FOREDOM 500 Manuals

Replacement of Handpiece Pads: When install- ing or replacing the Handpiece Pad Holder be sure that the Adjustment Sleeve is tight. The plunger shaft should extend at least 1/16″ beyond the adjustment sleeve when the Plunger Shaft is in its uppermost (withdrawn) position. The rubber holder has a screw and locking nut for attaching it to the plunger shaft. Screw the Pad Holder into the plunger shaft and tighten the lock nut with a 3/8″ wrench. Replacement pads can be held in the holder with double faced pressure sensitive tape. Replacement of Motor Brushes: Be sure to unplug motor before re­plac­ing motor brushes. The motor brushes should be replaced when they have worn down to 1/4″. To remove the brushes, unscrew the brush caps on either side of motor. Be sure to replace both motor brushes even if one of them seems less worn than the other. Replacement of Shafts and Sheaths: Shafts and sheaths will last the longest when they are used as straight as possible and when the shaft is cleaned and lubricated regularly. There is no way to avoid ultimate wear. A Massager may require several replacement shafts and sheaths during its life- time. Always keep a spare shaft on hand. Repair Service: Other service or repairs should be done by a competent repair person or you can return your Foredom equipment to the factory. If you wish, send your Massager directly to the fac- tory marked "Attention: Repair De­part­ment". Enclose the item(s), a packing list, information regarding the problem or repairs required, and your contact information including daytime phone number, email and mailing address. 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. For More Information For more information on Foredom machines, handpieces or ac­ces­so­ries, contact your local dealer. When no local dealer is available you can also visit our website at www.foredom.net for Foredom replacement parts. Other contact information: Email: [email protected] Foredom Electric Company 16 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT 06801 Phone: 203-792-8622 Fax: 203-796-7861 Form 1232 N-IH 9/17 Printed in USA Massager Models: 500 500L 500-2 500L-2 IMPORTANT! Read Manual before operating this tool. FOREDOM ® www.foredom.net Set-up, Assembly and Maintenance Manual Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty repairs. Recommended Spare Parts: 39″ Long Shaft S-93 361 ⁄4″ Long Neoprene Sheath to use with 39″ Long Shaft S-77N Replacement Pad HP10254 Motor Brushes MP319P (Pair) Foredom Flexible Shaft Grease MS10006 Optional Parts / Accessories: 66″ Long Shaft S-93-66 631 ⁄4″ Long Sheath to use with 66″ Long Shaft S-77-66 Holder with Pad HP10255 Pad Holder HP10253 Pack of 6 Pads HP10254B LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty period is 2 years for motors, 90 days for handpieces, and 1 year for controls and switches. Blackstone Industries, LLC d/b/a The Foredom Electric Company warrants, to the original purchaser only, that its products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for the applicable period of time indicated above following the purchase date. During the warranty period, the defective product will be repaired or replaced with- out charge or, at our sole option, the purchase price will be refunded. This warranty does not cover damage caused in transit or by accident, misuse or ordinary wear. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD. IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. 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 or exclusion may not apply to you. At our sole option, repair, replacement or refund will be made if the product is returned postage prepaid to: Foredom Electric Company 16 Stony Hill Road Bethel, Connecticut 06801 All warranty repairs must be done at our factory at the above address. We will not pay any shipping or transpor- tation charges. Armatures, bearings, shafts, sheaths and duplex springs are not covered by this warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Operation For the best performance, safety, and maximum life, please follow these general suggestions: 1. Try to avoid using the Massager with sharp bends or loops in the flexible shaft. This will reduce wear of the flexible shaft and the sheath lining. 2. Never deliberately stall the motor or slow it down near the stalling point by bearing down too hard on the handpiece. 3. The Massager comes with a dial control built into the base. Strokes can be varied from 0 to 4,400 per minute with the turn of the dial. Maintenance and Assembly These simple maintenance procedures should be done by the user: 1. Cleaning and lubrication of flexible shaft and handpiece. 2. Replacement of motor brushes. 3. Replacement of worn shafts and sheaths. 4. Replacement of handpiece pads. Keep the Massager as free of dust and dirt as possible. Never allow oil or grease to accumulate on exposed surfaces as this tends to collect dirt. Lubrication The motor has permanently lubricated bear- ings and does not require lubrication. The flexible shaft should be cleaned and lubricated once every 100 hours of use. Expose the shaft by removing the handpiece and then the sheath by loosening the set screw in the motor connector (see Figure 1) and sliding it off the shaft. Apply a light film of Foredom flexible shaft grease (MS10006) along the entire length of the shaft after wip- ing off the old grease with a piece of cloth. Replace the sheath by sliding it over the shaft and tightening the set screw. Be sure to follow the Adjustment Instructions below. Shaft Replacement 1. Remove the motor connector. Left hand thread, turn right. (See Figure 1) 2. Loosen the set screw on the old flexible shaft motor coupling and slide the shaft coupling off the motor shaft. (See Figure 1.) Tighten the set screw of the new shaft onto the flat on the motor shaft. 3. Put the motor connector back on the motor by sliding it up the flexible shaft and tighten- ing. Grease shaft as described above. 4. Now slide the sheath over the flexible shaft with the plain sheath fitting (not the grooved fitting) going toward the motor and into the motor connection. Adjustment of Shaft and Sheath Before attaching handpiece, shaft and sheath adjustment must be carefully checked. Place the entire unit on a flat surface with shaft and sheath extended straight. Adjust the exposed tip of the flexible shaft so that it extends 3/4″ beyond the sheath, as shown above. This is done by moving the sheath in or out of the motor connector. When the correct ad­just-­ Front Plate Set Screw Adjustment Sleeve Plunger Shaft Handpiece Pad Holder Figure 1 Figure 2 Set Up Check the voltage of your power before plug- ging in the motor. It should match the voltage shown on the motor nameplate. Models 500 and 500L are for use on 115 Volt AC power. Models 500-2 and 500L-2 are for use on 230 Volt AC power. Note: The Massager Handpiece comes attached to the motor. If you need to remove the handpiece (when cleaning, for example), loosen the set screw and just pull away from the shaft and sheath with a strong motion. To reattach, push the hand­piece onto the shaft tip and sheath fitting while motor is running slowly. Be sure that the catch ball in the end of the handpiece toward the sheath goes into the groove in the sheath tip so that the hand- piece will be held securely onto the sheath. ment is made, tighten the screw in the motor connector. The handpiece can now be reattached as described in the Note: under “Set Up”. H.60 Massager Handpiece Maintenance The handpiece should be cleaned and lubricated once every 100 hours of use. Remove the Front Plate to expose the ec­cen­tric cam and plunger shaft. Flush out the old grease with a solvent and regreasewith a tea­spoon­ful of Foredom grease, being sure that all the moving parts are thor- oughly lubricated. After regreasing, run the hand- piece slowly for a few minutes to fully distribute grease. The Ad­just­ment Sleeve retains a grease seal and should be tightened to prevent leakage of grease. • 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 (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 jurisdictions, 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. Replace a worn cord immediately. Models 500-2 and 500L-2 are equipped with power plugs suitable for use in the country for which they are intended.