Fein AFMM14 User guide [ml]

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FEIN Service

USA

FEIN Power Tools Inc.
1030 Alcon Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Telephone: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-800-441-9878
www.feinus.com

Canada

FEIN Canadian Power Tool
Company
323 Traders Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2E5
Telephone.: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-800-265-2581

FEIN Canadian Power Tool
Company
2810 De Miniac
St. Laurent, Quebec H4S 1K9
Telephone: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-800-789-8181
www.fein.com

Headquarter

C. & E. FEIN GmbH
Hans-Fein-Straße 81
D-73529 Schwäbisch Gmünd-Bargau

www.fein.com

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Instruction Manual

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Instrucciones de uso

WARNING

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For your safety.

Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to fol-

low the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool
or battery operated (cordless) power tool.

Do not use this power tool before you

have thoroughly read and completely
understood this Instruction Manual, including
the figures, specifications, safety regulations
and the signs indicating DANGER, WARN­ING and CAUTION.
Only carry out such operations with this
power tool as intended for by FEIN. Only use
application tools and accessories that have
been released by FEIN.

Please also observe the relevant national
industrial safety regulations.

Non-observance of the safety instructions in
the said documentation can lead to an electric
shock, burns and/or severe injuries.

This Instruction Manual should be kept for
later use and enclosed with the power tool,
should it be passed on or sold.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

General safety rules.

1) Work area safety

a)Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut-

tered or dark areas invite accidents.

b)Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power

tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away

while operating a power tool. Distrac-

tion can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety

a)Power tool plugs must match the outlet.

Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified

plugs and matching outlets will reduce
risk of electric shock.

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b)Avoid body contact with earthed or

grounded surfaces such as pipes, radia­tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is

an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power

tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.

d)Do not abuse the cord. Never use the

cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors,

use an extension cord suitable for out­door use. Use of a cord suitable for out-

door use reduces the risk of electric
shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp loca-

tion is unavoidable, use a residual cur­rent device (RCD) protected supply. Use

of an RCD reduces the risk of electric
shock.

3) Personal safety
a)Stay alert, watch what you are doing

and use common sense when operating
a power tool. Do not use a power tool
while you are tired or under the influ­ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A

moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious per­sonal injury.

b)Use personal protective equipment.

Always wear eye protection. Protective

equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing pro­tection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure

the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or bat­tery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your

finger on the switch or energising
power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.

d)Remove any adjusting key or wrench

before turning the power tool on. A

wrench or a key left attached to a rotat­ing part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.

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e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing

and balance at all times. This enables

better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-

ing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connectiIf

devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facili­ties, ensure these are connected and
properly used. Use of dust collection

can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care
a)Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-

rect power tool for your application. The

correct power tool will do the job bet­ter and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.

b)Do not use the power tool if the switch

does not turn it on and off. Any power

tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power

source and/or the battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjust­ments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of

children and do not allow persons unfa­miliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for mis-

alignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condi­tion that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool

bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for

operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous sit­uation.

5) Use and care of the cordless power tool
a)Charge the batteries only with battery

chargers recommended by the manu­facturer. A charger that is suitable for

one type of battery pack may create a
risk of fire when used with another bat­tery pack.

b) Use only the batteries intended for in the

power tools. Using other batteries can

lead to injuries and pose a fire hazard.

c) Keep the battery not being used away

from paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the bat-

tery terminals together may cause burns
or a fire.

d)Under abusive conditions, liquid may be

ejected from the battery. Avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush
with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addi­tionally seek medical help. Liquid

ejected from the battery may cause skin
irritations or burns.

6) Service
a)Have your power tool serviced by a qual-

ified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that

the safety of the power tool is main­tained.

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Special safety instructions.

Before mounting or replacing application
tools or accessories, remove the battery. This

preventive safety measure rules out the dan­ger of injuries through accidental starting of
the power tool.

Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur­faces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden
wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a “live”

wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool “live” and could give the operator
an electric shock.

Use clamps or another practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand or

against your body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss of control.

Grasp the power tool in such a safe manner
that your body never comes into contact with
the application tool, especially while working
with application tools such as saw blades or
other blades pointed toward the grasping
range. Touching sharp tips or cutting edges

can lead to injuries.

Wear personal protective equipment. Depend­ing on application, use face shield, safety
goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate,
wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves
and workshop apron capable of stopping
small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The

eye protection must be capable of stopping
flying debris generated by various operations.
The dust mask or respirator must be capable
of filtrating particles generated by your oper­ation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity
noise may cause hearing loss.

Do not direct the power tool against yourself,
other persons or animals. Danger of injury

from sharp or hot application tools.

The power tool is not permitted for operations
or working with water supply. Water pene-

trating the motor casing can lead to electric
shock.

Do not rivet or screw any name-plates or
signs onto the power tool. If the insulation is

damaged, protection against an electric shock
will be ineffective. Adhesive labels are recom­mended.

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Clean the ventilation openings on the power
tool at regular intervals using non-metal
tools. The blower of the motor draws dust

into the housing. An excessive accumulation
of metallic dust can cause an electrical hazard.

Use and handling of the battery (bat­tery pack)

To avoid hazardous situations such as burns,
fire, explosion, skin injuries, and other inju­ries when handling the battery, observe the
following instructions:

Batteries must not be disassembled, opened
or reduced in size. Do not subject batteries to
mechanical impact or shock. Hazardous

vapours and fluid can escape in case of dam­age and improper use of the battery. The
vapours can irritate the respiratory system.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
skin irritations or burns.

When battery fluid from a damaged battery
has come into contact with objects close by,
check the respective components, clean them
or replace them as required.

Keep the battery away from heat and fire. Do
not store the battery in direct sunlight.

Do not remove the battery from its original
packaging until it is going to be used.

Before any work on the machine itself,
remove the battery from the power tool. If the

power tool accidentally starts, there is danger
of injury.

Remove the battery only when the power tool
is switched off.

Keep the battery away from children.
Keep the battery clean and protect it against

moisture and water. Clean contaminated bat-

tery terminals and power tool connections
with a dry, clean cloth.

Use only intact original FEIN batteries that are
intended for your power tool. When working

with and charging incorrect, damaged,
repaired or reconditioned batteries, imita­tions or other brands, there is danger of fire
and/or explosion.

Follow the safety warnings in the operating
instructions of the battery charger.

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CAUTION

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Handling hazardous dusts.

When working with power

tools, such as when grinding,
sanding, polishing, sawing or for other work
procedures where material is removed, dusts
develop that are both hazardous to one’s
health and can spontaneously combust or be
explosive.

Contact with or inhaling some dust types can
trigger allergic reactions to the operator or
bystanders and/or lead to respiratory infec­tions, cancer, birth defects or other reproduc­tive harm.

Examples of such materials and therein con­tained chemicals, where hazardous dusts can
develop when working them, are:
– Asbestos and materials containing asbes-

tos;

– Lead-containing coatings, some wood

types such as beech and oak;

– Minerals and metal;
– Silicate particles from bricks, concrete and

other materials containing stone;

– Solvent from solvent-containing paint/var-

nish;

– Arsenic, chromium and other wood pre-

servatives;

– Materials for pesticide treatment on boot

and ship hulls;

– Stainless steel dust, metal dust and non-

ferrous metal dust.

To minimize the unwanted intake of these
materials:
– Use dust extraction matched appropriately

for the developing dust.

– Use personal protective equipment, such

as a P2 filter-class dust protection mask.

– Provide for good ventilation of the work-

place.

The risk from inhaling dusts depends on the
frequency how often these materials are
worked. Materials containing asbestos may
only be worked by specialists.

Hot mixtures of sanding dust and paint/var­nish remainders or other chemical materials
in the filter bag or the vac filter can self-ignite
under unfavorable conditions, such as spark­ing from sanding metal, continuous sunlight
or high ambient temperatures. To prevent
this:
– Avoid overheating the material being

sanded and the power tool.

– Empty the dust collector/container in time.
– Observe the material manufacturer’s

working instructions.

– Observe the relevant regulations in your

country for the materials being worked.

Hand/arm vibrations.

While working with this power
tool, hand/arm vibrations

occur. These can lead to health impairments.

The vibration emission value

during actual use of the power
tool can differ from the declared value
depending on the ways in which the tool is
used.

It is necessary to identify safety

measures to protect the oper­ator that are based on an estimation of expo­sure in the actual conditions of use.

The vibration emission level given in this
information sheet has been measured in
accordance with a standardized test given in
EN 60745 and may be used to compare one
tool with another. It may be used for a pre­liminary assessment of exposure.

The declared vibration emission level repre­sents the main applications of the tool. How­ever, if the tool is used for different
applications with different accessories or
poorly maintained, the vibration emission
may differ. This may significantly increase the
exposure level over the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to
vibration should also take into account the
times when the tool is switched off or when
it is running but not actually doing the job.
This may significantly reduce the exposure
level over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect
the operator from the effects of vibration
such as: maintain the tool and the accessories,
keep the hands warm, organization of work
patterns.

Wood and light-metal dust can
cause spontaneous combus­tion or explosions.

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Emission values for sound and vibration (Two-figure – specifications as per ISO 4871)

Sound emission

A-weighted emission pres­sure power level measured
at the workplace L
(re 20 μPa), in decibels 76

Measuring uncertainty K
in decibels 3

pA

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pA

Measured A-weighted sound
power level L
in decibels 87

Measuring uncertainty K
in decibels 3

(re 1 pW),

wA

wA

,

C-weighted peak sound
pressure level measured at
the workplace L
decibels 91

pCpeak

, in

Measuring uncertainty
K

, in decibels 3

pCpeak

REMARK: The sum of the measured emis­sion value and respective measuring inaccu­racy
represents the upper limit of the values that
can occur during measuring.

Wear hearing protection!

Measured values determined in accordance
with the corresponding product standard.

Vibration a

Classification of FEIN
application tools accord-

Weighted

acceleration*

ing to vibration class
VC0 < 2.5 m/s

< 8 ft/s

VC1 < 5 m/s

< 16 ft/s

VC2 < 7 m/s

< 23 ft/s

VC3 < 10 m/s

< 33 ft/s

VC4 < 15 m/s

< 50 ft/s

VC5 > 15 m/s

> 50 ft/s

Ka 3 m/s

* These values are based on a work cycle consist­ing of no-load and full-load operation of the same
duration.
For information on the vibration class assigned to
the application tool, please see the enclosed data
sheet 3 41 30 335 06 0.

9.6 ft/s

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2
2

2
2

2
2

2
2

2
2

2
2

2
2

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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Intended use of the power tool:

for sanding small surfaces, corners and edges,
for sawing thin parts of steel sheet, wood and
plastic, for scraping, polishing, rasping, cutting
and separating without water in weather-pro­tected environments, using the application
tools and accessories recommended by FEIN.

Symbols.

Symbol, character Explanation

Make sure to read the enclosed documents such as the Instruction Man­ual and the General Safety Instructions.

Do not touch the saw blade. Danger of sharp application tools moving
back and forth.

Warning against sharp edges of application tools, such as the cutting
edges of the cutter blades.

Observe the instructions in the text or graphic opposite!

Before commencing this working step, remove the battery from the
power tool. Otherwise there may be danger of injury caused by unin­tentional starting of the power tool.

Use eye protection during operation.

Use hearing protection during operation.

Use a dust mask during operation.

Use protective gloves during operation.

Do not charge damaged batteries.

Keep the battery away from fire. Protect the battery against heat, e. g.,
against continuous intense sunlight.

Observe the information in the adjacent text!

This symbol confirms the certification of this product for the USA and
Canada.

This sign warns of a directly imminent, dangerous situation. A false reac­tion can cause a severe or fatal injury.

This sign indicates a possible dangerous situation that could cause severe
or fatal injury.

This sign warns of a possible dangerous situation that could cause injury.
Recycling symbol: designates recyclable materials

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Symbol, character Explanation

Worn out power tools and other electrotechnical and electrical pro­ducts should be sorted separately for environment-friendly recycling.

DC voltage

Character Unit of measure, national Explanation

n rpm; /min Rated oscillation rate
P W Unit of measure for electrical power

° Oscillation angle

U V Unit of measure for the electric voltage
f Hz Unit of measure for the frequency

I A Unit of measure for the electric current intensity
m lbs Unit of measure for the mass
l ft, in Unit of measure for length, width, height, depth,

diameter or thread

Ø ft, in Diameter of a round part

m, s, kg, A, mm, V, W,
Hz, N, °C, dB, min, m/s

Basic and derived units of measure from the interna-

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tional system of units SI.

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Technical description and specifications.

Before mounting or replacing application tools or accessories, remove the bat-

tery. This preventive safety measure rules out the danger of injuries through

accidental starting of the power tool.
The delivery scope of your power tool may include only a part of the accessories described or

shown in this instruction manual.

Type AFMM14

Order number 7 129 09
Battery type FEIN 14.4 V
Rated voltage 14.4 V
Rated oscillation rate 11000 – 18 000 rpm
Oscillation angle 3.2°
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)

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Assembly instructions.

Before mounting or replacing application tools or accessories, remove the bat­tery. This preventive safety measure rules out the danger of injuries through

accidental starting of the power tool.

Removing and charging the battery
(figure 2).

Prior to the first charging procedure,
read the operating instructions of the
battery charger.

Charge the battery completely before
putting into operation for the first time.

Release the battery by pressing the battery
unlocking button and pull the battery out of
the handle. Do not exert any force when
doing this.

Connect the battery charger to a socket out­let, slide the battery onto the battery charger
and charge the battery. After the charging
process is over, insert the battery into the
power tool and pull the plug of the battery
charger out of the socket outlet.

Mounting the depth stop (figure 3).

Mount the depth stop with the 2 screws to
the bottom side of the gear case.

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A new battery does not reach its full capacity
until after several charging and discharging
procedures.

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Changing the tool.

Before mounting or replacing

application tools or accesso-

ries, remove the battery. This

preventive safety measure rules out the dan­ger of injuries through accidental starting of
the power tool.

For all work or when changing
application tools, always wear

protective gloves. Danger of injury from the

sharp edges of the application tools. Applica­tion tools can become very hot while work­ing. Danger of burns!
The application tool can be offset in 45° steps
and fastened in the most favourable working
position.

Protect your hand and fingers
against bruising them when

locking the clamping lever. The clamping

lever snaps back vigorously by means of
spring force.
Release the clamping lever and tilt it to the
stop.
Pull out the fastening element.
Clean the tool holder, the application tool and
the fastening element.

Insert the application tool accurately into the
star-shaped tool holder. Pay attention that the
application tool is mounted flush.

Firmly press in the fastening element to
the stop. Then lock the clamping lever.

Mounting or replacing a sanding sheet
(figure 5).

Align the sanding sheet and press it manually
against the sanding pad.
Press the power tool with the sanding sheet
briefly and firmly against a flat surface and
briefly switch the power tool on. This pro­vides for good adhesion and prevents prema­ture wear.
When only one tip or corner of the sanding
sheet is worn, it can be removed again and
reattached turned by 120°.

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Dust extraction

Before mounting or replacing application tools or accessories, remove the bat­tery. This preventive safety measure rules out the danger of injuries through

accidental starting of the power tool.
Mounting the dust extraction. (figure 6)
Afterwards, insert the desired application
tool. (figure 7)
Slide the battery onto the power tool again
and connect a vacuum cleaner. (figure 8)

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Working instructions.

Before mounting or replacing application tools or accessories, remove the bat­tery. This preventive safety measure rules out the danger of injuries through

accidental starting of the power tool.

Do not use accessories not specifically intended and recommended for this power tool by FEIN.

The use of non-original FEIN accessories can lead to overheating of the power tool and destroy
it.

For each job, use only the FEIN application tool released and intended for the
respective application.

Switching on and off (figure 9).

Always hold the power tool
firmly. Otherwise, you could

lose control over the power tool.

Guide the power tool toward the work

piece only when switched on.
Switching on:
Push the switch toward the front (I).
Switching off:
Push the switch toward the rear ().

Setting the oscillating frequency
(figure 10).

Adjust the oscillating frequency infinitely var­iable with the dial control.

Increasing the oscillating frequency:

Turn the dial control in clockwise direction.

Decreasing the oscillating frequency:

Turn the dial control in anticlockwise direc­tion.

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Notes on sanding.

Typical application: Dry sanding of wood and
painted surfaces.
When only one tip or corner of the sanding
sheet is worn, it can be removed again and
reattached turned by 120°.
Work with the entire surface of the sanding
plate, not only with the tip. Select a high oscil­lating frequency. Sand with continuous
motion applying moderate pressure. Applying
overly pressure does not increase the rate of
removal, it only wears off the sanding sheet
faster.

Notes on sawing.

Typical application: Sawing thin steel sheet,
wood and plastic parts.

Handling the battery.

Charge batteries only in ambient tempera­tures between 0°C and 40 °C (32 °F–
104 °F). At the beginning of the charging
procedure, the battery temperature may not
exceed 45 °C (113 °F).

Battery charge-control indicator
(figure 11).

Press the button to activate the LED indica­tion.

LED indicator Meaning Activity

1–4 green
LED

Continuous
red light

Red flashing
light

The real percentage of the battery charge
condition is only indicated when the power
tool motor is stopped.
The electronics automatically switch off the
motor prior to the battery being deep dis­charged.

Percent­age of
charge
condition

Battery is
almost
empty

Battery is
not ready
for oper­ation

Operation

Charge battery

Bring the battery
into the battery
operating-tem­perature range,
then charge

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Select a high oscillating frequency. Round saw
blades can be released and clamped offset
again, to allow for uniform wearing off.

When sawing and plunging, provide for good
removal of chippings by applying moderate
pendular motion.

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Notes on scraping.

Typical application: Scraping off old coatings
or adhesive, removal of glued carpet, e. g., on
steps or other small/mid-sized surfaces.

Select a moderate to high oscillating fre­quency.