Foredom CFCH-1 User Manual

Parts List

C.FCT−1 and C.FCH−1
Foot Control, 115V

9

10

Point A

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Instructions for Removing
and Replacing Trigger Switch

Disconnect Foot Control from Motor and Wall Outlet.

1.

Unscrew cover adjustment screw (5).

2.

Using flat blade of screwdriver inserted at Point A
between Cover (1) and Base (3), carefully pry Cover off.

3.

Remove Trigger Switch (2) from Base mounting bracket.

4.

On older Switches, all the terminals will be push-in, spring clamp
type. On newer Switches, some terminals have screw fasteners.
To remove wires from the push-in terminals, insert 1.3mm [.05in]
approximate diameter pin or the blade of a jeweler's screwdriver

1

2

3

4

all the way into the terminal socket to release the spring clamp.
Grasp the tool and wire and pull them together out of the socket.
If you have difficulty removing the wires from the push-in terminals
and you have wire-cutting, stripping, and soldering tools, you can
cut the wires off where they exit from the terminals. To prepare
the cut wires for installation into the replac ement Switch, strip
them back exactly 8.25 mm [5/16 in], then apply solder to the
stripped ends to fuse the strands together.

5.

Connect Wires to New Trigger Switch as shown in the Wiring
Diagram.

Push wires all the way in, so no bare wire is exposed.
On Screw Terminal 1, push wire lead all the way into the socket
then tighten the screw firmly. Push other wire leads all the way
into the designated terminals. Pull on all the wires, making sure
they are secure. Place Switch back into Base mounting bracket.

6.

Position wires around adjustment screw post so wires will not
interfere with cover trav el.

8

Female Receptacle

to Motor

Wire Connector

Male Plug to

AC Power Source

7.

Snap cover (1) onto hinge posts o n top of rear corners of base (3).

8.

Insert adjustment screw (5) through washer (6) and into post
slot and threaded insert in cover (1). Tighten with screwdriver

7

6

5

Wiring Diagram

WHT

Trigger
Switch

2

WHT

}

GRN

GRN

BLK

BLK

6
5

4
3

1

until cover is just touching the trigger switch pushrod.

tighten the screw further

to avoid pressing the Switch Pushrod

into a permanently "on" position.

DescriptionPart No.Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10

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CP10862
CP10860

CP10542
CP10830

CoverCP10852A
Trigger Switch, 125VCP10857
BaseCP10851
Front Base PadCP10859
Screw, 6−32 x 1"CP10856
Washer, #6
Rear Base Pad
Male CordsetCP10541
Strain ReliefCP10003−3
Female Cordset (FCT−1)
Female Cordset (FCH−1)
Wire ConnectorCP11029

Do not

Qty

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