FOREDOM SR Manuals

FOREDOM ® Owner’s Manual for 1/6 HP Series SR Flexible Shaft PowerTools See Insert with Special Instructions for Heavy Duty Series SRH Models ForYour Own Safety • Please read this Assembly, Operation, and Service Manual before operating your Foredom power tool. • Always wear eye protection while using power tools. • Only use accessories rated for use at 18,000 RPM. With the H.35 Handpiece use only accessories rated for 35,000 RPM or higher. www.foredom.com 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 Page 2 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 jewelry 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 carving 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 Never change motor direction while the motor is running. Changing direction while motor is running can damage the motor or flexible shaft or lead to premature wear. 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. 3 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. Avoid knots, imperfections in the wood or metal objects like nails, which could damage or catch the accessory. • Always insert the shank or arbor of an accessory or mandrel into the collet or chuck of the handpiece as far as possible in order to provide proper support and tighten the collet or chuck securely. • Never use excessive side pressure which may bend or break the shank or arbor of an accessory. Let the speed of the accessory do the work. • Do not stall the motor by jamming or using excessive pressure on the accessory. This can result in damage to the motor or flexible shaft. • Never operate the motor with the outer sheath removed from the flexible shaft. • Always disconnect the power cord before servicing the motor or removing the flexible shaft or sheath. • Never operate your power tool during a perceptible power decrease. Turn power tool off and do not use until power is fully restored. • 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 juris- dictions, 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. Never use in an area where flammable vapors are present.