UK Subject to change USER’S MANUAL Document Ref: FKS-180/15770/PMR9/Issue 1/Mar 02 Copyright © These instructions are the sole property of Ferm-Omega Tools and may not be reproduced Ferm Circular Saw FKS-180 Art.nr. 726800 Screwfix art.nr 15770 Ferm BV • P.O. Box 134 • 8280 AC Genemuiden • NL • www.ferm.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following pictograms are used in these instructions for use: FERM CIRCULAR SAW FKS-180 USERS MANUAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Voltage Frequency Power input No load speed Saw blade dimensions | | | | | | | | | | | | Number of teeths Max. cutting depth Weight Lpa (sound pressure level) Lwa (sound power level) Vibration value 230 V~ 50 Hz 1200 W 4100/min 180x1.8x 20 mm Z18 62 mm 4.72 kg 95.4 dB(A) 108.4 dB(A) ≤2.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY SPARE PARTS LIST FKS-180 REF NR 8/9/10 11 16 22 24 27 37 38 42 43 44 45 46 47 50 55 61 DESCRIPTION CARBON BRUSH (SET) CARBON BRUSH CAP STATOR AUXILIARY HANDLE SWITCH ROTOR GEAR FLANGE (OUTSIDE) SPLITTER SPRING SAW BLADE PROTECTION COVER HARD METAL SAW BLADE Ø 180 MM FLANGE (INSIDE) LEFT BOLT FOR SAW BLADE SOCKET SPANNER PARALLEL GUIDE GUIDE PLATE Warning! Never use the machine for sawing asbestos. If asbestos is discovered or suspected, contact your local council for advice.
Ensure the saw is unplugged from mains before making adjustments, mounting accesories or changing blades. CHANGING/FITTING SAW BLADES Refer to illustration below - Depress the spindle lock lever (6) and keep it pressed, then use the 13mm box spanner (2) provided to turn the blade-retaining bolt anticlockwise. - Remove the bolt, washer and blade if fitted. Make sure the flange is present on the shaft and is the right way up.
USING THE SAW This saw is intended for use on wood and wood derived products only BEFORE OPERATING - Check the voltage on the saw corresponds with your power supply voltage and that the plug and lead are in good condition. - Check you have the correct type of saw blade for the machine, that it suitable for the spindle speed of the saw and that it is mounted correctly. Do not use parts other than supplied with the machine to make the blade fit properly.
MAINTENCE, CARE AND REPAIR Switch off and unplug the machine before carrying out any cleaning, adjusting or changing blades and inspecting or replacing carbon brushes. CLEANING Do not use flammable liquids to clean the saw 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.
