PSM1025 - Random Orbital Sander Ferm - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Ferm
Model	PSM1025
Product type	Random orbital sander
Mains voltage	230 V ~
Mains frequency	50 Hz
Power	135 W
No-load speed	10,000 min⁻¹
Weight	1.3 kg
Protection class	IP 20
Sound pressure level	73 dB(A)
Sound power level	84 dB(A)
Uncertainty (noise)	3 dB(A)
Vibration level	12.11 m/s²
Uncertainty (vibrations)	1.5 m/s²
Compatible materials	Wood, metal, plastic, painted surfaces
Main features	On/off switch with lock, sanding pad with clamps, main and auxiliary handle, dust extraction connection
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean the housing with a soft cloth, remove dust from ventilation slots, clean the sanding pad regularly
Spare parts	Sandpaper (grits 50, 80, 120), replacement sanding pad
Safety	Double insulation, wear safety goggles, hearing protection and dust mask
Warranty	Refer to the warranty terms provided with the product

Frequently Asked Questions - PSM1025 Ferm

What is the mains voltage of the Ferm PSM1025 sander?

The mains voltage is 230 V ~ with a frequency of 50 Hz.

What materials can be sanded with the PSM1025?

This sander is designed for sanding wood, metal, plastic and painted surfaces.

How to start and stop the sander?

To start, press the on/off switch (1). For continuous operation, press the switch and then press the lock button (2). To stop, release the switch or press it again in continuous mode.

How to change the sandpaper?

Open the clamps (4), place the new paper aligning the perforations, fold the ends around the pad, then close the clamps. Make sure the paper is securely held.

What protective equipment should I wear?

It is recommended to wear safety goggles, hearing protection and a dust mask.

How to use the dust extraction?

Insert the extraction adapter (9) into the connection (7) and connect the hose of a vacuum cleaner. This reduces airborne dust.

What is the power of the sander?

The rated power is 135 W.

How to maintain the sander?

Regularly clean the housing with a soft cloth and the ventilation slots. Replace the sanding pad if worn by unscrewing the screws (10).

What are the important safety precautions?

Do not sand materials containing asbestos. Hold the machine by the insulated surfaces. Always unplug before cleaning. Wear appropriate protective equipment.

What is the weight of the sander?

The weight is approximately 1.3 kg.

USER MANUAL PSM1025 Ferm

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FINISHING SANDER PSM1025

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.

Wear safety goggles.

Wear hearing protection.

Wear a dust mask.

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 finishing sanders

Contact with or inhalation of dust coming free during use (e.g. lead-painted surfaces, wood and metal) can endanger your health and the health of bystanders. Always wear appropriate protective equipment, such as a dust mask. Always use proper dust extraction during use.

• Do not work materials containing asbestos. Asbestos is considered carcinogenic.
• Do not use the machine for sanding magnesium workpieces.
• Wear safety goggles. Wear hearing protection. If necessary, use other protective means, such as safety gloves, safety shoes, etc.
• Hold the machine by the insulated gripping surfaces where the accessory may contact hidden wiring or the mains cable. If the accessory contacts a ,live' wire, the exposed metal parts of the machine can also become ,live'. Risk of electric shock.
• Be very careful when sanding painted surfaces.
• Before use, remove all nails and other metal objects from the workpiece.
• Make sure that the workpiece is properly supported or fixed.
• Only use sanding paper that is suitable for use with the machine.
• Only use sanding paper with the correct dimensions. Make sure that the sanding paper is properly mounted.
• Inspect the sanding paper before each use. Do not use sanding paper that is worn because of prolonged use.
• Never put the machine down on a table or a workbench before it has been switched off.

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 1363/3A 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
PSM1025

Mains voltage V~ 230
Mains frequency Hz 50
Power input W 135
No-load speed min	-1 10,000
Protection class IP 20
Weight kg 1.3

NOISE AND VIBRATION

PSM1025

Sound pressure (Lpa) dB(A) 73
Acoustic power (Lwa) dB(A) 84
Uncertainty (K) dB(A) 3
Vibration	m/s2 12.11
Uncertainty (K) m/s	2 1.5

Wear hearing protection.

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

DESCRIPTION (FIG. A)

Your finishing sander has been designed for sanding wood, metal, plastics and painted surfaces.

1. On/off switch
2. Lock-on button
3. Sanding pad
4. Sanding paper clamp
5. Main grip
6. Auxiliary grip
7. Dust extraction connection

ASSEMBLY

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

Mounting and removing the sanding paper (fig. B)

Mounting

• Open the sanding paper clamps (4).
• Mount sanding paper (8) with the required grain size onto the sanding pad (3). Make sure that the perforation in the sanding paper (8) corresponds with the perforation on the sanding pad (3).
• Use coarse sanding paper (grain 50) for sanding rough, uneven surfaces.
• Use medium sanding paper (grain 80) for removing the remaining scratches from the coarse sanding paper.
• Use fine sanding paper (grain 120) for finishing surfaces.
• Fold the sanding paper (8) at both ends around the edges of the sanding pad (3).
• Close the sanding paper clamps (4) one by one. Make sure that the ends of the sanding paper (8) are clamped.

Removing

• Open the sanding paper clamps (4).
• Remove the sanding paper (7) from the sanding pad (3).
• Close the sanding paper clamps (4).

USE

Switching on and off (fig. A)

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

Dust extraction (fig. C)

• Insert the dust extraction adapter (9) into the dust extraction connection (7).
• Connect the hose of a vacuum cleaner to the dust extraction adapter (9).

Hints for optimum use

• Clamp the workpiece.
• Firmly hold the machine with both hands.
• Switch on the machine.
• Place the sanding pad with sanding paper on the workpiece.
• Slowly move the machine over the workpiece, firmly pressing the sanding pad 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.
• Regularly clean the sanding pad to avoid inaccuracies during use.

Replacing the sanding paper (fig. B)

• To remove the old sanding paper (8), proceed as described in the section „Mounting and removing the sanding paper“.
• To mount the new sanding paper (8), proceed as described in the section „Mounting and removing the sanding paper“.

Replacing the sanding pad (fig. D)

In case of wear, the sanding pad must be replaced.
- If necessary, remove the sanding paper.
- Loosen the screws (10) from the sanding pad (3).
- Remove the old sanding pad (3).
- Mount the new sanding pad (3).
- Tighten the screws (10) to the sanding pad (3).

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.

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

VIBRATIONSSCHLEIFER PSM1025

BESCHRIJVING (FIG. A)

TECHNINIAI DUOMENYS
PSM1025

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

EBF-135

(GB) We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity and accordance with the following standards and regulations:
(DE) Der Hersteller erklärt eigenverantwortlich, dass dieses Produkt den folgenden Standards und Vorschriften entspricht:
(NL) Wij verklaren onder onze volledige verantwoordelijk heid dat dit product voldoet aan, en in overeenstem ming is met, de volgende standaarden en reguleringen:
(FR) Nous déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que ce produit est conforme aux standards et directives suivants:
(ES) Declaramos bajo nuestra exclusiva responsabilidad que este producto cumple con las siguientes normas y estándares de funcionamiento:
(PT) Declaramos por nossa total responsabilida-de que este produto está em conformidade e cumpre as normas e regulamentações que se seguem:
(IT) Dichiariamo, sotto la nostra responsabilità, che questo prodotto è conforme alle normative e ai regolamenti seguenti:
(SV) Vi garanterar på eget ansvar att denna produkt upp fyller och följer följande standarder och bestämmelser:
(FI) Vakuutamme yksinomaan omalla vastuullamme, että tämä tuote täyttää seuraavat standardit ja säädökset:
(NO) Vi erklærer under vårt eget ansvar at dette produktet er i samsvar med følgende standarder og regler:
(DA) Vi erklærer under eget ansvar, at dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med følgende standarder og bestemmelser:
(HU) Felelősségünk teljes tudatában kijelentjük, hogy ez a termék teljes mértékben megfelel az alábbi szabványoknak és előírásoknak:
(CS) Na naši vlastní zodpovědnost prohlašujeme, že je tento výrobek v souladu s následujícími standardy a normami:

(SK) Vyhlasujeme na našu výhradnú zodpovednosť, že tento výrobok je v zhode a súlade s nasledujúcimi normami a predpismi:
(SL) S polno odgovornostjo izjavljamo, da je ta izdelek v skladu in da odgovarja naslednjim standardom terpredpisom:
(PL) Deklarujemy na własną odpowiedzialność, że ten produkt spełnia wymogi zawarte w następujących normach i przepisach:
(LT) Prisiimdami visą atsakomybę deklaruojame, kad šis gaminys atitinka žemiau paminėtus standartus arba nuostatus:
(LV) Apgalvojam ar visu atbildību, ka šis produkts ir saskaņā un atbilst sekojošiem standartiem un nolikumiem:
(ET) Deklareerime meie ainuvastutusel, et see toode on vastavuses ja kooskõlas järgmiste standardite ja määrustega:
(RO) Declarăm prin aceasta cu răspunderea deplină că produsul acesta este în conformitate cu următoarele standarde sau directive:
(HR) Izjavljujemo pod vlastitom odgovornoLsù da je strojem ukladan sa slijedešim standardima ili standardiziranim dokumentima i u skladu sa odredbama:
(SR) Pod punom odgovornošću izjavljujemo da je usaglašen sa sledećim standardima ili normama:
(RU) Под свою ответственность заявляем, что данное изделие соответствует следующим стандартам и нормам:
(UK) На свою власну відповідальність заявляємо, що дане обладнання відповідає наступним стандартам і нормативам:
(EL) Δηλώνουμε υπεύθυνα ότι προϊόν αυτό συμφωνεί και τηρεί τους παρακάτω κανονισμο ύς και πρότυπα:
(BG) Ние заявяваме, по своя собствена отговорност, че този продукт отговаря на следните стандарти и директиви

EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 60745-1, EN 60745-2-4,

EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3

2006/42/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2002/96/EC, 2006/95/EC

Zwolle, 01-01-2010

J.A. Bakker-van lagen

CEO Ferm BV

It is our policy to continuously improve our products and we therefore reserve the right to change the product specification without prior notice.

Ferm BV • Lingenstraat 6 • 8028 PM • Zwolle The Netherlands

Spare parts list

DescriptionPosition	No.
Paper clamp15	408269
Switch22	408270
	408271Dust connection32