Owner’s Manual for 1/6 HP Series SR Flexible Shaft Power Tools See Insert with Special Instructions for Heavy Duty Series SRH Models For Your Own Safety • Please read this Assembly, Operation, and Service Manual before operating your Foredom power tool. • Always • Only wear eye protection while using power tools. use accessories rated for use at 18,000 RPM. FOREDOM ® www.foredom.net Form 1268 n 1/12 Printed in U.S.A.
Contents Safety Instructions Page 2–4 Series SR Motors and Speed Controls 4-7 Assembly Instructions Assembly and Adjustment of Shaft, Sheath & Handpiece Connecting Foot Controls Connecting Table-Top Dial Speed Controls Operation – General Guidelines Foredom Handpieces and Rotary Accessories Attaching Accessories to Handpieces Handpiece Lubrication General Accessory Recommendations Maintenance Procedures Routine Motor Cleaning and Lubrication Replacement of Worn Shafts and Sheaths Replacement of Motor Br
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.
Never change motor direction while the motor is running. OFF– no rotation. FORWARD – counterclockwise shaft rotation. Forward is going to be the most commonly REVERSE – clockwise shaft rotation. used setting. Right-handed people will get the Advantages of Reverse Rotation most control in the forward direction. • Left-handed users will have better control in Forward Motor Rotation the reverse direction.
Your Series SR 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. Assembly Instructions Always make sure your power tool is unplugged during assembly! Please follow these directions to assemble and adjust the shaft and sheath.
Be sure to follow the grounding instructions on page 3 of this manual while attaching the speed control to a power outlet. Forward/ Off/Reverse Rocker Switch on motor Wait for motor to stop rotating before switching between forward or reverse. To turn motor off, remove foot from foot pedal speed control, or turn dial speed control to “off” position, and set rocker switch to “off” (center) position on motor.
Operation – General Guidelines Do Not Do This! 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 injuries 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.
® FOREDOM Handpieces (burs not included) H.28 H.8 H.30® H.8D With the H.35 handpiece use only accessories rated for 35,000 RPM or higher. H.35 H.10 H.43T H.10D H.15 H.44T H.15D H.50 H.18 H.52 H.18D H.52D H.20 Never run Handpieces H.15, H.15D or H.50 in reverse rotation. H.20D See insert for special square drive handpieces for use with Series SRH motors. H.
Attaching Accessories to Handpieces 25, (25H), 28, 28SJ, (28H),35, 35SJ, 43T, 44T, (44HT), and 44TSJ Collet Handpieces: To insert or change accessories: insert pin provided into the pilot hole and through the spindle hole (turn 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.
To minimize repetition, we sometimes drop prefixes associated with Foredom part numbers. Officially, Motors begin with M. (M.SR), Handpieces with H. (H.30®), and Speed Controls with C. (C.FCT). Attaching Accessories to Handpieces Quick Change Type — continued 20, 20D, 20SJ Handpiece: This handpiece has a lever action collet release mechanism. Wait for the motor, flexible shaft, and accessory to come to a complete stop before turning the lever to open the collet and remove or insert accessory (2.
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. Always let the speed of the power tool do the work.
Drills Unique Scotch-Brite TM 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. Step Drills are used to drill wood, precious metals, mild steel, bone, and mother of pearl.
Maintenance Procedures Exposing the Inner Shaft 1. Remove handpiece (see page 5). Always make sure your power tool is unplugged during maintenance procedures! 2. Loosen set screw on motor connector. 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. 3. Slide outer sheath out of motor connector and wipe shaft clean.
Always make sure your power tool is unplugged when conducting maintenance procedures! Visit www.foredom.net How-To Videos on Foredom flex shaft set-up, maintenance and operation! Replacement of Worn Shafts and Sheaths Shaft and Sheath Adjustment Shafts and sheaths last longer when they are not used at sharp angles or loops, since wear occurs at the points of greatest friction.
Recommended Spare Parts & Supplies For 1/6 hp Series SR, SRB and SRM (115v & 230v) • • • • • • • MSMK-10 Maintenance Kit which contains: Flexible shaft (S-93) Pair of motor brushes (MP132P) Foredom flexible shaft grease (MS10006) Owner’s Manual Motor Hangers Foredom motor hangers have bases that can be screwed or clamped 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.
Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty repairs. LIMITED WARRANTY Series SR and SRH Flexible Shaft Power Tools Foredom warrants the Series SR and SRH 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.
