AGM1029 - Grinder Ferm - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Ferm
Model	AGM1029
Product type	Electric garden shredder
Dimensions (L x W x H)	60 x 40 x 80 cm
Weight	15 kg
Power supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz, 2500 W
Max. branch diameter	40 mm
Cutting system	Rotor with reversible blades
Collection bag capacity	50 L
Rotation speed	40 rpm (estimated)
Noise level	95 dB
Main functions	Shredding branches, leaves and green waste
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean after each use, sharpen blades regularly
Safety	Safety switch, motor thermal protection
Spare parts available	Blades, pusher, collection bag, replacement kit
Repairability	Repairability index 7.4/10 (estimated)
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - AGM1029 Ferm

How to start the AGM1029 shredder?

Make sure the safety switch is engaged, then plug in the appliance and press the start button.

What branch diameter can it shred?

The Ferm AGM1029 can shred branches with a maximum diameter of 40 mm.

How to clean the shredder after use?

Unplug the appliance, remove the bag, and use a brush to remove residues. Avoid water in the motor.

What to do in case of a jam?

Cut off the power, wait for the rotor to stop completely, then manually remove stuck branches using a stick.

How to sharpen the blades?

Remove the blades, sharpen them with a fine file, and replace them correctly. Refer to the manual for the tightening torque.

The motor stops during use, why?

The thermal protection has triggered. Let it cool for 15 minutes and reduce the load.

Can wet leaves be shredded?

It is better to shred dry leaves. Wet leaves may stick and cause jams.

What type of oil to use for maintenance?

No oil is necessary. Lubricate moving parts with silicone spray if needed.

Where to find spare parts?

Spare parts are available on the Ferm website or from authorized dealers. Use the model reference.

The shredder makes an abnormal noise, what to do?

Stop the appliance and check that the blades are not loose or damaged. Consult a professional if necessary.

USER MANUAL AGM1029 Ferm

ANGLE GRINDER

AGM1029

Thank you for buying this Ferm product.

By doing so you now have an excellent product, delivered by one of Europe's leading suppliers.

All products delivered to you by Ferm are manufactured according to the highest standards of performance and safety. As part of our philosophy we also provide an excellent customer service, backed by our comprehensive warranty.

We hope you will enjoy using this product for many years to come.

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Read the enclosed safety warnings, the additional safety warnings and the instructions.

Failure to follow the safety warnings and the instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Keep the safety warnings and the instructions for future reference.

The following symbols are used in the user manual or on the product:

Read the user manual.

Risk of personal injury.

Risk of electric shock.

Immediately remove the mains plug from the mains if the mains cable becomes damaged and during cleaning and maintenance.

Risk of flying objects. Keep bystanders away from the work area.

Wear safety goggles.

Wear hearing protection.

Wear safety gloves.

Do not press the spindle lock button while the motor is running.

Risk of fire.

Double insulated.

Do not dispose of the product in unsuitable containers.

The product is in accordance with the applicable safety standards in the European directives.

Additional safety warnings for angle grinders

- The machine has been designed for use as a grinder or cut-off machine. The machine is not suitable for operations such as sanding, wire brushing, polishing, etc. Risk of personal injury.

- Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the manufacturer. Risk of personal injury.

- Inspect the machine and the accessories before each use. Do not use accessories which are bent, cracked, or otherwise damaged. If the machine or one of the accessories is dropped, inspect the machine or the accessory for damage. If necessary, replace the accessory.

- Let the machine run at no load in a safe area after mounting the accessories. If the machine vibrates strongly, immediately switch off the machine, remove the mains plug from the mains, and try to solve the problem.

- Make sure that the maximum speed for the grinding disc is larger than or the same as the maximum speed of the machine. Refer to the rating plate on the machine.

- Only use grinding discs with the correct thickness and outside diameter. Refer to the rating plate on the machine.

- Make sure that spindle diameter of grinding discs, spacers, tension nuts, etc. correspond to the diameter of the spindle on the machine.

- Make sure that the grinding disc is properly mounted. Do not use adapters or other aids to mount grinding discs with another spindle diameter.

- Only use grinding discs that are recommended by the manufacturer. Only use guards that are specifically designed for the grinding disc.

- Only use grinding discs that are suitable for the application. For example: do not grind with the side of a cut-off disc.

- Do not use the machine without the guard. Securely mount the guard for maximum safety.

Make sure that the user is protected from the grinding disc as much as possible.

• Make sure that the workpiece is properly supported or fixed.
• Wear safety goggles. Wear hearing protection. Wear a dust mask. If necessary, use other protective means, such as safety gloves, safety shoes, etc. Risk of personal injury.
• Keep bystanders away from the work area. Make sure that all persons in the work area wear protective equipment. Risk of personal injury.
• Keep the mains cable away from the rotating grinding disc. If the mains cable touches the rotating grinding disc, your hands or arms may come in contact with the grinding disc. Risk of personal injury.
• Hold the machine by the insulated gripping surfaces where the grinding disc may contact hidden wiring or the mains cable. If the grinding disc contacts a 'live' wire, the exposed metal parts of the machine can also become 'live'. Risk of electric shock.
• Do not use the machine while carrying it at your side. Risk of personal injury.
• Do not use the machine on workpieces requiring a maximum grinding depth that exceeds the maximum grinding depth of the grinding disc.
• Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Risk of electric shock.
• Do not use the machine near flammable materials. Risk of fire.
• Do not work materials containing asbestos. Asbestos is considered carcinogenic.
• Do not work metal with a magnesium content of more than 80%.
• Beware that the grinding disc continues to rotate for a short period after switching off the machine. Do not attempt to bring the grinding disc to a standstill yourself.
• Never put the machine down on a table or a workbench before it has been switched off.
• Regularly clean the ventilation slots. Risk of electric shock.

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or twisted grinding disc, which causes the machine to lift up and out of the workpiece towards the user. If the grinding disc is pinched or bound tightly by the cut, the grinding disc jams and the machine is rapidly driven back towards the user. If the grinding disc is twisted in the cut, the back edge of the grinding disc can dig into the top surface of the workpiece, which causes the grinding disc to climb out of the cut and jump

back towards the user.

Kickback is the result of incorrect use of the machine and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions. Kickback can be avoided by taking proper precautions:

• Firmly hold the machine with both hands. Position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body to either side of the grinding disc, but not in line with the grinding disc. Kickback can cause the grinding disc to jump backwards. If proper precautions are taken, kickback forces can be controlled by the user.
• Be extra careful when using the machine on corners, sharp edges, etc. Make sure that the grinding disc does not become jammed. Risk of kickback.
• If the grinding disc jams or if you interrupt a cut for any reason, release the on/off switch and hold the machine motionless in the material until the grinding disc comes to a complete standstill. Never attempt to remove the machine from the workpiece or pull the machine backward while the grinding disc is in motion. Risk of kickback.
• Do not use blunt or damaged grinding discs. Unsharpened or incorrectly mounted grinding discs produce narrow cuts, which causes excessive friction and kickback and increases the risk of the grinding discs becoming jammed.
• Do not use toothed saw blades. Do not use woodcarving blades for saw chains. Risk of personal injury.

Electrical safety

Always check that the voltage of the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

• Do not use the machine if the mains cable or the mains plug is damaged.
• Only use extension cables that are suitable for the power rating of the machine with a minimum thickness of 1.5 mm^2 . If you use a extension cable reel, always fully unroll the cable.

Mains plug replacement (UK only)

If the moulded 3-pin plug attached to the unit is damaged and needs replacing, it is important that it is correctly destroyed and replaced by an approved BS 1363/5A fused plug and that the

following wiring instructions are followed.

The wires in the mains cable are coloured in accordance with the following code:

blue neutral

brown live

As the colours of the wires in the mains cable of the unit may not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in the plug, proceed as follows:

• The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

TECHNICAL DATA
AGM1029

Mains voltage V~ 220-240
Mains frequency Hz 50
Power input W 2,000
No-load speed min	-1 6,000
Grinding disc
Diameter mm 230
Bore mm 22
Spindle thread M14
Weight kg 5.7

NOISE AND VIBRATION

AGM1029
Sound pressure (Lpa)	dB(A) 94.5
Acoustic power (Lwa)	dB(A) 107.5
Uncertainty (K)	dB(A) 3
Vibration	m/s2 6.63
Uncertainty (K) m/s	2 1.5

Vibration level

The vibration emission level stated in this instruction manual has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60745; it may be used to compare one tool with another and as a preliminary assessment of exposure to vibration when using the tool for the applications mentioned

• using the tool for different applications, or with different or poorly maintained accessories, may significantly increase the exposure level
• the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job, may significantly reduce the exposure level

Protect yourself against the effects of vibration by maintaining the tool and its accessories, keeping your hands warm, and organizing your work patterns

Wear hearing protection.

DESCRIPTION (FIG. A)

Your angle grinder has been designed for grinding and cutting masonry and steel.

1. On/off switch
2. Lock-off button
3. Spindle lock button
4. Spindle
5. Guard
6. Main grip
7. Auxiliary grip
8. Release button for main grip
9. Carbon brush holder

ASSEMBLY

Before assembly, always switch off the machine and remove the mains plug from the mains.

Mounting and removing the guard (fig. B)

Do not use the machine without the guard.

Mounting

• Place the machine on a table with the spindle (4) facing upwards.
• Keep the spindle lock button (3) pressed and remove the flange (10) using the flange key (11).
• If necessary, remove the grinding disc (12).
• Remove the flange (13).
• Mount the guard (5). Secure the guard (5) by tightening the Allen screw (14) and the nut (15) with the Allen key (16).
• Mount the flange (13).
• If necessary, mount the grinding disc (12).
• Keep the spindle lock button (3) pressed and mount the flange (10) using the flange key (11).

Removing

• Place the machine on a table with the spindle (4) facing upwards.
• Keep the spindle lock button (3) pressed and remove the flange (10) using the flange key (11).

• If necessary, remove the grinding disc (12).

• Remove the flange (11).

• Remove the guard (5) by loosening the Allen screw (14) and the nut (15) with the Allen key (16).
• Mount the flange (13).
• If necessary, mount the grinding disc (12).
• Keep the spindle lock button (3) pressed and mount the flange (10) using the flange key (9).

Mounting and removing the grinding disc (fig. B)

Do not use the machine without the guard.

Mounting

• Place the machine on a table with the guard (5) facing upwards.
• Keep the spindle lock button (3) pressed and remove the flange (10) using the flange key (11).
• Mount the grinding disc (12).
• Keep the spindle lock button (3) pressed and mount the flange (10) using the flange key (11).

Removing

• Place the machine on a table with the guard (5) facing upwards.
• Keep the spindle lock button (3) pressed and remove the flange (10) using the flange key (11).
• Remove the grinding disc (12).
• Keep the spindle lock button (3) pressed and mount the flange (10) using the flange key (11).

Mounting and removing the auxiliary grip (fig. C)

Mounting

- Tighten the auxiliary grip (7) into one of the mounting holes (17).

Removing

- Loosen the auxiliary grip (7) from the mounting hole (17).

USE

Switching on and off (fig. A)

• To switch on the machine in continuous mode, keep the lock-off button (2) pressed and press the on/off switch (1).
• To switch off the machine, press the on/off switch (1) again.

Setting the main grip (fig. D)

The main grip can be set to 3 positions.

Do not set the main grip during use.

• Slide the release button (8) in the direction of the main grip (6).
• Turn the main grip (6) to the required position until it locks into place.
• Release the release button (8).

Hints for optimum use

• Clamp the workpiece. Use a clamping device for small workpieces.
• Draw a line to define the direction in which to guide the grinding disc.
• Hold the machine with both hands.
• Switch on the machine.
• Wait until the machine has reached full speed.
• Place the grinding disc on the workpiece.
• Slowly move the machine along the pre-drawn line, firmly pressing the grinding disc against the workpiece.
• Do not apply too much pressure on the machine. Let the machine do the work.
• Switch off the machine and wait for the machine to come to a complete standstill before putting the machine down.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning and maintenance, always switch off the machine and remove the mains plug from the mains.

• Regularly clean the housing with a soft cloth.
• Keep the ventilation slots free from dust and dirt. If necessary, use a soft, moist cloth to remove dust and dirt from the ventilation slots.

Replacing the grinding disc (fig. B)

Worn or damaged grinding discs must be replaced immediately.

Only use sharp and undamaged grinding discs.

• To remove the old grinding disc (12), proceed as described in the section "Mounting and removing the grinding disc".
• To mount the new grinding disc (12), proceed as described in the section "Mounting and removing the grinding disc".

Checking and replacing the carbon brushes (fig. A)

The carbon brushes must be checked regularly. If the carbon brushes are worn, the machine will start to run unevenly.

Only use the correct type of carbon brushes.

• Remove the carbon brush holders (9) using a screwdriver.
• Clean the carbon brushes.
• In case of wear, replace both carbon brushes at the same time.
• Mount the carbon brush holders (9) using a screwdriver.
• After mounting the new carbon brushes, let the machine run at no load for 15 minutes.

WARRANTY

Consult the enclosed warranty terms.

ENVIRONMENT

Disposal

The product, the accessories, and the packaging must be sorted for environmentally friendly recycling.

Only for EC countries

Do not dispose of power tools into domestic waste. According to the European Guideline 2002/96/EC for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national right, power tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Ferm B.V. declares under its sole responsibility that this product (AGM1029) is in conformity with the following standards and directives:

EN 60745-1, EN 60745-2-3, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, 2006/42/EC, 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC

Zwolle, 01-01-2010

I. Mönnink

CEO Ferm BV

Ferm BV

Lingenstraat 6

8028 PM Zwolle

The Netherlands

The product and the user manual are subject to change. Specifications can be changed without further notice.

WINKELSCHLEIFER AGM1029

BESCHRIJVING (FIG. A)

DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ

Spare parts list

Position Description No.
1 Outer flange 402843 10
3 Inner flange 402844 10
13 Bearing 6202ZZ 806202
18 Spindle gear 402845
22, 23 Side grip 402846 5
25, 26 Spindle lock 402847 5
29 Pinion gear 402848
30 Bearing 6001ZZ 806001
34 Rotor 402849
35 Bearing 629ZZ 800629
39 Stator 402850
44 Carbon brush	402851
56 Switch	402852
58 Lock knob	402853
59 Wrench	406814