Foredom H44HT User Manual

Before attaching this handpiece please
read these instructions. They should
always be followed to reduce the risk of
personal injury or damage to
the handpiece.

Always use a proper dust collection
system or wear a respirator to prevent
the inhalation of dust particles, or
other debris into the lungs.

Always wear proper eye protection while
u

sing this handpiece. Wear safety glasses
or a face shield whenever you operate a
Foredom Flexible Shaft machine or any
power tool to prevent serious eye injury.

See your power tool owner’s manual
for complete instructions on use
and maintenance.

Handpiece H.44HT

®

Attaching H.44HT Handpiece to the Flexible Shaft

It takes a fairly strong grasp of the locking ring to
pull it back.

Be careful that your finger or thumb does not get
pinched when you release the locking ring.

P

ull back the black locking ring toward the front end of

t

he handpiece while you insert the tip of the flex shaft.

T

he handpiece has a square slot that the square drive tip
fits into. You may need to rotate the handpiece slightly
until the square drive engages the spindle. Release the
l

ocking ring when you feel the shaft connect to the

For Foredom

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andpiece. You should hear a click.

To remove handpiece

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Pull back the locking ring as described above with a firm
grip and pull the shaft and sheath from the handpiece.

square drive
tip of shaft

locking ring

ocking ring

l

ulled back toward

p
the front end of handpiece

shaft and handpiece connected

Repair Service

Factory repairs are done promptly and at
r

easonable cost. If you wish, you can send
your equipment directly to the factory marked
“

Attention: Repair Department”. Be sure
include a brief note describing the problem
and to give your phone number, email and
street address. Estimates will be made
upon request.

Never wear open shoes or sandals. Use
footwear that is tough enough to protect
your feet from falling tools.

Keep both hands and fingers away from
the cutting edge at all times.

Form 1290 n 1/12 Printed in USA

Lubrication of Flexible Shaft

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shaft

silencer
spring

Slide both the outer sheath and the
silencer spring off of the flexible shaft.
Usually the silencer spring remains
inside the sheath when you remove it.

Every 200 hours the flexible shaft should
be thoroughly cleaned with a solvent.

light film of Foredom grease

Apply a
(MS10006) to entire length of inner

Reattach outer sheath and run

shaft.
motor for ten minutes before reconnect­ing handpiece. T
excess grease from tip of drive shaft and
reconnect to handpiece per instructions
on revers

urn off motor

e.

, wipe off

Do not wear loose fitting clothing or

ewelry. Loose clothing or jewelry can

j
be come entangled in the tool. Do not
wear items such as neckties or jewelry
when operating power tools. Secure or
tie back long hair.

Use both hands whenever possible to
hold and guide the tool.

Never use a damaged, bent, vibrating,
or out of balance accessory.

Avoid knots, imperfections in the wood
or metal objects like nails, which could
catch or damage the tool bit. Let the
speed of the tool

do the work.

Changing Accessories

Be sure the shank size of the accessory is
paired with the same size collet. Inserting
an accessory which is too small or too large
may damage the collet.

Insert the pin provided into
the pilot hole and through the
spindle hole (turn spindle to
align holes). Apply wrench
and loosen chuck nut slightly by turning

clockwise. Insert shank of the accessor

counter
into the collet. T
keeping pin in pilot hole. Test for a secure hold
by pulling on accessory.
Remove pin.

Changing Collets

The collets that come with
your handpiece are for hold­ing burs and other accessories with

1/4

or

the accessor

Never

ighten chuck nut with wrench,

Chuck Nut and Collet

″ shank sizes.

Be sure the shank size of

y is paired with the same size collet.

screw the chuck

3/32″,

1/8

nut back on too tightly.

To change a collet insert pin
into the pilot hole and
through the spindle hole
(turn spindle to align holes).
Apply wrench and unscrew
chuck nut by turning counterclockwise. Remove
chuck nut to expose collet and pull collet out of
handpiece spindle. Slip new collet in place and
screw on chuck nut with pin and wrench.

Pliers are useful for
removing collets

For more information on this handpiece and other Foredom tools , contact your local

dealer. When no local dealer is available, write: The Foredom Electric Co.,
16 Stony Hill Rd., Bethel, CT 06801, call [phone], fax [phone],
o

r email: [e-mail].

Visit www.foredom.net for the latest information and how-to videos!

Maintenance and Lubrication

Handpieces: no lubrication is required. Putting oil or grease

i

nto the front or back of these handpieces will damage their
pre-lubricated ball bearings. The collet seat and threads of
the handpiece should be kept free of dirt, chips, dust
or debris.

Flexible Shaft: Every 50 hours of use the flexible shaft

should be be checked, wiped clean and relubricated. Unscrew outer sheath connector nut
(left hand thread) and remove inner drive shaft.

silencer spring and the outer sheath.

If you tighten an empty collet or insert
an accessory shank which is too small
or too large you may damage the collet.

Collets for H.44HT

P/N Capacity

HP442 3/32″ ∗
HP443 1/8″ ∗
HP444 5/32″
HP445 3/16″

y

∗

Supplied with handpiece

HP440 Set Includes all seven collets.

MAHH-30

P/N Capacity

HP447 1/4″ ∗
HP448 3mm
HP449 6mm

Handpiece
Accessories and
Spare Parts

″

handpiece can be swiveled and locked
into position. Pins and wrenches that
are lost or damaged can be ordered
from your dealer or the factory.

Part No. Description

MAHH-30 Handpiece

HP103117 Pin and Wrench

A Handpiece Holder is
available that clamps
to work benches up to

1

/4″ thick. The height

2
above the bench can
be adjusted and the

Holder

The shaft is threaded through both a

LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty period is 90 days for handpieces.
Blackstone Industries, Inc. d/b/a The Foredom Electric

Company warrants, to the original purchaser only
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 damages, 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:

The Foredom Electric Company

16 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, Connecticut 06801
All warranty repairs must be done at our factory at the

above address. W
transportation charges. Shafts, sheaths and duplex
springs are not covered by this warranty

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

e will not pay any shipping or

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