Ferm 35
AVAILABLE SPARE PARTS FOR FTS-260
REF.NR. DESCRIPTION FERM NR.
2 SPINDLE GEAR 408200
12 - 17 SANDING PAD (COMPLETE) 408201
18 FIELD COIL 408202
19 CARBON BRUSH (SET) 408203
23 ARMATURE 408204
25 ARMATURE GEAR 408205
38 SWITCH 408206
EXPLODED VIEW
Product: Ferm triangular sander
Type FTS-260K, Art.nr. 326240
Ferm, Zwolle, The Netherlands.
Sound pressure level L
pa
71,4 dB(A)
Vibration (
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a
w
) 5,8 m/s
2
Serial nr.
CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BE-
FORE YOU USE THE TRIANGULAR SANDER!
1. SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE:
1. Check the following points.
- do the voltage of the appliance correspond
with the mains voltage, appliances for a mains
voltage of 230 V can also be connected at a
mains voltage of 220 V;
-are the mains lead and the mains plug in a good
condition: solid, without any loose ends or
damage;
2. Avoid using long extension cables.
3. Check the condition of the sandpaper. Is it not worn
or are there any cracks. Replace bad sandpaper.
WHILE USING THE MACHINE
1. If you are working with the sander, wear always
ear protection and dust mask.
2. The machine is not suitable for wet sanding.
3. Check that the switch is not in the “ON”-position
before connecting the machine to the mains voltage.
4. Always keep away the mains lead from moving
parts of the machine.
5. Use safety glasses, certain when sanding above
your head.
6. Do not bring pressure to your machine, this will
only delay the sanding.
SWITCH OFF THE MACHINE IN CASE OF:
1. The machine is overheated.
2. Defective mains plug, mains lead or damage to the
mains lead.
3. Defective switch.
4. Smoke or bad smell caused by scorched insulation.
2. USE
1. INSTALLING SANDPAPER
As the sole of your sander is provided with velcro, you can
only use sandpaper which can be fixed in the same way.
1. Pull the mains plug out of the power-point
2. Have the little gaps in the sandpaper coincide with
the little gaps in the sole and push on the paper for
fixing it on the sole.
2. APPLICATIONS
The sander can only be used for the subjoined applications.
1. Sanding wooden surfaces
2. Sanding metal surfaces
3. Polishing.
3. DUST EXTRACTION
The sanding machine is provided with a connection for
dust extraction to keep the working surface clean. This
is the opening at the back of the sander. You can con-
nect a vacuum cleaner onto this opening.
Insert the adapter into the dust extraction opening of
the triangular sanding machine. When doing so, make
sure that the adapter projections fall into the recesses
of the dust extraction opening. Turn the adapter 45
degrees clockwise. You may now insert the vacuum
cleaner tube into the adapter. The adapter is equipped
with an adapter ring, located in the back of the adapter.
For deviant tube sizes, remove the adapter ring from
the adapter.
3. OPERATION
Press the on/off switch to turn on the machine. To
regulate the speed, use the adjusting wheel.
An excessive load when the sanding machine is run-
ning at a low speed may cause the motor to burn out.
4. SANDING
The foot of the sanding machine makes small circular
movements. The result is an even, smoothly sanded
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