FEIN Power Tools FMM250, FMM250Q User Manual

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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
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Canada

FEIN Canadian Power Tool
Company
323 Traders Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2E5
Telephone.:(905) 8901390
Toll Free: 1-800-265-2581
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FEIN Canadian Power Tool
Company
2810 De Miniac
St. Laurent, Quebec H4S 1K9
Telephone: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-800-789-8181
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Headquarter

C. & E. FEIN GmbH
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FMM250
FMM250Q

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For your safety.

WARNING

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

Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.

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.

Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow

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 at-

mospheres, 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. Distraction 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 in-

creased 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 outdoor use re­duces the risk of electric shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location

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 inatten-

tion while operating power tools may re­sult in serious personal injury.

b)Use safety equipment. Always wear eye

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

c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch

is in the off-position before plugging in.
Carrying power tools with your finger on
the switch or plugging in 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 clothing

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 connection of

dust extraction and collection facilities, en­sure these are connected and properly
used. Use of these devices can reduce

dust-related hazards.

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

power tool for your application. The cor-

rect 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 misalign-

ment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may
affect the power tools 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. Prop-

erly 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 and in the manner intended for the
particular type of power tool, 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) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a quali-

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

safety of the power tool is maintained.

Special safety instructions.

This double-insulated power tool is equipped
with a polarized plug (one contact is wider than
the other). The plug will only fit into the polar­ized socket outlet in one position. Turn the plug
if it does not fit completely into the socket out­let. If the plug still does not fit, have a qualified
electrician install a polarized socket outlet. Do
not modify or alter the plug under any circum­stances. Double-insulated power tools nei-

ther require a three-core power cable nor a
power connection with ground contact.

Operate the power tool only off of power sup­plies whose voltage and frequency values cor­respond with the values on the type plate of the
power tool.

When operating the power tool in a damp envi­ronment, it must be connected via a ground­fault circuit interrupter (g.f.c.i.). Using special

rubber protective gloves and footwear
increase your own safety.

Use clamping devices or other suitable means
to secure the workpiece to a firm surface.

Holding the workpiece by hand or pressing it
against your body is not sufficient and can
lead to loss of control.

Before mounting or replacing application tools
or accessories, pull the power plug. This pre-

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

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Hold the power tool by the insulated gripping
surfaces when performing operations where
the application tool could contact hidden wir­ing or its own power cord. Contact with a

“live” wire will also make exposed metal
parts of the power tool “live” and shock the
operator.

Use appropriate detectors to determine if utility
lines are hidden in the work area or call the
local utility company for assistance. Contact

with electric lines can lead to fire and electric
shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explo­sion. Penetrating a water line causes property
damage or may cause an electric shock.

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

from sharp or hot application tools.

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!

Handling hazardous dusts

WARNING

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 asbestos;
– 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;

When working with power
tools, such as when grinding,

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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.

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

ing 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 dam-

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

Clean the ventilation openings on the power
tool at regular intervals. The motor blower
draws dust into the housing. An excessive

accumulation of metallic dust can cause an
electrical hazard.

– Materials for pesticide treatment on boot

and ship hulls.

To minimise 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.

CAUTION

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 unfavourable conditions, such as spark­ing from sanding metal, continuous sunlight
or high ambient temperatures. To prevent
this:

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

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– Avoid overheating the material being

sanded and the power tool.

– Empty the dust collector/container in time.

– Observe the material manufacturer’s work-

ing instructions.

Observe the relevant regulations in your
country for the materials being worked.

Hand/arm vibrations

WARNING

While working with this power
tool, hand/arm vibrations

occur. These can lead to health impairments.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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 standardised 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.

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

Sound emission

Measured A-weighted sound power level LwA
(re 1 pW), in decibels: 85

Measuring uncertainty KwA, in decibels: 3
A-weighted emission pressure power level

measured at the workplace LpA (re 20 µPa), in
decibels: 74

Measuring uncertainty K

, in decibels: 3

pA

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 ear protection!

Measured values determined in accordance
with the corresponding product standard.

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, organisation of work patterns.

Vibrations

Classification of FEIN
application tools accord-

Weighted

acceleration*

ing to vibration class
VC0

VC1

VC2

VC3

VC4

VC5

< 2.5 m/s

< 8 ft/s

< 5 m/s

< 16 ft/s

< 7 m/s

< 23 ft/s

< 10 m/s

< 33 ft/s

< 15 m/s

< 50 ft/s

> 15 m/s

> 50 ft/s

2
2

2
2

2
2

2
2

2
2

2
2

*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.

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Extension cord

WARNING

If the use of an extension cable

is required, its length and con­ductor cross-section must be adequate for the
applicational case, in order to prevent a volt­age drop in the extension cable, power loss and
overheating of the power tool. Otherwise, the

extension cable and power tool are liable to
electrical danger, and the working efficiency is
impaired.

Recommended dimensions of extension cords
at an operating voltage of 120 V – single-phase
a. c., with only one power tool FMM250/
FMM250Q connected:

Cord Size in A.W.G. Wire Sizes in mm

18 16 14 0.75 1.5 2.5

Cord Length in Feet Cord Length in Meters

25 100 150 30 60 120

Intended use of the power tool.

This power tool is intended for commercial
or private use for dry sanding of small sur­faces, corners and edges, for scraping, for
sawing thin steel sheet, wood and plastic
components using the application tools and
accessories recommended by FEIN.

Operation of the power tool off power generators.

Operate the power tool only off

a.c. generators with sufficient power
output that do not have any distortion of the
voltage curve.

WARNING

load speed exceeds the voltage value on the
type plate of the power tool is prohibited.

Operating the power tool off
power generators whose no-

With the respective accessories, the power
tool can also be used for polishing, cutting,
separating and as a rasp.

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Symbols.

Symbol Explanation

➤

Action to be taken by the user
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.

Follow the instructions in the adjacent text!

Be absolutely sure to read the enclosed documentation such as the
Instruction Manual and the General Safety Instructions.

Use eye-protection during operation.

Use ear protection during operation.

Use a dust mask during operation.

Use eye-protection, ear protection and dust mask during operation.

Use protective gloves during operation.

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

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

DANGER

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

This sign warns of a possible dangerous situation that could cause injury.

Product with double or reinforced insulation
~ or a. c. Alternating current
1 ~ Alternating current single-phase
Ø Diameter of a round part

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Character Unit of measure, national Explanation

n

o

/min Revolution speed at no-load
W Unit of measure for electrical power
Hz Frequency
V Unit of measure for the electric voltage
A Unit of measure for the electric current intensity
° Unit of measure for the angle width
lbs Unit of measure for the mass
ft, in Unit of measure for length, width, height or depth
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.

WARNING

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

accidental starting of the power tool.
Only part of the accessories described or shown in this instruction manual will be included

with your power tool.

Fig. 1

Multimaster FMM250Q

On/Off switch

Quick-clamping
lever

Dial control for adjustment of
oscillating frequency

Suction device

Depth

stop

Type MULTIMASTER FMM250 MULTIMASTER FMM250Q

Reference number 7 229 36 7 229 37
Rated voltage 120 V/60 Hz 120 V/60 Hz
Power Input 250 W 250 W
Output 140 W 140 W
Current 2.3 A 2.3 A
Power supply type 1 ~ 1 ~
Oscillating frequency 11 000–20 000/min 11 000–20 000/min
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 1.2 kg (2.8 lbs) 1.4 kg (3.2 lbs)
Class of protection II II
Oscillating angle 1.6 ° 1.6 °

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Assembly instructions.

Mounting the suction device (Figure 2).

WARNING

accidental starting of the power tool.

➤ Mount the suction device step by step as shown in the figures.
➤ For connection with a FEIN Dustex or a vacuum cleaner, various hose adapters are

available as an accessory.

➤ To remove the suction device again, push the clamp at the mark to the rear (➑).

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

➊

➋

➌

Suction device

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Fig. 2

➍➎➏

➐

➑

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Changing the tool.

The application tool can be fastened offset at convenient working positions at 45° steps
(or at 30° steps for the triangle-shaped sanding pad).

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ULTIMASTER FMM250Q (Figure 3).

WARNING

ries, pull the power plug. This preventive
safety measure rules out the danger of injuries
through accidental starting of the power tool.

CAUTION

protective gloves. Danger of injury from the
sharp edges of the application tools. Applica­tion tools can become very hot while work­ing. Danger of burns!

CAUTION

from the snapping back quick-clamping lever.
The quick-clamping lever pivots back power­fully due to the spring force.

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

➤ Loosen the quick-clamping lever and

swivel it to the stop.

➤ Pull out the fastening element.
➤ Clean the tool holder, the application

tool and the fastening element.

➤ Place the application tool exactly onto

the star-shaped tool holder. Pay atten­tion that the application tool has a flush
fit.

➤ Insert the fastening element to the

stop into the tool holder.

➤ Swivel the quick-clamping lever back

until it engages.

Before mounting or replacing
application tools or accesso-

For all work or when changing
application tools, always wear

Protect your hand and fingers
from being bruised/crushed

Fig. 3

Fastening element

Tool holder

Quick-clamping
lever

180°

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MULTIMASTER FMM250 (Figure 4).

WARNING

Before mounting or replacing
application tools or accesso-

ries, pull the power plug. This preventive

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

CAUTION

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!

➤ Unscrew the clamping screw.
➤ Clean the tool holder, the application

tool and the clamping screw.

➤ Place the application tool exactly onto

the star-shaped tool holder. Pay atten­tion that the application tool has a flush
fit.

➤ Tighten the clamping screw using the

supplied Allen key.

Attaching/replacing the sanding sheet (Figure 5).

➤ Align the sanding sheet and press it

onto the sanding plate by hand.

➤ Firmly press the power tool with the

sanding sheet against a flat surface and
briefly switch the power tool on. This
provides for good adhesion and prevents
premature wear.

The sanding sheet can be pulled off again and
then remounted offset by 120° when only
one tip of the sanding sheet is worn.

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Clamping screw

Tool holder

Allen key

Sanding
sheet

Sanding
pad

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Working instructions.

WARNING

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

accidental starting of the power tool.

Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the power tool
manufacturer. Safe operation is not ensured merely because an accessory fits your power tool.

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

Connecting the dust extraction
(Figure 2, ➐).

CAUTION

to be connected to an external dust extraction
via the extraction adapter.

When working materials that
produce dust, the power tool is

Switching ON and OFF (Figure 1).

WARNING

CAUTION

First check that the power
cable and power plug are not
damaged.

Always hold the power tool
firmly. Otherwise, you could

The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the
material being worked.

When vacuuming dry dusts that are particu­larly hazardous to one’s health or carcino­genic, a specialty vacuum cleaner is to be
used.

Switching ON:

➤ Push the switch towards the front (I).

Switching OFF:

➤ Push the switch towards the back (0).

lose control over the power tool.

Setting the oscillating frequency
(Figure 1).

The oscillating frequency can be set infinitely
variable with the dial control.

Increasing the oscillating frequency:

➤ Turn dial control in counterclockwise

direction.

The oscillating frequency depends on the
application and the application tool. Example:

– High oscillating frequency:

Sanding, sawing, using as a rasp, polishing
stone and metal.

– Low oscillating frequency:

Polishing of varnish and veneers, removal of
grout, teak decks from boats.

Decreasing the oscillating frequency:

➤ Turn dial control in clockwise direc-

tion.

Securing the work piece.

CAUTION

tightly in a clamping device or vice, is more
secure than if held by hand.

Secure the workpiece firmly.
A work piece that is gripped