Ferm RSM1022, Original Instructions Manual

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Replacing the saw blade (Fig. A, C)
When mounting the saw blade, wear
protective gloves. Danger of injury when
touching the saw blade.
Only use saw blades that correspond
with the characteristic data given in the
operating instructions.
Mounting the saw blade
Make sure the blade holder is free of
material debris (such as splinters of
wood or metal).
1. Turn the clamping lever (9) as far to the left as
possible and hold it in this position.
2. Insert the saw blade in the chuck (8). Check
that the saw blade is securely fixed and that
the teeth are pointing downwards.
3. Let go of the clamping lever. Check whether
the saw blade is locked in place.
Make sure to use the right sawblade for the
corresponding material. Included with the
machine is a coarse sawblade for wood and a fine
sawblade for metal and plastics.
Removing the saw blade
1. Turn the clamping lever (9) as far to the left as
possible and hold it in this position.
2. Remove the saw blade from the chuck (8).
3. Let go of the clamping lever.
4. OPERATION
Switching the machine on/off (Fig. A, B)
The on/off switch (2) is used for activating the
machine and adjusting speed.
• To start the machine, press and hold the lock-
off button (1) and press the on/off switch (2).
• The further the on/off switch (2) is being
pushed, the faster the blade will move. The
required speed depends on the material and
can be determined by practical testing.
• To stop the machine, release the on/off switch
(2).
Plunge cutting (Fig. D)
Plunge cutting may only be used on soft materials
such as wood, aerated concrete, gypsum plaster
boards, etc. However, this requires a certain
practice and is only possible with short saw blades.
1. Place the saw onto the workpiece and switch it
on.
2. Ensure that the bottom edge of the footplate
rests on the workpiece surface as shown.
3. Slowly saw into the workpiece at an angle,
moving the saw to a vertical position and
continue to saw along the cutting line.
4. Switch the saw off and lift off the workpiece
when the work is complete.
Flush cutting (Fig. E)
Elastic bi-metal saw blades allow you to saw
protruding objects (e.g., water pipes, iron bars,
etc.,) nearby the wall.
1. Apply the saw blade directly to the wall and
bend slightly so that the footplate rests against
the wall. Pay attention that the saw blade
always extends beyond the diameter of the
material being worked.
2. Switch the machine on and saw off the
workpiece keeping constant lateral pressure
against the wall.
Optimum use
• Adjust saw blade and stroke rate to suit the
material to be processed. For right radius
curves it is best to use a narrow saw blade.
Apply coolant or lubricant to deal with the
fluttering produced along the cut line when
sawing metal.
• Check wood, chip boards, building materials
etc., for hard materials (nails, screws etc.),
before sawing and remove them, if necessary.
• Clamp material well. Do not support the
workpiece with hand or foot. Do not touch
objects or the floor with the saw running
(danger of backlash).
• Put the footplate on the surface of the
workpiece, and saw through it with constant
contact pressure or feed. If the saw blade
seizes switch the machine off immediately.
Spread the gap with a suitable tool and pull out
the saw blade.
• After finishing work, switch off the machine
and only put down after it has come to a
complete standstill.