Foredom Series TX - Manual (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).
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Attaching Accessories to Handpieces
Quick Change Type — continued
20, 20D, 20SJ Handpiece:
This handpiece has 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 posi-
tion parallel to the handpiece.
52, 52D, and
52SJ Handpieces:
These quick change hand-
pieces have a unique
push/pull collet release
mechanism for rapid
accessory changing
(2.35mm or 3/32
″
only).
Wait for the motor, flexible
shaft, and accessory to come to a full stop
before opening the collet. After accessory has
stopped rotating, pull the top grip forward with
one hand while holding the bottom of the hand-
piece with the other. Remove the accessory and
insert the shank of the new one fully into the col-
let. Push the top and bottom portions together.
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 in the “off” position, 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 clockwise
until tool is held securely. Do not over tighten.
Handpiece Lubrication
(See page 7 for handpiece photos.)
8, 18, 20, 25, (25H), 28, 30 ® , (30H) 35,
43T, 44T, (44HT) and 52:
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 continuous
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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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.