Ferm ROUTER FBF-850E User Manual Download Page 6

Have your tool repaired by an expert 

This appliance is manufactured in accordance with
relevant safety standards. Only experts must carry out
repairing of electrical appliances, otherwise
considerable danger 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, it
is double insulated in accordance with EN 50144 – no
earth wire is required.
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

Live 

Secure wires 

Secure wires carefully and firmly to the correct
terminals. Secure the mains cable in the plug cord grip
firmly.
Fit a 13-amp fuse. If a 13amp (BS1363) plug is used a (BS
1362) ASTA approved 13-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 facilities exist  - phone the Helpline for
current advice on recycling.

HELPLINE

For any queries relating to operational or safety
matters contact:

Ferm Customer Helpline on: 

0115 966 1199 

Monday-Friday

8am – 6pm

Saturday 

9am – 1 pm

GUARANTEE

The guarantee conditions can be found on the separately
enclosed guarantee card.

We declare under our sole responsability that this 

product is in conformity with the following 

standards or standardized documents

EN50144-1, EN50144-2-17, 

EN55014-1, EN55014-2,

EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, 

in accordance with the regulations.

98/37EEC 
73/23EEC

89/336EEC

from 24-01-2003

GENEMUIDEN NL

W. Kamphof
Quality department     

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

(UK)

Blue

(Neutral)

Green & Yellow

(Earth)

Brown

(Live)

Fuse

(13 Amp)

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SWITCHING ON AND OFF

Fig.G

Depress the on/off switch (1) to switch the machine
on. Then push the switch through its resistance to
lock the switch in the on position. The cutter speed
can be adjusted by means of the adjusting wheel (13).

Release the on/off switch to switch the machine off
or push the switch again when it is in locked position.

Always select a low speed for cutting plastic
workpieces.

Do not put the machine down when the motor is still
running. Do not place the machine on a dusty surface.
Dust particles may enter the mechanism.

MAINTENCE, CARE AND 
REPAIR

Switch off and unplug the machine before carrying
out any cleaning, adjusting or changing blades.

CLEANING

Do not use water or flammable liquids to clean the
router.

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
insulation in the machine.

The motor runs hot (over 70

°

C)

The motor has been overloaded, cut more slowly.

The motor is defective; take to your local dealer for
repair.

The router does not work when switched on

Damaged plug/fuse, replace as required.

Defective switch, take to local dealer for repair.

The router does not cut cleanly or wanders off
line.

The cutter is blunt or bent, replace with suitable
resharpened or new one.

The router makes a lot of noise and does not run
smoothly.

The carbon brushes need replacing.

Take to your local dealer for inspection or repair.
There are 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 cutters 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
overheating.

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 on
and off.

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