Ferm Agm1059, Original Instructions Manual, Page: 7 / 104

EN
7 Ferm
for the power input of the machine. The minimum
conductor size is 1.5 mm
2
. When using a cable
reel always unwind the reel completely.
3. Assembly
Prior to mounting an accessory always
unplug the tool.
Removing and mounting the guard
Fig. 2
Replace the guard only with one of sheet steel or
material of equal strength.
Disassembly
• Remove the flange nut and the flange from
the spindle (2).
• Remove the machine’s protective hood.
Assembly
• Put the protective hood (1) on the machine.
• Turn the protective hood to the position
indicated in the drawing and completely
tighten the screws (3).
• Put the flange nut and the flange back on the
spindle (2).
Mounting a grinding disc
Fig. 3
Use grinding discs of the correct dimension. Use
fibre reinforced grinding discs only. The grinding
disc must not touch the edge of the guard.
• Press the spindle lock (6) and turn the spindle
(9) until it engages in the lock. Keep the
spindle lock pressed during this procedure.
• Remove the flange nut (12) from the spindle
using the spanner (11).
• Position the grinding disc (7) on the flange (5).
• Place the flange nut on the spindle an tighten
it using the spanner.
• Release the spindle lock and check that the
spindle is unlocked by rotating it.
Mounting the side handle
Fig. 1
The side handle can be used for both left-hand
and right-hand control.
• Fasten the side handle (5) for left-hand
operation on the right-hand side of the
machine.
• Fasten the side handle for right-hand
operation on the left-hand side of the
machine.
• Fasten the side handle for upright working at
the top of the machine.
Make sure that the side handle is
fastened properly and cannot loosen
unexpectedly.
Mounting grinding discs and roughing discs
Fig. 4 and 5 show how to mount the flange (10)
when using thick (4 - 8 mm) and thin
(2,5 - 4 mm) discs.
4. Use
Always observe the safety instructions
and applicable regulations.
Special attention when starting the machine
• Clamp the workpiece and make sure that the
workpiece cannot slide from under the
machine during the cutting activities.
• When working with the machine, always hold
it firmly with both hands and provide for a
secure stance.
• Always direct the cable to the rear away from
the machine.
• Insert the mains plug only when the machine
is switched off.
• Apply the machine to the workpiece only
when switched on
Never use the machine for grinding
magnesium workpieces.
Switching on and off
• This machine is equipped with a safety switch.
Switch ON
Use one finger to push the lock button forward
and then press the switch.
Switch OFF
Release the switch.
Before start working, the machine must
be run according to the max. speed.
Operation
• Hold the machine firmly and move it against
the workpiece. Move the grinding disc evenly
across the workpiece.
• Move the machine during roughing under an