FOREDOM TX Series Owner's Manual page 9

Flexible shaft power tools
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To minimize repetition, we sometimes drop prefixes associated with Foredom part numbers.
Officially, Motors begin with M. (M.TX), Handpieces with H. (H.30
Quick Change Type – 10, 10D, 18, 18D, 18SJ,
20, 20D and 20SJ
Handpieces: Keep an
accessory in these handpieces at all times, dur-
ing both operation and storage, or damage to the
collet and handpiece may result. These handpiec-
es accept only 2.35mm (3/32") shank accessories.
10 and 10D Handpieces:
To insert bur, turn lever 180º clockwise towards the
back (shaft connection end) of handpiece. Insert or
change a 2.35mm (3/32") shank bur and turn lever
180º forward counterclockwise. Make sure lever is
completely locked into the forward position. Never
change burs while handpiece is running. Optional
1/8" and 3mm collets are available for these quick
change handpieces.
18, 18D, and 18SJ
Handpieces:
These handpieces have a
lever on the side of the
handpiece. Push the spring loaded lever down to
open the collet and release the shank of accessory
(2.35mm or 3/32" only). Insert accessory with the
lever held down. Never push lever down while hand-
piece or flex shaft are rotating.
20, 20D, 20SJ Handpiece:
These handpieces have a
lever action collet release
mechanism. Wait for the
motor, flexible shaft, and
accessory to come to a
complete stop before turning the lever to open
the collet and remove or insert accessory
(2.35mm or 3/32" only). Turn lever 90˚ to left or
right to open collet and change an accessory. To
close the collet turn the lever back to the position
parallel to the handpiece.
Chisel Type
— 50 and 50C
Handpieces (50C includes
set of six chisels):
Inserting a chisel into this
reciprocating handpiece
should be done while the motor is off or with the
handpiece disconnected. Loosen the locking nut
with the 12mm spanner wrench provided by
unscrewing it counterclockwise. Insert the tang fully
into the plunger shaft. Tighten the locking nut clock-
wise until tool is held securely. Do not over tighten.
), and Speed Controls with C. (C.TXR).
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Handpiece Lubrication
(See page 7 for handpiece photos.)
8, 18, 20, 25, (25H), 28, 30
®
43T, 44T and (44HT):
These handpieces have been permanently
lubricated. Their greased-shielded ball
bearings should absolutely not be lubricated.
(Handpieces listed in brackets are for use with
Series TXH and LXH models only.)
10 and 10D: Lubrication should not be
required for the first 2–3 months of con tin u ous
use. Then, approximately every two weeks of
use, lubrication of the front and back ends of
the handpiece is required. Follow the detailed
instructions that come with your handpiece.
8D, 10D, 15D, 18D, 20D, and 52D
Handpieces with Duplex Spring Connections:
Approximately every 20 hours of operation
apply 1 or 2 drops of Foredom oil (Part No.
MS10005) into the hole in the duplex spring
collar next to the sheath connector. This will
provide sufficient lubrication for both the
duplex spring connection and the
handpiece spindle.
15, 15D: Clean off any dirt to prevent foreign
matter from falling inside the handpiece. Put
two drops of Foredom oil into the oil hole in
the side of the housing. Run the handpiece
slowly to distribute the oil. Lubricate every
100 hours of use.
50: After every 200 hours of use you
should clean and lubricate this handpiece.
The old grease must be cleaned off of the
interior cam chamber and replaced with new
lubricant (Part No. MS10008). Follow the
detailed instructions that come with your
chisel handpiece.
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