Foredom Series L - Manual (Page 11)

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6. Diamond Burs:
Diamond Burs are used to remove stock from extremely hard materials such as tungsten and
tantalum carbide cutting tools, dies and molds, broaches, and for lapping and polishing synthetic
jewels and precious metals, fiberglass and reinforced plastics, PVC and ceramics.
7. CW Polishing Wheels: These longer-lasting rubber wheels impregnated with unique
ceramic abrasive grain are for finishing and polishing all hard and soft metals, precious
metals, and plastic. CW Wheels are available in 120 –1500 grit.
See the Accessory Catalog 350 or www.foredom.com for other accessories offered by
Foredom, i.e. Ruby Carvers, Tungsten Carbide Burs, Sanding Cartridge Rolls, etc.
Operation – General Guidelines
Minimum
Operating
Radius
4 ″ radius
4″
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Read all the safety instructions in this manual before operating your Foredom ® Power Tool. Proper
eye and face protection must be worn to protect you from injuries caused by flying debris, chips, or
sparks which might result from the work being done.
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 circulation. If the motor is
hung up above a workbench, be sure it is fastened
securely to the wall or motor hanger. The motor may
develop a high operating temperature (up to 100 o F +
ambient) after prolonged use, and it will be too hot to
hold. This will not harm the motor which is designed
to operate at this temperature for prolonged periods.
Do not bend at tight angle.
Shafts and sheaths last longer when they are used
without sharp bends. If used at angles or loops, wear
will occur at the points of greatest friction. When
operating your power tools be careful not to bend the
flexible shaft too much at either the handpiece or motor
shaft connections. Excessive heat and wear will occur if
the bend is too great.
Follow these guidelines for trouble-free use: a 4
″or larger radius, as
shown below, should be maintained for shafts on all motors. In its
normal curved position All Foredom TX, CC, S, SR, and L Series
flexible shaft power tools can tolerate up to 12 lbs. of torque (the
Series TXH 1/3 horsepower can withstand 28 lbs. of torque before
breaking). There is no way to avoid ultimate wear and under normal
conditions a flexible shaft machine may require several replacement
shafts and sheaths during its lifetime. (Follow shaft and sheath
assembly instruction in the Assembly section of this manual.)
Do not force the tool
Let the speed of the tool do the work. Avoid using too much pressure.
Generally, slower speeds are used for rougher, heavier work or when
greater control over the accessory is required for precise, delicate work.
Higher speeds are used for buffing, cutting and polishing. Read Accessory
Recommendations on pages 8 and 9 of this manual.
Voltage Decreases
Never operate a power tool during a perceptible power decrease. Turn off tool and unplug
until full power is restored.
Do Not
Do This!