COM1007P - Electric saw Ferm - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL COM1007P Ferm

Chop saw 2300W - 355mm COM1007P 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.

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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. Save 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. Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non- observance of the instructions in this manual. Risk of electric shock Immediately remove the mains plug from the mains if the mains cable becomes damaged and during cleaning and maintenance. Indoor use only Class II machine - Double insulation - You don’t need an earthed plug. Always wear eye protection! Wear hearing protection. Wear safety gloves. Risk of flying objects. Keep bystanders away from the work area. The product is in accordance with the applicable safety standards in the European directives. Safety instructions for Chop saws - Cutting instructions

1. Only ever use the cutting edge (never the side)

of the disc for cutting. Avoid putting sideways pressure on the disc, and in particular, making it jam.

2. Keep hands and body away from the disc.

Whilst cutting with the machine, do not wear loose clothes which could get caught in it.

3. Treat the disc cutting saw with care, never

drop it, always store it in a safe, dry place. Avoid excessive temperatures and humidity.

4. Ensure that all disc flanges and other fitted

parts are in good condition and assembled according to instructions. Damaged or missing parts can lead to disc damage. Always use the flanges delivered with the machine.

5. Never work with damaged discs, as these can

be dangerous. When changing the disc, first switch off the machine. Rotate the disc by hand and inspect it for unevenness, twists or shearing. If you find any of these, get the disc removed and replace it with a new one. Also replace the disc if it falls to the floor. It may have become fragile even if you cannot see any ostensible damage.

6. Before you begin cutting, do a test run, i.e.

take a step back, switch on the motor and ensure that the disc is functioning correctly. After changing the disc, let the saw run for three minutes; thereafter, before doing any routine work, let it test-run for one minute.

7. Whilst the machine is running, never try to

remove a work piece or to clamp a work piece in. Always wait until the disk stops turning7

completely before removing any work piece or change the settings.

8. Before installing the disc, always inspect the

resin and rubber treated disc for shearing.

9. Always cross-check the maximum operating

speed of the disc cutting saw with the maximum permitted speed of the motor. Never exceed the maximum permitted operating speed indicated on the disc.

10. Never try to mount a disc onto the machine by

force, or to change the size of the axles. Never use discs which do not fit. Only use discs which fit the machine.

11. Do not attempt to attach saw blades to the

machine, as it is not designed to cut wood.

12. Do not start cutting until the motor has

13. If, while operating the machine, the disc no

longer turns or the motor sounds overloaded, switch off the machine immediately.

14. Keep easily flammable or fragile objects away

from the machine. The machine operator must avoid letting his or her hands, face or feet come into contact with the sparks caused when cutting.

15. Position your machine firmly on a flat, even

16. Only operate the machine at the voltage stated

17. Never touch a sawn-off workpiece, always let

18. Never attempt to cut workpieces which

exceed the permitted size.

19. During cutting, never position yourself in the

direction of cutting. Always remain to one side.

20. Always leave safety devices installed.

21. Always ensure that you cut slowly and

carefully. Avoid applying the disc to the workpiece with a jerky motion.

22. Never push the workpiece towards the disc

while holding it in your hands. Always use the clamp to fix the workpiece.

23. Keep hands away from the cutting disk. Never

cut work pieces where manual support is needed closer than 15cm from the rotating disk.

24. Make sure the work piece is properly supported

25. Never use cutting fluids. T EN 62841 hese

fluids could ignite or cause electrical shock

26. Do not cut cast-iron materials

27. Do not cut plastics, wood or synthetic materials

28. Do not cut magnesium

Electrical safety When using electric machines always observe the safety regulations applicable in your country to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read the following safety instructions and also the enclosed safety instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place! Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Class II machine – Double insulation – You don’t need any earthed plug. Replacing cables or plugs If the mains cable becomes damaged, it must be replaced with a special mains cable available from the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s customer service. Dispose of old cables or plugs immediately after replacing them with new ones. It is dangerous to connect the plug of a loose cable to a socket. Using extension cables Only use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of the machine. The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm2. When using a cable reel always unwind the reel completely.

2. MACHINE INFORMATION

Intended use The chop saw has been design for cutting steel materials in various shapes. Technical specifications Mains voltage 220V-240V~ Mains frequency 50/60Hz Power input 2.300 W Rated speed 4300/min Saw blade dimensions* Ø 355mm x Ø 25.4mm Sound pressure L

Max cutting capacity at 90° - Rectangular 115mm x 125mm - L shape 135mm x 135mm - Circular Ø 125mm Max cutting capacity at 45° - Rectangular 110mm x 102mm - L shape 110mm x 110mm - Circular Ø 110mm

• For some countries cutting disk is not included. Vibration level The vibration emission level stated in this instruction manual has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 62841 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. Description The numbers in the text refer to the diagrams on pages 2-5. Fig. A.

1. Upper safety guard

2. Movable safety guard

3. Cutting disk (*not included for all models)

8. Carbon brush cover

11. Transport lock pin

12. Workpiece rear clamp

13. Workpiece front clamp

16. Disk exchange wrench

Before exchanging blades or adjusting the machine, first remove the power plug from the wall socket. Removing the transport lock Fig. B The machine has a transport lock pin (11) which keeps its position low and makes it easy to transport the device and store it. The lock button blocks the up/down movement of the saw. And must be de-activated before using the saw.

• Remove the transport lock by pushing the machine down a little. While pushing down, the transport lock pin (11) can be pulled out with the other hand.

• After the pin (11) has been pulled out, the machine is able to move up and down freely. Activating the transport lock Fig.B

• Push the machine down to its lowest position.

• Then push the transport lock pin (11) until it slides in place. Adding / removing a cutting disk Fig. A, B, C. Always remove the mains plug before changing disks When changing disks always check related safety instructions Removing a cutting disk

• Take the disk wrench (16) from the machine base

• Removing the disk is easier when the movable safety guard (2) is moved up.9

• Press the spindle lock button (9) in order to block the movement of the machine spindle.

• Keep pressing the spindle lock button (9). Place the wrench (16) on the disk bolt and turn it slightly until the button (9) is pushed in to the max and the spindle rotation is blocked.

• Remove the bolt (21), small washer (20), the big outer washer(19)

• Then remove the cutting disk (3) Mounting a cutting disk

• In case this has not been done yet, remove the bolt (21) by turning it counterclockwise, then remove small washer (20) and the big outer washer(19).

• Place the cutting disk (3) on the machine spindle.

• First add the big outer washer (19), then the small washer (20) and then the fixing bolt (21) according to fig C. and tighten it by hand until the spindle starts rotating.

• Press the spindle lock button (9) in order to block the movement of the machine spindle.

• Keep pressing the spindle lock button (9). Place the wrench (16) on the disk bolt and turn it slightly in clockwise direction.

• When the spindle lock blocks the rotation, tighten the disk bolt by using the wrench (16).

• Loosen the spindle lock button and ensure the spindle lock button is not blocking the spindle anymore. Then check if the wheel is assembled correctly:

• Turn the disk (3) by hand a few rounds to check if it is turning freely and if it is aligned well.

• Turn the machine on and let the machine run for at least 3 minutes. The On/Off switch Fig. B The On/Off switch (7) is activated by manually pulling the switch trigger. It is cut of by releasing the trigger again. The workpiece clamp (5) Fig. A & B & D

• Place the workpiece material between front clamp (13) and rear clamp (12).

• Raise the stopper(14) like shown in Fig. D. and rotate the screw handle (15) forward until the front clamp (13) touches the work piece.

• Then move the stopper (14) down (to lock the spindle) and securely fix the workpiece by turning the screw handle (15). Cutting at angles Fig. E The machine permits cutting at angles from 0

by adjusting the rear clamp (12).

• Loosen the 2 M10 hexagon socket head bolts (22 & 23) which hold the rear clamp (12) until the vice can move.

• Then set the rear clamp (12). to the correct angle and tighten both bolts (22 & 23) again. Moving the rear vice (to cut bigger work pieces) Fig. F The vice permits a maximum workpiece size of 160mm when shipped from the factory. The vice can be adjusted in to the rear to permit workpiece size of 195 mm like shown in the right picture (fig. F).

• Loosen the 2 M10 hexagon bolts (22 & 23) on the rear clamp (12) completely.

• Move the clamp (12) backwards and fix the bolts (22 & 23) to the rear connection holes again. Adjusting the depth stop: Fig.B The machine is equipped with a depth stop bolt, with this bolt the maximum cutting depth can be adjusted.

• If the depth cutting depth needs to be adjusted, loosen the lower nut (10B), then adjust the depth setting by turning the upper bolt (10A) to the desired positions.

• Then fix the lower nut (10B) again. Cutting procedure: In order to cut material always follow following procedure:

• Make sure the workpiece is clamped and supported well before starting the machine.

• Start the machine in upper position let it run for a while until it reaches max. speed.

• Ensure the blade is turning freely without vibration.

• Gently move down the machine until it touches the material.

• Keep pushing the handle with little force, make sure the blade speed is not dropping.10

• Release the on/off switch after cutting and move the machine up gently.

• Only remove the workpiece when the cutting disk has stopped running completely. Don’t apply excessive force on the handle when cutting, the blade and machine will wear out faster and it does not result in faster cutting. Inspecting and replacing the carbon brushes The motor has 2 carbon brushes which will wear out during use. It’s important to check the status of the carbon brushes, a worn-out carbon brush might result in bad performance and motor damage. Removing carbon brushes Fig B.

• Ensure the mains plug is removed from the wall socket.

• Remove the carbon brush cover (8).

• Remove the carbon brushes by gently pulling the spring.

• Check wear on the brush block, when less than 6mm is left the carbon brush is worn out and needs to be replaced immediately.

• Repeat on the other side. Inserting carbon brushes again Fig B.

• Ensure the mains plug is removed from the wall socket.

• Insert the carbon brushes and push the spring back in place.

• Add the carbon brush cover (8) while keeping the spring pushed, and turn the cover clockwise.

• After both carbon brushes are re-installed, test if machine is running smoothly without sparks. Always replace both carbon brushes.

Before cleaning and maintenance, always switch off the machine and remove the mains plug from the mains. Clean the machine casings regularly with a soft cloth, preferably after each use. Make sure that the ventilation openings are free of dust and dirt. Remove very persistent dirt using a soft cloth moistened with soapsuds. Do not use any solvents such as gasoline, alcohol, ammonia, etc. Chemicals such as these will damage the synthetic components. WARRANTY The warranty conditions can be found on the separately enclosed warranty card. ENVIRONMENT Faulty and/or discarded electrical or electronic apparatus have to be collected at the appropriate recycling locations. Only for EC countries Do not dispose of power tools into domestic waste. According to the European Guideline 2012/19/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. The product and the user manual are subject to change. Specifications can be changed without further notice.11

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