Dremel will not turn on?

most dremels [didnt specify which model ] push little button at top and use wrench and loosen usually can insert shaft down collett and tighten nut

My motor was turning but the flex shaft wouldn't. I took the flex shaft loose and spun it inside. Works fine now.

The button is only to keep the shaft from turning while you loosen the collet (the nut) with the little wrench. THEN the tool comes out.

Hi leigh abear...
I will send you to the dremel website where you can watch a video on the dremel model 1100 and it will explain how to use it and change bits,cutters,ect.
Do change your bit without going to the website push down on the large button on top to lock the tool, and then you wil loosen the bit holder bu turning it anticlockwise to loosen the grip on the tool you have in the bit holder.
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http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Tools/Pages/ToolDetail.aspx?pid=1100

It should have a button on the Dremel itself near the bit the you push while turning the bit with the tool it came with or pliers may work

Push the pin on the side next to the tip and hold it while Your wrench is turning the hex shaped piece around the bit that is what is holding your bit in. this should help as i am a proud owner of a Dremel. Hope this helps . if you have any further questions write back.

sounds like the head of the Dremel is bent. you should take it back and get a diffrent one.

Depends on the head you have on the tool. If it takes collets, you need to match the collet size to the shaft on the bit. There are I believe 4 different collet sizes.

You have the threaded shaft which is hollow and connected to the tool. then you put the proper sized collet inside that shaft and half of it will stick out. This is what actually holds the bit. Next, you put the 'nut' on the shaft, but don't tighten it yet. Put the bit into the hole in the nut as far as it willl go, then back it out about 1/8 inch. Now you can tighten the nut by holding down the button on the front of the tool until the nut does't turn any more. You can buy a 'nut' that works with any bit, no collets used, for about $10. Home depot, Lowes etc or online.

If you're not sure what I'm talking about, you can probably find pics of collets etc. by going to google images.
It would probably pay to contact Dremel or look online for the manual also.

Unplug it, then while pushing in the little silver button near the head use a wrench on the hex nut and turn counter clockwise about a 1/2 turn. Push the bit in, then pull it out (that releases the little fingers that hold it).

The silver button locks the head so it won't spin while you are changing bits. Always be sure it is released before plugging in or turning on the power.