Series TX Owner`s Manual
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1. Do not wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry Loose clothing or jewelry can become www youtube com entangled in the rotating accessory Do not wear items such as neckties necklaces or bracelets when operating power tools Be sure to tie back or secure long hair Secure power tool to motor hanger or work surface Flexible shaft power tools can jump at start up or vibrate during opera tion The tool should be properly secured in order to prevent it from vibrating off of the motor hanger or work bench Never operate any accessory at speeds above it s maximum rated speed When properly used all of Foredom s accessories can be operated at the speed ratings listed in the Foredom Accessory Catalog or specified on kits and packages Always find out the manufacturer s speed rating before using accessories other than those from Foredom For added safety and comfort while using this power tool for carving or other applica tions it is recommended that you wear a heavy canvas or leather apron It will protect you from dust debris and chips as well as help prevent injury if the handpiece slips off the workpiece It will also help prevent loose clothing from getting caught in a rotating cutter bur or other accessory Never use or continue to use any accessory which appears to be damaged loose vibrating or out of balance Inspect each accessory for cracks or flaws before using it Avoid knots imperfections in the wood2. Bethel CT 06801 All warranty repairs must be done at the factory at the above address We will not pay any shipping or transportation charges Handpieces have a 90 day warranty Shafts sheaths and duplex springs are not covered by this warranty since they are especially sensitive to the pressure and stress variables of the individual operator This warranty only covers the original purchaser of the product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty repairs Contact Information If you have a warranty issue with your Foredom power tool please use the contact infor mation below For more information on Foredom machines handpieces or accessories contact your local dealer When no local dealer is available contact Foredom at The Foredom Electric Company 16 Stony Hill Road Bethel CT 06801 Tel 203 792 8622 Fax 203 796 7861 Email customerservice blackstoneind com FOREDOM The Foredom Electric Company 16 Stony Hill Road Bethel CT 06801 www foredom net Form 902 n 12 11 Printed in U S A
3. Maintenance Procedures Routine Cleaning and Lubrication Replacement of Worn Shaft and Sheath Replacement of Motor Brushes Repair and Storage Recommended Spare Parts and Supplies Motor Hangers 2 Year Warranty Contact Information 6 1 Intro amp Proper Set up 6 2 Safety Guidelines 7 11 3 Handpieces amp Accessories 8 4 Shaft and Sheath 10 11 Maintenance Grease 12 and Replace 12 14 5 Motor Maintenance Remove Dust Replace 12 14 Motor Brushes 18 14 We have other product related 14 videos embedded throughout 14 our website We suggest that you take the time to watch 15 these since they help to clarify 15 product features differences and uses i Visit Fored 16 isit Foredom on Safety Instructions Before using your Foredom power tool please read safety instructions They are for your protection and should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the tool Always wear proper eye and face protection Wear safety glasses or face shields when ever you operate a Foredom or any power tool to prevent serious eye or face injuries Secure the work piece or item that you are working on in a vise or other work holding device Holding it with your hand can result in serious hand injury Always use a proper dust collection system or wear a respirator to prevent the inhalation of dust particles polishing compounds or other debris into the lungs
4. and currents to use with your power tool Be sure to follow the grounding instructions on page 3 of this manual while attach ing the speed control to a power outlet TX TXB LX and LXB Motors can only be plugged into TXR or SXR Foot Controls or an EMX Dial Control on AC Current Only Serious motor damage will result if other speed controls are used or if motor is directly plugged into an AC electrical outlet To connect the TXR or SXR foot control to the motor insert the shielded 3 prong plug on the motor power cord into the socket connector on the shorter power cord on the foot control With the foot control in the off position not depressed plug the 3 prong plug on the longer power cord from the foot control into a proper 3 wire power outlet Be sure to follow the proper grounding instructions described on page 3 of this manual When your foot is not pressing the foot control the motor should not be running It is also important to hold the handpiece securely before engaging the foot pedal to the on position Your foot must maintain steady contact with the pedal during operation Holding the handpiece in your hand begin with a light touch start out slowly and gradually increase the speed Finding the right speed for any specific task is a matter of experimentation and experience Connecting Table Top Dial Speed Control TX TXB LX and LXB motors can also use the EMX dial speed control on AC current Conne
5. completely locked into the for clockwise towards the back shaft connection end of ward position Never change burs while handpiece is running To minimize repetition we sometimes drop prefixes associated with Foredom part numbers Officially Motors begin with M M TX Handpieces with H H 30 and Speed Controls with C C TXR 18 18D and 18SJ Handpieces These handpieces have a lever on the side of the handpiece Push the spring loaded lever down to open the collet and release the shank of accessory 2 35mm or 3 32 only Insert accessory with the lever held down Never push lever down while hand piece or flex shaft are rotating Attaching Accessories to Handpieces Quick Change Type continued 20 20D 20SJ Handpiece _ This handpiece has a lever y action collet release Ps mechanism Wait forthe motor flexible shaft and p accessory to come to a complete stop before turning the lever to open the collet and remove or insert accessory 2 35mm or 3 32 only Turn lever 90 to left or right to open collet and change an accessory To close the collet turn the lever back to the posi tion parallel to the handpiece 52 52D and 52SJ Handpieces These quick change hand pieces have a unique l push pull collet release D mechanism for rapid y w accessory changing i 2 35mm or 3 32 only A Wait for the motor flexible shaft and accessory to come to a full stop before opening the coll
6. the motor connector Next remove motor connector with 1 open end or adjustable wrench Motor connector has a left hand ye thread and must 7 be turned clockwise right for removal Loosen set screw on the flexible shaft motor coupling and slide shaft off the motor shaft Installation of New Shaft 1 After removing old shaft loosen set screw on the new flexible shaft motor coupling and slide coupling onto motor shaft 2 Tighten set set screw screw securely pe onto the flat of the i motor shaft 3 Grease shaft prior to putting on the sheath See lubrication instruc tions on page 13 4 Slide motor connector back up over the shaft and tighten to the left counterclockwise unk tt 1 Motor brushes should be checked for wear periodically When new they are approximately 3 4 19mm long Replace them when they have worn to 1 4 6mm To remove brushes disconnect motor power cord and unscrew the Motor mao brush caps Remove the worn motor brushes coupling shaft replace with new motor brushes and screw motor brush caps back on Be sure to replace both motor brushes even if one of them is less worn than the other New Motor Brush 5 Slide sheath over flexible shaft with plain Motor that needs fitting directed toward the motor and into the Brush replacement motor connector Each end of the sheath has a metal fitting One is plain the other has a groove around it to fit the
7. up to 5 000 RPM C TXR Foot Control C SXR Foot Control C EMX Dial Control in plastic housing in metal housing 4 Your Series TX or LX flexible shaft power tool consists of a motor flexible shaft and sheath speed control foot or manual and a handpiece Locate and identify all components parts and accessories you purchased before discarding the packing list and any materials that came with your power tool Assembly Instructions Always make sure your power tool is unplugged during assembly After identifying all the components of your power tool assemble it in the following manner Assembly and Adjustment of Flexible Inner Shaft Outer Sheath amp Handpiece Proper assembly and adjustment of the flexible shaft and sheath are critical for the correct operation of your Foredom power tool The exposed tip handpiece end of the flexible a shaft with hand lt lt S piece removed L M PORTA NT must extend 3 4 Tans 19mm beyond the sheath Important Note The shaft and sheath should be checked and adjusted if neces sary even if you received them assembled and attached to the motor keyway key 4 end of shaft maa Please follow these directions to assemble and adjust the shaft and sheath es a To check the shaft and sheath you must first remove the handpiece y Vd tool is unplugged Simply pull the handpiece off the shaft and sheath with a firm grip To Re attach Handpiece while holding the
8. PVC and ceramics Sintered diamonds last far longer than plated diamonds and can be re sharpened as desired with a wet dressing stone to expose new diamond particles Sanding Drums Bands and Discs These are used for removing rust smoothing rough surfaces and for sanding jobs on wood plastic and metal Avoid using too much pressure which will cause clogging or a build up on the work surface For best results use medium speeds for coarser grits and larger diameters Use higher speeds for finishing work or with smaller sizes Unique 3M Ceramic Purple Coated Abrasive Bands and Discs contain patented Cubitron ceramic aluminum oxide mineral that sharpens itself with use They last 2 to 4 times longer than traditional aluminum oxide discs and remove material faster with less heat and loading Cotton or Felt Bobs and Buffs Solid Felt Buffs or Bobs are used in combination with gritty or smooth compounds for a variety of buffing and polishing operations on plastic wood and metal They vary in shape and come in three hardnesses medium hard and rock hard Loosely stitched Soft Cotton Buffs are used for delicate work on precious metal and during polishing operations Generally use high speeds for cutting down and buffing Medium speeds are used for more delicate precise work and for polishing Brushes Miniature Power Brushes are generally used on metal surfaces and hard to reach areas They are ideal for deburring surface finish
9. QOwner s Manual Assembly Operation and AER Service Manual for eno Series TX amp LX Flexible Shaft Power Tools See Insert with Special Instructions for Heavy Duty Series TXH and LXH Models 2 Year Warranty For Your Own Safety Please read this Assembly Operation and Service Manual before operating your Foredom power tool Always wear eye protection while using power tools Always use an accessory which has the same or a higher speed rating than your tool Using an accessory with a lower speed rating can result in serious injury For the TX Series Only use accessories rated for use at 15 000 RPM or higher With the H 35 Handpiece use only accessories rated for 35 000 RPM or higher For the LX Series Only use accessories rated for use at 5 000 RPM or higher FORE DOM www foredom net Contents Safety Instructions How To Videos on Page www foredom net 2 3 Click on our homepage link Foredom Tools 4 where Foredom s National Assembly Instructions 5 6 Sales Manager shows you the Assembly and Adjustment of Flexible Shaft Sheath and Handpiece basics of using and maintaining flexible shaft machines 5 Click to View Connecting Foot or Manual Speed Controls Hanging Motor Installation Foredom Handpieces and Accessories Attaching Accessories to Handpieces General Accessory Recommendations Operation General Guidelines
10. aution Never tighten a collet unless an accessory has been inserted Tightening an empty collet or inserting an accessory which is too small or too large may damage the collet 8 8D and 8SJ Handpieces To change a collet slide back the chuck guard and use one wrench to hold the spindle and the other to unscrew the chuck nut by turning counterclock wise Remove chuck nut to expose collet and pull collet out of handpiece shaft Slip new collet in place and tighten chuck nut with wrenches To insert accessory insert shank as far as possible into the collet Tighten chuck nut Test for a secure hold by pulling on accessory Remove wrenches To release an accessory follow the same steps Accessories can be released when chuck nut is loosened If accessory does not run true loosen chuck nut rotate accessory and retighten 25 25H 28 28Su 28H 35 35Su 43T 44T 44TSJ amp 44HT Handpieces To change a collet 1 Insert pin provided into the pilot hole and through the spindle hole turn spin dle to align holes Apply wrench and unscrew chuck nut by turning counterclockwise 2 Remove chuck nut to expose collet 3 Pull collet out of handpiece spindle 4 Slip new collet in place and screw on chuck nut 5 Remove pin 8 25 25H 28 28Su 28H 35 35Su 43T 44T 44HT and 44TSJ Collet Handpieces To insert or change accessories insert pin provided into the pilot hole and through the spindle hole tur
11. bench be sure it is fastened securely to the wall or motor hanger The motor may develop a high operating temperature up to 100 F ambient after prolonged use and it will be too hot to hold This will not harm the motor which is designed to operate at this temperature for prolonged periods Do not force the tool Let the speed of the tool do the work Avoid using too much pressure Generally slower speeds are used for rougher heavier work or when greater control over the accessory is required for precise delicate work Higher speeds are used for buffing cutting and polishing Read Accessory Recommendations on pages 10 and 11 of this manual Voltage Decreases Never operate a power tool during a perceptible power decrease Turn off tool and unplug until full power is restored Always wear proper eye and face protection when operating a Foredom power tool To turn motor off remove foot from foot pedal speed control or turn dial speed control to off position 12 Minimum Operating Radius fads Do not bend shaft and sheath at tight angle When operating your Foredom tool be careful not to bend the flexible shaft too much at either the handpiece or motor shaft connections Shafts and sheaths last longer when they are used without sharp bends If used at angles or loops wear will occur at the points of greatest friction Excessive heat and wear will occur if the bend is too great Follow these
12. black colored metal outer sheath tip fac ing upward turn on the motor so that it is running at about half speed and then turn it off While the inner key tip is still rotating grip the handpiece and push it onto the sheath tip with one firm motion until it snaps into place shown below This procedure will align the key tip into the keyway slot as shown below at left To verify this insert and tighten an accessory into collet or chuck turn on control to low speed and observe that the The handpiece is easy to remove from the flexible shaft To remove L First make sure your power R tip accessory rotates smoothly A contd back end of TA ain handpiece A Sheath Set Screw Motor Coupling ee Bf rT Shaft Motor Connector bse lt IMPORTANT au wns Brush Cap 2 With the handpiece removed place the entire unit on a flat surface with the shaft and sheath extended straight Loosen the set screw on the motor connector Adjust the exposed tip hand piece end of the flexible shaft so that it extends 3 4 19mm beyond the sheath This is done by moving the sheath in or out of the motor connector motor end 3 When the correct adjustment is made re tighten the set screw in the motor connector and re attach handpiece onto the flexible shaft Connecting Foot Speed Control The electrical specifications for your power tool are listed on the back of the motor It will show the proper voltage
13. ct the control to the motor by inserting the shielded 3 prong plug on the motor power cord into the socket connector on the shorter power cord on the dial control With the dial indicator arrow in the off position on the control plug the 3 prong plug on the longer power cord from the dial control into a proper 3 wire power outlet see page 3 Holding the handpiece in your hand begin with a light touch start out slowly and gradually increase the speed Finding the right speed for any specific task is a matter of experimentation and experience gt socket h connector for motor plug 3 prong plug connects to shielded plug connects power outlet to speed control only Use only TXR SXR or EMX speed controls Never modify the shielded plug on the motor cord in order to use it with a different control or to plug it directly into an AC electrical power outlet Hold the handpiece securely before turning the motor on with either the foot or dial control Hanging Motor Installation TX and LX Motors should be hung up about 30 40 above the work surface and to the right of the work if you are right handed or to the left of the work if you are left handed Use a safety clip or hook like the one shown to prevent the motor from jumping or twisting off an open hook at start up or during use Properly securing the motor will help to prevent injury to the user All Foredom motor hangers have thi
14. d for the work you are doing It s always a good idea to practice on a scrap piece of the same material you plan to use to determine the best accessories and speeds Always follow the manufacturer s RPM or speed recommendations when selecting accessories Your motor is supplied with a variable speed control that allows you to operate it at the most suitable speed for each job TX Series motors have a maxi mum speed rating of 15 000 RPM LX Series motors have a maximum speed rating of 5 000 RPM Always use an accessory which has the same or a higher speed rating than your tool Using an accessory with a lower speed rating can result in serious injury Abrasive Points Wheels and Discs Use Aluminum Oxide red color for fast cutting on high tensile tough materials such as steel and malleable iron Also use on glass and porcelain etc Aluminum Oxide white color points have an extremely fine grit for producing a fine high finish on high tensile materials including stainless steel and glass Rubber Bonded Abrasive Wheels are used for removing rust and for polishing with various grits For best results use finer grits for finishing at high speeds and coarser grits for stock removal at lower speeds Abrasive Discs are for grinding smoothing and cleaning glass high speed steel and other tough materials 10 Ruby Carvers have ruby crystals firmly bonded to a metal frame These long lasting abrasives provide a smooth fini
15. ector See page 5 No 2 6 Clean outside of sheath by wiping with a cloth 7 Hang and run the motor for about 10 minutes before attaching the handpiece to allow enough time for the grease to warm up spread and drain off Wipe off any excess grease at tip end of sheath 8 Re attach handpiece See page 5 S SS A IMPORTANT Visit www foredom net How To Videos on Foredom flex shaft set up maintenance and operation Always make sure your power Visit www foredom net tool is unplugged when conducting How To Videos on Foredom flex shaft maintenance procedures set up maintenance and operation Replacement of Worn Shafts and Sheaths Shaft and Sheath Adjustment val Shafts and sheaths last longer when they are not used at sharp angles or loops since wear occurs 5 at the points of greatest friction There is no way ON ae to avoid ultimate wear and under normal condi KY g tions a flexible shaft machine may require several E IMPORTANT S TPT ANN replacement shafts and sheaths during its lifetime To expose the inner shaft follow steps 1 2 and 3 on the previous page Place the entire unit on a flat surface with shaft and sheath extended straight Adjust the exposed tip of the flexible shaft at the handpiece end so that it extends 3 4 19mm beyond the sheath This is done by moving the sheath in or out of the motor connector When the correct adjustment is made tighten the screw in
16. et After accessory has stopped rotating pull the top grip forward with one hand while holding the bottom of the hand piece with the other Remove the accessory and insert the shank of the new one fully into the col let Push the top and bottom portions together Chisel Type 50 and 50C Handpieces 50C includes set of six chisels Inserting a chisel into this i reciprocating handpiece should be done while the motor is in the off position or with the handpiece disconnected Loosen the locking nut with the 12mm spanner wrench provided by unscrewing it counterclockwise Insert the tang fully into the plunger shaft Tighten the locking nut clockwise until tool is held securely Do not over tighten Handpiece Lubrication See page 7 for handpiece photos 8 18 20 25 25H 28 30 30H 35 43T 44T 44HT and 52 These handpieces have been permanently lubricated Their greased shielded ball bearings should absolutely not be lubricated Handpieces listed in brackets are for use with Series TXH and LXH models only 10 and 10D Lubrication should not be required for the first 2 3 months of continuous use Then approximately every two weeks of use lubrication of the front and back ends of the handpiece is required Follow the detailed instructions that come with your handpiece 8D 10D 15D 18D 20D and 52D Handpieces with Duplex Spring Connections Approximately every 20 hours of operation apply 1 or 2 dro
17. guidelines for trouble free use a 4 or larger radius as shown should be main tained for shafts on all motors In its normal curved position all Foredom TX and LX Series flexible shaft power tools can tolerate up to 24 lbs of torque The Series TXH and LXH can with stand 50 Ibs of torque before breaking There is no way to avoid ultimate wear and under normal conditions a flexible shaft machine may require several replacement shafts and sheaths during its lifetime Follow shaft and sheath assembly instruction in the Assembly section of this manual Maintenance Procedures Always make sure your power tool is unplugged during maintenance procedures It is very important to routinely clean your Foredom Power Tool and lubricate the shaft NOT the motor especially in areas that generate a lot of dust Dirt and improper lubrication are the most common causes of poor operation and excessive wear Note The motor has permanently lubricated ball bearings and does not require additional lubrication Routine Cleaning of Motors Foredom motors need air circulation through the motor housing to remove waste heat and cool the windings Inlet and outlet slots pro vide the means for air flow However saw dust and conductive debris like metal filings or gold dust can enter in through these slots If not cleaned regularly dust can collect making a bridge between parts caus ing an electrical short In high dust env
18. handpiece 6 Adjust the shaft page 5 and top right and tighten sheath set screw in motor connector 14 Recommended Spare Parts amp Supplies The following parts and supplies are recom mended as spares to keep on hand to insure continuous operation of your Foredom power tool e Pair Motor Brushes MP319P e Outer Sheath S 77 Inner Shaft S 93 e Foredom Flexible Shaft Grease MS10006 e Motor Connector UA111P For Series TX TXB TXM LX LXB and LXM MSMK 16 Maintenance Kit which contains flexible shaft S 93 pair motor brushes MP319P Foredom flexible shaft grease MS10006 Owner s Manual Repair Services Authorized repair service is available at the Foredom factory in Bethel CT Send items for repair to the factory marked Attention Repair Department The Foredom Electric Company 16 Stony Hill Road Bethel CT 06801 Enclose the item s a packing list and infor mation regarding the problem or repairs required Estimates of repair cost will be made upon request If the cost labor plus parts is more than fifty percent of the price for a new replacement we will contact you and recommend a trade in offer Storage Store your Foredom power tools in a DRY clean dust free area and out of the reach of children Visit www foredom net How To Videos on Foredom flex shaft set up maintenance and operation Motor Hangers Foredom motor hangers have bases that can be screwed or cla
19. ing edge blending roughen ing to create a good bonding surface and general cleaning Use high speeds for cleaning and deburring Medium speeds are needed when cleaning hard to reach areas and edge blending Unique Scotch Brite Radial Bristle Discs from 3M have thin flexible bristles that get into hard to reach areas on flat and curved surfaces Use on metal acrylic plaster ceramics and wood without the need for compounds They can sand smooth polish or burnish metal plastic or wood to a bright finish Compounds Foredom has seven different compounds In addi tion to Emery Tripoli and Red and White Rouges there is unique Platinum Blue for pre polishing and cutting down platinum and other metals and for final polishing unique Platinum White 8000 grit that produces a deep luster on platinum other metals and acrylics Carnauba is the hard est wax available It produces a high luster on wood and painted surfaces 2 Wheels and Discs for Angle Grinder Attachment Foredom recently introduced several types of wheels with 3 8 arbor holes for grinding debur ring shaping and cutting on various materials Also new are various types of psa backed abrasive discs screens and velcro heads for sanding on wood metal plastic glass stone and more Introduced in 2010 Foredom s Angle Grinder Attachment is designed for use on the H 30 H 30H or H 30SJ Chuck Style Handpieces It is excellent for a broad range of
20. ironments Foredom recommends cleaning the motor every 40 hours of use To remove dirt and dust buildup motor brushes should be removed cleaned and replaced and air should be blown through the motor Routine Cleaning and Lubrication of Flexible Inner Shaft The shaft should be checked wiped clean and re lubricated with grease every 50 hours of use With every 200 hours of use the shaft should be thoroughly cleaned with solvent and lubricated Use Foredom flex shaft grease p n MS10006 or high quality white lubricating grease Exposing the Inner otal 1 Remove handpiece see page 5 2 Loosen set screw on motor connector 3 Slide outer sheath out of motor connector and wipe shaft clean 4 Apply a very light coating of lubrication to shaft Starting at the top and working downward to about three inches from the hand piece end Apply grease with your finger tip or small brush Don t overdo apply a light film of grease Once the machine is running the shaft itself will spread the grease If too much grease is applied the excess will work its way into the handpiece and eventually seep out between the handpiece and sheath For this reason apply a bit less near the handpiece end of the shaft Never operate the motor with the outer sheath removed from the flexible shaft 5 Replace and adjust sheath so that shaft key tip extends 3 4 19mm from sheath Retighten the set screw in motor conn
21. mped to a bench They keep hang up motors at just the right distance for optimal use Safety clips at the top prevent the motor from jumping or twisting off at start up and during use Motors that slip off an open hook can cause serious injury Motor Hanger MAMH 2 can hang either one or two motors It comes with MABC 2 Base that screws into a work bench and MAHR 2 Handpiece Rest Motor Hanger MAMH 1 can hang either one or two motors It comes with MABC 1 Clamp that clamps onto a workbench amp MAHR 2 Handpiece Rest 15 LIMITED WARRANTY Series TX TXH LX and LXH Flexible Shaft Power Tools Foredom warrants the Series TX TXH LX and LXH Motors to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of 2 years after purchase During the warranty period the defective product will be repaired or replaced without charge or at our option the purchase price will be refunded This warranty does not cover damage caused in transit or by accident misuse or ordinary wear of shafts sheaths bearings armature and motor brushes ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD ENDING 2 YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE AND WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Repair or replacement will be made at our option if the product is returned post paid to The Foredom Electric Company 16 Stony Hill Road
22. n spindle to align holes Loosen chuck nut slightly with wrench provided Insert shank of accessory into collet Tighten chuck nut with wrench keeping pin in pilot hole Test for a secure hold by pulling on accessory Remove pin Chuck Type 30 30Su Be and 30H Handpieces These handpieces have a geared 3 jaw 0 chuck Open chuck jaws as far as neces sary with key provided Insert shank of accessory fully into the chuck Tighten jaws with chuck key until accessory is secure and centered If accessory does not run true reopen jaws rotate accessory and retighten To release accessory simply reopen chuck jaws with key and pull out accessory Hammer Type 15 15D amp 15SJ Handpieces These handpieces have a threaded spindle Thread anvil or stylus into threaded spindle as far as it will go with clockwise motion Insert pin provided into cross hole in anvil or stylus Tighten and remove pin To release accessory insert pin into the cross hole and unthread Quick Change Type 10 10D 18 18D 18Su 20 20D 20SJ 52 52D and 52SJ Handpieces Keep an accessory in these handpieces at all times during both operation and storage or damage to the collet and handpiece may result These handpieces accept only 2 35mm 3 32 shank accessories 10 and 10D Handpieces To insert bur turn lever 180 z handpiece Insert or change AS a2 35mm 3 32 shank bur and turn lever 180 forward counterclockwise Make sure lever is
23. ng grooves and countersinking in soft materials carving and hollowing woods slotting and grooving woods plastics etc Stee Cutters are good for shaping grooving slotting and cutting in wood plastic and soft metals Use Carbide Burs on wood plastic and tough alloys Carbide is generally referred to as the hardest man made metal High Speed Fluted Burs are used for fine detailed work on metal and other hard materials Generally use medium speeds for stock removal and higher speeds for finishing work and when using smaller points Cut Off Wheels are used to cut off groove and trim metal wood and ceramics Unique Typhoon Carbide Burs provide very fast and aggressive material removal Made for use on soft and hard woods diestone and plastics do not use Typhoon burs on metal They have aligned teeth that leave a smoother finish than other types of non fluted tungsten carbide burs Drills Step Drills are used to drill wood precious metals mild steel bone and mother of pearl Diamond Coated Twist Drills made of wire gauge steel with diamond coating are used to drill extremely fine holes in stone ceramics tile glass and hard metals Plated and Sintered Diamond Points and Discs are used to remove stock from extremely hard materials such as tungsten and tantalum carbide cutting tools dies and molds broaches and for grinding and pre polishing synthetic jewels and precious metals fiberglass reinforced plastics
24. or green and yellow wire to a live terminal If your unit is for use on less than 150 volts it has a plug that looks like sketch A below An adapter sketches B and C can be used for connecting plugs as shown in sketch A to 2 prong receptacles The green colored rigid ear lug etc extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box Some juris dictions including Canada prohibit the use of 3 to 2 prong adapters Where prohibited they should not be used Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding type plugs and 3 pole type plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug Always disconnect the power cord before servicing the tool Never use in an area where flammable vapors are present Replace or repair worn cord immediately 2 Grounding Blade A Cover of Grounded Outlet Box Means Cover of 2 prong Outlet Box with Adapter Adapter Foredome Power Tools in this Manual You have purchased a fine quality power tool which will perform a wide variety of tasks difficult to do with any other kind of power tool Foredom power tools are manufactured to high standards and will give you years of trouble free performance with proper use and regular maintenance Series TX Motors Hang Up and Bench Style up to 15 000 RPM p M TXM gy with built in control M TX a Series LX Hang Up and Bench Style high torque low speed motors
25. or metal objects like nails which could damage or catch the accessory Always insert the shank or arbor of an accessory or mandrel into the collet or chuck of the handpiece as far as possible in order to provide proper support and tighten the collet or chuck securely Never use excessive side pressure which may bend or break the shank or arbor of an accessory Let the speed of the accessory do the work Do not stall the motor by jamming or using excessive pressure on the accessory This can result in damage to the motor or flexible shaft Never operate the motor with the outer sheath removed from the flexible shaft Never modify the shielded plug on the TX or LXH motor cord in order to plug it into a Non TX or Non LX speed control or AC electrical wall outlet Use only TXR SXR or EMX speed controls with all Series TX TXH LX or LXH motors Always disconnect the power cord before servicing the motor or removing the flexible shaft or sheath Never operate your power tool during a perceptible power decrease Turn power tool off and do not use until power is fully restored Use proper grounding procedures This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock The tool is equipped with an approved 3 conductor cord and a 3 prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding receptacle The green or green and yellow conductor in the cord is the grounding wire Never connect the green
26. ps of Foredom oil Part No MS10005 into the hole in the duplex spring collar next to the sheath connector This will provide sufficient lubrication for both the duplex spring connection and the handpiece spindle 15 15D Clean off any dirt to prevent foreign matter from falling inside the handpiece Put two drops of Foredom oil into the oil hole in the side of the housing Run the handpiece slowly to distribute the oil Lubricate every 100 hours of use 50 After every 200 hours of use you should clean and lubricate this handpiece The old grease must be cleaned off of the interior cam chamber and replaced with new lubricant Part No MS10008 Follow the detailed instructions that come with your chisel handpiece Visit www foredom net How To Videos on Foredom flex shaft set up maintenance and operation General Accessory Recommendations Foredom s wide assortment of rotary accessories makes your flexible shaft power tool very versatile Use it for grinding sanding carving engraving brushing cutting buffing and polishing on virtually any material The Foredom Accessory Catalog offers the right accessories for your specific applications Accessories may be purchased from your local dealer or directly from Foredom Visit our online store at www foredom net Always let the speed of the power tool do the work Avoid forcing the tool or applying too much pressure Experience will help you choose the right spee
27. s type of safety clip see page 15 If an open hook is used be sure to secure the motor to it with wire or tape socket connector for motor plug 3 prong plug connects to power outlet To minimize repetition we sometimes drop prefixes associated with Foredom part numbers Officially Motors begin with M M TX Handpieces with H H 30 and Speed Controls with C C TXR 6 FOREDOM Interchangeable Handpieces burs not included See insert for special square drive handpieces for use with Series TXH and LXH motors Attaching Accessories to Handpieces Directions for attaching accessories to handpieces vary according to the type of handpiece being used Locate the model number of your Foredom handpiece from the photos on page 7 Always wait for the motor flexible shaft and accessory to come to a complete stop before changing an accessory Handpieces listed in brackets are for use with Series TXH and LXH models only Attach the accessory according to the following Collet Types 8 8D 25 25H 28 28Su 28H 35 35S 43T 44T 44TSJ amp 44HT Handpieces A collet is an interchangeable slotted cylinder inserted tightly into the interior of a handpiece to hold a bur or other rotary accessory The diameter size of the collet must match the diameter of the accessory s shank General Directions Be sure to use the correct shank size The correct shank will fit snugly inside the collet C
28. sanding polish ing and finishing work with 2 and smaller discs and 3 8 arbor hole wheels Bur and Tool Holders Foredom has three rotating bur holders and two small holders with covers Two of the rotating models have center cups for holding small tools such as files and screwdrivers A bur holder is the perfect companion product for your collection of burs drill bits and other accessories of various size shanks The Foredom Accessory Catalog features the right accessories for your specific applications Accessories may be purchased from your local dealer or directly from Foredom Contact The Foredom Electric Company 16 Stony Hill Road Bethel CT 06801 Phone 203 792 8622 Fax 203 796 7861 Visit our online store at www foredom net Operation General Guidelines Read all the safety instructions in this manual before operating your Foredom Power Tool Proper eye and face protection must be worn to protect you from injury caused by flying debris chips or sparks which might result from the work being done It is possible to use rotary or chisel handpieces not made by Foredom with your Foredom flexible shaft power tool However this is not recommended since their function and safety cannot be assured by Foredom Your Foredom motor may be operated in a vertical or horizontal position but it should not be enclosed or confined so as to restrict air cir culation If the motor is hung up above a work
29. sh on hard materials such as steel porcelain glass acrylic soft and precious metals and wood Unique CeramCut Blue Stones are made from a mixture of special man made ceramic grain and aluminum oxide bonded together The ceramic provides a faster cutting action and is more durable so burs hold their shape longer than standard abrasives They are ideal for use on any hard metal such as steel stainless steel chrome cobalt platinum and titanium as well as on wood Unique V Stones have extra hard and long lasting vitrified aluminum oxide and ceramic grain with a special glass bead binder that makes them extremely long lasting cool running and very aggressive 40 to 60 grit They work on the same materials as CeramCut Blue Stones but much more aggressively Unique Scotch Brite Radial Bristle Discs from 3M have thin flexible plastic bris tles that get into hard to reach areas on flat and curved surfaces Use on metal acrylic plaster ceramics and wood without the need for compounds These long lasting abrasives come in many size diameters and grits Unique CW Ceramic Impregnated Polishing Wheels are used for smoothing and polishing precious metals including platinum gold and silver They also work on titani um chrome cobalt and all hard alloys Wheels are 7 8 in diameter and come in six grits Burs and Cutters Vanadium Steel Cutters are suitable for all materials except hardened steel and glass They are used for cutti
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