APEXFORGE MA1 Flexible Shaft User Manual
- June 16, 2024
- APEXFORGE
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APEXFORGE MA1 Flexible Shaft User Manual
Flexible Shaft Attachment Instructions
Safety Rules for Flexible Shaft
Do not operate the flexible shaft with a sharp or multiple bends. Ensure that there are no sharp residual bends or kinks in the flexible shaft before the operation
Over bending the shaft can generate excessive heat on the jacket or hand piece and may cause the flexible shaft to disengage from the tool. The minimum recommended bend radius is 5”.
Always hold the hand piece firmly in your hands during the start-up. The reaction torque of the motor, as it accelerates to full speed, can cause the shaft to twist.
Not for use with router bits or other large diameters (1” or larger) bits. Large diameter bits can cause kickback and loss of control when used with the flexible shaft.
Do not remove end ferrule while tool is running. The cable will become loose from the jacket and will uncontrollably whip or lash around.
Installation Instructions
It is extremely important to carefully read and follow the directions below to assemble the flexible shaft to your rotary to ensure the tool will function properly. To properly attach the flexible shaft to the rotary tool, THREE items must be removed from the tool: the nose cap, collet nut and collet.
Step 1. Press the Shaft lock button, unscrew and remove the collet nut.
Step 2. Unscrew the housing cap from the tool.
Step 3. Remove the collet.
Note: If the collet nut and collet are not removed from the motor shaft, the tool will not function properly
Step 4. Install the driver cap on the motor shaft and tighten.
Note: To prevent damage to tool, do not overtighten driver cap. Tighten the driver cap with finger and then tighten an additional 1/3 turn with the wrench.
Step 5. Attach by screwing the collar of the flex-shaft to the rotary tool.
Make sure the square end of the center core engages the square hole socket in
the driver cap.
Note: Do not pull out center core to engag e into driver cap. This could cause disengagement of center core from handpiece. If tool stops when shaft is bent, center core may be lodged in driver cap. Loosen shaft and remove core from driver cap. Then screw flexible shaft onto rotary tool housing again.
Collet and Accessory Assembly
The collet assembly consists of a collet nut and collet. Take the collet nut
and collet that were removed from your tool, or just the one in the shaft, and
insert them into the tip of the flexible shaft handpiece.
Insert an accessory or bit as deeply as possible to avoid wobble during use.
Push the shaft lock button, with it engaged on the flexible shaft handpiece,
retighten the collet nut.
Collet Removal and Replacement
Four different size collets to accommodate different shank sizes, are sold
separately for your flexible shaft. To install a different collet, remove the
collet nut and remove the old collet. Insert the unslotted end of the collet
in the hole in the end of the flex-shaft. Replace collet nut on the shaft.
Always use the collet which matches the shank size of the accessory you plan
to use. Never force a larger diameter shank into a collet.
Operating Instructions
Run-In before Operation
For optimum performance, allow your new Flexible Driver attachment to run at
high speed on your rotary tool in a vertical position for 2 minutes before
use. Disengagement of the Flexible Driver
The flexible shaft may become disengaged if the motor of your rotary tool is
not elevated Higher than the working end of the flexible shaft. Rotary Tool
Stand is reconmmended to hold the rotary tool at the proper height. Flexible
Shaft Lubrication
The Flexible Driver should be lubricated after every 25-30 hours of use. To
lubricate, Unscrew the flexible shaft assembly from the motor housing. Pull
the center core out of the flexible shaft assembly. Wipe a very thin film
automotive wheel bearing grease on to the center core and reinsert it back
into the shaft. To prevent damage to tool do not over grease shaft.
Too much grease will cause the unit to overheat. Reattach the flexible shaft
to the rotary tool.
Contents of MA1 Flaxible Shaft Attachment
1 x Flaxible Shaft Assembly(with 1/8” collect and collect nut)
1 x Driver Cap
1 x Wrench
| CODE NO. | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Collet Nut |
| 2 | 1/8″ Collet |
| 3 | Handpiece Cap |
| 4 | Shaft Lock Trigger |
| 5 | Wrench |
| 6 | Flexible Shaft Core |
| 7 | Overthrow But Assembly |
| 8 | Driver Cap |
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