FOREDOM K.1060 User manual

Operation and
Maintenance Manual for
K.1060 Brushless Micromotor Kit
FOREDOM®
For Your Safety:
Read this Manual before operating your
Foredom Micromotor Power Tool.
Always wear eye protection while using
the Foredom Micromotor Handpiece.
HP4-617
Control
HP6-933
Cradle
HP6-606
Foot Control
H.MH-160
Handpiece
Contact Information
For more information on Foredom machines, handpieces or accessories, contact
your local dealer. When no local dealer is available, write, call, fax, or email:
Foredom Electric Company
16 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel, CT 06801
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email [email protected]
Visit our website: www.foredom.net
F-1230 n 9/18 Printed in U.S.A.
Do Not
Submerge the
Handpiece
in Liquids!
Limited Warranty
Foredom warrants its product to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of
two years after purchase. Blackstone Industries, LLC d/b/a The Foredom Electric Company war-
rants, to the original purchaser only, that its products will be free from defects in material or
workmanship for the applicable period of time indicated above following the purchase date.
During the warranty period, the defective product will be repaired or replaced without charge or,
at our sole option, the purchase price will be refunded. This warranty does not cover damage
caused in transit or by accident, misuse or ordinary wear.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD. IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. At our sole option, repair,
replacement or refund will be made if the product is returned postage prepaid to:
Foredom Electric Company
16 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT 06801
All warranty repairs must be done at the factory at the address above. We will not pay any ship-
ping or transportation charges. This warranty only covers the original purchaser of the product.
Proof of purchase may be requested. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above imitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Repair Services
Authorized repair service is available at the
Foredom factory in Bethel, CT. Send items for
repair to the factory marked:
“Attn: Repair Department”
Foredom Electric Co.
16 Stony Hill Road
Bethel, CT 06801
Enclose the item(s), a packing list, your
address, phone number, email address and a
description of the problem or repairs
required. Estimates of repair cost will be
made upon request. If the cost (labor plus
parts) is more than fifty percent of the price
for a new replacement we will contact you
and recommend a trade-in offer.
Please retain your proof of purchase for
warranty repairs.
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Accessory more than 1
1
⁄2″ 1″ 3/4″ 1/4ʺ″ 1/8″ 3/32″ less than 3/32″
Diameter (40mm) (28– 40mm) (18 –28mm) (8– 18mm) (4 –8mm) (2 –4mm) (less than 2mm)
Rotation Speed – RPMs
Recommended Approximate Bur Speeds
50,000
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
Safety Instructions
A Micromotor Handpiece is a high speed rotary
power tool which can be dangerous and cause
serious injury if it is not used properly. NEVER
operate it without wearing eye protection.
• ALWAYS wear proper eye and
face protection.
• ONLY use accessories rated for speeds of
50,000 rpm or higher when operating
this micromotor.
• ALWAYS observe the manufacturer's maximum
speed rating when using any accessory.
• NEVER use or continue to use any accessory
which appears to be damaged, loose, vibrating,
bent, or out of balance. Inspect each accessory for
cracks or flaws before use.
• ALWAYS insert the shank or arbor of an accessory
or mandrel into the collet or chuck of the handpiece
as far as possible in order to provide proper support
and close the collet or chuck securely.
• DO NOT use accessories with shanks that are less
than 1″long.
• NEVER use excessive side pressures which may
tend to bend or break the shank or arbor of an
accessory. Let the speed of the accessory do the
work.
• DO NOT stall the motor by jamming or using
excessive pressure on the mounted point, buff,
wheel or accessory. This can result in damage to
the motor.
• WEAR a dust protector to prevent the inhalation
of harmful dust or debris from grinding, carving or
other operations performed with this power tool.
• NEVER operate with a damaged power cord.
• USE a dust collector or filter hood to pull saw-
dust, grinding dust, or other debris away from the
work area and the micromotor intake vents.
• NEVER wear open shoes or sandals. Use foot-
wear that is tough enough to protect your feet
from falling tools.
• ALWAYS keep both hands and fingers away
from the cutting edge.
• NEVER cut or exert pressure, toward your hand
or any other part of your body.
• DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry.
Loose clothing or jewelry can be come entangled
in the tool. Do not wear items such as neckties,
necklaces, or bracelets when operating power
tools. Secure or tie back long hair.
• NEVER turn on or
start the Handpiece
while collet is in
open (unlocked)
position. This can
damage the hand-
piece. Always
operate and store it
with a bur or other
accessory in the
chuck and with the
chuck in the closed position.
• DO NOT operate the handpiece in the presence
of any flammable liquid or gas.
• Use proper grounding procedures. This tool
should be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electric shock. The tool is
equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord
and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the
proper grounding receptacle. The green (or
green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the
grounding wire. Never connect the green (or
green and yellow) wire to a live terminal. If your
unit is for use on less than 150 volts, it has a
plug that looks like sketch A below. An adapter
(sketches B and C) can be used for connecting
plugs as shown in sketch A to 2-prong recepta-
cles. The green colored rigid ear, lug, etc.,
extending from the adapter must be connected
to a permanent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box. Some jurisdictions,
including Canada, prohibit the use of 3 to 2
prong adapters. Where prohibited, they should
not be used. Use only 3-wire extension cords
that have 3-prong grounding type plugs and
3-pole type plugs and 3-pole receptacles that
accept the tool’s plug. Always disconnect the
power cord before servicing the tool. Never use
in an area where flammable vapors are present.
Store your Foredom power tools in a DRY,
clean, dust-free area, and out of the reach
of children.
m
Unlock
Error codes
Error
Code Status Cause
E1, E5 Circuit Protection - Circuit of control is malfunctioning.
- Handpiece or foot control cords are unplugged,
defective or broken.
E2 Overload Protection - Handpiece has been operated under an overload condition.
E3 Handpiece Protection - Contol unit received a lower voltage than specified.
E4 Stall Protection - Collet chuck is open.
- Handpiece is mechanically stalled.
Voltage Protection - Voltage Selector switch is set for the wrong voltage.
E6 Overheating Protection - Handpiece has been operated under a high load condition
for too long.
- Control unit has been exposed to an excessively
warm environment (more than 100°F).

FWD/
REV
Mode
Selector Handpiece
Connection
Plug
Handpiece
Holder
Digital
speed
display
x1000rpm Speed Dial
Run
Selector
Hand or
Foot Mode
Selector
Control
Box
Front
Assembly Instructions
Make sure the power switch on the back of the
control box is turned off. Check to see that the
voltage selector switch on the back of the control
box is set to the voltage to be used 110 or 220
volt. Next:
1. Connect the power cord into the back of the
Control Box and into a power outlet.
2. To use the Foot Contol, plug the Foot Control cord
into the port on the back of the control box. Align the
pins carefully and tighten the locking ring.
2. Plug the Handpiece cord into the port on the front
of the control box. Align the pins carefully and tight-
en the locking ring.
3. Set the Speed Dial to '0'.
4. Make sure the handpiece collet is in the locked
position with a bur or accessory in it and that the
collet and accessory can spin freely.
There are 2 dots on the metal ring – one will
line up with the Unlock symbol and the other
dot will line up with the Lock symbol when
you twist the front of the handpiece.
Operating the handpiece with the collet in the
open or Unlock position or with no bur or bit
in it can cause severe damage to the motor
Operating Instructions
1. Be sure the On/Off Power Switch lights up when
you are ready to work. The switch must be in the
ON position for the handpiece to run in any setting.
Always turn the Dial to '0' and On/Off Switch to
the Off position when not in use.
2. Hand/Foot Mode: With the Speed
Dial at '0', select either Hand or Foot
Mode for speed control.
• When the Hand indicator lights up, the
handpiece will run at the speed set by
the Speed Dial.
• Press the Run Selector to activate the
handpiece in Hand Mode. It will also
light up in Foot Mode when you press
the Foot Control.
• When the Foot Mode indicator lights
up, the handpiece will only operate when
the Foot Control is pressed. You can set
a maximum speed with the Speed Dial, but range of
speed will be controlled by the Foot Control.
3. Forward/Reverse Mode: With the Speed Dial at
'0', select the handpiece rotation direction by press-
ing the FWD/REV Mode Indicator:
FWD = Forward or REV = Reverse.
•Speed Range:
1000 – 50,000 RPMs
continued
Control
Box
Back
Foot
Control
Plug
Power
Cord
T-Slot
Plugs
Voltage
Selector
Switch
110 or
220 volt
On/Off
Power
Switch
Fuse
Compartment
Dot on metal ring lines up
with Lock Symbol for
closed collet
Bur or Accessory
is in the
collet
For maximum speed with
a foot pedal, turn the dial
speed control to the
'MAX' setting.
CAUTION Never run the handpiece when the
collet is open or in the intermediate position.
The spindle is locked and will not turn. This
will damage the motor.
Fuse Protection
1. To change a fuse Unplug the power cord from
the AC receptacle in the back of the control box
to expose the Fuse Compartment.
2. Use the blade of a small screwdriver in the
slot of the fuse holder and gently pry outward.
The active fuse is in the back of the holder and a
spare fuse is in the front compartment. If the
glass case of the active fuse is darkened, the fuse
is blown. From the underside of the drawer, push
out the blown fuse using a small screwdriver.
Be sure the micromotor is not being overloaded,
the line voltage is not low, and then replace the
blown fuse with the spare fuse. It is a good idea
to always keep a spare fuse in the front compart-
ment to avoid lost time if there is a future blown
fuse. To avoid overloading the micromotor
always use the same type and ampere rating as
the original: GDB 5 Amp, 250V, 5mm x 20mm.
If, after replacement, the fuse blows again
, the
micromotor has a fault. The unit should be analyzed
by a qualified technician, or returned to the factory
for service. See Repair Services.
Back of the control box
2- Pry with screwdriver Spare In use
Fuse Fuse
1- Remove Power Cord
Fuse
Compartment
Unlock Lock
Open Closed
Maintenance
The H.MH-160 has permanently lubricated ball
bearings that do not require lubrication. Putting
even a small amount of oil into the handpiece can
damage it.
Cleaning the Handpiece
Use the Handpiece in as clean and dust free an
environment as possible.
If the Micromotor Handpiece is used for wood-
carving, it should be cleaned after every use.
A cloth with a small amount of alcohol solution
can be used to clean the outside of the hand-
piece if necessary.
Do not use any other cleaning fluids or
immerse handpiece in any liquid.
The H.MH-160 Handpiece is
not autoclaveable.
Cleaning the Bore in the Spindle
If you are working in dusty conditions or
generating a lot of dust particles you may need
to remove the collet for cleaning. With front of
Handpiece in ‘Unlock’ use a Q-tip to clean out
the bore in the spindle.
The metal nose cone needs to be tight
to hold the front housing in place, to insure
that the the full stroke of the collet operat-
ing mechanism works properly.
Nosecone
Wrench
Replacement Parts and Supplies
Part No. Description
HP6-994 Nosecone Wrench
HP6-993 Collet Wrench
HP6-933 Handpiece Cradle
HP6-610 Handpiece Holder
HP6-101 Fuse GDB 5 Amp, 250V, 5mm x 20mm
HP6-117B Collet for 1/8” diameter accessories
HP6-117 Collet for 3/32” (2.35 mm)
diameter accessories
HP6-117C Optional Collet for 3 mm diameter
accessories
CP10831 Detachable Cordset, 6’ North America
CP10834 Detachable Cordset, 6’ United Kingdom
CP10835 Detachable Cordset, 6’ Continental
Europe
CP10836 Detachable Cordset, 6’ Australia
CP10838 Detachable Cordset, 6’ Israel

Operating
Instructions continued
4. Regulating Speed: Use
the Speed Dial to vary the
speed of the hand
piece from
minimum to maximum when
the Hand Indicator lights up.
•Speed Dial sets the maximum speed that can be
reached when using the Foot Control.
5. Handpiece Holder: The control box has T-shaped
Slots for placing the handpiece holder in a location
and angle for your convenience. The flexible vinyl
covers on the T-shaped slots can be pried out with a
screwdriver with a very thin blade.
H.MH-160 Micromotor Handpiece
This Handpiece is intended for fine finishing
and detailing work. If the handpiece is
misused or abused, it will not be covered
under warranty.
Changing Accessories
Burs and other accessories can be inserted or
removed from the handpiece collet when the
collet is open. Keep in mind, there are 2 dots
on the metal ring – one will line up with the
Unlock symbol and the other dot will line up
with the Lock symbol when you twist the front
of the handpiece. To open the collet:
1. Turn off the motor.
2. Twist the Front of Handpiece by turning
clockwise until it clicks so that the dot on metal
ring lines up with Unlock Symbol.
CAUTION Never run the handpiece when the
collet is open or in the intermediate position.
The spindle is in the locked position and will
not turn. This will damage the motor.
Accessory
Nosecone
Wrench
Collet
Wrench
Installing/Changing Collets
Turn off the power switch with the collet
in the Locked or closed position.
1. Rotate the bur to position the flats on the
chuck nut, so they line-up with the wrench
slots in the metal nosecone. Slide the nosec-
one wrench through the slots all the way.
Accessory
Accessory
2. Hold the housing with one hand, and tight-
en the nosecone with the Nosecone Wrench.
(Clockwise rotation)
3. Keep the Nosecone Wrench in the slots of
the nosecone. Then, open the collet by rotating
the housing so that the dot on the metal ring
lines up with the Unlock symbol. Be sure a bur
is in the collet to avoid damaging the collet.
Next, Use the rounded triangle hole in the
Collet Wrench to un-thread the collet (counter-
clockwise).
4. Once the collet is loosened, unthread it
completely by hand.
Unthread
Tighten
Collet
removed
Nosecone
Wrench
Nosecone
Wrench
Unlock
Unlock
5. continued Tighten with the rounded triangle
hole in the Collet Wrench to fully seat the collet
while holding the handpiece with your
other hand.
When the collet is fully seated, Twist the Front
of the Handpiece by turning counterclockwise
until it clicks so that the other dot on metal ring
lines up with the Lock Symbol.
The accessory and
collet will be able
to spin freely.
Collet Wrenches
The handpiece comes with an open-end wrench,
(Nosecone Wrench) and a wrench with a
triangular-shaped hole which fits over the collet,
(Collet Wrench). The Nosecone Wrench is used
to tighten the nosecone, and is also used with the
collet wrench to remove or replace the collet.
Optional Collet Adapters
Used to hold a smaller shank size without having
to change the collet. Great way to use smaller
diameter shank accessories without changing the
collet. Available from your favorite Foredom
dealer or:
www.foredom.net
5. To install the collet, first, remove the Nose-
cone Wrench. Make sure the dot on the metal
ring lines up with the Unlock symbol, and
install a bur in the collet. Screw the collet in by
hand (keeping the bur in the collet) until it is
finger tight. continued
Lock
3. Remove the accessory and replace with
another. Insert accessory shank fully into the
collet for maximum support.
4. Twist the Front of the Handpiece by turning
counterclockwise until it clicks so that the other
dot on metal ring lines up with the Lock Symbol.
The accessory and collet will be able to
spin freely.
Lock
Handpiece
Holder
Accessory
Collet Size Shank Size Part No.
3/32 ″ (2.35 mm) to 1/16 ″ 1/16 ″ HPL4-3233
1/8 ″ to 1/16 ″ 1/16 ″ HPL4-3234
3.0 mm to 3/32 ″ (2.35 mm) 3/32 ″ (2.35 mm) HPL4-3235
1/8 ″ to 3/32 ″ (2.35 mm) 3/32 ″ (2.35 mm) HPL4-3236
3.0 mm to 1.6 mm 1.6 mm HPL4-3237