Ferm Omnisaw FOS-500E
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1. 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 Green amp Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Securing wires Secure wires carefully and firmly to the correct termi nals Secure the mains cable in the plug cord grip firmly Fit a 5 amp fuse Ifa 3amp BS1363 plug is used a BS 1362 ASTA approved 5 amp fuse must be fitted Recycle Dispose of old plug and cable Prevent inadvertent connection to socket and risk of electric shock ENVIRONMENT 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 9 1199 Monday Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 9am pm GUARANTEE The guarantee conditions can be found on the separately enclosed guarantee card CE DECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY UK We declare under our sole responsibility that this productis in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents EN501 44 1 EN50144 2 17 EN5501 4 1 EN 55014 2 EN61000 3 2 EN62. breakers do not proceed if you are unsure Clamp material properly Do not use hand or foot to support the work piece Saw away from yourself Use constant gentle pressure If the cutter seizes switch off unplug and open the cut with a suitable tool before pulling the cutter out never switch the saw on with the blade jammed 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 cutter switch off and unplug first during use for signs of damage or wear and replace when required Do not press the spindle lock button while the saw is running 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 cutter MAKING A CUT Switchthe saw on and let the cutter come to full speed Put the guide foot onto the workpiece and insert the cutter ata 45 degrees angle See illustration below Bring the saw to a 90 degrees angle so that the guide footis flush with the workpiece When cuttinga vertical surface finish the cutout at the top so the scrap piece will not drop onto the cutter Switch oft after completing the cutand remove the saw the cutter has stopped rotating Unplugand putthe sawina safe rest position SAFE WORK ORDER A SUMMARY Checkthe machine is switched OFF and
3. refer to the illustration below to identify the different items Note the larger 6 35mm cutters fit the larger collet and the smaller 3 7mm fit the smaller collet See sections changing fitting collets and cutters Drywall No 726708 3 17 Seen Finster Mo 726707 3 17 TS SS Zeg Woogiflaspe No 725710 231 fem m ten tte lb Ss Er Zomm z e D EH Plaster Mo 726701 6 35 THE LAMINATE SURFACE PROTECTOR CAP Aplastic cap for the depth guide foot is supplied with the saw to prevent damage to laminated surfaces when cutting them To fit line up lugs on the protector with slots on inside edge of depth guide foot and push firmly home See illustration below When using the protector ensure that itand base plate are totally free from dust and that the protector fits tightly on the guide foot it must be replaced when it becomes worn or loose fitting phone helpline for spares Only use the protector for plastic laminate work Remove it for all other jobs BEFORE USING THE OMNISAW Only use cutters designed for use with the omnisaw Make sure that the shank size of the cutter you are using is the same size and compatible with the collet oninthe machine Make sure the cutter speed is the same or less than that of the machine see technical specifications Before replacing a cutter make sure the machine has co
4. unplugged Setcutdepth Checkthumbscrewsand collet nutare secure Clamp the workpiece if applicable Check for obsta cles services if you are not sure of their position dis connect them Check the power lead is well away from the work piece Check the cutter is secure and free to revolve Switch ON in safe rest position and run idle to check the machine is functioning correctly Perform the work Switch OFF and let the cutter stop Put the machine in a safe rest position and unplug from mains CUTTING AROUND OUTLET BOXES IN DRYWALL Do not use this tool to make cutouts around any fix ture or opening that has live electrical wires or any wall that may have live electrical wiring behind it The bit could conduct current to the tool creating an electrocution hazard for the operator If cutting into existing walls or other blind areas is unavoidable disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers to the worksite Always hold the tool by its thermoplastic housing Tocut around an outlet box in drywall Refer to the illustration below Push the electrical wires back or to the far side of the box so that the bit does not cut the wires when inser ted through the drywall Make a mark somewhat near the centre of the ope ning in the box on the side of the drywall facing you before fastening the drywall Fasten the drywall with nails or screws Do not nail or fasten screws closer then 12 from the box or
5. way round Replace the collect nut and insert a cutter as instruc ted in section To fit and replace a cutter INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE DEPTH GUIDE ASSEMBLY Refer to illustration below The depth guide assembly controls the depth of cut maximum 25mm Do not use the saw without the guide assembly in place Toremove the depth guide loosen the thumbscrew on the guide collar and rotate the assembly clockwise 45 Pulltheassembly off the saw Ferm Ferm 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 indica ted otherwise in the instruction manual Have defective switches replaced by an authorised service centre Do not usea tool if the switch does not turn on and off Have your tool repaired by an expert This appliance is manufactured in accordance with rele vant safety standards Only experts must carry out repai ring of electrical appliances otherwise considerable dan ger for the user may result Storing tools When notin use tools should be stored in the dry out of reach of children Lubrication The machine requires no user lubrication
6. 1000 3 3 in accordance with the regulations 98 37 EEC 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC from 03 07 2001 GENEMUIDEN NL W Kamphof emer Quality department LN Ferm To install the depth guide line up the notch on the guide collar with the notch on the saw s collar in front of spindle lock button Push guide assembly onto saw collar Rotate 45 anticlockwise and tighten thumbscrew on guide collar firmly ADJUSTING THE DEPTH GUIDE Refer to illustration below Loosen the thumbscrew on either side of the guide assembly anticlockwise Position the guide foot at the desired depth thick ness of material plus 3mm so you have a clean cut on the underside Tighten the thumbscrews firmly clockwise USING THE OMNISAW Ensure the saw switch is OFF and it is unplugged from the mains before changing cutters adjusting or inspecting this machine This saw is intended for use on wood plaster drywall board and plastics only The saw is desig ned to be hand held only Do not clamp to bench or fix in a vice 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 cutter for the machine that it suitable for the spindle speed of the saw and that it is mounted correctly Do not use parts other than supplied with the machine to make the cutter fit properly Check you have a c
7. USER S MANUAL Ferm Omnisaw FOS 500E Art nr 726705 Screwfix nr 2875 Ferm B V P O Box 134 8280 AC Genemuiden e NL e www ferm com 0210 22 fingi 7 FERM FOS 500E OMNISAW USERS MANUAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Voltage 230V Frequency 50 Hz Power input 500W Speed noload 30000 min Nett weight 1 51kg Lpa sound pressure 83 9 dB A Lwa sound power level 96 9dB A Vibration value 4 6 m s PACKAGE CONTENTS This package contains Router Parallel guide unassembled Guide bush 2 Screws 2 Nuts 8mm Collet 6mm Collet Collet Cutter Dustextractor adaptor Spanner Instruction Manual Guarantee card Check the machine loose parts and accessories for transport damage PRODUCT INFORMATION Base plate and depth guide Collet nut Spindle lock button Exhaust air vents Removable auxiliary handle LSM N 6 On off slide switch 7 Intakeair vents 8 Power supply cable 9 Depth guide bracket 10 Depth guide locking knob Locking knob of depth guide bracket 12 Bit 13 Protection guide cap Not shown SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following symbols are used in these instructions for use Lo 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 ofelectric shock Carefully read this manual before using the machi
8. 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 resi dual current device to provide protection against elec trical shock Prevent body contact with grounded surfa ces 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 ofa heavy duty tool Do not use tools for purposes for which they were not intended for example do not usea circular saw for cutting trees or logs Do not abuse the 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 atall times Ferm Disconnect tools from power supply When not in use before se
9. me to a complete stop and is switched off and unplugged Wait for the cutter to cool Lo Ensure the saw switch is OFF and it is unplugged from the mains before changing cutters adjusting or inspec ting this machine Be aware the cutting edges of the bits are very sharp Handle with care use appropriate safety equipment TO FIT REPLACEA CUTTER Refer to illustration below Press the spindle lock button and turn the collet nut until it engages the lock keep the spindle lock button pressed Loosen the collet nut anticlockwise using the spanner provided Removetothe old cutter if fitted Check you have the correct diameter collet for the new cutter Push the new cutter into the collet making sure that the shank smooth part has to 3 mm protruding above the nut see illustration below do not push the cutter in further than this Ifthe cutting edges of the cutter are pushed into the collet they will be damaged when the collet nutis tightened Tighten the collet nut firmly clockwise with the span ner and release the spindle lock button CHANGING REPLACING A COLLET Refer to illustration below Press the spindle lock button and turn the collet nut until it engages the lock keep the spindle lock button pressed Loosen the collet nut anticlockwise using the span ner provided Removethe cutter and collet nut Remove the old collet Insert the new collet it can go into the spindle either
10. ne 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 ifthe 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 no
11. othly Thecarbon brushes need replacing Taketo your local dealer for inspection or repair Thereare no user serviceable repairable parts inside 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 cutters properly in accordance with the make r 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 overhea ting
12. r until you feel and hear it come to the lower right corner To do this apply light pressure to the right and keep the bit in contact with the outside of the box Refer to the illustration below 15 Round the lower right corner applying light upward and inward pressure 16 Move the bit along the right side contour until you meet the initial upward cut To do this apply light upward pressure and keep the bit in contact with the outside of the box 7 Switch the tool OFF 18 Take the bit out of the box Ferm N Kail SC iy mae MAINTENCE CARE AND REPAIR AN Switch off and unplug the machine before carrying out any cleaning adjusting or changing blades CLEANING Do not use water or flammable liquids to clean the saw FAULTS Switch OFF immediately at the mains plug and remove the plug when Theplugor cable 5 damaged The switch onthe machine is defective You smell or see smoke caused by scorched insula tion in the machine Themotorruns hot over 70 degrees Themotor has been overloaded cut more slowly The motor is defective take to your local dealer for repair The saw does not work when switched on Damaged plug fuse replace as required Defective switch take to local dealer for repair The saw does not cut cleanly or wanders offline The cutter is blunt or bent replace with suitable res harpened or new one The saw makes a lot of noise and does not run smo
13. rvicing 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 cutters Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Ensure that they are removed from the tool before swit ching 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 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 Usea RCD residual current device to pro vide protection against electrical shock Do not use in rain or damp conditions Connecta dust extraction device Whenever there are facilities for fitting a dust or 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 pre senta risk of personal injury Use extension cables suita ble for the power input of the machine minimum cable size 5mm2 When using a cable reel unwind the cable fully OMNISAW CUTTERS Your saw is delivered with 5 cutter bits
14. t 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 Ferm EXPLODED VIEW Ferm SPARE PARTS LIST FOS 500E POS DESCRIPTION FERM ET NR ool PLASTIC PLATE 408700 002 BASE PLATE 408701 005 KNOB 408702 006 LEVER FOR FIXING RING 408703 007 NUT 408704 008 COLLET 1 4 408705 009 COLLET 1 8 408706 012 BEARING 408707 016 LOCKING PIN 408708 019 ROTOR 408709 020 BEARING 608 Z 800608 021 RUBBER BEARING HOLDER 408710 025 STATOR 40871 028 CARBON BRUSH SET 408712 037 SWITCH 408713 044 KNOB FOR HANDLE 4087 4 045 HANDLE 408715 046 WRENCH 408716 10 Ferm Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate tools when tired or after taking alcohol or pre scription non prescription drugs OPERATIONAL SAFETY Warning Always make sure the machine is swit ched off and unplugged when its not being used you are changing cutters or moving the work piece See safe work order summary section for details Be aware this is a powerful machine and requires two hands to operate it Concentrate Routine and repetition can lead to mistakes Remember that a slight lack of concentration can result in serious injuries ina split second Keep work area clean Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries Consider the work
15. the drywall may bulge or blister from the excess pres sure Switchthetool ON Push the bit through the mark you made while hol ding the tool firmly with both hands Refer to the illustration below 6 Guide the bit to the right until you feel and hear the bit touch the inside edge of the box Refer to the illustration below 7 Pull out the bit far enough to slip it over the edge of the box so it is now against the outside of the box 8 Move the bit in counterclockwise direction until you feel and hear it come to the upper left corner To do this apply light upward pressure and keep the bit in contact with the outside of the box Refer to the illustration below 9 Round the upper right corner applying light down ward and inward pressure 10 Move the bit along the top contour until you feel and hear it come to the upper left corner To do this apply light pressure to the right and keep the bit in contact with the outside of the box Ferm Refer to the illustration below Round the upper left corner applying light downward and inward pressure 12 Move the bit along the left side contour until you feel and hear it come to the lower left corner To do this apply light downward pressure and keep the bit in contact with the outside of the box Refer to the illustration below 13 Round the lower left corner applying light upward and inward pressure 14 Move the bit along the bottom contou
16. utter suitable for the material being cutand thatitis in good condition Checkthatthethumbscrews and colletnutare secure Runidle for 30 seconds if there is any abnormal vibra tion or other fault switch off inspect and rectify before continuing Ferm OPERATION Refer to the illustration below Put the machine ina safe rest position so that the cut ter is not touching anything i e the workpiece power lead or bench Check the machine is switched OFF Plug into a suitable mains supply and switch on at the plug Be aware that this machine has a powerful motor and needs two hands to operate it safely Holding the saw To switch the saw ON Push the slide switch towards I To switch the saw OFF Push the slide switch towards O DURING USE Place the base gently but firmly onto the work piece Let the cutter come to full speed before cutting the work piece this is a powerful machine and will kick the cutter is pressed too hard or jammed Always use two hands to control the machine Keep the base in firm contact with the work piece Do not force the saw Move gently and steadily along the line of cut Check material for foreign bodies For example check for nails screws clamps etc Check for services Make sure that there no electri cal wires water or gas pipes in the material being cut It you do not know their position disconnect them before cutting Remove all electrical fuses and circuit
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