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Owner's Manual
Assembly, Operation and
Service Manual for
Series TX
LX
&
Flexible Shaft Power Tools
See Insert with
Special Instructions
for Square Drive
Series TXH and
LXH Models
2-Year
Limited Warranty
For Your Own Safety
Please read this Assembly, Operation, and Service Manual
before operating your Foredom power tool.
Always wear eye protection while using power tools.
Always use an accessory which has the same or a higher speed rating than your tool.
Using an accessory with a lower speed rating can result in serious injury.
For the TX Series – Only use accessories rated for use at 15,000 RPM or higher.
For the LX Series – Only use accessories rated for use at 5,000 RPM or higher.
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- Page 1 Using an accessory with a lower speed rating can result in serious injury. For the TX Series – Only use accessories rated for use at 15,000 RPM or higher. For the LX Series – Only use accessories rated for use at 5,000 RPM or higher.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Secure power tool to motor hanger or work Wear safety glasses or face shields when- surface. Flexible shaft power tools can ever you operate a Foredom or any power “jump” at start up or vibrate during opera- tool to pre vent serious eye or face injuries. - Page 3 Foredom Accessory Catalog or specified on Use proper grounding procedures. This tool kits and packaging. Always find out the should be grounded while in use to protect the manufacturer's speed rating before using operator from electric shock.
- Page 4 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 and will give you years of trouble-free performance with proper use and regular maintenance.
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Page 5: Assembly Instructions
Proper assembly and adjustment of the key tip To remove: flexible shaft and sheath are critical for the First make sure your power correct operation of your Foredom power tool. tool is unplugged. Simply pull the The exposed tip handpiece off the shaft and sheath with (handpiece end) a firm grip. -
Page 6: Hanging Motor Installation
The fuse can be found below the detachable 3-prong plug power cord receptacle. connects to power outlet To minimize repetition, we sometimes drop prefixes associated with Foredom part numbers. Officially, Motors begin with M. (M.TX), Handpieces with H. (H.30 ), and Speed Controls with C. (C.TXR). ®... - Page 7 FOREDOM ® Handpieces for Key Tip Shafts (burs not included) H.28 H.30 ® H.8D H.43T H.10 H.44T H.10D H.50 H.15 New Adapters H.15D HP771 Key Tip handpiece to Slip Joint shaft H.18D HP770 Slip Joint handpiece to Key Tip shaft H.18D...
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Page 8: Attaching Accessories To Handpieces
25, (25H), 28, 28SJ, (28H),35, 35SJ, es vary according to the type of handpiece being 43T, 44T, (44HT), and 44TSJ Collet used. Locate the model number of your Foredom Handpieces: handpiece from the photos on page 7. Always wait To insert or change accessories: insert pin... - Page 9 To minimize repetition, we sometimes drop prefixes associated with Foredom part numbers. Officially, Motors begin with M. (M.TX), Handpieces with H. (H.30 ), and Speed Controls with C. (C.TXR). ® Quick Change Type – 10, 10D, 18, 18D, 18SJ, Handpiece Lubrication...
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Page 10: General Accessory Recommendations
Wheels are 7/8″ in diameter and come that allows you to operate it at the most suitable in six grits. speed for each job. TX Series motors have a maxi- Cutters and Burs mum speed rating of 15,000 RPM. LX Series motors Vanadium Steel Cutters are suitable for all have a maximum speed rating of 5,000 RPM. - Page 11 Unique 3M Bur and Tool Holders Ceramic Purple Coated Abrasive Bands and Discs Foredom has three rotating bur holders and two contain patented Cubitron ceramic aluminum oxide small holders with covers. Two of the rotating mineral that sharpens itself with use.
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Page 12: Operation -General Guidelines
However, this is not recommended since their function and safety cannot be assured by Foredom. Square Drive 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 Slip Joint circulation. -
Page 13: Maintenance Procedures
40 hours of page 5. use. With every 200 hours of use, the shaft IMPORTANT! should be thoroughly cleaned with solvent and lubricated. Use Foredom flex shaft grease (p/n MS10006) or high temperature, quality white lubricating grease. www.foredom.net Visit... -
Page 14: Replacement Of Worn Shaft And Sheath
Always make sure your power www.foredom.net Visit tool is unplugged when conducting How-To Videos on Foredom flex shaft maintenance procedures! set-up, maintenance and operation! Replacement of Worn Shafts and Sheaths Shaft and Sheath Adjustment Shafts and sheaths last longer when they are not used at sharp angles or loops, since wear occurs at the points of greatest friction. -
Page 15: Recommended Spare Parts And Supplies
MAMH-13 Owner’s Manual Motor Hanger are Repair Services available separately. Authorized repair service is available at the Foredom factory in Bethel, CT. Send items for repair to the factory marked: “Attention: Repair Depart ment” MAMH-1 (left) has Foredom Electric Company... -
Page 16: Contact Information
Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty repairs. Contact Information If you have a warranty issue with your Foredom power tool please use the contact infor- mation below. For more information on Foredom machines, handpieces or ac ces so ries, contact your local dealer.
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