FOREDOM H.18 Important Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
For Foredom ® Handpieces H.18, H.18D, and H.18SJ
Before attaching this Handpiece please read these instructions.
Keep a 2.35mm (3/32") shank in the
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handpiece at all times, during
operation and storage.
For easier bur removal, push bur in
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slightly to release collet taper before
pulling bur out.
Wear safety glasses or a face shield
whenever you operate a Foredom Flexible
Shaft machine or any power tool to prevent
serious eye injury.
Never use a damaged, bent, vibrating, or
out of balance accessory or other tool bit.
Inspect each accessory for cracks or flaws
before using.
Never change accessories while motor
switch is in the ON or FOR (forward) or REV
(reverse) position.
Secure the workpiece that you are carving
in a vise or other work holding device.
Holding it with your hand is dangerous and
can result in serious hand injury.
Form 1252 n 6/12
Never depress collet release lever while
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flexible shaft is rotating. The release lever
is not intended for use as a brake.
Always use a proper dust collection system
or wear a respirator to prevent the inhala-
tion of dust particles, or other debris into
the lungs.
Keep both hands and fingers away from the
cutting edge at all times.
Never wear open shoes or sandals. Use
footwear that is tough enough to protect
your feet from falling tools.
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 be
come entangled in the tool. Do not wear
items such as neckties, necklaces, or
bracelets when operating power tools.
Secure or tie back long hair.
Let the speed of the tool do the work.
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Adjust Shaft & Sheath
It is important to check the sheath and shaft
tip and properly adjust them before attaching
this handpiece to your Foredom flex shaft
tool. The tip of the flexible shaft should
extend 3/4" beyond the end of the sheath.
This adjustment is made by loosening the set
screw in the motor connector and moving the
sheath in or out while the motor and shaft/
sheath are hanging fully extended or laying on
a flat surface. When the shaft is adjusted
correctly, tighten the set screw in the
motor connector.
Attach Handpiece to Flexible Shaft
Before attaching the handpiece, connect
the motor to the speed control and plug
into power source.
To Attach Handpiece: while holding the black
colored metal outer sheath tip facing upward,
turn on the control so that the motor is run-
ning at about half speed and then turn it off.
While the inner key tip is still rotating, grip the
handpiece and push it onto the sheath tip with
one firm motion until it snaps into place
(shown at right). This procedure will align the
key tip into the keyway slot (shown above).
To verify this, insert and tighten an accessory
into collet or chuck, turn on control to a low
speed and observe that the accessory
rotates smoothly.
To Remove Handpiece from
Flexible Shaft:
1. First make sure your power
tool is unplugged.
2. To remove, simply pull the
handpiece off the shaft and
sheath with a firm grip.
Note: This illustration does not apply to slip joint connections.
IMPORTANT!
Operation
These Quick Change handpieces have a unique
lever action collet release mechanism for rapid
accessory changes. Wait for the motor, flexible
shaft and accessory to come to a complete stop
before pressing the lever to open collet. Press
bur in slightly before removing.
Never depress collet release lever while
flexible shaft is rotating! This can cause
damage and extensive wear to
the handpiece!
Press lever to Release lever to
release collet. close collet.
Lubricate H.18D ONLY
Lubrication of Duplex Spring
Connection on H.18D Handpiece
Apply 2 drops of oil in oil hole on rear of
duplex spring connection approximately every
20 hours of use.