Attaching accessories to handpieces – Foredom Series TX User Manual
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25, (25H), 28, 28SJ, (28H),35, 35SJ,
43T, 44T, (44HT), and 44TSJ Collet Handpieces:
To insert or change accessories: insert pin
provided into the pilot hole and through the
spindle hole (turn spindle to align holes). Loosen
chuck nut slightly with wrench provided. Insert
shank of accessory into collet. Tighten chuck nut
with wrench, keeping pin in pilot hole. Test for a
secure hold by pulling on accessory. Remove pin.
Chuck Type – 30
®
, 30SJ,
and (30H) Handpieces:
These handpieces have a
geared 3-jaw #0 chuck. Open
chuck jaws as far as neces-
sary with key provided. Insert shank of accessory
fully into the chuck. Tighten jaws with chuck key
until accessory is secure and centered. If accessory
does not run true, reopen jaws, rotate accessory
and retighten. To release accessory, simply reopen
chuck jaws with key and pull out accessory.
Hammer Type – 15, 15D, & 15SJ Handpieces:
These handpieces have a threaded spindle. Thread
anvil or stylus into threaded spindle as far as it will
go with clockwise motion. Insert pin provided into
cross hole in anvil or stylus. Tighten and remove
pin. To release accessory, insert pin into the cross
hole and unthread.
Quick Change Type – 10, 10D, 18, 18D, 18SJ,
20, 20D, 20SJ, 52, 52D, and 52SJ
Handpieces:
Keep an accessory in these handpieces at all
times, during both operation and storage, or
damage to the collet and handpiece may result.
These handpieces accept only 2.35mm (3/32
″
)
shank accessories.
10 and 10D Handpieces:
To insert bur, turn lever 180º
clockwise towards the back
(shaft connection end) of
handpiece. Insert or change
a 2.35mm (3/32
″
) shank bur
and turn lever 180º forward counterclockwise.
Make sure lever is completely locked into the for-
ward position. Never change burs while handpiece
is running.
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Attaching Accessories
to Handpieces
Directions for attaching accessories to handpieces
vary according to the type of handpiece being used.
Locate the model number of your Foredom
handpiece from the photos on page 7. Always wait
for the motor, flexible shaft and accessory to come to
a complete stop before changing an accessory.
(Handpieces listed in brackets are for use with
Series TXH and LXH models only.) Attach the
accessory according to the following:
Collet Types –
8, 8D, 25, (25H), 28, 28SJ,
(28H),
35,
35SJ, 43T, 44T, 44TSJ, & (44HT) Handpieces:
A collet is an interchangeable slotted cylinder
inserted tightly into the interior of a handpiece to
hold a bur or other rotary accessory. The diameter
size of the collet must match the diameter of the
accessory’s shank.
General Directions: Be sure to use the correct
shank size. The correct shank will fit snugly inside
the collet. Caution: Never tighten a collet unless
an accessory has been inserted. Tightening an
empty collet or inserting an accessory which is too
small or too large may damage the collet.
8, 8D, and 8SJ Handpieces:
To change a collet: slide back the chuck guard and
use one wrench to hold the spindle and the other to
unscrew the chuck nut by turning counterclock-
wise. Remove chuck nut to expose collet and pull
collet out of handpiece shaft. Slip new collet in
place and tighten chuck nut with wrenches.
To insert accessory: insert shank as far as possible
into the collet. Tighten chuck nut. Test for a secure
hold by pulling on accessory. Remove wrenches.
To release an accessory, follow the same steps.
Accessories can be released when chuck nut is
loosened. If accessory does not run true, loosen
chuck nut, rotate accessory, and retighten.
25, (25H), 28, 28SJ, (28H), 35,
35SJ, 43T, 44T, 44TSJ & (44HT) Handpieces:
To change a collet: 1. Insert pin provided into the
pilot hole and through the spindle hole (turn spin-
dle to align holes). Apply wrench and unscrew
chuck nut by turning counterclockwise.
2. Remove chuck nut to
expose collet.
3. Pull collet out of
handpiece spindle.
4. Slip new collet in place
and screw on chuck nut.
5. Remove pin.
Pilot or
Spindle
Hole