•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
pressure on the circular saw.
LASER BEAMER
LASER BEAMER IN USE
The leading beam of the laser beamer makes sawing in
straight lines much easier:
a) along a drawn line, or
b) by aligning it to a fixed point marked on the
workpiece.
The range of the laser beam, depending on the
environmental light, is about 65 cm.
REPLACING BATTERIES
•Hold the circular handsaw straight in front of you.
Pull the lid on the laser beamer towards you, and
then lift it. Replace the batteries with new ones. You
will need 2 x 1.5 V “Micro/AAA” batteries.
•Never dispose of old/empty batteries with the
household refuse, but deposit them instead at special
collection point for batteries or chemical refuse.
•When inserting the batteries, ensure that the +/-
terminals are correctly placed, as shown inside the
battery compartment.
•Again lower the lid, pull it towards you, press it
against the saw blade cover, and let it softly spring
back into the closed position.
•Check that the laser beamer is properly closed by
carefully opening the lid straight upwards. If the lid
opens up, repeat the closing procedure, until the lid
stays properly closed.
ADJUSTING THE LASER BEAM
•Transport handling and heavy use can affect the
precision of the laser beam.
•The laser beam itself can be easily adjusted.
•Hold the blade of the circular saw against a
straightedge or perfectly straight plank.
•Switch the laser on.
•Check whether the laser beam runs parallel along the
edge of the straightedge or plank.
•If the laser beam is out of alignment, proceed as
follows:
•Loosen the two screws on the front side of the laser a
few turns.
•Hold the blade of the circular saw against a
straightedge or perfectly straight plank.
•Correct the laser such that it runs dead straight along
the edge.
•Again tighten the two screws.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Below we have listed a few probable causes and
solutions to which you can refer if your circular saw does
not function properly.
1. The temperature of the electric motor ex-
ceeds 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 inspected
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 inspected
and/or repaired.
MAINTENANCE
Make sure that the machine is not live when
carrying out maintenance work on the motor.
The Ferm machines have 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.
CLEANING
Keep the ventilation slots of the machine clean to
prevent overheating of the engine. Regularly clean the
machine housing with a soft cloth, preferably after each
use. Keep the ventilation slots free from dust and dirt. If
the dirt does not come off use a soft cloth moistened
with soapy water. Never use solvents such as petrol,
alcohol, ammonia water, etc. These solvents may
damage the plastic parts.
LUBRICATION
The machine requires no additional lubrication.
FAULTS
Should a fault occur, e.g. after wear of a part, please contact
your local Ferm dealer. In the back of this manual you find
an exploded view showing the parts that can be ordered.
Ferm 5
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EN50144-2-5, EN50144-1, EN55014-1,
EN55014-2, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
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98/37/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC
01-06-2004
ZWOLLE NL
W. Kamphof
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(GR)
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