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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings WARNING ! and instructions may result in electric shock, fire 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. power tool. Do not use a power tool while Wor
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 3 Disconnect the plug from the power source Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly and/or the battery pack from the power tool maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting before making any adjustments, changing edges are less likely to bind and are easier to accessories, or storing power tools. Such control. preventive safety measures reduce the risk of Use the power tool, accessories and tool starting the power tool accid
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 4 Wear personal protective equipment. tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the Depending on application, use face shield, accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding. safety goggles or safety glasses. As For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the protectors, gloves and workshop apron wheel that is entering into the pinch point ca
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 5 Wheels must be used only for otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate recommended applications. For example: and take corrective action to eliminate the do not grind with the side of cut-off wheel. cause of wheel binding. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for Do not restart the cutting operation in the peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed wheels may cause them to shatt
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 6 Additional Safety Warnings GFCI and personal protection devices like Do not use type 1A or 27A wheels for face electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will grinding. Side forces applied to these wheels further enhance your personal safety. may cause them to shatter or burst. Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC Some dust created by power WARNING ! power supply. While the tool may appear to sanding, sawing, grinding, work,
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 7 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) 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, gri
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 8 Symbols (continued) 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. This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories. This symbol designates that this tool is recognized by Underwriters Laboratories. This symbol designates that this tool is liste
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 9 Functional Description and Specifications Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any WARNING ! assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. ® SM20 Dremel Saw-Max FIG. 1 VENTILATION OPENINGS DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LEVER VENTILATION OPENINGS CORD DUST PORT DEPTH SCALE "LOCK-ON" BUTTON SPINDLE LOCK PADDLE SWITCH WITH "LOCK-OFF" FEATU
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 10 Assembly STANDARD FLAT WHEEL ASSEMBLy 3. Reinstall OUTER WASHER and tighten lock Disconnect the plug from bolt finger tight. ! WARNING the power source before 4. Press spindle lock to lock shaft and tighten making any assembly, adjustments or LOCK BOLT counter-clockwise until tight changing accessories. Such preventive safety with the wrench provided. measures reduce the risk of starting the tool FLUSH CUTTING WHEEL ASSEMBLy
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 11 DUST ExTRACTION FIG. 3 (Optional accessory) Your tool is equipped with a dust port for dust extraction. To use this feature, insert dust port adapter (optional accessory) into dust port, attach vacuum hose into the adapter, then connect the opposite end of the hose to a shop vacuum cleaner (Fig. 3). VACUUM HOSE (Not included) DUST PORT ADAPTER DUST (Optional accessory) PORT Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Dremel SM
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 12 "LOCK-ON" BUTTON In order to try to avoid recoil (a situation where The "Lock-ON" feature, incorporated into the the wheel wants to skip out of the material) it paddle switch, is a convenience for long is recommended to make cuts in the same operations. direction as the rotation of the wheel. TO LOCK SWITCH "ON": After paddle switch It is important to read and ! WARNING has been activated push "Lock-ON" button at understand
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 13 GENERAL CUT OFFS 2. Keep your body positioned to either side of Maintain a firm grip and operate the switch with the wheel, but not in line with the wheel. It is a decisive action. Never force the tool. Use a important to support the tool properly and to light and continuous pressure (Fig. 7). position your body such as to minimize body exposure from possible wheel binding and FIG. 9 recoil. 3. Grip the tool firmly while c
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 14 FLUSH CUTTING 5. Complete your cut and remove the tool from First, consider the desired height of the flush the workpiece before turning the tool off. cut. For flooring installation, add up the FIG. 10 thickness of your flooring adhesive, the flooring itself, and any underlayments or other material that will add to the thickness of the finished floor. 1. Install the flush cutting wheel on the tool as described in “Flush Cu
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 15 RIP CUTS FIG. 14 Rip cuts are easy to do with a straight edge guide (Fig. 14). Straight edge guide is available as an accessory (optional attachment). To DESIRED attach, insert straight edge guide, insert fence WIDTH OF through slots in foot to desired width as shown CUT SET and secure with the set screw. SCREW STRAIGHT EDGE GUIDE RIP BOARD GUIDE FIG. 15 When rip cutting large sheets, the straight edge guide may not allow the
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 16 MITER/TRIM CUTTING GUIDE angle using the angle indicator marking on the The Dremel SM20, Miter/Trim Cutting Guide cutting guide, complete the cut using the (Optional Attachment) and Flush Cutting outside edge of the cutting guide as the fence, Wheel is a perfect combination to make miter, (Fig. 17). bevel, and straight cuts in baseboard, trim, FIG. 18 and molding. Angle indicators also aid in making accurate cuts for other c
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 17 Maintenance Information Service Cleaning NO USER SERVICEABLE To avoid accidents always WARNING ! WARNING ! PARTS INSIDE. Preventive dis connect the tool from maintenance performed by un aut horized the power supply before cleaning or personnel may result in misplacing of performing any main tenance. The tool may internal wires and components which be cleaned most effectively with compressed could cause serious hazard. We dry
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 18 Dremel SM20 Accessories Use only Dremel SM20, high-performance accessories. Other accessories are ! WARNING not designed for this tool and may lead to personal injury or property damage. Multi-Purpose Carbide Wheel wheel which is intended to make sore cuts in SM500 masonry and stone. Abrasive cutting wheel with carbide grit Diamond Wheel which is intended to cut wood and other soft SM540 materials. Diamond abrasive wheel whi
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 19 Trouble Shooting Read instruction manual first! Remove plug from the power source before ! WARNING making adjustments or assembling the wheel. TROUBLE: TOOL WILL NOT START PROBLEM 1. Power cord is not plugged in. 2. Power source fuse or circuit breaker tripped. 3. Cord damaged. 4. Burned out switch. 5. Paddle switch does not turn tool on. REMEDy 1. Plug tool in. 2. Replace fuse or reset tripped circuit breaker. 3. Inspect co
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DM 2610013190 06-11:DM 2610013190 06-11.qxp 6/6/11 10:43 AM Page 20 ® 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
