FZB-205/800N - Jigsaw Ferm - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Saw Bench (Bench Circular Saw)
Brand	Ferm
Model	FZB-205/800N
Power Input	800 W (S2 duty: 30 min)
Voltage / Frequency	230 V~ / 50 Hz
No-Load Speed	2950 min⁻¹
Saw Blade Dimensions	200 × 2.4 × 16 mm
Max Cutting Depth at 90°	40 mm
Max Cutting Depth at 45°	25 mm
Cutting Angle Range	0° – 45°
Dust Extraction Diameter	40 mm
Machine Weight	15 kg
Sound Pressure Level (Lpa)	93 dB(A)
Sound Power Level (Lwa)	106 dB(A)
Package Contents	Saw bench, push stick, mitre guide, user manual, warranty card, safety instructions
Safety Features	Protective hood, riving knife, push stick, safety switch, thermal cutout
Maintenance	Clean ventilation slots, empty dust bin regularly, replace worn insert piece
Spare Parts Available	Locking knob, flanges, spindle saw angle, switch, table insert, saw blade cover, guide assembly
Standards Compliance	EN55014-1, EN55014-2, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61029-1, EN61029-2-1
Warranty	See enclosed warranty card
Country of Origin	The Netherlands (Ferm BV, Zwolle)

Frequently Asked Questions - FZB-205/800N Ferm

How do I change the saw blade on the Ferm FZB-205/800N?

Unplug the saw. Loosen the two screws on the sawdust collection bin and remove it. Use two spanners: one to hold the spindle and one to loosen the nut. Remove the outer flange and the old blade. Fit the new blade with the arrow pointing in the same direction as the arrow on the bin, then reassemble in reverse order.

How do I adjust the cutting angle?

Loosen the two knobs on the sides of the saw bench (one opposite each other). Tilt the saw blade to the desired angle (up to 45°) using the protractor display. Tighten the knobs securely.

What is the purpose of the riving knife and how do I adjust it?

The riving knife prevents kickback and keeps the kerf open. To adjust, remove the insert piece, loosen the screws of the riving knife, set it so the gap between its upper edge and the saw blade is 3–5 mm, then retighten and refit the insert piece.

Can I connect a vacuum cleaner to the saw bench?

Yes, the saw bench has a 40 mm dust extraction port. You can connect a vacuum cleaner to keep the work surface clean.

What should I do if the motor overheats?

The motor may overheat due to overload or blocked ventilation. Reduce the feed rate, allow the motor to cool, clean the ventilation grid, and ensure the workpiece is not too large. If the problem persists, contact service.

How do I use the push stick correctly?

Use the push stick to guide small workpieces or when your hand comes close to the saw blade. Always keep your hands at least 10 cm away from the blade. Feed the workpiece with the push stick after it passes the blade.

What types of saw blades are recommended?

Only use saw blades that meet European standard EN847. Ensure the blade is sharp and has the correct tooth configuration for the material. The blade size should be 200 × 2.4 × 16 mm.

How do I clean and maintain the saw bench?

Always unplug before cleaning. Empty the dust collection bin regularly by loosening the two screws. Clean the machine housing with a soft damp cloth (no solvents). Keep ventilation slots free of dust. Inspect the saw blade for damage and replace if blunt or cracked.

What should I do if the saw blade seizes or the workpiece kicks back?

Switch off the saw immediately and unplug. Check that the riving knife is properly adjusted (gap 3–5 mm) and the rip fence is parallel to the blade. Ensure the blade is sharp and protrudes sufficiently above the table. Use the push stick for small pieces.

Does the saw have a safety switch?

Yes, the saw bench has a red off switch and a green on switch. If mains power fails or the plug is removed, the safety switch turns off the saw, and it will not restart automatically when power returns.

USER MANUAL FZB-205/800N Ferm

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Spare parts list

No. Description Position

407754 Locking knob 17

407755 Inner flange 24

407756 Outer flange 26

407757 Spindle saw angle 31

407899 Switch 45

407753 Table insert 49

407758 Saw blade cover 14 + 51 t/m 53

407759 Guide complete 53 (2x), 55, 56 (2x), 57 (2x)

Fig. 2

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Fig. 4

Line drawing of a mechanical assembly with a clamped component and a star-shaped base (no text or symbols)

Ferm 0386 Ferm

SAW BENCH

The numbers in the following text correspond with the pictures at pages 2 - 4.

Always read the instruction for electrical products carefully before use. It will help you understand your product more easily and avoid unnecessary risks. Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future use.

Applications

You may use the saw bench to saw workpieces with a maximum thickness of 40 mm.

Contents

1. Machine data
2. Safety instructions
3. Assembly instructions
4. Operation
5. Maintenance

1.MACHINE DATA

Technical specifications

Voltage 230 V~
Frequency 50 Hz
Input power 800 W (S2 = 30 min)
Speed, no load 2950/min
Saw blade dimensions	200 × 2.4 × 16 mm
Max.cutting depth 90° 40 mm
Max.cutting depth 45° 25 mm
Diam. dust extraction 40 mm
Cutting angle 0 - 45°
Machine weight 15 kg
Lpa Sound pressure level	93 dB(A)
Lwa Sound power level	106 dB(A)

Package contents

1 Saw bench
1 Push stick
1 Mitre guide
1 User manual
1 Warranty card
1 Safety instructions

Check the machine and accessories for transport damage.

Product information

Fig. 1

1. Table surface
2. Protective hood
3. Push stick
4. Saw blade
5. Riving knife
6. Insert piece
7. On/off switch
8. Motor
9. Mains cable
10. Frame
11. Rip fence
12. Interlocking knob
13. Mitre guide
14. Nut
15. Screw
16. Spindle

2.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The following symbols are used in these instructions for use:

Read instructions carefully

In accordance with essential applicable safety standards of European directives

Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non-observance of the instructions in this manual.

Indicates electrical shock hazard.

Immediately unplug the plug from the mains electricity in the case that the cord gets damaged and during maintenance

Keep bystanders away

Wear ear and eye protection

CE KONFORMITETSERKLÆRING (DK)

CEO Ferm BV Quality Manager Ferm Global

Faulty and/or discarded electrical or electronic apparatus have to be collected at the appropriate recycling locations.

Before using the appliance

- Make sure that the saw bench is adequately and effectively illuminated. When you use strip lighting you should be aware of the so-called stroboscopic effect. This may cause a rotating saw blade to appear to be stationary. One solution is to use two fittings in order to create phase displacement.

- Check the following points:

• Does the voltage of the motor and any fuse employed correspond with the mains voltage? Appliances with a voltage of 230 V\~ may be connected without problems to a mains voltage of 220 V\~.
• Are the feeder cable and plug in good condition: sturdy, without loose bits or damage?
• Has the saw blade lost any teeth or is it displaying cracks or fractures? If so, replace the saw blade immediately.
• The protective hood may not be set higher than required to let the workpiece pass.
• The riving knife should be narrower than the saw cut and broader than the saw blade.

- Do not exercise lateral pressure on the saw blade as it may cause it to break.

• Check the wood for knots, nails, cracks and waste residues.
  These irregularities may cause the workpiece to kick back dangerously.
• Ensure that no objects get into the extraction system.
  These objects may come into contact with the saw blades resulting in potentially hazardous situations.

Using the appliance

• Push the workpiece that you are going to saw securely to the table surface. Hold at the same time the section of the workpiece that has been sawed to prevent it breaking off. The hand t hat secures the sawed section should remain behind the saw blade and move away from it. Make sure that the hand that you use to secure the workpiece does not cross the hand that you use to operate the appliance.
• Use the push stick supplied with the appliance.
  Use the push stick to guide smaller workpieces past the saw blade.
• Do not use long extension cables.
• Allow the appliance to cool off before moving it.
• Do not remove wood residues in the vicinity of the saw by hand. When wood residues are trapped between stationary and moving parts switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the electrical socket. Only then remove the residues.
• Select the appropriate saw blade.

Select the saw blade (with the correct teeth) and the correct speed of rotation and slip appropriate for the material to be sawed and fit the saw blade carefully. This will not only increase the lifetime of the saw blade but also prevent cracks and fissures with their attendant hazards. Fit only recommended saw blades that meet European standard EN847.

- Do not saw pegs or sharp-cornered workpieces.

This is hazardous. Saw pegs or sharp-cornered workpieces with an appliance

designed for that purpose (a peg cutter or milling machine) and not with a saw bench.

• Exercise care when sawing waste or firewood.

Waste or firewood often requires less careful sawing, so there is a danger that you

may not be quite so alert to irregularities in the wood and impose too much pressure

on the saw

- Use a table extender for large workpieces.

When sawing large workpieces, support the workpiece at table level with a table

extender.

Turn the appliance off immediately in the event of:

• A faulty mains plug, mains flex or flex damage.
- A faulty switch.
- Smoke or smell from scorched insulation.
- Seizing of the saw.

Examples of problems arising from improper use of the saw bench

- Contact with rotating saw blade

This can occur when the protective elements (such as the protective hood, the

protection under the table surface, the riving knife, the push stick) are missing or are

used improperly. Improper operation of the protective elements can result in

accidents. When the machine is switched off, the saw blade may continue to rotate.

There is a risk of your not noticing this because the appliance falls silent. That is why the protective hood is so important.

• Recoil of the workpiece

When the workpiece recoils it may hit those in the surrounding area at high speed.

This may result in serious or even fatal injury. The workpiece may recoil for the following reasons (or a combination of them):

• The saw does not protrude far enough above the table surface, causing the workpiece to be guided directly into contact with the teeth of the saw that is itself moving in the direction of the user.
• The workpiece seizes on the saw because the riving knife is not fitted or incorrectly adjusted.
• There is no auxiliary saw rip fence (straight edge) or it is adjusted incorrectly. Because of this the wood may become stuck between the main rip fence and the rotating saw blade.

- Rotating saw blade breaks

This can be caused by the following factors:

• An improper sawing procedure;
• An improperly adjusted saw blade;
- An improper method of operation;
- Processing material that is unsuitable for the saw bench.

• Metal parts under voltage

Defective electrical installation may result in metal parts coming under voltage and

causing fire.

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• Damage to hearing when noise level is too high
A noise level that is too high may cause damage to the hearing of persons who are often close to the saw bench.
- Release of harmful wood dust.
Release of harmful wood dust or glue vapours may pose health risks. Connect a vacuum cleaner to the saw bench.

Electrical safety

Warning! When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this product and save these instructions.

Always check that the voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

Replacing cables or plugs

Immediately throw away old cables or plugs when they have been replaced by new ones. It is dangerous to insert the plug of a loose cable in the wall outlet.

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.

3.ASEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Selecting the saw blade

Select a saw blade that meets European standard EN847. Make sure that it has the proper teeth. In general you will be able to saw faster and less precisely with coarse teeth than with fine teeth. Make sure that the saw blade is sharp at all times in order to realize an optimum result.

Changing saw blades

Fig. 2

Check before fitting the saw blade that the mains plug has been removed from the electrical socket.

To change the saw blade proceed as follows:

• Loosen the two screws (A) from the sawdust collection bin (B).
• Remove the sawdust collection bin.
• Loosen the nut (C) from the saw blade with a spanner.
• Secure the spindle with a second spanner.
• Remove the flange (D).

• Remove the saw blade, moving it diagonally downwards.

• Check that the flange (E) behind the saw blade is in its correct position before fitting a new saw blade.

• Fit a new saw blade and carry out the foregoing procedure in reverse sequence.

Check when fitting the saw blade that the arrow on the saw blade is pointing in the same direction as the arrow on the sawdust collection bin.

Adjusting the riving knife

Fig. 3

Sawing will reduce the diameter of the saw blade. The space between saw blade and riving knife must however remain more or less constant. This means that you will have to re-adjust the riving knife from time to time.

To adjust the riving knife you should proceed as follows:

• Remove the inset piece (A) by loosening the screws (B).
• Loosen the screws (C) of the riving knife.
• Adjust the riving knife (D) so that the separation between the upper edge of the knife and the saw blade is at least 3 mm and at most 5 mm.
• Re-adjust the riving knife whenever the separation exceeds 5 mm.
  • Re-tighten the screws (C).
• Refit the inset piece (A).

Adjusting angle of saw cut

Fig. 4

It is possible with the saw bench to saw at various angles, to a maximum of 45^irc .

The saw-cut angle is set as follows:
- Loosen the knobs (A). These are located opposite one another on the sides of the saw bench.
- Adjust the saw blade to the angle required. (Fig. 1.16) The saw angle is displayed on the protractor (B).
- Tighten the knobs (A) once more securely.

4. OPERATION

When you depress the red off switch the saw bench will switch off. Depressing the green on switch will activate the saw bench. Should the mains power fail or when the plug is removed from the electrical socket, the safety switch will switch the appliance off immediately. The appliance will not activate automatically when the power is turned on again. The appliance will operate only when you depress the green on switch.

Dust collection

To keep the work surface clean, the saw bench is equipped with a connection for dust extraction. You can connect your vacuum cleaner to this.

Savningen

Fig. 5

Take care to keep your hands away from the saw blade when sawing.

When sawing proceed as follows:

• Loosen the knobs of the rip fence (A) on the table surface.
• Set the rip fence to the correct distance.
• Re-tighten the knobs of the rip fence securely.
• Set the protective hood (C) to the appropriate height.
• Switch on the saw bench.
• Feed the workpiece, without imposing pressure on it, towards the saw blade. Support the section of the workpiece that has already passed the saw to ensure that it does not fall.
• When the rear edge of the appliance comes close to the saw blade, use the push stick (B) to feed the workpiece further. Use at all times the push stick for small workpieces.
• Switch off the saw bench when you have sawed the workpiece.

Mitre guide

Fig. 6

The mitre guide (A) allows you to place the workpiece on the table at an angle of 45^irc allowing diagonal saw cuts to be made. You can for this purpose secure the mitre guide to the guide (B) (Fig. 6).

5.MAINTENANCE

During maintenance and cleaning always remove the mains plug from the socket. Never use liquids when cleaning electrical parts of the saw bench.

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.

Malfunctions

• The electric motor becomes hot.

• The motor is being overloaded by workpieces that are too big.
• The ventilation grid of the motor is blocked.
• The motor is defective.

• Saw at a lower speed so that the motor can cool down.
• Clean the ventilation grid
• Please contact the service address on the warranty card.

• The appliance does not work when connected.

• The motor has been switched off by the thermal cutout.
• The mains connection has been broken.
• The switch is damaged.

• Allow the appliance to cool down and switch it on again.
• Check the mains connection for faults.
• Please contact the service address on the warranty card.
• Replace the saw blade.
• Clean the rip fence and secure it in the correct way.
• Replace the saw blade.
• Replace the saw blade.
• Clean the rip fence and secure it in the correct way.
• Replace the saw blade.

- It is very difficult to move the workpiece along the saw blade in a straight line and the saw cut is uneven.

• The saw blade is warped or blunt.
• The rip fence is not properly secured.
• The saw blade is overheated or distorted.

Maintain the saw bench on a regular basis as this will prevent unnecessary problems.

The following will ensure that your appliance remains in optimum condition:

• Empty the dust-collection bin regularly. You can remove the bin readily by loosening the two attachment screws.
• Keep the saw blade clean to avoid irregularities in the saw cut.
• Inspect the saw blade regularly for cracks, fractures and broken or blunt teeth. Replace damaged saw blades immediately.
• Keep the ventilation grid of the motor clean to avoid the motor becoming overheated.
• Replace the inset piece when it is worn.

Keep the ventilation slots of the machine clean to prevent overheating of the engine. 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.

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 appliance is delivered in a solid packaging which consists largely of reusable material. Therefore please make use of options for recycling the packaging.

Faulty and/or discarded electrical or electronic apparatus have to be collected at the appropriate recycling locations.

Warranty

The warranty conditions can be found on the separately enclosed warranty card.

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (GB)

We declare under our sole responsibility that

FZB-205/800N

is in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents:

EN55014-1, EN55014-2, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61029-1, EN61029-2-1

in accordance with the regulations.

98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC, 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC, 2006/95/EC

from 01-10-2007

ZWOLLE NL

CEO Ferm BV Quality Manager Ferm Global

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

CE ERKLÆRING AV ANSVARSFORHOLD (N)

CEO Ferm BV Quality Manager Ferm Global

CEO Ferm BV Quality Manager Ferm Global

98/37/EC, 89/336EEC, 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC, 2006/95/EC

Voimassa 01-10-2007

ZWOLLENL

CEO Ferm BV Quality Manager Ferm Global

CEO Ferm BV Quality Manager Ferm Global

Specifications techniques

CEO Ferm BV Quality Manager Ferm Global

CE DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ (F)

Quality Manager Ferm Global