Dremel 9000 User manual

Owner’s Manual
ADVANTAGE™
High Speed Rotary Saw™
Model 9000
• Safety
• Descriptions
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance and Service
• Warranty
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Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
!
WARNING
Power Tool Safety Rules
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
flammable 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 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
electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way. Double
Insulation eliminates the need for the
three wi re 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. Refer to
“Recommended sizes of Extension Cords” in
the Accessory section of this manual.
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 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 finger on the switch or plugging in
tools that have the switch “ON” invites
accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning thetool “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.
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
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
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.
Rotary Saw Safety Rules
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. If cutting into
existing walls or other blind areas where
electrical wiring may exist is unavoidable,
disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers
feeding this worksite.
Always make sure the work surface is
free from nails and other foreign objects.
Cutting into a nail can cause the bit and the
tool to jump and damage the bit.
Never hold the workpiece in one hand and
the tool in the other hand when in use.
Never place hands near or below cutting
surface. Clamping the material and guiding
the tool with both hands is safer.
Never lay workpiece on top of hard
surfaces, like concrete, stone, etc...
Protruding cutting bit may cause tool to
jump.
Always wear safety goggles and dust
mask. Use only in well ventilated area.
Using personal safety devices and working
in safe environment reduces risk of injury.
After changing the bits or making any
adjustments, make sure the collet nut and
any other adjustment devices are
securely tightened. Loose adjustment
device can unexpectedly shift, causing loss
of control, loose rotating components will be
violently thrown.
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 cutter.
Always hold the tool with two hands
during start-up. The reaction torque of the
motor can cause the tool to twist.
The direction of feeding the bit into the
material is very important and it relates to
the direction of bit rotation. Most materials
should be cut in a clockwise direction. An
exception is when cutting around an outlet
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box in drywall, which should be cut counter-
clockwise. Steering 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 the feed.
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 tool, possibly
causing the bit to break.
Never touch the bit during or immediately
after the use.After use the bit is too hot to
be touched by bare hands.
Never lay the tool down until the motor
has come to a complete standstill. The
spinning bit can grab the surface and pull
the tool out of your control.
Never use bits that have a cutting
diameter greater than the opening in the
base.
Do not use the tool for drilling purposes.
This tool is not intended to be used with drill
bits.
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 paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your ri sk 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.
Always use the tool with the depth guide
securely attached and positioned flat
against material being cut. The guide
securely positioned on the material improves
the stability and control of your tool.
WARNING
!
Model number 9000
Voltage rating 120V 50 - 60Hz
Amperage rating 4.5 A
No load speed n0 10,000-35,000/min
Collet capacities 1/8", 1/4"
Functional Description and Specifications
SPEED DIAL
SHAFT LOCK
INTAKE AIR VENTS
HANG BAIL
DEPTH GUIDE
DEPTH GUIDE BRACKET
COLLET NUT
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
!
WARNING
Symbols
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)
AAmperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
sSeconds Time
Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n0No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits etc. per minute
0Off 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
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
the Canadian Standards
Association.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed to
Canadian Standards by
Underwriters Laboratories. This symbol
designates
that
this tool
complies
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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AUXILIARY
HANDLE
TOOL
STORAGE
EXHAUST
AIR VENTS
DEPTH GUIDE
LOCKING WINGNUT
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MAKING CUT-OUTS IN MATERIALS
OTHER THAN DRYWALL
Your tool is capable of cutting many types of
building materials in addition to drywall.
There are several different bits available for
use on these materials. Most materials can
be cut with the "multipurpose" bit, however
the "carbide" burr bits must be used for
hard, abrasive materials such as ceramic
wall tile (will not work on ceramic floor grade
tile), cement board, plaster etc.
To make cut-outs, insert and adjust the
proper bit according to previous instructions.
Hold the tool firmly and turn it on. Place the
depth guide at about a 45º angle against the
work surface and tilt the tool to an upright
position with the bit entering the scrap
portion of the area being cut. Move the bit to
the line you wish to follow and cut in a
clockwise direction. Cutting at a slow even
rate will make following a line easier and will
put less stress on the bit.
NOTE: When cutting on a vertical surface,
avoid ending your cut at the bottom of the
hole. If possible, start and end your cut at
the top so the scrap part will not drop onto
the rotating bit. Turn the tool off and remove
it from the cut out hole.
CLEANING
To avoid accidents always disconnect the
tool from the power supply before cleaning
or performing any maintenance. The tool
may be cleaned most effectively with
compressed dry air. Always wear safety gog-
gles when cleaning tools with compressed
air. Ventilation 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 plastic
parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
ammonia and household detergents that
contain ammonia.
CAUTION
!
SERVICE
Preventive maintenance performed by
unauthorized personnel may result in
misplacing of internal wires and
components which could cause serious
hazard. We recommend that all tool service be
performed by a Dremel Service Facility.
CARBON BRUSHES
The brushes and commutator in your tool have
been engineered for many hours of dependable
service. To maintain peak efficiency of the
motor, we recommend every two to six months
the brushes be examined. Only genuine Dremel
replacement brushes specially designed for
your tool should be used.
MAINTENANCE OF REPLACEABLE
BRUSHES Model 9000
The brushes should be inspected frequently
when tools are used continuously. If your tool
runs sporadically, loses power, makes unusual
noises or runs at a reduced speed, check the
brushes. To continue using the tool in this
condition will permanently damage your tool.
With the cord unplugged, remove the brush
caps one at a time with a small screwdriver by
rotating cap counter-clockwise and check each
brush.
If the brush is less than 1/4" long and the end
surface of the brush that contacts the
commutator is rough and/or pitted, they should
be replaced. Check both brushes. Usually the
brushes will not wear out simultaneously. If one
brush is worn out, replace both brushes. Make
sure the brushes are installed as illustrated. The
curved surface of the brush must match the
curvature of the commutator.
After replacing brushes the tool should be run
at no-load; place it on a clean surface and run it
freely for 5 minutes before loading (or using) the
tool. This will allow the brushes to “seat”
properly and will give you more hours of life
from each set of brushes. This will also extend
the total life of your tool since the commutator
surface will “wear” longer.
Bearings - Model 9000 is equipped with ball
bearing construction. Under normal use no
additional lubrication is required.
CURVATURE
OF HOUSING
BRUSH CAP
CURVED END OF BRUSH
MUST MATCH CURVATURE
OF HOUSING
BRUSH & SPRING
ASSEMBLY
FIG. 11
Maintenance Information
Do not attempt to use this
tool to make cut-outs
around any fixture or opening which has
live electrical wires, or on any wall which
may have live electrical wiring behind it,
as the bit could conduct current to the
tool, creating an electrocution hazard for
the operator. Shut off breakers or remove
fuses to disconnect the circuit. Always hold
the tool by its thermoplastic housing, and
always wear eye protection when operating
this device.
• Step 1: Be certain that the box or fixture
which requires a cut-out is firmly mounted
and all wires or other obstructions around
the opening are pushed back out of the way.
The drywall cut-out bit uses the outer edge
of the box or fixture as a guide, so it is
important that there is nothing in the way
which can prevent it from guiding completely
around the opening. For the purposes of this
instruction manual, the procedure discussed
will be to make a cut-out around a standard
2 1/8" x 3 3/4" electrical box.
• Step 2: Before fastening the drywall sheet,
make a mark close to the center of the
opening in the box on the side of the drywall
facing you. You may then begin to screw or
nail the sheet to the wall, but do not install
fasteners closer then about 15" to the box,
or the sheet will likely bulge and crack before
you cut the opening.
• Step 3: Holding the tool firmly switch the
too l to the "ON" position as described
earlier.
• Step 4: Holding the tool firmly with both
hands, push the bit through the drywall at
the mark you made in step 2. Guide the bit
to the right until you feel it make contact with
the inside edge of the box. Then retract the
bit slightly, (do not pull entirely out) to allow it
to penetrate through the drywall and contact
the outside edge of the box by continuing to
move the tool slightly to the right as you cut.
• Step 5: Keeping the bit in contact with the
outside of the box, move the tool counter-
clockwise to create the opening. When
rounding a corner, keep applying li ght
pressure towards the center of the box while
moving the bit steadily and smoothly around
the whole box until the entire cut has been
completed. Slide the switch to the "OFF"
position, and pull the bit free of the drywall.
You may then remove the piece you have
cut, and you will have a smooth opening.
The rest of the screws or nails may now be
put in place on the drywall sheet, and the
task is completed.
!
WARNING
The motor may stall if
improperly used or over-
loaded. Reduce the pressure or feed rate to
prevent possible damage to the tool. Do not
attempt to start the tool when the bit is
engaged in the workpiece. Always be sure the
collet nut is tightened securely before use.
!
CAUTION
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Ref. No. Part Part No.
1 Depth Guide Cutting Base Plate 2610916273
2 Depth Guide Wingnut (pair) 2610914431
3 Depth Guide Nut Plate 2610913184
4 Depth Guide Retainer 2610916274
5 Retainer nut 3603301505
6 Collet nut 2610913319
7 1/8" Collet 2615295093
8 Wrench 2615295097
9 Shaft lock assembly 2610907116
10 Shaft lock retaining ring 2610909201
11 Brush caps (pair) 2610913159
12 Motor brushes and springs (pair) 2610913160
13 Motor brush holder with straight lead 2610915244
14 Motor brush holder with right angle lead 2610915245
15 Cap for on/off switch 2610913156
16 On/off switch 2610996245
17 Power cord 2610913157
18 Speed control assembly 2610913155
19 Motor assembly 2610914664
20 Field assembly 2604220677
21 Rubber isolator ring 2615297373
22 Screws (five) 2610326578
23 Handle assembly 2610913023
24 Housing set with labels 2610907339
25 Tool hanger 2610913164
Order by part number, not reference number.
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Parts Diagram
Tool’s
Ampere
Rating
Cord Size in A.W.G. Wire Sizes in mm2
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
18 16 16 14 .75 .75 1.5 2.5
18 16 14 12 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0
18 16 14 12 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0
16 16 14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0 —
14 12 — — — — — —
25 50 100 150 15 30 60 120
Cord Length in Feet Cord Length in Meters
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION
CORDS 120 VOLT ALTERNATING
CURRENT TOOLS
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
heavier the cord.
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Dremel Limited Warranty
Your Dremel product is warranted against defective material or workmanship for a
period of two years 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
Dremel Service Center Dremel Service Center
4915 Twenty-First Street OR 4631 E. Sunny Dunes
Racine, Wisconsin 53406 Palm Springs, CA 92264
CANADA OUTSIDE
Giles Tool Agency CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
6520 Lawrence Av. East See your local distributor or write
Scarborough, Ont. to Dremel, 4915 Twenty-First St.
Canada M1C 4A7 Racine, Wisconsin 53406
We 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 UNRELATED TO PROBLEMS WITH MATERIAL OR
WORKMANSHIP ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY.
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 WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED THE ABOVE MENTIONED
OBLIGATION ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY DREMEL AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY.
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 limitations or exclusion may not
apply to you.
For prices and warranty fulfillment in the continental United States, contact your local
Dremel distributor.
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