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Malfunctions
In the case that the machine is not functioning
properly, we give a number of possible causes
and appropriate solutions below.
1.
The engine does not start
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The plug is not in the mains.
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The cable has been interrupted.
2.
The workpieces is jamming against the
riving knife during processing
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The saw blade must be aligned (Fig. E).
3.
The saw cut is not smooth (frayed)
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The saw blade must be sharpened.
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The saw blade has been assembled back-
to-front.
•
The saw blade has become coated with
resin or sawdust.
•
The saw blade is not suitable for this
process.
4.
The workpiece is touching the back of
the saw blade and is jumping out
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The riving knife must be aligned (Fig. E).
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The fence is not being used.
•
The saw blade is thicker than the riving
knife or the riving knife is not being used
•
The saw blade must be sharpened.
•
The workpiece has not been kept in its
place until after sawing.
•
The tension button of the cross-cut fence is
loose.
5.
The height and/or mitre handle is
blocked
•
Sawdust and dust must be removed.
6.
The engine has difficulty reaching the
maximum number of revolutions
•
The extension cable is too thin and/or too
long.
•
The mains voltage is lower than 230 V.
7.
The machine is vibrating
•
The machine has not been fastened onto
the workbench.
•
The frame is not level with the floor.
•
The saw blade has been damaged.
Cleaning
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
10
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 your local Ferm dealer. 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.
Ferm