Ferm Table Saw FZT-250
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1. 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 workarea 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 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 that they are removed from the tool before swit chingon Ferm Avoid unintentional starting Do2. fence and put the mitre guide the right hand groove Setthe angle on the mitre guide e Proceed as for ripping remembering to keep the workpiece against the vertical face of the mitre guide and in contact with the saw table slide the mitre guide forward to complete the cut e Useapushstickas necessary COMPOUND ANGLES You can produce compound angles by setting the blade angle in addition to the angle on the mitre guide The same operating procedures apply Only use the mitre guide for this operation DURING USE Let the blade come to full speed before cutting the workpiece Do notforce the saw Press the workpiece forwards with gentle pressure Let the saw do the work e Check material for foreign bodies For example check for nails screws etc Donotuse your hands to push the work piece Use a suitable push stick Use additional support to feed long wide lengths e Beaware that this is a powerful saw Off line or twis ted workpieces can kick causing injury Never saw several workpieces at the same time e Useconstant gentle pressure e If the blade seizes in the cut switch off unplug and open the cut with a suitable tool before pulling the blade out Never switch the saw on with the blade jammed Do not use the machine without the guard in posi tion Do not override the blade guard it will rise tilt automatically e Never apply lubricant to the saw blade while it s rota ting or the machine is switched
3. grubscrew in part way check that it s locating on the shaft flat and tighten securely ASSEMBLING THE RIVING KNIFE AND BLADE GUARD A Ensure the saw is unplugged from mains Refer to illustration below Turn the front crank handle 5 slack off red knob anti clockwise first to raise the saw blade as far as it will go Assembly of the riving knife Remove the eight countersunk screws and the red blade inset 3 e Slacken off the two Allen bolts you will see to the rear of the blade but do not remove them e Put the riving knife the end with the two slots in it behind the square washer held by the Allen bolts screw up the Allen bolts hand tight e Check the curved knife tip is 5mm lower than the blade tipsas illustrated 5 mm max e Check the knife and blade are in line with a straight edge e Adjust as necessary by moving the knife and or was hers e Rotate the blade by hand to check that no tips are touching the knife e Tighten the Allen bolts with the 5mm wrench provi ded e Replace the blade inset and screws and tighten them Assembly of the blade guard Put the blade guard assembly 1 over the long slot in the riving knife with the direction arrow on the guard facing the front of the saw Take the long bolt and remove the nut washer and knurled thumb screw e Push the bolt through the slot in the guard the slot in the knife and the slot on the other side of the guard Make s
4. 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 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 requires no user lubrication ELECTRICAL INFORMATION This product is complete with a pre wired mains plug If the plug needs replacing follow these instructions Wire correctly Thewires inthe mains leadare coloured in the following way BLUE Neutral BROWN Live GREEN YELLOW Earth 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 3 amp fuse If a 3amp BS1363 plug is used a BS 1362 ASTA approved 3 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
5. not carry plugged in tools with your finger on the switch Check that the switch is off before plugging in to socket Outdoor use extension cables When the tool is used outdoors use only an extension cable intended for outdoor use and marked accordingly Use a RCD residual current device to provide protec tion 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 itis connected and used Use recommended accessories The use ofany other accessory or attachment other than recommended in the instructions or catalogue may pre sentarisk of personal injury Extension cables Use extension cables suitable for the power input of the saw minimum cable size 1 5mm maximum cable length 20 metres Only connect to an earthed socket When using a cable reel unwind the cable fully BEFORE USING THE SAW A This saw must be fully assembled before use If you have not used a circular saw before make sure you fully understand the machine and operating procedures before using it Beginners can seek help and advice from instruc tors local technical collage courses or from professionals A Ensure the saw is unplugged from mains e Place the saw on a level stable bench or surface the saw must be fixed securely to the bench or used free standing with the floor stand not supplied e Ifyouare mounting the saw on
6. open ended wrenches supplied and put the smaller one on the two flats on the saw flange washer and rest it on the edge of the saw table 9 e Putthe other one on the spindle nut and undo it anti clockwise Remove the nut outer flange washer and saw blade if fitted and replace with new blade e Make sure the inner flange washer is in place and on the shaft the correct way round large diameter faces outwards away from the motor e Install the blade make sure the direction arrow on the blade points in the same direction as the arrow on the blade guard The teeth point towards the front of the saw e Apply alittle light oil to the spindle thread Replace the outer flange washer making sure that the flats on the shaft line up with those in the flange e Screw the nut in hand tight clockwise hold the outer flange with the wrench and tighten the nut securely with the larger spanner e Replace the red blade inset and its screws and the blade guard making sure everything is adjusted cor rectly as previously described ASSEMBLE AND SET UP THE FENCE A Ensure the saw is unplugged from mains Take the fence assembly 2 and undo the adjustment by revolving the clamp lever Fit the fence by hooking the rear claw over the rear edge of the table e With the fence flat on the surface of the table and parallel to the blade adjust the clamping action by revolving the clamp one turn at a time then clamping the fence until it grips
7. the floor stand it must be fixed securely to the floor with appropriate fixings The holes in the flanges of the saw base are for fixing the unit to the bench with bolts use suitable bolts washers and nuts Below are diagrams of the fixing hole spacing and the cutout for dust removal Hole spacing for fixing the saw to bench 405 mm Cut out demensions for saw dust removal The dust removal cutout is only necessary if you are not usinga dust extractor e The unit is equipped with a connection for a dust extractor not supplied it is strongly recommended that dust extraction be used while operating this saw REMOVE INTERNAL PACKING Turn the saw upside down and unscrew the four bot tom plate securing screws remove the bottom plate Remove the polystyrene packing piece which pro tects the motor in transit e Replace the bottom plate and the screws with their washers and tighten securely turn the saw right way up ROUTE THE MAINS LEAD Keep the mains lead away from the saw and ensure that it cannot get caught in the workpiece or blade blade guard ASSEMBLE THE CRANK HANDLES The saw is supplied with two crank handles 4 5 one operates the tilt mechanism on the right hand side of the saw and the other operates the blade rise and fall on the front Put the handle onto its shaft and line up the flat on the shaft with the grubscrew push the handle assembly onto the shaft and screw the
8. UK Subjectto change USER S MANUAL Document Ref FZT 250 19519 PMR27 issue I Apr 02 Copyright These instructions are the sole property of Ferm Omega Tools and may not be reproduced Ferm Table Saw FZT 250 erm Art nr 720085 Screwfix Art nr 19519 Ferm BV P O Box 134 8280 AC Genemuiden NL www ferm com 0302 13 Sini Ay FERM TABLE SAW FZT 250 USERS MANUAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Voltage 230V Frequency 50Hz Power input 1500 W No load speed 4500 min Saw blade dimensions inmm 254x1 6x16 Number of teeths Z40 Measurements of bench 685x430 mm Suction mouth 30 22 mm Weight 27kg Lpa sound pressure level 85 dB A Lwa sound power level 99 dB A PRODUCT INFORMATION Blade guard Fence Bench inset Mitre handle Height handle Measurement set up for fence On off switch Mitre guide Saw table WOONKDUAWN Check first whether or not the delivery has been dama ged by transport and or whether all the parts are pre sent SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following pictograms are used in these instructions for use AN Denotes risk of personal injury loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non observance of the instructions in this manual A 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 wit
9. e grain Note When cutting wood derived products such as plywood or MDF lengthwise sawing is referred to as ripping and crosswise sawing is referred to as cross cutting For both types of cutting you must use a fence RIPPING With the saw unplugged from mains set the fence to the desired width make sure its parallel to the saw blade line up fence with groves in saw table as a guide Removethe mitre guide Setthe blade height about 2mm higher than the thick ness of the workpiece for bevel cuts set the blade angle also Secure adjusting crank handle with red knob Connect dust extraction and switch it on Check you are wearing the correct personal safety equipment and the mains lead is well away from the saw workarea and cannot get tangled Check the blade guard works properly e With the workpiece away from the blade plug into mains and switch on e Stand in front of the saw and to one side of the blade line and start the saw Letthe motor come to full speed Place the workpiece on the saw table square against the fence e With a push stick use gentle firm pressure push the workpiece forward through the saw blade do not force it Keep the workpiece in contact with the saw table atall times Always keep your hands at lease 00mm from blade Never pulla workpiece backwards e When the cut is complete switch off unplug before removing the scrap or debris from the saw EROSSCUTTING Remove the
10. facilities exist phone the Helpline for current advice on recycling Helpline For any queries relating to operational or safety matters contact Ferm Customer Helplineon 01159661199 Monday Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 9am I pm
11. h 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 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 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 wor
12. king 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 HI SPARE PARTS LIST FZT 250 REFNR DESCRIPTION FERMNR 1 2 3 SAWBLADE COVER COMPLETE 407460 13 18 ANGLE GAUGE COMPLETE 407461 19 20 TABLE INSERT 407462 22 35 SAWGUIDE COMPLETE 407463 45 GEAR SHAFT 407464 46 KEY 407465 47 GEAR 407466 54 ROTOR 407467 56 STATOR 407468 59 60 61 CARBON BRUSH HOLDER 407469 8l HEX NUT MI6X 1 5 407472 82 OUTSIDE FLANGE 407470 83 HARD METALSAW BLADE250X30X16 T36 327252 83 HARD METAL SAW BLADE 250 X 30 X 16 T30 310360 84 INSIDE FLANGE 407471 103 CRANK 407473 III MAGNETIC SWITCH 407474 115 116 FIXED BRACKET RING 10 Ferm OPERATIONALSAFETY Warning This machine can produce fine dust which can be harmful to your health always wear a suitable dust mask and other protection equipment as appropriate Use dust extraction 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 workarea 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
13. on e Regularly inspect the blade unplug first during use for signs of damage or wear and sharpen replace when required Replace the table inset if worn or damaged Spares are available from the Helpline Only use the correct diameter saw blades rated for at least 6000 revolutions per minute For spares phone Helpline e Switch the machine off before removing the plug from the mains socket Be careful Keep your hands away from the blade Always stand to one side of the blade line when ope rating the saw Use particular care when cutting thin small pieces or slotting consider using another machine if the workpieces are very small Use personal protection equipment always wear suitable safety glasses and ear defenders plus other items as appropriate Ferm MAINTENCE CARE AND REPAIR A Switch off and unplug the machine before carrying out any cleaning adjusting or changing blades CLEANING Clean the saw with a soft brush ora cloth just moistened with soapy water dry off afterwards Do not use flammable liquids to clean the saw they can damage the plastic parts andareafire risk 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 insula tion in the machine The motor runs hot over 70 degrees C The motor has been overloaded cut more slowly e Rem
14. ove sawdust from vents and inside machine 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 e Defective switch take to local dealer for repair The saw does not cut cleanly and wanders offline The blade is blunt or bent replace blade with suitable resharpened or new one The saw makes a lot of noise and does not run smoothly Take to your local dealer for inspection or repair The dustis not being extracted Clean the dust extractor port 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 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 overhe ating 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 Ferm A damaged part or
15. t by turning the red knob clock wise BEFORE OPERATING Ensure the saw is unplugged from mains e Check the voltage on the saw corresponds with your power supply voltage and that the plug and lead are in good condition e Check you have a blade suitable for the saw and the material being cut and that it is in good condition and secure If any teeth are missing or the blade shows cracks or other damage replace immediately e Do not use parts other than supplied with the machine to make the blade fit properly e Turn the saw blade by hand to see that it turns freely in all head table positions if the blade touches any part of the table fence or guard the saw must be read justed before use e Checkall adjusting screws are secure e Runthe saw idle for 30 seconds if there is any abnor mal vibration or other fault switch off inspect and rectify before continuing USING THE SAW A This saw is intended for use on wood wood derived products only OPERATION Plug into a suitable mains supply and switch on Refer to the numbered illustration on page 4 To switch the saw ON Depress the green button on the switch 7 To switch OFF Depress the red button on the switch 7 Note This is a NVR no volt release switch and will not ope rate without the power connected There are two types of cutting Ripping which is cutting the workpiece with the grain e lengthways Crosscutting cutting the workpiece across th
16. tightly against the front edge of the table The clamp adjustment is correct when the fence is tightly clamped and cannot be moved sideways easily Note Both parts of the front claw must engage with the front edge of the table for the fence to be secure PITAND ADJUST THE MITRE GUIDE Fit the mitre guide 8 by sliding it into the dovetail groves on either side of the table To adjust the angle loosen the knob and rotate the guide to the desired angle maximum 45 degrees eit her side Note The angle on the guide is for indication only for accu rate angles test on a piece of scrap first and readjust as neces sary Ferm ADJUST BLADE HEIGHT AND BLADE ANGLE A Ensure the saw is unplugged from mains Adjusting the blade angle The unit can saw at any angle up 45 Slacken off the red knob anticlockwise and adjust by turning the angle adjustment crank handle on the side of the right hand side of the saw to the desired angle e Lock by holding the crank handle and turning the red knob clockwise e The degree scales are for indication only for accu rate angles test the set angle by sawing a piece of scrap first measuring and adjusting the saw as requi red To adjust the blade height proceed as follows The saw height is adjusted with the crank handle on the front of the saw To adjust slacken off the red knob anticlockwise and turn the handle until the blade is at the desired height e Lock the adjustmen
17. ure the square shank of the bolt locates in the slotin the guard Fit flat washer thumbscrew and nut and tighten thumbscrew by hand until the slack has been taken up but the guard is still able to rise and fall easily under its own weight e Tighten the nut witha suitable spanner to prevent the thumbscrew coming undone e Finally check the guard again when you pull it up or tilt it it should fall back under its own weight ifit does not readjust it A Never use this saw without the guard and knife fit ted and working properly Ferm Ferm 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 EN61029 1 1995 1EC61029 2 1 1993 EN55014 1 1993 AI EN 61000 3 2 1995 A13 EN60555 3 1987 EN60555 3 A1 1991 EN55014 2 1997 in accordance with the regulations 98137IEEC 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC Approved by TUV Rheinland Product Safety GmbH Certificate Number from 01 06 2000 GENEMUIDEN NL c W Kamphof Keele A aM Quality department Ferm CHANGING FITTING SAW BLADES A Ensure the saw is unplugged from mains Refer to illustration above Use suitable gloves Saw blades are very sharp Remove the blade guard and red blade inset The reverse of fitting previously described Takethetwo
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