Owner’s Manual Assembly, Operation and Service Manual for Series L, LM and LB Ball Bearing Power Tools and Handpieces For Your Own Safety: • Read Owner's Manual before operating your Foredom Power Tool. • Always wear eye protection while using power tools. • Always use dust collection, respirator, or face mask to prevent inhalation of dust particles from workpiece or abrasives. • Only use accessories rated for use at the maximum speed (5,000 RPM) of these tools.
Contents Page Safety Instructions 1 Foredom Tools 3 Assembly Instructions 4 Assembly and Adjustment of Flexible Shaft, Sheath and Handpiece 4 Connecting Foot or Manual Speed Controls 5 Installing and Attaching Accessories 6 General Accessory Requirements 8 Operation Series L, LM, and LB 10 Maintenance Routine Cleaning and Lubrication 11 Replacement of Motor Brushes 11 Replacement of Worn Shaft and Sheath 11 Handpiece Lubrication 11 Other Service and Repair 12 Recommended Spare Pa
• Never operate any accessory at speeds above it’s maximum rated speed. All of Foredom's accessories, when properly used, can be operated at the speed ratings listed in the Foredom Accessory Catalog or on the accessory kits and packages. Always find out the manufacturer's speed rating before using other accessories. • Never use or continue to use any accessory which appears to be damaged, loose, vibrat ing, or out of balance. Inspect each accessory for cracks or flaws before using it.
Foredom Power Tools Covered 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 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.
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. An Owner's Registration Card and this Owner's Manual should also accompany each power tool. Additional copies will be sent to you upon request. Send your Owner's Registration Card to Foredom right away.
Connecting Foot or Manual Speed Control The electrical specifications for your power tool are listed on the motor nameplate. It will show the proper voltage and currents to use with your power tool. Be sure to follow the grounding instructions on page 2 of this manual while attaching either the speed control or motor to a power outlet. The 115 Volt, 50/60 cycle (Hz) L and LM Motors can be used with the models SCT-1 and FCT-1 foot controls on 115 Volt AC current only.
FOREDOM Handpieces ® 20 8 8D 28 10 30® 10D 35 15 44T 15D 52 18 52D 18D 25 25C 6
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 illustrations on the previous page. Attach the accessory according to the following: Collet Types 8, 8D, 25, 28, 28SJ, 35, 35SJ, 44T, and 44TSJ General Directions: Be sure to use the correct shank size. The correct shank will fit snugly inside the collet.
Nos. 18, 18D, and 18SJ Handpieces: These handpieces have a lever on side of handpiece. Push the spring loaded lever in to open collet and release the shank of accessory (3/32″ only). Insert accessory while holding the lever down. Never push lever down while handpiece or flexible shaft are rotating. No. 20 Handpiece: This handpiece has a lever action collet release mechanism.
a good idea to practice on scrap pieces of the same materials you plan to work on to determine the best accessories and speeds to use. Always follow the manufacturer’s RPM or speed recommendations when selecting accessories. Your Series L, LM, or LB motor is supplied with a variable speed control so that you can operate it at the most suitable speed for each job. The motor has a maximum speed rating of 5,000 RPM. Always use an accessory which has the same or a higher rating than your tool.
6. Diamond Burs: Diamond Burs are used to remove stock from extremely hard materials such as tungsten and tantalum carbide cutting tools, dies and molds, broaches, and for lapping and polishing synthetic jewels and precious metals, fiberglass and reinforced plastics, PVC and ceramics. 7. CW Polishing Wheels: These longer-lasting rubber wheels impregnated with unique ceramic abrasive grain are for finishing and polishing all hard and soft metals, precious metals, and plastic.
Always wear proper eye and face protection when operating a Foredom power tool. Maintenance Procedures Always make sure your power tool is unplugged when conducting 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. Always disconnect power tool before cleaning or servicing.
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 screw securely onto the flat of the motor shaft. 3.Slide motor connector back up over the shaft and tighten to the left (counter clockwise). 4.Grease shaft prior to putting on the sheath. (See lubrication instructions on page 11.) 5.Slide sheath over flexible shaft with plain fitting directed toward the motor and into the motor connector.
Repair Services Factory repairs are done promptly and at reasonable cost. If you wish, you can send your equipment directly to the factory marked “Attention: Service Department”. Be sure to give your street address. The equipment should be accompanied by a brief note describing the problem with the equipment. Estimates will be made upon request. Storage Store your Foredom power tools in a dry, clean, dust-free area, out of the reach of children.
Series L, LM, and LB Ball Bearing Motors LIMITED WARRANTY Foredom warrants the L, LM, and LB Series Motors to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of 1 year 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.
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