Foredom Series SR - Manual (Page 4)

Using your Foredom
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Flex Shaft
Foredom flexible shaft power tools are versatile shop tools for power carving, grinding, sanding,
cleaning, polishing, buffing, and more on virtually any material. Foredom flex shafts are made to
professional standards and have been used for decades by manufacturers in industrial applications,
by professional jewelry makers, and by professional and amateur woodcarvers. They are powerful
and reliable tools that are more comfortable to use and operate on a continuous basis than
hand-held grinders. Flex shafts require little maintenance and will provide you with many
years of reliable operation.
Safety-
Wearing safety glasses or a face shield is the most important safety precaution for
power carving.
If you are working with a small piece, secure it in a vise or use a leather glove or finger
protectors to hold it.
A dust collection system and/or face respirator should also be used to prevent the inhalation of
fine dust into your nose, throat and lungs. The dust collection system also helps to keep your
home or shop clean and reduces dust in the atmosphere.
Always check the speed rating of the accessory you plan to use to be sure it is safe to use
up to 18,000 rpm.
Loose clothing or jewelry can become entangled in a rotating bur. Do not wear neck ties,
necklaces or bracelets when operating your Foredom tool. Also, be sure to tie back or secure
long hair.
Please check the Owner’s Manual for the complete listing of safety instructions. It is a very good
idea to read the manual before using your Foredom tool so that you become familiar with its use
and maintenance.
General Information
Foredom flexible shaft machines are the preferred tool of both professional and amateur carvers.
Flex shafts are easy to use, durable, and require only a little maintenance.
Flex shafts are powerful electric tools–there is no need for an air compressor as required
by some systems.
Spare parts (shafts, sheaths, motor brushes) are readily available from your retailer or directly from
Foredom at www.foredom.com.
Foredom flex shaft machines are available in a variety of models that have different power
ratings from 1/6 to 1/3 horsepower. The 1/6 horsepower Series SR motor in the K.5240 Kit is
Foredom’s most popular general purpose motor.
Motor speed can be continuously adjusted with a foot pedal. Manual controls are also available.
There are more than twenty interchangeable handpieces in the Foredom line. Most carvers prefer
the H.44T and H.28 because of their tapered grips and range of collet sizes.
Foredom offers a comprehensive selection of unique and high quality manufactured carving burs
and other accessories. See catalog 350 for photographs and descriptions of all
Foredom accessories.
Rotary accessories from Dremel ® , Rotozip ® and other manufacturers can also be used in
Foredom handpieces.
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