FOREDOM
®
Form 1248 3/08 n
Printed in USA
The Foredom Electric Company
Bethel, CT USA 06801
www.foredom.com
Maintenance
Lubrication:
The Foredom Bench Lathe has pre-lubricated ball bearings and a dust-proof
motor housing and does not require any lubrication. The motor is designed to operate
above room temperature which will be warm to the touch but will not harm the motor.
Brush Wear:
Disconnect power cord before checking for brush wear. Check for brush
wear periodically (about every 200 hours of continuous operation). Unscrew the brush tube
caps, check the brush length, and install new brushes if the old ones are less then 3/16
″
(4.7mm) in overall length. Be sure that the radius in the end of the brush is in line and
conforms to the commutator surface. Replacement brushes (MP 262 P) are available from
your dealer, the factory, or you may order them online from
www.foredom.com
.
Repair Service
Factory repairs are done promptly and at reasonable cost. If you wish, you can send your
equipment directly to the factory marked Attention: Repair Dept. Be sure to give your street
address and telephone number. The equipment should be accompanied by
a brief note describing the problem. Estimates will be made upon request.
Owner's Registration Card
Send your Owner's Registration Card to Foredom right away. We will keep your card
in our Owner's Registration File.
Bench Lathe Attachments
Tapered Spindles
A-TM5 Left Hand
A-TM6 Right Hand
Precision, true running tapered spindles suitable for
speeds up to 7,000 RPM. Fits 5/16
″
(8mm) diameter
straight motor shafts. Double locking screws.
Suitable for use with cotton, felt, and chamois buffs
with shellac-hardened leather, or lead centers. Also
used with felt inside ring buffs on wooden mandrels.
Use A-TM5 on left side (as you face it) and
A-TM6 on right side of bench lathe.
S.BO-516N Flexade
®
Comes with 5/16
″
(8mm) coupling and extra flexible
30
″
long neoprene sheath allows you to use any of
Foredom’s interchangeable handpieces.
Must be
attached to the right side of the lathe. Handpiece
not included.
Wheel Mandrels
A-WM-5 Left Hand A-WM-6 Right Hand
Mandrels to hold rubber bonded abrasive wheels,
sanding drums, brushes, and other accessories with
1/4
″
mounting holes and rated for maximum speeds
of 7,000 RPM or higher. Fits 5/16
″
(8mm) diameter
straight motor shafts.
LIMITED WARRANTY
The Foredom Electric Co. warrants the Bench Lathe to be free of defects in material or
workmanship for a period of 1 year after purchase. During the warranty period, the defective
product will be repaired or replaced without charge or, at our 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 BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF
FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD
ENDING ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, AND WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE OR
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Repair or replacement will be made at our option if the product is returned post-paid to:
The Foredom Electric Company
16 Stony Hill Road
Bethel, CT 06801 USA
All warranty repairs must be done at the factory at the above address. We will not pay any
shipping or transportation charges. This warranty only covers the original purchaser of the
product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
A-CHA-5 Collet Holder
Collet holder on arbor for 5/16
″
diameter motor shafts. Comes
with 3/32
″
, 1/8
″
, and 1/4
″
collet,
pin and wrench. For use with all
440 series collets in 1/16
″
to
1/4
″
and metric sizes.
Use on
right side only.
MADCH-1 Dust Collector Hoods
Heavy gauge sheet metal construction
with non-skid pads on the bottom.
2
1
⁄2
″
(64mm) adapter fits most dust
collection system hoses.
Height: 6
1
⁄2
″
(165mm)
Width: 4
5
⁄8
″
(117mm)
Depth: 8
5
⁄8
″
(219mm) deep
440 Series collets
P/N
Nominal cap.
HP441
1/16
″
HP442
3/32
″
(2.3mm)
HP443
1/8
″
HP444
5/32
″
HP445
3/16
″
HP447
1/4
″
HP448
3mm
HP449
6mm
A-JCA-2
Chuck Arbor
Arbor for 5/16
″
diameter motor shafts adjusts to
hold accessories from 0– 5/32
″
(3.9mm). Comes
with key in molded plastic handle.
Use on right side only.
If this manual has been downloaded or received as a replacement to go with an
older model (made prior to 2003), the attachments shown in this manual will not fit.
Older bench lathes require attachments that will fit 1/4
″
(6.35mm) straight motor shafts.
Contact your Foredom dealer or Foredom for bench lathe attachments.
Side of Arbor Hole
Part No. Lathe
Diameter
A-4561
Right hand
3/8
″
A-4562
Left hand
3/8
″
A-4568
Both
1
″
Tapered Spindle Adapters
for Scotch-Brite
™
Radial Bristle Discs
FX Wheel Adapter for 3M
™
FX Polishing Wheels