Service & Maintenance; Problem Solving - Ferm MSM1030 Gebrauchsanweisung

• Turn the knob (10) anticlockwise and then set
the angle desired (you can read this off on the
back of the machine. Then tighten the knob
(10) again by turning it clockwise.
Changing the carbon brushes
Fig. A
• Make sure that the plug is not in the socket!
• Unscrew the covers (16) with a flat bladed
screwdriver. Remove the carbon brushes with
the same type of brushes. Screw the covers
(16) tight again.
Note: Always replace both carbon brushes at the
same time. Never use a mixture of old and new
brushes.
Mounting the dust bag
Fig. F
Press in the clamp of the dust bag (27) and slide
it onto the opening on the back of the machine.
The dust bag stays in place when you release the
clamp.
4. OPERATION
Using the mitre saw
Fig. 1
Before use, always check for faults or
defects!
• Set the desired sawing angle of the machine.
• Put the plug into the socket.
• Fix the piece of work in place using the
clamps (24): make sure that the material is
well clamped in place!
• Hold the material tightly on the left side while
making sure that you keep a safe distance
from the blade of the saw.
• Turn on the machine using the switch (1).
• Make sure that the saw blade has reached full
speed before allowing it to touch the piece of
work to be sawn.
• Use knob (2) to raise the protective cover
lock.
• Now bring the saw slowly downwards so that
the saw blade saws through the piece of work
and passes through the slot in the table. Do
not put any pressure on the saw. Give the
machine time to saw through the piece of
work.
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• Bring the machine gently up again and switch
it off by letting go of the switch (1).
5. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
Always make sure that the machine is
not connected to the mains electricity
when you carry out any maintenance of
the mechanism.
This machine has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of
maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper machine care and regular
cleaning.
Malfunction
Should the machine fail to function correctly, a
number of possible causes and the appropriate
solutions are given below:
Repairs and servicing should only be
carried out by a qualified technician or
service firm.

Problem solving

1. The motor does not start
• The plug is not in the socket
• The power cord is broken
• The switch is defective. Take the machine to
your Ferm dealer for repair.
2. The saw cut is not even (jagged)
• The saw blade must be sharpened
• The saw blade is mounted back to front
• The saw blade is clogged with resin or sawdust
• The saw blade is not suitable for the piece of
work being used
3. The height and/or mitre lever is obstructed
• Chips and/or dust must be removed
4. The motor has difficulty in reaching full
speed
• The extension cord is too thin and/or too long
• The mains voltage is less than 230 V
5. The machine vibrates excessively
• The saw blade is damaged
6. The machine becomes excessively hot
• The ventilation slots are blocked. Clean them
out with a dry cloth.
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