Foredom Series SR - Manual (Page 4)

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Never change motor direction
while the motor is running.
OFF– no rotation.
FORWARD – counterclockwise shaft rotation.
Forward is going to be the most commonly
used setting. Right-handed people will get the
most control in the forward direction.
Forward Motor Rotation
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ONLY use Chisel or Hammer handpieces or
Angle Grinder attachment for H.30 ® hand-
piece in Forward Rotation. Using Chisel or
Hammer handpieces or Angle Grinder
attachment in reverse can damage the hand-
piece, attachment, flexible shaft, or motor
and may cause injury.
• Use the forward motor direction ONLY for
fluted burs, drills and cutters. Most will cut
efficiently only when turning in this direction.
• Many mandrels have right-hand threaded
arbor screws which will unscrew in the
reverse direction.
•
Dust and debris flies away from the user
when operated in forward in the left hand.
REVERSE – clockwise shaft rotation.
Advantages of Reverse Rotation
• Left-handed users will have better control in
the reverse direction.
• For right handed use, dust and debris flies
away in reverse.
•
Alternating motor direction helps to extend
the life of mounted abrasive points, buffs,
brushes, sanding bands, and Typhoon
® burs.
•
Reverse helps with accomplishing symmetri-
cal grinding and carving techniques.
•
Reverse is good for “backing out” stuck drill
bits and extending the life of sanding bands
and abrasive accessories.
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Alternating motor direction makes it easier
and faster to polish metals.
• Be sure to use a mandrel with a left-hand
threaded arbor screw.
• Be sure to insert the shank of the
accessory as far as possible into the collet
or chuck to give it maximum support.
•
Always wear proper eye and face protection.
Wear safety glasses or face shields when-
ever you operate a Foredom or any power
tool to prevent serious eye or face injuries.
M.SR Hang-Up Style M.SRB Bench Style M.SRM Bench Style
with built-in control
Foredom
®
1/6 HP Series SR Power Tools
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 of precision and performance and with proper use and regular maintenance
will give you years of trouble-free performance. This manual contains instructions for the
assembly, operation, and servicing of Foredom’s 1/6 hp Series SR motors.
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Whether you are right or left handed or
operate in forward or reverse, precautions
taken against dust and debris are always
necessary and important.
•
Always securely tighten chuck nut or chuck
jaws of handpiece with wrench or chuck
key so that it will not come loose in the
reverse or forward operating directions.