FLEXSHAFT™
User Instructions
Thank you for buying this Inland product. This booklet contains instructions for set up and use of the Inland FlexShaft™ accessory tool. machines. The Inland FlexShaft works with Inland SwapTop™ Grinder & Router/Shaper, all Inland glass grinders including the Wizard IV, Impulse, Aero, WizCG, Wizling CG, Contour, and Contour GT. Please take time to read all the instructions to understand the correct components, set up, and use of this product.
Safety
- It is extremely important to wear proper eye protection. We highly recommend that you wear safety goggles rather than safety glass. You can also use the Inland FaceShield™ or MagnaShield™ in conjunction with proper eye wear for added protection: A shield alone is not adequate eye protection.
- DO NOT wear loose clothing or any accessories (long necklaces, bracelets, shirts with long fringes, and similar) that might get caught while using this product.
- Use with the proper machines powered by a properly grounded and tested outlet. Under NO circumstances should you override the grounding system or modify the plug.
- Set up your machine on a sturdy, level work surface that is water tolerant and a comfortable height to work on
Using the FlexShaft™ with SwapTop Machines or your Inland Glass Grinder.
The FlexShaft™ can be attached to your glass router or grinder and used as a freehand tool for
drilling, shaping, grinding, polishing, engraving, and other tasks. Use it with the PowerKits
Drill Press set up for drilling holes in various materials, sanding, and polishing.
Make sure that there are no tools (i.e. drills, burs, diamond tips, etc.) installed on your
FlexShaft™ before setting it up. If you are using a glass grinder, remove any bits from the
motor shaft.- Make sure the powering machine is off.
- Locate the flat side of your machine's motor shaft. Slide the FlexShaft™ adapter end onto the motor shaft with the flat on the adapter lining up with the flat on the motor shaft. (fig. 1 at right)
- The FlexShaft™ simply "friction fits" in place. Make sure it is pressed on as far as it will go, approximately one (1) inch. Check and see that it will spin freely without hitting your machine's work surface or other parts. (fig 2 at right)
- Insert the small shaft tool of your choice following the directions below.
Mounting and changing bits and tools:
The FlexShaft™ accepts all small shaft moto-type tools and all bits that have a 3/16" to 1/8"
shaft including Inland Diamond Engraver Tips,
10 Pc.
Diamond Tip Carving Set, and
50 Pc. Diamond Tip Carving Set.
Turn of the powering machine
- Locate the hole on the side of the handpiece, 3/4" behind the chucks jaws. Turn the chuck clockwise (to the right) until the hole in the chuck shaft lines up with the hole in the side of the handpiece.
- Insert a "retaining pin" (allen wrench, small nail, etc.) through the two holes so that the chuck and handpiece cannot spin freely. (fig 3 at right)
- Twist open the chuck's jaws just enough to insert the twist drill, diamond point or grinding burr desired. Make sure that it is centered such that all three jaws will clamp down equally.
- Tighten down the chuck and remove the retaining pin.
Removing the FlexShaft™
To remove your FlexShaft™, turn off the machine and firmly grasp the adapter end. Pull,
applying steady force to remove the adapter from the shaft
| YOU CAN | WORK THESE MATERIALS | USING THESE TOOLS |
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| drill precise holes | woods, plastics, metals, | standard wood & metal shaft bits*. |
| glass, ceramics, tile, stone | diamond coated shaft bits and core drills* | |
| custom engraving & designs | glass, ceramics, tile, stone | diamond engraving bits |
| mark tools and valuables | all types | diamond engraving bits |
| general cleaning | metals, jewelry, plastics, crystals | polishing and buffing wheels* |
| clean electrical contacts | brass, copper | wire wheels* |
| remove flash and mold part lines | plastics, metals | grinding and sanding wheels* |
| sand tight places | woods, plastics, metals | sanding drums* |
| create fine details | woods, plastics, metals | drilling and shaping bits* |
| fit and drill for tile installations | tile, ceramics, stone | diamond coated shaft bits and core drills* |
| polishing | aluminum, steel, brass, epoxy resins | diamond bits, polishing and buffing wheels* |
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*all tools with 1/16" to 1/8" diameter shaft |
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Service
If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of this or any Inland product please call Inland Customer Service at 1-800-521-8428 9 AM to 5 PM EST., email us, or write us at:
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Inland Craft Products, Co. 32052 Edward Madison Heights, MI 48071 |
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