Foredom manual speed control

Inspect each accessory for cracks or flaws before using it. Avoid knots, imperfections in the wood or metal objects like nails, which could damage or catch the acces- sory. Let the speed of the tool do the work rather than apply heavy pressure to the accessory. Let the speed of the accessory do the work. This can result in damage to the motor or flexible shaft. Turn power tool off and do not use until power is fully restored.

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 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 or green and yellow wire to a live terminal. If your unit is for use on less than volts, it has a plug that looks like sketch A in diagram.

An adapter, sketches B and C, can be used for connecting plugs as shown below to 2-prong receptacles. The green colored rigid ear, lug, etc. A complete Foredom 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 packing materials that came with your power tool.

Additional copies will be sent to you upon request. Send your Owner's Registration Card to Foredom right away. We will keep your card in our Owner's Registration File. Foredom power tools are manufactured to high standards of precision and performance and, with proper use and regular maintenance, will give you years of trouble-free performance. This instruction manual contains instructions for the assembly, operation and servicing of the Foredom power tools shown below.

After identifying all the components of your power tool, it should be assembled in the following manner: Assembly and Adjustment of Flexible Shaft, Sheath, and Handpiece Proper assembly and adjustment of the flexible shaft and sheath are critical for the correct operation of your Foredom power tool.

Please follow the directions below to assemble and adjust the shaft and sheath. To check the shaft and sheath you must first remove the handpiece. The handpiece is easy to remove from the flexible shaft. To remove, simply pull the handpiece off the shaft and sheath with a firm grip. To re-attach, be sure that the keyed tip of the flexible shaft is properly lined up with the slot in the back end of the handpiece by looking into the rear of the handpiece before pushing it on.

If it is not in line, turn the shaft tip or the handpiece to the correct position see illustration below.

Place the entire unit on a flat surface with the shaft and sheath extended straight. Loosen the set screw on the motor connector.

This is done by moving the sheath in or out of the motor connector. When the correct adjustment is made, re-tighten the set screw in the motor connector and re-attach handpiece onto the flexible shaft.

Figure 1. It will show the proper voltage and currents to use with your power tool. Be sure to follow the grounding instructions on page 3 of this manual while attaching either the speed control or motor to a power outlet. Be sure to follow the proper grounding instruc- tions described on page 3 of this manual.

Your foot must maintain steady contact with the pedal during operation. Hold the handpiece in your right hand and begin with a light touch to keep from going too fast when just getting started. Finding the right speed for any specific task is a matter of experimentation and experience. Connect the control to the motor by inserting the 3-prong plug on the end of the motor power cord into the socket connector on the shorter power cord on the dial control.

Locate the model number of your Foredom handpiece from the illustrations on the previous page. The correct shank will fit snugly inside the collet. Caution: 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.

Changing Collets in Nos. Insert pin provided into the pilot hole and through the spindle hole turn spindle to align holes. Apply wrench and unscrew chuck nut by turning counter-clockwise. Remove chuck nut to expose collet. Pull collet out of handpiece spindle. Slip new collet in place and screw on chuck nut.

Insert the pin provided into the spindle and chuck nut to loosen spindle with wrench. Loosen chuck nut. Insert accessory shank as far as possible into the collet. Tighten chuck nut. Test for a secure hold by pulling on accessory. Pull out pin or release grip on spindle. To release an accessory, follow the same steps. Accessories can be released when chuck nut is ready to be loosened.

If accessory does not run true, loosen chuck nut, rotate accessory, and retighten. Loosen chuck nut slightly with wrench provided.

Insert shank of accessory into collet. Tighten chuck nut with wrench, keeping pin in pilot hole. Remove pin. Chuck Type — Nos. The most popular is the plastic housing foot operated model that features durable, solid state electronic circuitry in an extra wide footprint. The other foot operated control shares the same electronics but comes in a much heavier, cast iron housing that eliminates any unexpected movement on the floor.

The third style is a table top, manual control that can be positioned anywhere on a work surface and has a dial to adjust speed. Copy link. Copy Copied. Powered by Social Snap. Choose an option 2. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Thread starter DavidR8 Start date Aug 11, Prev 1 2 3 4 Next. First Prev 3 of 4 Go to page. Joined Dec 26, Messages 1, C-Bag said:.

Works good and has eliminated the foot pedal that came with the Foredom. Click to expand DavidR8 Soaking up knowledge! H-M Platinum Supporter.