Ferm Scroll Saw FFZ-400N
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1. arrow Putthe short hexagon headed bolt through the front lug on underside of table and tighten with suitable spanner The table should be secure but free to rotate Put the thumbscrew through the curved slot in the quadrant and into the threaded hole in the saw casing tighten by hand at the desired angle Installing the safety shield and dust blower e Push the air blower tube with the bracket and nozzle assembled onto the nipple on top of the front of the sawarm Put the safety shield onto the saw arm as illustrated then push the long hexagon bolt remove the C clip A through the safety shield and hole on saw arm Reinstall the C clip on bolt on outside of shield then put the slotted bracket of the dust blower assembly onto the bolt end and install the washer and thumb nut tighten in the desired position Installing the cross guide fence The guide 3 acts as a fence and bevel guide e Slide the guide into the dovetail on the saw table as illustrated below SELECTING SAW BLADES The saw is intended for standard scroll saw fretsaw bla des nominally 125mm 5 long Make sure you have a blade suitable for the material being cut e Asaguide use 0 tpi teeth per inch for thicker mate rial and finer 5 30 tpi for thinner material Use thin blades when very tight curves are required e Use spiral or compass blades which cut in any direc tion to avoid rotating the workpiece Check2. cable in the plug cord grip firmly Fit a 5 amp fuse If a 3amp BS1363 plug is used a BS 1362 ASTA approved 5 amp fuse must be fitted Ifin doubt always consulta qualified electrician Recycle Dispose of old plug and cable Prevent inadvertent connection to socket and risk of electric shock 12
3. ventilation slots clean to prevent the motor overhe ating 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 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 onand 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 not in use tools should be stored in the dry out of reach of children Lubrication The machine does not require user lubrication ELECTRICAL INFORMATION This product is complete with a pre wired mains plug 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 e Live EARTH e Yellow Green Green amp Yellow Blue Neutral Securing wires Secure wires carefully and firmly to the correct termi nals Secure the mains
4. FF Push in the red button Note This saw has an NVR no volt release switch and will automatically switch off if the mains supply is inter rupted or disconnected CUTTING e Place the workpiece on the table without the blade touching it and switch ON Using gentle pressure move the saw along the line of cut keep the workpiece in firm contact with the table The blade cuts on the downward stroke only e Let the saw do the cutting undue pressure will over load the saw resulting in overheating and broken bla des e When the cutis finished switch off and withdraw the workpiece when the blade has stopped moving DURING USE e Push the workpiece gently onto the blade Tight radius cuts require narrow saw blades Check material for foreign bodies For example check for pins nails screws etc Apply suitable lubricant when cutting metal Do not use water as a lubricant coolant Keep the workpiece on the surface of table Use constant gentle pressure lI 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 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 Keep your hands away from the blade Ferm MAINTENCE CARE AND REPAIR A Switch off and unplug th
5. UK Subjectto change USER S MANUAL Document Ref FFZ 40N 11503 PMR25 Issue April 02 Copyright These instructions are the sole property of Ferm Omega Tools and may not be reproduced Ferm Scroll Saw FFZ 400N el Inn Art nr 726290 Screwfix Art nr 11503 Ferm BV P O Box 134 8280 AC Genemuiden NL www ferm com 0210 25 O Ay FERM SCROLL SAW FFZ 400N USERS MANUAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Voltage 230V Frequency 50Hz Power consumption 90W Speed count w o load min 1440 Max saw depth 90 50mm Max saw depth 45 15mm Weight I5kg Lpa sound pressure w load 62 6 dB A Lpa sound pressure w oload 66 4dB A PRODUCT INFORMATION On off switch Lockingarm Cross guide Dust blow pipe Protective cover Tensioner head ONTENT OF THE PACKING Scroll saw Protective cover Screw for installing the protective cover Saw blades Adapters for universal saw blades Allen key Dust blow pipe Rubber feet Screws with nuts and rings for installing the rubber feet Cross guide Operating manual Safety manual Warranty card WWoNNN Q BMAWNE Check the machine loose parts and accessories for transport damage 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following warning symbols are used in this operating manual A Danger of fatal injury and possible damage to the machine if the instructions in this manual are not observed A An electric currentis present Carefully read th
6. arplugs 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 longhair 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 Ferm EXPLODED VIEW Ferm SPARE PARTS LIST FFZ 400N REFNR DESCRIPTION FERMNR 015 020 BOLSTER THREADED COMPLETE 209860 023 PRESSING PLATE 20986 024 SPRING 209862 025 BUSHING 209863 026 UPPER ARM 209864 028 SAW BLADE HOLDER UPPER 209865 033 034 CONNECTION PLATE BEARING 209866 039 LOWER ARM 209867 041 SAW BLADE HOLDER LOWER 209868 042 044 AIR HOSE PLASTIC PLATE 209869 047 TRANSPARENT GUARD 209870 049 GAS BAG 20987 052 CAM 209872 055 TABLE INSERT 209873 056 MOTOR 209874 065 SUPPORT FRAME 209875 069 072 MITRE GUIDE COMPLETE 209876 SWITCH 209877 Ferm OPERATIONAL SAFETY Warning This machine can produce fine dust which is harm ful to your health Always wear a suitable dust mask and other protection equipment as appropriate Concentrate Routine and repetition can lead to mistakes Remember that a slight lack of concentration can result in serious injuries ina split second Keep workarea clean Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries Consider the work environ
7. de cover and tighten screws e Adjust blade tension 6 safety shield and dust blo wer ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF THE SAW TABLE A Do not use this machine without the table moun ted A Ensure the saw is switched OFF and unplugged from mains Refer to illustration e Loosen the quadrant thumbscrew and tilt the table to required angle Tighten thumbscrew securely Ferm THE DUST BLOWER The saw has a dust blower to clear sawdust debris from the table during use A Be aware the saw can produce fine dust which may be hazardous to your health Always wear appropriate personal protection equipment A suitable dust mask and goggles are essential 10 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 e Checkyou havea blade suitable for the material being cutand thatitis in good condition Run idle for 30 seconds if there is any abnormal vib ration or other fault switch off inspect and rectify before continuing OPERATION Plug into a suitable mains supply and switch on Refer to illustration 1 Toswitchthe saw ON Push in the green button Toswitch O
8. e machine before carrying out any cleaning adjusting or changing blades CLEANING Do not use flammable liquids to clean the saw they will damage the casing and are afire risk Clean with a soft brush or a cloth moistened with soapy water Dry off afterwards FAULTS Switch OFF immediately at the mains plug and remove the plug when The plug or cable is damaged The switch onthe machine is defective Themotor runs hot You smell or see smoke caused by scorched insula tion in the machine The saw overheats e Useless pressure e Clean ventilation slots e Defective motor Take to your Ferm dealer The saw does not work when switched on Damaged faulty plug Switch or power lead take to your Ferm dealer for repair The saw wanders off the cut line e Wornor bentblade Replace blade The saw makes a lot of noise and does not run smoothly e Thecarbon brushes are worn Take to your Ferm dealer for replacement 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
9. is operating manual before commissio ning the machine Acquaint yourself with its function and operation Maintain the machine in accordance with the instructions so that it will always work faultlessly This manual and the accompanying documentation must be stored near the machine Ferm products are manufactured to high quality stan dards 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 saf ety 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 PERSONALSAFETY 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 e
10. lease recycle where facilities exist Phone the Helpline for cur rent advice on recycling Helpline For any questions relating to operational or safety matters contact Ferm Customer Helplineon 01159661199 Monday Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 9am I pm GUARANTEE The guarantee conditions can be found on the separately enclosed guarantee card CE DECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY UK As sole responsible party we declare that this product corresponds to the following norms or normative documents EN61029 1 EN55014 1 EN55014 2 EN61000 3 2 EN6 1000 3 3 in accordance with the stipulations of the guidelines 98 37 EEC 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC GENEMUIDEN NL DE W Kamphof s ii Quality department k as from 01 09 2000 j x Ferm Plain end spiral blades e Remove the three screws and the cover on the left side of the saw Insert the blade through the table slot and attach the adaptor to the lower end e Assemble the blade adaptor onto each end of the blade tighten the Allen bolts equally with the wrench so the blade is square in the middle of the adaptor Ensure the small lugs on the adaptor barrel facing inwards towards the middle of the blade these lugs locate in the depressions on the blade holders e Make sure the saw teeth face downwards towards the sawtable Locate the lower adaptor in the lower blade holder then pull the blade upwards and locate the upper adaptor in the upper blade holder e Reinstall the left si
11. ment 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 vap ours 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 sur faces 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 Donot 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 notintended for example do not usea circular saw for cutting trees or logs Do notabuse 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 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 suchas blades bits and cutters A Always switch off and unplug the saw from the power supply before making adjustments or chan ging blades Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Ensure
12. that they are removed from the tool before swit chingon Ferm 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 Connecta dust extraction device Whenever there are facilities for fitting a dust of fume extraction system make sure itis connected and used Use recommended accessories The use ofany 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 saw minimum cable size 1 5mm When usinga cable reel unwind the cable fully BEFORE USING THE SAW A The sawis for bench use only Do not use outdoors e This saw is intended for use on wood wood derived products plastics and soft materials metals The saw should be placed on a level stable non slip surface the rubber feet supplied must be fitted and secured with the bolts washers through the three holes in the footplate Route the mains cable well away from the saw ens ure that it cannot get caught in moving parts or the workpiece ASSEMBLING THE ACCESSORIES A Make sure the saw is switched OFF and unplugged from mains Refer to illustration below Installing the saw table e Withouta blade fitted slide rear lug on the underside of the table onto the pivot pin in the saw casing Make sure the quadrant bracket is inside the indicator
13. the per formance of the blade ona piece of scrap before star ting the job e There are two main types of blade fixing Pin end and plain e Pin end blades are installed directly in the blade hol der slot they can be installed either in line teeth facing forward or at a right angle teeth facing side ways see fitting blades section e Plain end blades use the adaptors supplied to fix them in the blade holder slots facing forward only See fitting blades section FITTING CHANGING REMOVING SAW BLADES A Make sure the saw is switched OFF and unplugged from mains Refer to illustration below When changing blades make sure that the blade slot clamp bolts etc are free from sawdust and debris bro ken old blades Pin end blades e Loosen the pivot bolt slide the clear safety shield to its upper position and rotate it 900 towards rear of saw e Slack off the blade tensioner 6 at the rear of the machine e Insert the new blade through the slot in the saw table with the teeth facing downwards towards the saw table Engage the pin in the lower saw blade holder e Pullthe blade up and engage the pin in the upper blade holder e Tighten the tensioner to required blade tension e Returntheclear safety shield to its operating position and adjust the dust blower nozzle Ferm Ferm ENVIROMENT Recycle the packaging according to the identification marks on it At the end of the product or its accessories life p
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