Foredom Series S - Manual (Page 6)

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Connecting Foot Speed Control
The electrical specifications for your power tool are listed on the motor name plate. It will
show the proper voltage and currents to use with your power tool. Be sure to follow the
grounding instructions on page 3 of this manual while attaching either the speed
control or motor to a power outlet.
A 115 Volt, 50/60 cycle (Hz) motor can be used with the models FCT-1 and SCT-1 foot
controls on 115 Volt AC current only. Only the CFL carbon pile resistance block foot control
(not shown in this manual) can be used on 115 Volt AC or DC current.
Note: The CFL can only
be used with 115 or 230 volt CC, DD and MM Motors, and should not be connected to any
Series S or SR Motors. The 230 Volt, 50/60 cycle (Hz) motor can be used with the models
FCT-2 and SCT-2 foot controls on 230 Volt AC current only. The CFL foot control can be used
on 230 Volt AC or DC current.
To connect the foot control to the motor, insert the
3-prong plug on the end of the motor power cord into
the socket connector on the shorter power cord on the
foot control. With the motor on/off switch in the “off”
position, plug the 3-prong plug on the longer power
cord from the foot control into a proper 3-wire power
outlet. Be sure to follow the proper grounding instruc-
tions described on page 3 of this manual.
When your foot is not depressing the foot control,
the motor should not be running.
It is also important to hold the handpiece securely before turning the motor on/off switch to the
“on” position. Your foot must maintain steady contact with the pedal during operation. Hold the
handpiece in your right hand and begin with a light touch to keep from going too fast when just
getting started. Finding the right speed for any specific task is a matter of experimentation
and experience.
Connecting Table-Top Dial Speed Control
The motors can also be used with the EM-1 (115 volt) or EM-2 (230 Volt) dial speed control on
AC current. Connect the control to the motor by inserting the 3-prong plug on the end of the
motor power cord into the socket connector on the shorter power cord on the dial control.
With motor on/off switch in the “off” position and the dial indicator arrow also in the “off”
position on the control, plug the 3-prong plug on the longer power cord from the dial control
into a proper 3-wire outlet (see page 3). Making sure that you are holding the handpiece
securely in hand, put the motor on/off switch in the “on” position so that your power tool
is ready for operation.
socket
connector
for motor
plug
3-prong plug
connects to wall outlet
socket
connector
for motor
plug
3-prong plug
connects to
wall outlet