FERM CTM1016 Cordless Multifunction Tool 12 V 1.5 Ah Instructions

FERM CTM1016 Cordless Multifunction Tool 12 V 1.5 Ah

Machine data

Technical specifications Vibration level
The vibration emission level stated in this instruction manual has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60745; it may be used to compare one tool with another and as a preliminary assessment of exposure to vibration when using the tool for the applications mentioned.

• using the tool for different applications, or with different or poorly maintained accessories, may significantly increase the exposure level.
• the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job, may significantly reduce the exposure level.

Protect yourself against the effects of vibration by maintaining the tool and its accessories, keeping your hands warm, and organizing your work patterns.
Features
Fig. 1

1. Collet chuck
2. Ring
3. Spindle lock
4. Speed adjusting wheel
5. Switch

Safety instructions

Explanation of symbols

• Read the user manual.

• Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non-observance of the instructions in this manual.

• Risk of electric shock

• Do not use in rain

• Indoor use only

• Class II machine – Double insulation – You don’t need any earthed plug.

• Max temperature 400C

• Do not throw the battery into fire

• Do not throw the battery into water

• Do not dispose of the product in unsuitable containers.

• Separate collection for Li-ion battery.

• The product is in accordance with the applicable safety standards in the European directives.

•   This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, sander, wire brush, polisher, carving or cut-off tool. Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listedbelow may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

•   Operations such as grinding, sanding, wire brushing, polishing or cutting-off are not recommended to be performed with this power tool. Operations for which the power tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.

• Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe operation.

• The rated speed of the grinding accessories must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Grinding accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart.

• The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately controlled.

• The arbour size of wheels, sanding drums or any other accessory must properly fit the spindle or collet of the power tool. Accessories that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and can lead to loss of control of the power tool.

• Mandrel mounted wheels, sanding drums, cutters or other accessories must be fully inserted into the collet or chuck. If the mandrel is insufficiently held and/or the overhang of the wheel is too long, the mounted wheel may become loose and be ejected at high velocity.

• Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, sanding drum for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute.
  Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this test time.

• Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
  The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high-intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

• Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

• Always hold the tool firmly in your hand(s) during the start-up. The reaction torque of the motor, as it accelerates to full speed, can cause the tool to twist.

• Use clamps to support workpiece whenever practical. Never hold a small workpiece in one hand and the tool in the other hand while in use. Clamping a small workpiece allows you to use your hand(s) to control the tool. Round material such as dowel rods, pipes or tubing have a tendency to roll while being cut, and may cause the bit to bind or jump toward you.

•  Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. f you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.

• Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.

• After changing the bits or making any adjustments, make sure the collet nut, chuck or any other adjustment devices are securely tightened. Loose adjustment devices can unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control, loose rotating components will be violently thrown.

• Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.

• Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.

•  Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.

• Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock. forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation. For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions. Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

• Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. The operator can control kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.

• Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.

• Do not attach a toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.

• Always feed the bit into the material in the same direction as the cutting edge is exiting from the material (which is the same direction as the chips are thrown). Feeding the tool in the wrong direction causes the cutting edge of the bit to climb out of the work and pull the tool in the direction of this feed.

• When using rotary files, cut-off wheels, high-speed cutters or tungsten carbide cutters, always have the work securely clamped. These wheels will grab if they become slightly canted in the groove, and can kickback. When a cut-off wheel grabs, the wheel itself usually breaks. When a rotary file, high-speed cutter or tungsten carbide cutter grabs, it may jump from the groove and you could lose control of the tool. Additional safety instructions for grinding and cutting-off operations
  Safety warnings specific for grinding and abrasive cutting-off operations:

• Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind with the side of a cut-off wheel.  Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.

• For threaded abrasive cones and plugs use only undamaged wheel mandrels with an unrelieved shoulder flange that are of correct size and length. Proper mandrels will reduce the possibility of breakage.

• Do not “jam” a cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or snagging of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.

• Do not position your hand in line with and behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of operation, is moving away from your hand, the possible kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.

• When wheel is pinched, snagged or when interrupting a cut for any reason, switch off the power tool and hold the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel pinching or snagging.

•  Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully re-enter the cut.
  The wheel may bind, walk up or kick back if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece.

• Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large workpieces tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel. Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.

Battery tool use and care

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
For the charger Intended use
Charge only CDA1094 type rechargeable battery packs. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

• The appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
• Children being supervised not to play with the appliance
• Do not recharging non-rechargeable batteries!
• During charging, batteries must be placed in the well ventilated area!

Electrical safety
When using electric machines always observe the safety regulations applicable in your country to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read the following safety instructions and also the enclosed safety instructions. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Your machine is double insulated, therefore no earthwire is required.

Assembly of accessories

Always remove the battery before mounting an accessory
Warning! Change accessories by inserting an accessory into the collet (or chuck) as far possible to minimize run out and unbalance.

Assembly of accessories

Press down the axle locking button (3) and hold it down. Using the spring chuck spanner you can undo the spring chuck (1). Put the accessory in its place. Hold down the axle locking button when you fasten the spring chuck with the spring chuck spanner.
Operation
Switch on the machine by engaging the on/out switch (5) By adjusting the adjusting wheel (4) you can regulate the speed of the Combitool. 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. Too high a load at a low speed of the Combitool can burn out the engine.The battery must be charged before first use. Removing the battery from the machine

• Push the battery unlock buttons and pull the battery out of the machine

Inserting the battery into the machine Ensure that the exterior of the battery is clean and dry before connecting to the charger or machine.

• Insert the battery (2) into the base of the machine.

• Push the battery further forward until it clicks into place.

• Charging the battery (with the charger)
  • Plug the charger plug into an electrical outlet and wait for a while. The LED indicator will lighten up and show the charging status.
  LED Charger status
  Red Battery charging in progress Green Battery charging finished, battery fully charged

• Fully charging the 1.5Ah battery may take up to 240 minutes.

• After the battery is fully charged remove the charger plug from the outlet and remove the battery from the charger. Holding and guiding the tool

• For precision work (engraving): pencil grip (A)
• For rough work (grinding): paring knife hand grip (B)
•  When you need to keep the tool parallel to the work surface (e.g. using a cut-off wheel): 2 hand golf grip (C)

Accessories for the Combitool

Grinding stones

When using a grinding stone the first time, use the dressing stone to balance it. The dressing stone can also be used for cleaning the surface or to give the grinding stone a special shape.

Material Speed setting
Stone, shell –
Steel +
Aluminum, brass + –
Plastic –
Felt wheels and tip

The felt wheels or tip should be screwed on the mandrel.

Material Speed setting
Steel +
Aluminium, brass + –
Plastic +
Sanding bands and disc

Material Speed setting
Wood + +
Steel –
Aluminium, brass + –
Plastic –
High speed cutter, Diamond wheel point and Drill

Material Speed setting
Stone, shell Max
Steel + –
Aluminium, brass + +
Plastic –
Abrasive disc

Material Speed setting
Steel +
Aluminum, brass + –
Plastic –

Maintenance

Make sure that the machine is not live when carrying out maintenance work on the motor. This machine has 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. Please clean the tool immediately after use.
Lubrication
The machine requires no additional lubrication.
Faults
Should a fault occur, e.g. after wear of a part, please contact the service address on the warranty card. In the back of this manual you find an exploded view showing the parts that can be ordered.
Environment
To prevent damage during transport, the appliance is delivered in a solid packaging which consists largely of reusable material. Therefore please make use of options for recycling the packaging. Damaged and/or disposed of electrical or electronic devices must be dropped off at recycling stations intended for that purpose.
Only EC countries
Do not dispose of power tools into domestic waste. According to the European Guideline 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national right, power tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

References

• FERM Power Tools - Power to create

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