Dremel 231 User guide

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1-800-4-DREMEL (1-800-437-3635) http://www.dremel.com
P.O. Box 1468 Racine, Wisconsin 53401
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Power Tool Safety Rules
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious personal injury.
Work Area
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
Keep by-standers, 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 fi t in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fi t fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fi t, contact a
qualifi ed electrician 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
surfaces 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 infl uence 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
clothing 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 fi nger on the switch or plugging
in tools that have the switch “ON” invites
accidents.
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 appropriate 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
controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
!
WARNING
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Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
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 maintained
tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control. Any alteration
or modifi cation 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 tool
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.
Read and understand the tool manual
and these instructions for the use of this
table with your router. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in serious
personal injury.
Position the tool with the switch in “easy”
reach so you are not blindly searching for
it. Power tool switches and controls need to
be within your zone in emergency situations.
Fully assemble and tighten all the fasteners
required for this table and mounting the
tool. Do not use the router table until all
assembly and installation steps have been
completed. Also remember to occasionally
check the table clamps and tool to make sure
it is still tight. A loose table is unstable and
may shift in use and cause serious injury.
Make certain the tool is not plugged into
a wall outlet when installing into the table,
making adjustments or changing bits.
Accidental start-up of the tool can cause
injury.
Before operating make sure the entire unit
is placed on a solid, at, level surface.
Serious injury could occur if tool is unstable
and tips.
Be certain tool is fully and securely clamped
in the collar, periodically check the base
fastener or clamping tightness. Adjustment
Use only accessories that are
recommended 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 qualifi ed repair personnel. Service
or maintenance performed by unqualifi ed
personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
example: internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched, safety guard return springs may be
improperly mounted.
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk
of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
devices must be securely tightened.
Tighten as necessary as the motor can
loosen from the base due to vibration
and may drop or fall unexpectedly when
positioned upside down in a table.
After changing the bits or making any
adjustments, make sure the collet nut
and any other adjustment devices are
securely tightened. Loose adjustment
devices can unexpectedly shift, causing loss
of control, and loose rotating components
will be violently thrown.
Do not use the router table without the
overhead guard.
The guard will aid in
keeping your hands away from the spinning
blade in case of unintended contact with bit.
Never place your fi ngers under the guard
or near the spinning bit. Never hold the
workpiece on the out-feed side of bit.
Pressing the workpiece against the out-
feed side of the fence may cause material
binding and possible kickback pulling your
hand back into the bit.
Router bits are intended for wood, wood
products and plastic only. Not for cutting
or shaping metals. Be sure the workpiece
does not contain nails, etc. before routing.
Cutting a nail or the like will cause the carbides
Safety Rules for Router/Shaper Tables
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to be dislodged, fl y toward the operator side,
and possibly strike you or bystanders.
Match the appropriate bit and its speed
to your application. Do not use bits that
have a cutting diameter that exceeds the
capacity of the tool. Overloading the tool
can lead to personal injury or tool failure.
Position and securely clamp the router
bit in the collet before making any cuts.
If the bit becomes loose during operation,
it may fl y up and away from table possibly
striking you or bystanders.
Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp
bits must be handled with care. Damaged
bits can snap during use. Dull bits require more
force to push the workpiece, possibly causing
the bit to break or material to kick back.
The router table is primarily designed to
cut fl at, straight and squared materials,
we do not recommend cutting material
that is warped, wobbly or otherwise
unstable. If the material is slightly
curved cut the material with the concave
side against the table or fence. Cutting
the material with the concave side up or
away from table may cause the warped or
wobbly material to roll; causing you to lose
control; kickback and serious personal injury
may result.
Never start the tool when the bit is
engaged in the material. The bit cutting
edge may grab the material causing loss of
control of the workpiece.
Feed the workpiece against the rotation of
the bit. The bit rotates counter-clockwise
as viewed from the top of table. Feeding
the work in the wrong direction will cause the
workpiece to “climb” up on the bit and may
lead to loss of control during operation.
Use push sticks and other jigs to hold
down the workpiece and keep your hands
away from the spinning blade. Router
cuts are blind cuts but the bit still protrudes
through the table and you must be aware
of the position of your hands relative to the
spinning bit.
Use of auxiliary in-feed and out-feed
supports is strongly suggested for long
or wide workpieces. Long workpieces can
ip offthe table or cause the table to tip over if
notfully supported.
Use the adjustable fence in straight
cutting applications. When routing along
an entireedge of the work, the fence and
adjustable support wedge will help maintain
stability.
Do not place material between router
bitand the fence while routing the edge.
This placement may cause the material to
become wedged, making kickback possible.
Never touch the bit during or immediately
after use. Contact with a spinning bit will
cause injury and after use the bit is too hot to
be touched by bare hands.
Do not use the table as workbench or
worksurface. The table is not intended to be
used as a workbench or work surface other
than for routing material. Using it for purposes
other than routing may cause damage and
make it unsafe to use in routing.
Never stand on the table or use as ladder
or scaffolding. Serious injury could occur
if the table is tipped or the cutting tool is
accidentally contacted. Do not store materials
on or near the table such that it is necessary to
stand on the table or its stand to reach them.
Use only Dremel replacement parts and
accessories. Any others may create a hazard.
Shaper/Router Table, Model 231
ATTACHMENT FOR USE WITH DREMEL ROTARY MODELS
100, 200, 300, 400XPR, 275, 285, 395, 398, 800, 4000, 8200
ATTENTION:
Read entire instruction
manual carefully before using your Dremel
Shaper/Router Table. Retain instructions for
future reference. This attachment will convert
Dremel Rotary Tools to a Shaper/Router
Table for edge forming, routing, grooving,
shaping, sanding edges, jointing, etc
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Mount Table to Workbench
The SHAPER/ROUTER TABLE comes
assembled ready to mount to the workbench.
After determining table location, predrill the
bench using a 1/8" diameter drill at the four
mounting hole locations. Secure table to the
bench using the (4) #10 x 1" wood screws,
and washers. (Included with the Shaper/
Router Table). (See Fig. 1)
Alternative mounting option: To make your
shaper table more portable, mount to piece
of 2" x 4". Then easily clamp to your work
bench as shown in Fig. 1.
Install Rotary Tool to Table
1. Loosen the clamp knob and turn depth
adjustment knob to lower tool holder.
2. With the Rotary Tool unplugged from a
power source, remove the threaded
housing cap off of tool and set housing cap
aside. The housing cap must be reinstalled
when not using Shaper/Router table.
3. Place tool into attachment with shaft lock
button and on/off button facing forward.
4. Thread locking nut clockwise onto the
threaded portion of your Rotary Tool and
securely tighten with the provided
wrench (See Fig. 2).
Read and understand these
instructions and the tool
manual before using this accessory.
!
WARNING
Fig. 1
(4) #10 x 1"Wood
Screws &
Washers
Guard
Fence
Clamp
Knob
Depth
Adjustment
Screw
On/off switch
must face
forward so
that turning off
tool is readily
accessible
Use 2' x 4" as
alternative
mounting option
Fig. 2
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Installing Router Bits
1. When installing router bits, be sure the
power cord is unplugged, then remove
the tool from the Shaper/Router Table. Fit
the router bit shank into the collet allowing
a maximum of 5/8" to protrude past the
collet nut. Use the shaft button on your
rotary tool and wrench to secure the bit.
(See Fig. 3)
2. Loosen the clamp knob and turn the
depth adjustment screw to set cutting
depth. Depth of cut will be the amount the
bit extends above the shaper/router
table.
Cutting Depth Adjustment
Adjustment markings on the side of the
tool holder facing outward are marked in
inches and millimeters. View the markings
prior to starting your project. Turn the depth
adjustment screw to set desired depth. To
ensure proper settings, rout and measure
cut on scrap material. (See Fig. 4)
Router Feed Direction
The router spindle turns in a counter
clockwise direction when viewed from above
the table. For best control and quality of cut,
feed the work into the bit in the direction that
the bit will tend to pull the work to the fence.
(Incorrect feed direction will result in the bit
trying to pull the wood through faster than
you want. This is called climb cutting.) Feed
the workpiece from right to left as shown.
Feed direction is extremely important when
using a pilot bit freehand on the edge of a
workpiece as well as when using the fence
with all bits. (See Fig. 5)
Routing Table Tips
1. Wrong Direction – Hard to control.
2. Feeding too fast – Overloads motor.
3. Dull bit – Overloads motor.
4. Cutting too large or deep in one pass –
Overloads motor.
5. Feeding too slow – Leaves friction burns
on work.
Large Knob
Depth Adjustment Markings
Feed Direction Without Fence Feed Direction With Fence
Depth of Cut
Feed
Direction
Arrow
5/8"
Tool
Holder
Assembly
Millimeters
in 5mm increments
Inches in 1/8 inch
increments
Table
Depth
Adjustment
Screw
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Clamp
Knob
7
Support Wedge
Feed Direction
Clamp Screw Nut
Fig. 6 Fence
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Routing Using the Fence
1. Unplug the rotary tool before making any
fence adjustments or bit changes. Feed
the work against the rotation of the bit
as shown. (See Fig. 7) Most fence cutting
is done with the support wedge adjusted
to the right, where it is in line with the
fence. (See Fig. 6)
2. Center cylinder of the guard can be
adjusted up when making cuts using the
fence. Loosen thumb nut, lift the cylinder
up and secure by tightening thumb nut.
(See Fig. 8)
3. When shaping small pieces or when
nishing the cut on narrow, long pieces,
use a push stick. Use 1/4" x 2" x 8" piece
of lumber notched as shown to make
this push stick. (See Fig. 8) It will enable
you to keep your hands away from the
cutting area.
4. To cut a straight groove, install the bit
and set the depth of cut using the depth
adjustment screw as shown in Fig. 3.
Loosen large knob on left end of fence
and swing fence assembly to proper
distance from bit to give desired groove
location. Retighten large knob. Take a
trial cut on scrap lumber to check depth
and location of groove.
5. When planing the entire edge of a
workpiece, the support wedge may be
adjusted to support the workpiece on the
left side of the table. Take a trial cut
about 2" long and measure the amount of
stock removed. Turn rotary tool off.
Loosen clamp screw nut and slide wedge
to left until wedge contacts cut edge of
workpiece. Retighten clamp screw nut.
Workpiece will now have support on
both sides of the router bit.
When removing more than 1/16" of
material from a long edge, if the support
wedge is not adjusted properly, the edge
will not be planed evenly.
Piloted Router Bits
Keyhole Bit
612
615
618
617
640
650
652
654
655
Router Bits
Feed Direction for Streight Cuts
with Fence
Push Stick
Center Cylinder
Large Knob
Thumb Nut
(not shown)
8
16"
12"
1-1/2"
!
WARNING
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
1-1/2" Slot to Clear Guard
Rectangular Hole
to Fit Over Table
1-1/2" High Supports
on Both Ends Will Rest on Bench
3/8" Plywood
Routing Using Pilot Bits
1. When bits with pilots are to be used,
move the fence back only enough to allow
the amount of cut to be made. Keeping
the fence close to the bit allows the fence
to serve as a rear guard. In special cases
when the fence must be removed from the
table, adjust the center cylinder of the
guard down to provide protection from
revolving cutter.
2. Only piloted bits can be used without the
fence. The workpiece should be kept
between the cutter and the operator, and
fed from right to left.
3. Feed the workpiece past the cutter
without stopping and with a consistent
speed. A change in feed or a dwell wil
cause an irregular cut.
Expanded Table Work Surface
The shaper/router table is designed to easily
expand the size of the working surface. Use
3/8" thick solid core plywood. Cut a rectangular
hole in the plywood to fi t over the table and
secure using (8) #10 wood screws, 1/2" in
length. Support the table at both ends by
securing 1-1/2" high lumber supports to the
plywood base. (See Fig. 9)
(Hardware not included)
Drum Sanding
The Shaper/Router Table is also ideal for
drum sanding irregular shaped parts as
shown. Use Drum Sander 407 (1/2") or 430
(1/4"), with or without the fence assembly.
(See Fig. 10)
Do not place material
between router bit or
accessory and fence while routing or
sanding edge. This placement may cause
material to wedge making kickback possible.
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CODE NO. PART NO. DESCRIPCION
01 2610914499 Guard
02 2610914500 Sleeve
03 2610914501 Wedge
04 2610914502 Fence
05 2610914503 Base
06 2615294999 Pin
07 2615294956 Carriage Bolt 4 Required
08 2615296105 Wedge Clamp Screw 1 Required
09 2615296106 Mounting Screw 4 Required
10 2615294227 Washer 3/16" 7 Required
11 2610914504 Depth Bracket
12 2615294953 Depth Adjustment Screw
13 2610923360 Tool Holder
14 2615294964 Square Nut
15 2610915058 Large Knob 3 Required
16 2615297202 Thumb Nut
17 2615294960 Bracket Screw 2 Required
18 2610910326 Washer #9 1 Required
19 2615294223 Clamp Screw Nut 1 Required
WRITE FOR CURRENT PRICES
NO C.O.D.’S
ORDER BY PART NUMBER, NOT CODE NUMBER
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UNITED STATES
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4915 Twenty-First Street
Racine, Wisconsin 53406
1-800-437-3635
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Scarborough, Ont.
Canada M1K 3K9
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2610914511 8/10 Printed in Taiwan
CODIGO NO. PARTE NO. DESCRIPCION
01 2610914499 Protección
02 2610914500 Manga
03 2610914501 Cuña
04 2610914502 Barrera
05 2610914503 Base
06 2615294999 Alfiler
07 2615294956 Tornillo de carrocería – se requieren 4
08 2615296105 Tornillo de la abrazadera de la cuña – se requiere 1
09 2615296106 Tornillo de montaje – se requieren 4
10 2615294227 Arandela de 3/16" – se requieren 7
11 2610914504 Soporte de profundidad
12 2615294953 Tornillo de ajuste de profundidad
13 2610923360 Soporte de la herramienta
14 2615294964 Tuerca cuadrada
15 2610915058 Perilla grande – se requieren 3
16 2615297202 Tuerca de mariposa
17 2615294960 Tornillo de soporte – se requieren 2
18 2610910326 Arandela #9 – se requiere 1
19 2615294223 Tuerca del tornillo de la abrazadera – se requiere 1
ESCRIBA PARA PEDIR PRECIOS ACTUALES
NO COBROS CONTRA ENTREGA
ORDENE USANDO EL NUMERO DE PARTE, NO EL NUMERO DEL CODIGO
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