Ferm Tile Cutter FTC-600
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1. 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 your product Save these instructions for future reference Keep workarea clear Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries Consider work area environment Do not expose tools to rain Do not use tools in damp or wet locations Keep work area well lit Do not use tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases Guard against electric shock Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces Keep other people away Do notlet others especially children not involved in the work touch the tool or the extension lead and keep them away from the work area Store idle tools When notin use tools should be stored in a dry locked Ferm up place out of reach of children Do notforce the tool It will do the the job better and safer at rate for which it was intended Use the right tool Do notforce small tools to do the job ofa heavy tool Do notuse tools for purposes notintended for example do notuse circular saws to cuttree limbs or logs Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery they can be caught in moving parts Non skid footwear is recommended when working outdoors Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair Use protective equipment Use safety glasses Use face or dust macsk if cutti2. 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC from 30 11 2002 i GENEMUIDEN NL W Kamphof Quality department
3. UK Subjectto change USER S MANUAL Ferm Tile Cutter FTC 600 erni Art nr 720920 Ferm BV P O Box 134 8280 AC Genemuiden NL www ferm com 0310 15 EXPLODEDVIEW Fig I 45 Fig3 Fig 4 2 Ferm Ferm 7 SPARE PARTSLIST FERMNR DESCRIPTION REF NR 700600 MOTOR 002 700601 TABLE 006 700602 AXES BOLT 008 010 01 407555 BLADE GUARD WITH SIDE GUIDE 009 407456 SCREW FOR TABLE 012 700603 PARALLEL GUIDE 015 407558 RIVINGKNIFE 017 407479 OUTSIDEFLANGE 019 700604 NUTMI2 020 700605 FRONT PLATE 024 700606 INNER FLANGE 026 407436 WATERPROOF RING 027 700607 WATER CONTAINER 032 407451 SWITCH 034 035 700608 SCALE ON PARALLEL GUIDE Ferm nglifh 4 FERM TILE CUTTING MACHINE THE NUMBERSIN THE FOLLOWING TEXT CORRESPOND WITH THE PICTURES AT PAGE 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Voltage 230V Frequency 50Hz Power input 600W Noloadspeed 2950 min Cuttingangle 0 45 Cutting capacity 90 32mm Cutting capacity 45 22mm Machine weight 14kg Lpa sound pressure level 53 e dB A Lwa sound power level 66 6 dB A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following pictograms are used in these instructions for use N Denotes risk of personal injury loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non observance of the instructions in this manual AN Denotes risk of electric shock GENERALSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4. arried out better and safer within the given capacity range Do notcutother materials other than paving stones or tiles e Meticulously maintain your tools Keep your tools sharp and clean in order to be able to work safely and correctly Follow the maintenance instructions and the directions concerning replacement of the diamond blade e Ensure that you stand ina safe position and always keep your balance Avoid unnatural bodily positions Be constantly on your guard Use caution in Ferm everything that you carry out Be sensible at work Do notusethe machine if youare notable to concentrate or if you are tired CUTTING GUIDE Fig Itis possible to cut parallel to another guiding edge using the cutting guide 7 Adjustment undo the knobs 9 andadjustto the desired distance Retighten the knobs The markings on the ruler 2 indicate the measurement MITREANGLE ADJUSTMENT Fig I The mitre angle can be variably adjusted from 0 to 45 Undo the star shaped knobs 10 andadjust the mitre angle by tilting the table 8 upwards until the desired gradient is reached Finally retighten the knobs 10 CLEANING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS e Remove the plug from the wall socket after use and before cleaning the machine replacing the diamond blade or interchanging the water reservoir e The machine is cleaned immediately after use as follows a Remove the plug from the wall socket b Remove the water reservoir from the
5. ctive cover for the diamond blade should be securely fastened and may not stick or jam Do not use machines which do not havea switch for starting up and shutting down e Theprotective cover for the diamond blade may not be clamped in place or removed A protective cover that sticks or jams should be repaired immediately The riving knife may not be removed SETTING UP THE TILE CUTTING MACHINE To safeguard against damage in transit the diamond blade riving knife and guard are not fitted to the machine Toassemble please follow these few steps I Removethelower blade guard 24 Fig 2 on the underside of the machine 2 screws at the front and 2 at the back of the underside of the guard need removing 21 22 and 23 Fig 2 2 Remove blade nut 20 Fig 2 and outer flange 19 Fig 2 from the motor shaft 3 Fitthe blade and replace the outer flange and nut in accordance with figure 4 Secure the nut with a spanner gripping the flats on the end of the shaft witha second spanner 4 Fitthe riving knife 6 fig using the 2 star headed screws atthe rear of the blade Take care to align this correctly with the blade and leave 3mm gap between the blade and the knife 5 Refitthelower blade guard 24 Fig 2 6 Fitthetop blade guard 5 fig to the riving knife using the nut and bolt supplied Make sure that you do not over tighten as the guard must be free to pivot around this bolt Electrical connection sho
6. e tool when youare tired Check damaged parts Before further use of the tool it should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check the alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other partthat is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service centre unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual Do notusethe tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Warning The use of any accessory or attachment other than one recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury Have your tool repaired by a qualified person This electric tool complies with the relevant safety rules Repairs should be carried out by a qualified person using original pats otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user SAFETY PROVISIONS e Before starting work check your machine for damage with particular reference here to the diamond blade All parts must be fitted in the correct manner and must comply with all preconditions to guarantee optimum operation of the machine For continued use of the machine the safety facilities or slightly damaged parts should be tested for their correct operation This must be carried out in accordance with the aforementioned preconditions Moving parts with particular reference to the prote
7. machine and allow the dirty water to drain away c Unscrew the water splashback cover and clean this d Undo the star shaped knobs fold the table upwards and clean the entire machine e The machine complies with the current safety preconditions All repair work may only be performed by a recognised company as unauthorised repair attempts can carry the risk of injury to the user or to bystanders Regularly check the plug and cable and allow these to be replaced bya recognised company in the event of damage to either Likewise check the extension cables Damaged safety facilities and switches should in the correct manner be replaced in order to continue using the machine CHECKING AND REPLACING THE DIAMOND BLADE e Diamond blades thatare cracked or distorted should be replaced e Typeofblade 180 mm diameter diamond blade e Diamond blades which do not comply with the specifications laid down in this instruction manual may not be used e Theplugshould be removed from the wall socket before changing the blade and adjustment or cleaning activities e Care should be taken to ensure that the diamond blade is fitted securely and rotates in the correct direction e Toreplacea worn blade you should proceed as follows fig 2 a Remove the plug from the wall socket b Remove the water reservoir I I fig from the Ferm machine c Undoand remove the attachment bolts for the splashback cover 24 fig 2 d Undo the n
8. ng operations create dust Connectto dust extraction equipment If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collecting equipment ensure these are connected and properly used Do notabuse cable Never pull the cable to diconnect it from the socket Keep the cord away from heat oil and sharp edge Secure Work Where possible use clamps or a vice to hold work It is safer than using your hand Do notover reach Keep a proper footing and balance at all times Maintain tools with care Keep cuttingtools sharpand cleanfor better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changingaccessories Inspecttool cords periodically and if damaged have them repaired by an authorized service facility Inspectextension cords periodicallyand replace if damaged Keep handles dry clean and freefrom oil and grease Disconnect tools When notin use before servicing and when changing accessories suchas blades bits and cutters disconnect tools from the power supply Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on Avoid unintentional starting Ensure that the switch is in off position when plugging in Use outdoor extension leads When the tool is used outdoors only use an extension cable intended for outdoor use and so marked Stay alert Watch what you are doing use common sense and do not operate th
9. uld take place by means ofa 230 V earthed wall socket the mains voltage should correspond with that stated on the type plate which is protected bya circuit breaker switch e Thecable may not be used to pull the plug out of the wall socket Protect the cable from heat sources oil and sharp objects N For your own safety only use accessories and auxiliary equipment which are mentioned in the instruction manual or have been recommended or mentioned by the manufacturer of the machine Using other accessories or auxiliary equipment can carry the risk of causing injury to you or others OPERATION Fig l e Ensurethatthereis sufficient water in the water reservoir before starting work i e enough to allow the diamond blade to pass through the water During work activities the water must be topped up e Donotstartwork until the correct rotational speed has been reached e Diamond blades may NEVER be exposed to sidelong pressure This can cause them to break Flying pieces actas missiles and are highly dangerous e Donotattemptto cut very small pieces of stone During work always make sure that the entire surface of the stone is resting on the work table The mitre guide supplied can be used to slide paving stones through the machine Ensure that the paving stone remains level especially in the initial cutting phase Doing this prevents the blade from jolting upwards during cutting e Donotoverload your tools Your work is c
10. ut which holds the blade in place 20 fig 2 e Remove the blade 25 fig 2 and slide the new blade onto the flange Take care to observe the direction of rotation which is indicated by an arrow on the blade Next refit the counterflange 19 fig 2 f Retighten the nut which holds the blade in place 20 fig 2 and refit the water splashback cover 24 fig 2 g Be sure that you do not leave any tools behind the water splashback cover SCRAPPING OF ELECTRICAL TOOLS AND CONSERVATION If your electrical tool is at the stage where it has been used intensively to such an extent that it must be replaced or if youno longer use it please think about the environment Electrical equipment does not belong with ordinary household waste but can be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner Ask your dealer for more information about this MAINTENANCE When notin use washdown immediately following these steps Disconnectthe tool from the source of power e Cleanthetable e Letthedirty water out and clean the water tank Push the sliding structure to the O position tighten knob No O fig I e Storethetoolaccording to the safety instructions CE DECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY UK We declare under our sole responsability that this productis in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents EN61029 1 EN55014 1 EN5501 4 2 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 inaccordance with the regulations 98 37 EEC
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