Operation and
General Guidelines
Always wear proper eye and face protection
when operating a Foredom
®
power tool.
Read all the safety instructions in this man-
ual 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.
Your Foredom motor may be operated in a
vertical or horizontal position, but it should
not be enclosed or confined so as to restrict
air circulation. If the motor is hung up above
a workbench, be sure it is fastened securely
to the wall or motor hanger. The motor may
develop a high operating temperature (up to
100
o
F + ambient) after prolonged use, and it
will be too hot to hold. This will not harm the
motor which is designed to operate at this
temperature for prolonged periods.
Do not force the tool
Let the speed of the tool do the work. Avoid
using too much pressure. Generally, slower
speeds are used for rougher, heavier work
or when greater control over the accessory
is required for precise, delicate work. Higher
speeds are used for buffing, cutting and pol-
ishing. Read Accessory Recommendations on
pages 11 and 12 of this manual.
Voltage Decreases
Never operate a power tool during a percep-
tible power decrease. Turn off tool and unplug
until full power is restored.
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.
Do not bend shaft and sheath
at tight angle!
When operating your Foredom tool be careful
not to bend the flexible shaft too much at either
the handpiece or motor shaft connections.
Shafts and sheaths last longer when they are
used without sharp bends. If used at angles or
loops, wear will occur at the points of greatest
friction. Excessive heat and wear will occur if the
bend is too great.
Torsional Breaking Point:
Key Tip (Standard) Shaft
24in.–lb
Square Drive (Heavy Duty) Shaft
50in.–lb
Slip Joint (European) Shaft
24in.–lb
Follow these guidelines for trouble-free use:
a 4
″
or larger radius,
as shown, should be
maintained for shafts on all motors. There is no
way to avoid ultimate wear and under normal
conditions a flexible shaft machine may require
several replacement shafts and sheaths during
its lifetime. (Follow shaft and sheath assembly
instruction in the Assembly section of
this manual.)
Do Not Do This!
Minimum
Operating
Radius
Shaft Tips
Key Tip
Square Drive
Slip Joint
4
″
radius
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