workpieces:
•
Fix the piece of work in place using the clamp
•
Screw up the knob (10) a half turn
anticlockwise.
•
Slide the machine completely towards
yourself
•
Turn on the machine using the switch
•
Bring the saw slowly downwards so the saw
blade saws through the piece of work
•
Push the machine slowly backwards (in
direction of guide fence)
•
Bring the machine gently up again and switch
it off by letting go of the switch
Using the laser
Fig. 2b
To switch on the laser, press the on/off switch
●
24.
To switch off the laser, release the on/off
●
switch 24.
5. Service & maintenance
Always make sure that the machine is not
connected to the mains electricity when
you carry out any maintenance of the
mechanism.
Slide rails
Dirt can damage the slide rails and thereupon the
operating of the machine.
•
Clean the slide rails regularly with a soft cloth.
•
Drip some lubricating oil on the slide rails
•
Move the mitre saw forwards and backwards
so the oil spreads over the complete rails
Ferm machines are designed to function for a
long time without any problems with a minimum of
maintenance. By cleaning the machine regularly
and using it in the correct way you can contribute
to a long life of your machine.
Problem solving
1. The motor does not start
•
The plug is not in the socket
•
The power cord is broken
•
The switch is defective. Take the machine to
your Ferm dealer for repair.
2. The saw cut is not even (jagged)
•
The saw blade must be sharpened
•
The saw blade is mounted back to front
•
The saw blade is clogged with resin or
sawdust
•
The saw blade is not suitable for the piece of
work being used
3. The height and/or mitre lever is obstructed
•
Chips and/or dust must be removed
4. The motor has difficulty in reaching full
speed
•
The extension cord is too thin and/or too long
•
The mains voltage is less than 230 V
5. The machine vibrates excessively
•
The saw blade is damaged
6. The machine becomes excessively hot
•
The ventilation slots are blocked. Clean them
out with a dry cloth.
7. The electromotor runs unevenly
•
The carbon brushes are worn out. Replace
the carbon brushes or consult your Ferm
dealer.
Cleaning
Clean the machine housing regularly with a soft
cloth, preferably after each time you use the
machine. Make sure that the ventilation slots are
free of dust and dirt. For stubborn dirt use a soft
cloth dampened with soapy water. Never use
solvents such as benzene, alcohol, ammonia, etc.
These types of solvents can damage the plastic
parts.
Lubrication
The machine does not need any extra lubrication.
Faults
Should a fault occur, e.g. after wear of a part,
please contact the service address on the
warranty card. In the back of this manual you find
an exploded view showing the parts that can be
ordered.
Environment
To prevent damage during transport the machine
is delivered in sturdy packaging. The packaging
is made of recyclable material wherever possible,
so make use of the possibility of recycling the
packaging. When you replace a machine, take the
old one to your local Ferm dealer. Here it will be
dealt with in an environmentally friendly way.
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