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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 

Make sure the power switch on the back of the control box is turned 

OFF.

 Check to 

see that the voltage selector switch on the back of the control box is set to the 

voltage to be used 110 or 220 volt. Then follow steps below:

1. 

Connect the power cord into the back of the Control  

  Box and into a power outlet.

2

. To use the Foot Contol, plug the Foot Control cord into  

  the port on the back of the control box. Align the pins  

  carefully and tighten the locking ring.

3. 

Plug the Handpiece cord into the port on the front of  

  the control box. Align the pins carefully and tighten  

  the locking ring.

4. 

Set the Speed Dial to '0'.

5. 

Make sure the handpiece collet is in the locked  

  position with a bur or accessory in it and that the  

  collet and accessory can spin freely. 

Control  

Box 

Back

Foot  

Control

Plug

 

T-Slot  

Plugs  

Power

Cord    

Voltage 

Selector  

Switch 

110 or  

220 volt

On/Off   

Power 

Switch

Fuse 

Compartment

FWD/  

REV

Mode 

Selector

Handpiece 

Connection Plug

Handpiece 

Holder

Digital  

speed  

display   

x1000rpm

Speed Dial

Run

Selector

Hand or  

Foot Mode 

Selector

Control  

Box 

Front

 

 

!

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: A Micromotor Handpiece is a high speed 

rotary power tool which can be dangerous and cause serious injury 

if it is not used properly. 

• 

ALWAYS wear proper eye and face protection.

• 

ONLY use accessories rated for speeds of 50,000 rpm  

  or higher when operating this micromotor.

• 

ALWAYS 

observe  the  man u fac tur er’s  maximum   

  speed rat ing when us ing any accessory.
• 

NEVER 

use or continue to use any accessory which  

  appears to be damaged, loose, vibrating, bent, or out of  

  balance. Inspect each accessory for cracks or flaws  

  before use. 
• 

ALWAYS

 insert the shank or arbor of an accessory  

  or mandrel into the collet or chuck of the hand 

  piece as far as possible in order to provide proper  

  support and close the collet or chuck se curely. 
• 

DO NOT

 use accessories with shanks that are  

  less than 1

 long.

• 

NEVER 

use excessive side pressures which may tend to  

  bend or break the shank or arbor of an ac ces so ry. Let the  

  speed of the accessory do the work.
• 

DO NOT

 stall the motor by jamming or using excessive  

  pressure on the mounted point, buff, wheel or ac ces so ry.  

  This can result in damage to the motor.

• 

WEAR

 a dust protector to prevent the inhalation of  

  harmful dust or debris from grinding, carving or other  

  operations per formed with this power tool.
• 

NEVER 

operate with a damaged power cord.

• 

USE

 a dust collector or filter hood to pull sawdust,  

  grinding dust, or other debris away from the work  

  area and the micromotor.
• 

NEVER

 wear open shoes or sandals. Use foot-wear that  

  is tough enough to protect your feet from falling tools.
• 

ALWAYS

 keep both hands and fingers away  

  from the cutting edge.
• 

NEVER

 cut or exert pressure, toward your hand  

  or any other part of your body.
• 

DO NOT

 wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry.  

  Loose clothing or jewelry can become entangled in the  

  tool. Do not wear items such as neckties, necklaces, or  

  bracelets when operating power tools. Secure or tie  

  back long hair.
• 

NEVER operate without wearing eye pro tec tion.

NEVER turn on or start the Handpiece while 

collet is in open (unlocked) position. 

This can damage the handpiece. 

Always operate 

and store it with a bur or other accessory in the chuck 

and with the chuck in the closed position.

 

DO NOT 

operate the handpiece in the presence of any flammable 

liquid or gas.

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Summary of Contents for K.1040

Page 1: ...Foot Control H MH 140 Handpiece K 1040 High Speed Rotary Brushless Micromotor For Your Safety Read this Manual before operating your Foredom Micromotor Power Tool Always wear eye protection while usin...

Page 2: ...lance Inspect each accessory for cracks or flaws before use ALWAYS insert the shank or arbor of an accessory or mandrel into the collet or chuck of the hand piece as far as possible in order to provid...

Page 3: ...with the Speed Dial but range of speed will be controlled by the Foot Control REGULATING SPEED Use the Speed Dial to vary the speed of the handpiece from minimum to maximum when the Hand Indicator li...

Page 4: ...nd a wrench with a triangular shaped hole which fits over the collet Collet Wrench The Nosecone Wrench is used to tighten the nosecone and is also used with the collet wrench to remove the collet Acce...

Page 5: ...un thread the collet counterclockwise 4 Once the collet is loosened unthread it completely by hand Unthread Tighten Collet removed Nosecone Wrench Nosecone Wrench Accessory Accessory 6 Tighten with t...

Page 6: ...ed for wood carving it should be cleaned after every use A cloth with a small amount of alcohol solution can be used to clean the outside of the handpiece if neces sary Do not use any other cleaning f...

Page 7: ...quipped 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 conne...

Page 8: ...warranty lasts or the exclu sion 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 b...

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