and holding shaft) are clean. Dirt or possible
existing layers of dirt have to be removed.
•
The Allen screws (5) are secured with an
adhesive. These screws must not be adjusted.
The position of these screws may only be
altered by the manufacturer!
Check regularly if the clamping screws
are tightened firmly. Always tighten
screws firmly.
Replacing the drive belt
Fig. 5
•
Loosen screw (10) and take off the belt cover
(11).
•
Remove worn drive belt (12).
•
Before assembling a new drive belt, clean
both belt pulleys.
•
Place the new drive belt on the small pulley
first and then work it on the large pulley by
hand while rotating.
•
Reattach the belt cover (11) and tighten with
the screw (10).
Troubleshooting
1. The operating switch is switched on, but
the motor is not working.
•
The electric circuit is broken.
•
Have the electric circuit repaired.
•
Wires in the mains plug or in the socket are
loose.
•
Have socket and plug checked or
repaired.
•
The switch is faulty.
•
Have the switch replaced.
2. The operating switch is switched on, but
unusual noises can be heard, the motor is
not working or only very slowly.
•
Switch contact has fused.
•
Have the switch replaced.
•
Component jammed.
•
Have the electric tool checked or repaired.
•
Too much thrust, as a result the motor is
dragging.
•
Use less thrust during the task.
3. Motor gets hot.
•
Foreign substances have got inside the motor.
•
Have the foreign substances removed.
•
Lack of or contaminated lubricating grease.
•
Have lubricating grease applied or
Ferm
replaced.
•
Pressure too high.
•
Use less thrust during the task
•
Planing tool blunt.
•
Replace the planing tool.
4. The motor is working, but the planing tool
is not moving.
•
V-belt worn.
•
Have V-belt replaced.
5. Frequent or strong sparks on the
commutator.
•
Short circuit on the armature.
•
Have the armature replaced.
•
Carbon brushes worn out or jammed
•
Have the carbon brushes checked.
•
Rough running of the commutator.
•
Have the surface of the commutator
cleaned or ground
For your own safety, never remove parts or
accessories of the electric tool during operation. In
case of fault or damage have the electric tool
repaired only by a specialist workshop or by the
manufacturer.
Use only original spare parts and
original plane blades!
Maintenance
Make sure that the plug is removed from
the mains when carrying out
maintenance work on the motor.
The machines have been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of
maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper machine care and regular
cleaning.
Cleaning
Regularly clean the machine housing with a soft
cloth, preferably after each use. Keep the
ventilation slots free from dust and dirt.
If the dirt does not come off use a soft cloth
moistened with soapy water. Never use solvents
such as petrol, alcohol, ammonia water, etc.
These solvents may damage the plastic parts.
Lubrication
The machine requires no additional lubrication.
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