Operation; Troubleshooting - Ferm FKS-180 Gebrauchsanweisung

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OPERATION

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Fig. H.
SWITCHING ON/OFF
- Depress knob (B) with your right-hand thumb and
keep it depressed.
- Depress knob (A) to start the saw.
- Release knob (A) to stop the saw.
OPERATION
- Hold the work using clamps or a vice to have both
hands free to operate the saw.
- Switch on the saw and place the bottom plate on the
work.
- Slowly move the saw towards the previously drawn
cutting line and slowly press the tool forward.
- Firmly press the bottom plate on the work, otherwise
the circular saw may start to vibrate, causing the blade
to break more easily.
Let the saw do the job. Do not put undue pres-
sure on the circular saw.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Below we have listed a few probable causes and solutions
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to which you can refer if your circular saw does not func-
tion properly.
1. The temperature of the electric motor exceeds
70°C.
The motor has been overloaded by working it too hard.
- Cut more slowly and allow the motor to cool down.
The motor is defective.
- Contact your local dealer to have the tool inspec-
ted and/or repaired.
2. The tool does not work when switched on.
Damaged cord and/or plug.
- Check cord and/or plug.
Defective switch.
- Contact your local dealer to have the switch
inspected and/or repaired.
3. When cutting it is very difficult to move the work
forward in a straight line and the cut is not clean.
The blade is bent or blunt.
- Replace the blade.
4. The circular saw makes a lot of noise and/or does
not run smoothly.
The carbon brushes are worn.
- Contact your local dealer to have your tool inspec-
ted and/or repaired.
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