ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Routine Maintenance for your Foredom Flex Shaft Machine
Foredom motors are durable and built to industrial standards. But like many other quality machines, they require some basic maintenance to keep them running at optimum performance. The procedures shown here are described in more detail in your Owners Manual . Always unplug your power tool when conducting any maintenance procedure.
Routine Cleaning Motors
It is important to routinely clean your Foredom Power Tool. Accumulation of dirt and dust is the most common cause of poor operation and excessive wear. Air should be blown through the motor every 40 hours of use to remove dirt and dust.
Replacement of Motor Brushes
The motor brushes should be checked for wear periodically. When new, they are approximately 3/4" (19mm), long. Replace them when they have worn to 1/4" (6mm). To remove brushes, disconnect motor power cord and unscrew the brush caps.
Routine Cleaning and Lubrication of Flexible Shaft- The Shaft should be checked, wiped clean, and re-lubed with grease every 50 hours of use. With every 200 hours of use, the shat should be thoroughly cleaned with solvent and lubricated.
A. With the handpiece removed, loosen the set screw and slide sheath out of the motor connector.
B. Apply a "very light" coating of grease to the shaft. If too much grease is applied, the excess will work its way into the handpiece and eventually seep out. For this reason , apply a bit less near the handpiece end of the shaft.
D. Replace and adjust sheath so that shaft key tip extends 3/4" (19mm) from Sheath. Retighten the set screw near the motor connector.
C. Replace exterior of sheath by wiping with a cloth.
D. Hang and run the motor for about 10 minutes before re-attaching the handpiece to allow time for the grease to warm up. spread and drain off. Wipe off any access grease at tip end of the sheath. Never run the motor with the outer sheath
removed.
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