FERREX DC-180E-1 User manual

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ROTARY TOOL
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Contents
Pack contents /parts 2
General safety warnings 4
Safety instructions for all operations 7
Parts List 12
Assembly 13
Operation 15
Switching on and o 15
Using the Accessories 16
Maintenance 18
Warranty 19
Environmental protection 19
FAQ/Troubleshooting 20
Technical Specications 21

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Pack contents / parts
Congratulations on the purchase of your FERREX® Rotary Tool. When you
open your packaging, rst remove all items and check there are no parts
damaged or missing. If you nd anything wrong, do not operate the
product until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been recti-
ed. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
Application
First time users or inexperienced operators pay particular attention to
the operation of the Rotary Tool, including details of starting and
stopping and correct use of the Rotary Tool on pages 15-16, as well
as the maintenance instructions on pages 18.
Intended use of Rotary Tool
NOTE: This product is for private domestic DIY use only. It is not suitable
for commercial or trade use.
This Rotary Tool is used for dierent types of engraving and delicate
grinding tasks. It may only be used for dry grinding.
The tool is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is
deemed to be a case of misuse.
Contents of carton
1 x Rotary Tool
1 x Ø3.2mm Brush
4 x Ø3.2 mm Grinding bits with shank
1 x Ø3.2 mm Sanding shank
1 x Ø3.2 mm Cutting disc mandrel
1 x Ø3.2 mm Collet
(already on the machine)
1 x Ø3.2 mm Drill bit
1 x Ø3.2 HSS cutter
5 x Ø3.2 Diamond bits
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3 x Cutting discs
3 x Sanding bands
2 x Engraving stencils
1 x Adapter
1 x Instruction manual
1 x Warranty Card & Certicate

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To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Wear dust mask
Conforms to relevant standards for electrical safety and
electromagnetic compatibility.
36 Months Warranty
For indoor use only
Double insulation
SMPS (Switch mode power supply unit)
SMPS incorporating a short-circuit-proof safety isolating transformer
(inherently or non-inherently)
The output plug is with positive center pole and negative outer
pole
Meps.
The box is recyclable at kerbside.
Description of symbols
The instruction manual or rating plate on your product may show symbols.
These represent important information about the product or instructions
on its use.
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General safety warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re
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 or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
b) 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.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) 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.
Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b) 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.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) 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.
e) 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.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a
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residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) 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 inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the o-position
before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or
carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) 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.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
Use
of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) 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.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and o. Any
power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack
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.
d) 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.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may aect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) 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 dierent
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using
only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
6) Recommendation
a) Recommendation that the tool always be supplied via a residual
current device having a rated residual current of 30 mA or less
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General safety warnings

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Safety instructions for all operations
Safety Warnings common for grinding, sanding, wire brushing, polishing,
carving or abrasive cutting-o operations:
a) This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, sander, wire brush,
polisher, carving or cut-o tool. Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specications provided with this power tool.
Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.
b) Operations such as polishing is not recommended to be performed
with this power tool.
Operations for which the power tool was not
designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
c) Do not use accessories which are not specically designed and
recommended by the tool manufacturer.
Just because the accessory can
be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe operation.
d) The rated speed of the grinding accessories must be at least equal to
the maximum speed marked on the power tool.
Grinding accessories
running faster than their rated speed can break and y apart.
e) 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 controlled.
f) The arbour size of wheels, sanding drums or any other accessory must
properly t 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.
g) Mandrel mounted wheels, sanding drums, cutters or other accessories
must be fully inserted into the collet or chuck.
If the mandrel is
insuciently held and/or the overhang of the wheel is too long, the
mounted wheel may become loose and be ejected at high velocity.
h) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory
such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, sanding drum 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.

i) 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 ying debris generated by various operations .
The dust mask or respirator must be capable of ltrating particles generated
by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause
hearing loss.
j) 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 y away and cause injury beyond
immediate area of operation.
k) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing
an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool “live”and could give the operator an electric
shock.
l) Always hold the tool rmly in your hand(s) during the start-up. The
reaction torque of the motor, as it accelerates to full speed, can cause the
tool to twist.
m)Use clamps to support workpiece whenever practical. Never hold a
small workpiece in one hand and the tool in the other hand while
in use.
Clamping a small workpiece allows you to use your hand(s) to
control the tool. Round material such as dowel rods, pipes or tubing have
a tendency to roll while being cut, and may cause the bit to bind or jump
toward you.
n) Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the
cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the
spinning accessory.
o) 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.
p) 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.
q) 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.
r) 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
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cause electrical hazards.
s) Do not operate the power tool near ammable materials. Sparks could
ignite these materials.
t) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other
liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock.
Further safety instructions for all operations
Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, sanding
band, 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.
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.
a) Maintain a rm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm
to allow you to resist kickback forces.
The operator can control kickback
forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b) 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.
c) Do not attach a toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback
and loss of control.
d) 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.
e) When using rotary les, cut-o 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-o wheel grabs, the wheel itself usually breaks. When a rotary
le, high-speed cutter or tungsten carbide cutter grabs, it may jump from
the groove and you could lose control of the tool.

Safety Warnings Specic for Grinding and Abrasive
Cutting-O Operations:
a) Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and
only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind with the
side of a cut-o wheel.
Abrasive cut-o wheels are intended for peripheral
grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
b) For threaded abrasive cones and plugs use only undamaged wheel
mandrels with an unrelieved shoulder ange that are of correct size
and length.
Proper mandrels will reduce the possibility of breakage.
c) Do not “jam” a cut-o 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 snagging of the wheel
in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.
d) 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.
e) When wheel is pinched, snagged or when interrupting a cut for any
reason, switch o the power tool and hold the power tool motionless
until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove
the cut-o 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 pinching or snagging.
f) 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.
g) 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.
h) 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.
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Safety Warnings Specic for Wire Brushing Operations:
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) 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.
General Safety Warnings for adaptor
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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1. Collet
2. Tool holder
3. Spindle Lock Button
4. Ventilation opening
5. Grip areas
6. On/O Switch
7. Adapter connection
8. Adapter
9. Engraving stencil x 2
10. Grinding bits with shank x 4
11. Diamond bits x 5
12. HSS cutter
13. Drill bit
14. Cutting disc mandrel
15. Brush
16. Sanding bands x 3
17. Sanding shank
18. Cutting discs x 3
19. LED Light
Parts List
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17 14 12 15 13
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WARNING: The tools have sharp edges! Be careful when you
install or remove them. Use protective gloves to install or
remove the tools.
Attaching the sanding bands (16) with sanding
shank (17) (See g. A)
To attach, simply insert the sanding shank (17)
into the sanding band (16).
To remove, pull the sanding band (16) out from
the sanding shank (17).
Attaching the cutting discs (18) with mandrel
(14) (See g. B1-B3)
1) Loosen and remove the screw from the cutting disc mandrel (14).
2) Place the cutting disc into the screw. Be sure to position it between the
two washers.
3) Attach the screw back to the mandrel (14)
To remove, unscrew the screw with the disc (18) and the washers.
Remove the cutting disc (18) and tighten the screw back with the
washers to the mandrel (14).
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Fitting and removing a tool into the collet (1)
WARNING
• Always remove the plug of the adapter from the socket and make
sure the on/o switch is in“O” position rst before you change a tool.
• Danger of burns! The tool used may be very hot shortly after you
nish using it. Allow it to cool down before you remove it.
Fitting a tool (See g. C1C3:
1) Press the spindle lock button (3) and hold it, loosen the tool holder (2) a
little anti-clockwise by hand.
2) Insert the shank of new tool into the collet (1).
3) Keep the spindle lock button (3) depressed, tighten the tool holder (2)
clockwise by hand. Release the spindle lock button (3).
C2 C3
C1
Removing a tool (See g. C4):
1) Press the spindle lock button (3) and hold it,
loosen the tool holder (2) a little anti-clockwise
by hand.
2) Keep the spindle lock button (3) depressed,
remove the tool from the collet (1). Tighten the
tool holder (2) clockwise by hand. Release the
spindle lock button (3).
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WARNING:
● After connecting the adapter with the machine, make sure the on/
o switch is in the “O” position before connecting the adapter to
the power supply.
● Never press the locking button of the tool holder during use! It may
only be pressed when changing the tool!
● The tool holder may still rotate even after the machine is switched
o. Allow the tool holder to stop by itself. Do not press the spindle
lock button to force it to stop.
Switching on and o (See g. D1)
1) Connect the adapter with this machine, and
then connect to a proper power supply.
2) To start the tool, press the on/o switch (6) to“I”
position (the LED light will on) (See g. D2). To
stop, press the on/o switch (6) to“O” position.
Using the mini drill
WARNING:
● Make sure the on/o switch is in “O” position
rst before you connect the plug of the
adapter to the socket.
NOTE:
● Always test the respective grinding and
engraving tool rst on a small spot on the workpiece and check the
eect on the workpiece before you start working with it.
● Make sure that the workpiece is suciently secured against slipping,
● The stencils serve as guides for tracing your engraving! Never attempt
to engrave along the stencil directly with the tool. It only serves as a
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drawing template!
● Do not press the tool too rmly against the workpiece as this could
damage the workpiece or the tool.
1) Secure the workpiece to prevent it from slipping.
2) Insert a tool. See ASSEMBLY section.
3) Connect the adapter to the machine, and then connect the plug of
the adapter to a proper power supply.
4) Switch on the machine. See SWITCHING ON AND OFF section.
5) When nished, press the on/o switch (6) to the “I’ position to switch
o the machine. Wait until the machine has come to a standstill
before you put it down or remove it from the workpiece.
NOTE: It is recommended to wear eye protection as an additional safety
precaution.NG THE ACCESSORIES
TOOL DESCRIPTION FOR USE ON:
Grinding bits For grinding, sharpening, deburring
and shaping metals. Also ideal for
smoothing o metals, in particular
of any welds, rivet joints and
patches of rust.
Diamond bits For delicate detailed work. Are
suitable for scoring, lining and
engraving wood, ceramic, glass,
steel, semi-precious stones and
other hard materials.
Brush For cleaning and polishing silver
cutlery or gold and silver jewellery.
When cleaning / polishing soft
metal or precious stones, be gentle
and careful not to scratch the
surface/s.
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Drill bit For drilling small holes in metals.
HSS cutter For delicate engraving work on
wood, breglass, plastic and soft
metals.
Cutting discs For grinding and cutting
assignments on wood, breglass
and soft metal materials. Also ideally
suited to deburring spots which are
dicult to reach.
Sanding band For milling and grinding
assignments on wood, reglass,
metal and hard rubber materials.
TIPS FOR ENGRAVING
Hold the machine in a vertical position (almost 90° to the workpiece). Try
to execute individual lines in one uniform movement without stopping
if possible as later on it will be possible to see pauses and uneven
movements on the engraved workpiece. Sketch out the outlines on the
workpiece prior to engraving if necessary (e. g. with the aid of the stencils
provided) in order to make it possible to engrave more even lines.
TIPS FOR GRINDING
Always grind in several small steps with the grinding and cutting tools. If
you want to grind away fairly large amounts of material, rst remove larger
amounts of material with the cutting tool and then in a second step use
the respective grinding tools to create a shape for the ne grinding.