You have purchased a fine quality power tool which will perform a wide variety of tasks
difficult to do with any other kind of power tool. Foredom
®
Power Tools are manufactured to
high standards of precision and performance and, with proper use and maintenance, will
give you years of trouble-free performance.
Safety Instructions
Before
using your Foredom Bench Lathe,
please read all 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. Safety glasses or face shields should be worn
whenever you operate a Foredom or any power tool to prevent serious eye or face injuries.
Do not
wear loose clothing or jewelry and be sure to
tie back long hair
.
Always use a proper dust collection system or wear a respirator to prevent the
inhalation of dust particles or other debris into your lungs.
Never
operate any accessory at speeds above its maximum speed rating. When
properly used, all of Foredom’s accessories can be operated at the speeds listed in
Foredom accessory catalogs or on the packaging. Only accessories rated for 7,000 RPM or
more should be used with the Bench Lathe.
Always
determine the manufacturer’s speed
rating before using accessories other than Foredom’s.
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.
Always
insert the shank or arbor of an accessory or mandrel into the collet (or collet holder
chuck or chuck arbor) as far as possible in order to provide proper support. Tighten the collet
or chuck securely.
Always
make sure that accessory tightening tools such as the pin and wrench are
removed
before the lathe is turned on.
Never
use excessive side pressures which may tend to bend or break the shank or arbor or
an accessory. Let the speed of the accessory do the work.
Do not
overload the lathe by jamming or using excessive pressure on the polishing wheel,
buff wheel, or accessory. Do not apply long time continuous loading. This can result in
damage to the lathe.
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 fusing procedures.
The fuse holder is located on the rear of the base. If a fuse
blows, make sure lathe is not being overloaded, line voltage is not low, and motor shaft turns
freely. Replace fuse with same type and ampere rating. Use type 3AG “slow blow” fuses,
3 Amp for model BL, 1.5 Amp for model BL-2.
Do not use a higher ampere fuse.
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 in Figure 1. 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
Owner’s Manual
FOREDOM
®
for the
Bench Lathe
M.BL
(115v)
M.BL-2CE
(230v)
For Your Own Safety–
Read Owner’s Manual before operating
your Foredom Power Tool.
Always wear eye protection while using the
Bench Lathe or other power tools.
