s Manual, may result

in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

Keep your work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci-

dents.

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 bystanders, children, and visitors

away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

Double Insulated tools are equipped with

a polarized plug (one blade is wider than

the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized

outlet only one way. If the plug does not

fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it

still does not fit, contact a qualified elec-

trician to install a polarized outlet. Do not

change the plug in any way.

Double

Insulation eliminates the need for the three

wire grounded power cord and grounded

power supply system. Before plugging in the

tool, be certain the outlet voltage supplied is

within the voltage marked on the nameplate.

Do not use “AC only” rated tools with a DC

power supply.

Avoid body contact with grounded sur-

faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges

and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk

of electric shock if your body is grounded. If

operating the power tool in damp locations is

unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupter must be used to supply the power

to your tool. Electrician’s rubber gloves and

footwear will further enhance your personal

safety.

Don't 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

to carry the tools or pull the plug from an

outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,

sharp edges or moving parts.

Replace

damaged cords immediately. Damaged

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outside, use

an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"

or "W."

These cords are rated for outdoor

use and reduce 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 tool while tired or

under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or

medication.

A moment of inattention while

operating power tools may result in serious

personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-

ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep

your hair, clothing, and gloves away from

moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewelry, or

long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and

grease.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch

is “OFF” before plugging in.

Carrying tools

with your finger on the switch or plugging in

tools that have the switch “ON” invites acci-

dents.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches

before turning the tool ON.

A wrench or a

key that is left attached to a rotating part of

the tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing

and balance at all times.

Proper footing and

balance enables better control of the tool in

unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always

wear eye protection.

Dust mask,

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or

hearing protection must be used for appropri-

ate conditions.

Tool Use and Care

Use clamps or other practical way to

secure and support the workpiece to a

stable platform.

Holding the work by hand

or against your body is unstable and may

lead to loss of control.

Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for

your application.

The correct tool will do the

job better and safer at the rate for which it is

designed.

Do not use tool if switch does not turn it

ON or OFF.

Any tool that cannot be con-

trolled with the switch is dangerous and must

be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power

source before making any adjustments,

changing accessories, or storing the tool.

WARNING

!

POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES

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Such preventive safety measures reduce the

risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Store idle tools out of reach of children

and other untrained persons.

Tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting

tools sharp and clean.

Properly main-

tained tools, with sharp cutting edges are

less likely to bind and are easier to control.

Any alteration or modification is a misuse

and may result in a dangerous condition.

Check for misalignment or binding of

moving parts, breakage of parts, and any

other condition that may affect the tools

operation. If damaged, have the tool

serviced before using.

Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained tools.

Develop a periodic maintenance schedule

for your tool.

Use only accessories that are recom-

mended by the manufacturer for your

model.

Accessories that may be suitable for

one tool, may become hazardous when

used on another tool.

Service

Tool service must be performed only by

qualified repair personnel. Service or

maintenance performed by unqualified per-

sonnel could result in a risk of injury. For

example: internal wires may be misplaced

or pinched, safety guard return springs may

be improperly mounted.

SAFETY RULES FOR RECIPROCATING SAWS

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces

when performing an operation where the

cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or

its own cord.

Contact with a “live” wire will

make exposed metal parts of the tool “live”

and shock the operator.

Do not drill, fasten or

break into existing walls or other blind areas

where electrical wiring may exist. If this situ-

ation is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or

circuit breakers feeding this worksite.

Never leave the trigger locked “ON”.

Before plugging the tool in, check that the

trigger lock is “OFF”.

Accidental start-up

could cause injury.

Keep hands away from cutting area. Do

not reach under the material being cut.

The proximity of the blade to your hand is

hidden from your sight.

Keep hands from between the gear hous-

ing and saw blade holder.

The reciprocat-

ing blade holder can pinch your fingers.

Do not use dull or damaged blades. Bent

blade can break easily or cause kickback.

Before starting to cut, turn tool “ON” and

allow the blade to come to full speed.

Tool

can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is too

slow at beginning of cut and possibly kick-

back.

Always wear safety goggles or eye pro-

tection when using this tool. Use a dust

mask or respirator for applications which

generate dust.

Secure material before cutting. never hold

it in your hand or across legs.

Small or thin

material may flex or vibrate with the blade,

causing loss of control.

Make certain the blade holder is tight

before making a cut.

A loose holder can

cause the tool or blade to slip and loss of

control may result.

When removing the blade from the tool,

avoid contact with skin and use proper

protective gloves when grasping the

blade or accessory.

Accessories may be

hot after prolonged use.

Some dust created by

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

.

Y

our 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.

WARNING

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IMPORTANT! Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study

them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to

operate the tool better and safer.

Symbol Name Designation/Explanation

V Volts Voltage (potential)

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

kg Kilograms Weight

min Minutes Time

s Seconds Time

Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels,etc.

n

0

No load speed Rotational speed, at no load

.../min Revolutions or reciprocation Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,

per minute orbits etc. per minute

0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...

1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings.

I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed

Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting

Arrow Action in the direction of arrow

Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current

Direct current Type or a characteristic of current

Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current

Class II construction Designates Double Insulated

Construction tools.

Earthing terminal Grounding terminal

Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages

Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling

program

SYMBOLS

0

This symbol designates

that this tool is listed by

Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol desig-

nates that this tool is

listed by the

Canadian Standards

Association, and is

listed to US

Standards by CSA.

This symbol designates

that this tool is listed to

Canadian Standards by

Underwriters

Laboratories.

This symbol

designates

that

this tool com

-

plies

to NOM

Mexican

Standards.

This symbol designates that

this tool is listed by

Underwriters Laboratories,

and listed to Canadian

Standards by Underwriters

Laboratories.

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ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the collet nut, collet and hous-

ing cap from rotary tool.

NOTE: Housing cap must be re-installed on

rotary tool when XPR MultiSaw is removed.

2. Install driver nut onto rotary tool shaft.

3. Thread the saw onto the rotary tool

housing and tighten overthrow nut

securely. Saw should be positioned so

Dremel markings on tool and saw are

facing same side.

NOTE: Be sure to align keys on tool with key-

ways in overthrow nut.

Installing Saw to Rotary Tool

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR XPR MULTISAW

Unpacking & Checking Contents

Disconnect the plug from

the power source before

making any assembly, adjustments or

changing accessories.

Such preventative

safety measures reduce the risk of starting

the tool accidentally.

Separate all loose parts from packing materi-

als and check each item with the contents

listed on the carton to make sure all items are

accounted for before discarding any packing

material.

IMPORTANT! If any parts are missing, or if

you require any assistance with these

instructions, please contact Dremel™

Consumer Service at:

1-800-437-3635

or at www.Dremel.com.

WARNING

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Housing

Air Vents

Overthrow Nut

Driver Nut

Saw Blade

Footplate

Collet Nut

Driver Nut

Collet

Housing Cap

Overthrow Nut

Be sure to align keys on tool

with keyways in overthrow nut.

Rubberized Grip

Allen Wrench (2.5 mm)

(for blade installation)

Description

The XPR MultiSaw attachment is for use with

Dremel™ 400 Series XPR Rotary tool only.

The Dremel XPR MultiSaw turns your rotary

tool into a multipurpose saw that will allow

you to make straight and curved cuts in a

variety of materials. Scroll cutting patterns is

now fast and easy. Using standard jigsaw

blades, you can cut soft & hard wood, ply-

wood, metal, PVC, plastic, and much more!

Dremel recommends the use of Dremel XPR saw blades.

The XPR MultiSaw

comes with a saw blade for straight and curved cuts in wood and soft materi

-

als up to 1-7/16" thick.

The Dremel XPR MultiSaw accepts all standard

jigsaw

blades, both “T” or “U” shank.

“T” Shank Blade

“U” Shank Blade

No one blade can be efficient for all cutting jobs. Different materials require different blades.

Since your saw can cut so many materials, be sure to use the proper blade for the job to

ensure proper cutting performance.

NOTE: Refer to blade packaging for information on recommended materials and blade usage.

Blade Selection

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Footplate

The footplate tilts in order to keep as much of

the surface in contact with the work surface.

Keep the saw footplate firmly against the

work to minimize counterforce (jumping) and

vibration.

Using the Saw

1. Securely clamp the work.

2. Mark the line of cut and grasp the tool

with one hand on the rotary tool, and the

other hand firmly grasping the insulated

rubber housing on the saw.

Always hold the saw by

the insulated grip on the

front housing. If you saw into a blind area

where live wiring exists, you may be

shocked or electrocuted.

3. Turn the rotary tool on and let the saw

reach full speed before starting the cut.

Guide the saw so the blade will move

along the marked line.

WARNING

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Installing Blade

Unplug tool from power

source before changing

blade or making any adjustments.

1. Insert the blade fully into the saw open-

ing until it bottoms in the tool.

2. Secure the blade in the saw using the

Allen wrench to tighten the setscrew.

NOTE: Blade can be mounted with teeth fac-

ing either direction.

Make sure front end of

blade extends through the

footplate for the entire stroke length. Do

not use specialty blades that are very

short or those with a significant cant.

Blade must not contact footplate. A blade

which is too short or canted, could jam

inside the footplate and snap.

WARNING

!

WARNING

!

OPERATION

When holding tool, do not

cover the air vents with

your hand. Blocking the air vents could

cause the motor to overheat.

Operating Speeds

The speed of your saw is variable from 550 -

3900 SPM (strokes per minute).

WARNING

!

Higher speed settings are generally used for

fast cutting, or when cutting softer materials

such as wood, composite materials, and

plastics. Slower speed settings are generally

used when precision is required, or when cut-

ting harder materials.

NOTE: If the tool is “chewing” rather than cut-

ting the material, use a higher speed setting.

ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)

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Sawing Tips

Following a few simple tips will reduce the wear

on the workpiece, the tool and the operator.

• For faster cutting, especially in thicker

material, rock the saw up and down to aid

in the chip removal (Figure A).

• Blades cut on the draw or back stroke.

On fine work, such as paneling, fiber-

glass, etc., place the good side of the

workpiece facing down.

• Use the correct saw blade for the materi-

al being cut and keep extra blades on

hand to use when others become dull.

Replace cracked or bent blades immedi-

ately.

• To reduce the risk of injury, be sure the

blade always extends beyond the foot-

plate and workpiece throughout the

stroke (Figures B and C). Blades may

shatter if the front of the blade hits the

work and/or footplate.

• When cutting metal:

- Apply lubricant to blade for easier,

smoother, faster cutting and longer

blade life.

- For non-ferrous metals, aluminum,

bronze or brass, use a stick wax on the

blade.

- For ferrous metals, iron and steel, use

machine cutting oil along the surface to

be cut.

• When cutting thin metal, “sandwich” the

material between two pieces of scrap

wood. Clamp or put in a bench vise. One

piece of lumber on top of the metal can

be used with adequate clamping. Place

your cut lines or design on the wood.

• Don’t force the cutting. Let the saw and

blade do the work.

Pocket / Plunge Cuts

The saw can be used to make plunge cuts

into softer material (soft wood or light building

materials for walls) without starting a hole.

1. Mark the line to be cut clearly on the

work surface.

2.

Set the tool with one edge of the foot

-

plate firmly against the material (Figure

A).

3.

Place the tip of the blade (not running)

on the line to be cut.

4.

T

ilt the saw so the blade clears the work.

5. Turn the rotary tool on and carefully

engage the moving saw blade into the

material.

6. After the blade penetrates through the

work, continue sawing along the marked

line.

A

B

C

B

NOTE: To make plunge cutting easier, use

a heavy gauge blade. Install the blade with

the teeth facing upward, and hold the saw

upside down as shown (Figure B).

Do not plunge cut in metal surfaces.

The use of any acces-

sories not specified in

this manual may create a hazard.

WARNING

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Your Dremel™ product is warranted against defective material or workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. In

the event of a failure of a product to conform to this written warranty, please take the following action:

1. DO NOT return your product to the place of purchase.

2. Carefully package the product by itself, with no other items, and return it, freight prepaid, along with:

A. A copy of your dated proof of purchase (please keep a copy for yourself).

B. A written statement about the nature of the problem.

C. Your name, address and phone number to:

UNITED STATES

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4915 21st Street OR 4631 E. Sunny Dune

Racine, WI 53406 Palm Springs, CA 92264

CANADA OUTSIDE

Giles Tool Agency CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES

6520 Lawrence Av. East See your local distributor or write to

Scarborough, Ont Dremel, 4915 21st Street

Canada M1C 4A7 Racine, WI 53406

W

e recommend that the package be insured against loss or in transit damage for which we cannot be responsible.

This warranty applies only to the original registered purchaser. DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT RESULTING FROM TAMPERING,

ACCIDENT, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS, UNAPPROVED ATTACHMENTS OR

OTHER CAUSES UNRELA

TED

TO PROBLEMS WITH MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS WAR-

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No employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranties on behalf of Dremel. If Dremel inspection shows

that the problem was caused by problems with material or workmanship within the limitations of the warranty, Dremel will repair

or replace the product free of charge and return product prepaid. Repairs made necessary by normal wear or abuse, or repair

for product outside the warranty period, if they can be made, will be charged at regular factory prices.

DREMEL MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATEVER, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ALL IMPLIED WAR-

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ABILITY

AND FITNESS FOR

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This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

The obligation of the

warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. The warrantor is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to any

such alleged defect. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limita-

tions or exclusion may not apply to you.

For prices and warranty fulfillment in the continental United States, contact your local Dremel distributor.

DREMEL™ LIMITED WARRANTY

SERVICE PARTS & DIAGRAM

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CLEANING

To avoid accidents, always

disconnect the tool from

the power supply before cleaning or per-

forming any maintenance.

The tool may be cleaned most effectively

with compressed dry air. Always wear safe-

ty goggles when cleaning tools with com-

pressed air.

WARNING

!

V

entilation openings and switch levers must be

kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not

attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects

through openings.

Certain cleaning agents

and solvents damage plas-

tic parts. Some of these are gasoline, car-

bon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning sol-

vents, ammonia and household detergents

containing ammonia.

WARNING

!

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