Foredom Series TX - Manual (Page 12)

Do not bend shaft and sheath
at tight angle
When operating your Foredom tool be careful not
to bend the flexible shaft too much at either the
handpiece or motor shaft connections. 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. 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, should be main-
tained for shafts on all motors. In its normal
curved position, all Foredom TX and LX Series
flexible shaft power tools can tolerate up to 24 lbs.
of torque. The Series TXH and LXH can with-
stand 50 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
Do This!
Do Not Do This!
Minimum
Operating
Radius
Operation –
General Guidelines
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 injury
caused by flying debris, chips, or sparks
which might result from the work
being done.
It is possible to use rotary or chisel
handpieces not made by Foredom with your
Foredom flexible shaft power tool. However,
this is not recommended since their
function and safety cannot be assured
by Foredom.
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 cir-
culation. If the motor is hung up above a work-
bench, be sure it is fastened securely to the wall
or motor hanger. The motor may develop a high
operating temperature (up to 100
°
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 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 10 and 11 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.
Always wear proper eye and face
protection when operating a Foredom
power tool.
To turn motor off, remove foot from foot pedal
speed control, or turn dial speed control to
“off” position.
4
″
radius
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