Ferm FRS-600 User Manual

Download

Page 1

Ferm B.V. • P.O. Box 134 • 8280 AC Genemuiden • NL • www.ferm.com 0210/23

Ferm Recipro Saw

FRS-600

USER’S MANUAL

Art.nr. 726600

Screwfix art.nr 19394

UK Subject to change

Document Ref: FRS-600/19394/PMR8/Issue 1/Mar 02

Page 2

Ferm 11

EXPLODED VIEW

FERM FRS-600 RECIPRO SAW USERS MANUAL

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT INFORMATION

1 Blade

2. F oot- Plate

3. Blade Clamp Screw

4. Trigger Switch

5. Speed Controller

6. Trigger lock Button

7. Mains Lead 8, Footplate length adjustment screws

9. 3 mm H exago n Key (n ot s hown)

10. 4mm Hexagon Key (not shown)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The following pictograms are used in these instructions for use:

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

instructions in this manual.

Denotes risk of electric shock.

Carefully read this manual before using the machine. Make sure that you know how the machine functions and how to operate it. Maintain the machine in accordance with the instructions to make sure it functions properly. Keep this manual and the enclosed documentation with the machine.

Ferm products are manufactured to high quality standards they are safe and fit for purpose at time of sale, but all tools can be dangerous if the correct precautions are not taken. Always follow these instructions, do not carry out the operation until you are sure you can do so in safety. Remember to consider the work environment for safe operation as well as safety for tool use.

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. Save these instructions for future reference.

PERSONAL SAFETY Use Personal Protection Safety Equipment

Protect eyes with safety glasses or goggles note: the use of safety protective eyewear without the CE mark can lead to serious injury if the lens breaks. A suitable dust mask should be worn if cutting, drilling or sanding is dusty, in particular chipboard or MDF. Approved safety footwear and headgear should worn as appropriate, for example on building works or when heavy weights are involved. Wear suitable gloves and apron to protect against sparks/debris. Wear earplugs or ear defenders.

Dress properly

Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. It can get caught in moving parts. Non-skid footwear is recommended when working out doors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

Stay alert

Watch what you are doing Use common sense. Do not operate tools when tired or after taking alcohol or prescription/ non-prescription drugs.

12 56743

2 Ferm

Page 3

10 Ferm

OPERATIONAL SAFETY

Warning! Never use the machine for sawing asbestos. If asbestos is discovered or suspected, contact

your local council for advice.

Concentrate

Routine and repetition can lead to mistakes. Remember that a slight lack of concentration can result in serious injuries in a split second.

Keep work area clean

Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

Consider the work environment

Do not expose power tools to rain or use them in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids, vapours or gases.

Guard against electric shock

This unit contains dangerous voltages. Use a RCD (residual current device) to provide protection against electrical shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiator, ranges or refrigerators).

Keep children and pets away

Do not let children or pets come into contact with the tool, extension cable or work area.

Do not force the tool

It will work better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

Use the right tool

Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Do not use tools for purposes for which they were not intended; for example do not use a circular saw for cutting trees or logs.

Do not abuse cable

Never carry the tool by the cable or pull it to disconnect it from the power socket. Keep the cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not touch the metal plug pins when connecting or removing the plug.

Secure Work

Use clamps or a vice to hold work. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool. Be aware that this saw is a powerful machine; you must use two hands to control it.

Do not over-reach

Keep a proper footing and balance at all times.

Disconnect tools from power supply

When not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters. Always

switch off and unplug the saw from the power supply before making adjustments or changing blades.

Remove adjusting keys and wrenches

Ensure that they are removed from the tool before switching on.

Avoid unintentional starting

Do not carry plugged in tools with your finger on the switch. Check that the switch is off before plugging in to socket.

Extension cables

Use only three core earthed extension cables suitable for the power input of the tool (minimum cable size

1.5mm2). Plug into an earthed socket only. When using a cable reel unwind it fully. Do not use long extension cables.

Outdoors use

If the tool is suitable to be used outdoors, only use an extension cable intended for outdoor use and marked accordingly. Use a RCD (residual current device) to provide protection against electrical shock. Do not use in rain or damp conditions.

Connect a dust extraction device

Whenever there are facilities for fitting a dust of fume extraction system, make sure it is connected and used.

Use recommended accessories

The use of any other accessory or attachment other than recommended in the instructions or catalogue may present a risk of personal injury. Use extension cables suitable for the power input of the saw (minimum cable size

1.5mm2). When using a cable reel unwind the cable fully.

Ferm 3

SPARE PARTS

REF.NR. DESCRIPTION FERM NR.

001 ADJUSTABLE BOTTOM PLATE 408500 002 GUARD PLATE 408501 003 RUBBER SLEEVE 408502 007 BLADE HOLDER 408503 014 RECIPROCALING BAR 408504 015 SLIDING BEARING 408505 019 ADJUSTING SPEED PLATE 408506 021 LARGE COVER SHEET 408507 024 ROLLER BEARING 408508 027 ROLLER SHAFT 408509 028 GEAR WHEEL 408510 029 WASHER 408511 030 CENTRE COLUMN 408512 032 CARBON BRUSH SET 408513 033 CARBON BRUSH HOLDER 408514 037 SWITCH 408515 052 ROTOR 408516 057 STATOR 408517

Page 4

BEFORE USING THE SAW

Ensure the saw is unplugged from mains.

ADJUSTING THE FOOT PLATE

- Do not use this machine without the footplate mounted.

- To adjust the footplate angle. Move the footplate by hand to desired angle as shown below.

TO SHORTEN/EXTEND FOOTPLATE

- Loosen the 2 clamping screws on the underside of saw with the 4mm hexagon wrench provided and set the footplate to desired length.

- Tighten the screws firmly with the wrench

CHANGING/FITTING SAW BLADES

- Loosen the screw with 3mm hexagon wrench provided.

- Insert a suitable saw blade as far as it will go into the slot between the stroke rod and clamping plate. The saw teeth should face downwards as in the illustration below.

- Make sure the securing screw on the stroke rod engages in the hole in the saw blade.

- Test that the blade is secure by screwing the screw home and trying to pull the blade out, if it is secure tighten the screw with the wrench.

- When changing blades make sure that the blade slot and stroke rod are free from sawdust, swarf etc.

USING THE SAW

BEFORE OPERATING

- Check the voltage on the saw corresponds with your power supply voltage and that the plug and lead are in good condition.

- Check you have the correct type of saw blade for the machine and that it is mounted correctly. Do not use parts other than supplied with the machine to make the blade fit properly.

- Check you have a blade suitable for the material being cut and that it is in good condition.

- Run idle for 30 seconds - if there is any abnormal vibration or other fault – switch off, inspect and rectify before continuing

OPERATION

Be aware that this machine has a powerful motor and needs two hands to operate it safely.

- Plug into a suitable mains supply and switch on.

- To switch the saw ON, push in the trigger switch (4)

- To switch OFF, release the trigger switch.

- To lock trigger switch ON, depress the trigger switch and push in the trigger lock button (6)

- To unlock trigger switch depress and release the trigger switch.

- To control speed (stroke rate) rotate the speed control wheel (5) Wheel position 1 is slow - 6 is fast. The speed required depends on the material being cut and the blade used, as a general guide start slow and increase until the best speed is found.

12 56743

4 Ferm Ferm 9

Page 5

8 Ferm

PLUNGE CUTTING

Plunge cutting is only possible with soft materials such as plasterboard, wood and aerated concrete etc.

- Practice. Before plunge cutting on the workpiece practice on scrap material first to determine if it’s suitable for the material/blade being used.

- Use short blades only.

- Ensure the bottom edge of the footplate rests on the workpiece as shown below.

- Start off slowly at a shallow angle, gradually moving the saw to 90 degrees angle to the surface and continue along the cutting line.

- When the cut is finished, switch off and withdraw the saw when the blade has stopped moving.

FLUSH SAWING

Flexible bi-metal blades allow you to cut projecting

objects like pipes or bars flush to the surface.

- Make sure the blade is suitable for flush sawing.

- Apply the flat surface of the saw blade directly to the surface bending it so the footplate rests on the surface but not the object to be cut.

- Start off at slow speed and apply the blade using gentle constant pressure and a suitable speed to cut the workpiece.

- When the cut is finished switch off and move the blade away when it’s stopped moving

DURING USE

- Place the blade gently onto the work piece – this is a powerful machine and will kick if the blade is pressed too hard, jammed in the cut or the tip of the blade touches the workpiece when the saw is running.

- Always use two hands to control the machine.

- Adjust the stroke rate to suit the material and profile of the cut.

- Tight radius cuts require narrow saw blades.

- Check material for foreign bodies

- For example check wood, plasterboard and building materials for nails screws etc.

- Check for services. Make sure that there no electrical wires, water or gas pipes in the material being cut.

- Apply suitable lubricant, when cutting metal or hard materials.

- Do not use water as a lubricant/coolant.

- Clamp material properly. Do not use hand or foot to support the work piece.

- Keep the footplate on the surface of material.

- Use constant gentle pressure.

- If the blade seizes in the cut, switch off and open the cut with a suitable tool before pulling the blade out – never switch the saw on with the blade jammed.

- Reciprocating blade. Be aware of backlash if you touch the floor or workpiece with the saw running.

- Do not put the machine down with the motor still running.

- Do not put the machine down on a dusty surface – dust will get into the air vents and damage the motor.

- Regularly inspect the blade during use (switch off first) for signs of damage or wear and replace when required.

- Switch the machine off before removing the plug from the mains socket.

- Be careful. Do not point the saw at yourself or other people. Keep your hands away from the blade. Saw away from yourself.

Ferm 5

Page 6

GUARANTEE

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

We declare under our sole responsability that this

product is in conformity with the following

standards or standardized documents

EN50144-1, EN50144-2-11, EN55014-1, EN55014-2, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3

in accordance with the regulations.

89/392/EEC

73/23/EEC

89/336/EEC

from 03-06-2000

GENEMUIDEN NL

W. Kamphof Quality department

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

(UK)

Ferm 7

MAINTENCE, CARE AND REPAIR

Switch off and unplug the machine before carrying out any cleaning, adjusting or changing blades.

CLEANING

Do not use flammable liquids to clean the saw

FAULTS Switch OFF immediately at the mains plug and remove the plug when:

- The plug or cable is damaged.

- The switch on the machine is defective.

- You smell or see smoke caused by scorched insulation in the machine.

There are no user serviceable/repairable parts in this unit. Qualified service engineers must carry out repair and servicing.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE

Keep the tool clean for better and safer performance. Store the blades properly in accordance with the maker’s instructions. Follow instructions for changing accessories. Inspect tool and extension cables periodically and if damaged, have them repaired by a qualified person or authorised service body. Keep handles free from oil or grease. Keep the ventilation slots clean to prevent the motor overheating.

Check for damaged parts

Do not use a tool with damaged parts, before further use a damaged tool must be carefully checked by a qualified person to determine that it will operate properly. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding or breakage of parts, mounting and other conditions that may affect its operation. A damaged part or guard should be properly repaired by an authorised service centre, unless indicated otherwise in the instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by an authorised service centre. Do not use a tool if the switch does not turn on and off.

Have your tool repaired by an expert

This appliance is manufactured in accordance with relevant safety standards. Only experts must carry out repairing of electrical appliances, otherwise considerable danger for the user may result.

Storing tools

When not in use tools should be stored in the dry, out of reach of children.

Lubrication

The machine requires no user lubrication

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

This product is complete with a pre-wired mains plug, it is double insulated in accordance with EN 50144 – no earth wire is required. If the plug needs replacing follow these instructions.

Wire correctly

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in the following way:

BLUE -Neutral BROWN -Live

Securing wires

Secure wires carefully and firmly to the correct terminals. Secure the mains cable in the plug cord grip firmly Fit a 13-amp fuse. If a 13amp (BS1363) plug is used a (BS

1362) ASTA approved 13-amp fuse must be fitted.

Recycle/Dispose of old plug and cable

Prevent inadvertent connection to socket and risk of electric shock.

EVIRONMENT

Recycle the packaging according to the identification marks on it. At the end of the product or its accessories life please recycle where facilities exist - phone the Helpline for current advice on recycling.

Helpline

For any questions relating to operational or safety matters contact:

Ferm Customer Helpline on: 0115 966 1199 Monday-Friday 8am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 1 pm

Blue

(Neutral)

Green & Yellow

(Earth)

Brown

(Live)

Fuse

(13 Amp)

6 Ferm