Contents
Safety Instructions 2–4
Series SR Motors and Speed Controls 4-7
Assembly Instructions 5–6
Assembly and Adjustment of Shaft, Sheath & Handpiece 5
Connecting Foot Controls 6
Connecting Table-Top Dial Speed Controls 6
Operation – General Guidelines 7
Foredom Handpieces and Rotary Accessories 8–10
Attaching Accessories to Handpieces 9
Handpiece Lubrication 10
General Accessory Recommendations 11–12
Maintenance Procedures 13–14
Routine Motor Cleaning and Lubrication 13
Replacement of Worn Shafts and Sheaths 14
Replacement of Motor Brushes 14
Repair Service 15
Recommended Spare Parts and Supplies 15
Motor Hangers 15
Limited Warranty 16
Warranty Registration 16
Contact Information 16
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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.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry.
Loose clothing or jewelr
y can become
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
its 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 car
ving or other applica-
tions, it is recommended that you wear a
Visit
www.foredom.com
How-To Videos
FOREDOM BASICS
Foredom's National
Sales Manager walks you
through the "Basics" of
using and maintaining
flexible shaft machines.
Downloadable mini series
of .wmv files each under
5 minutes.
Click to View:
1. Introduction and
Proper Set-up
2. Safety Guidelines
3. Handpieces and
Accessories
4. Maintenance of Shafts
and Sheaths – Grease
and Replace
5. Motor Maintenance–
Remove Dust, Replace
Motor Brushes
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