Ferm agm1037 Original Instructions Manual page 9

Carbon brush indicator
Normally the carbon brush indicator (7) lights
green to indicate the machine has a live
connection. When the carbon brushes are worn,
the carbon brush indicator (7) will light red.
5. service & 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.
Trouble shooting
Should the machine fail to function correctly, a
number of possible causes and the appropriate
solutions are given below:
1. machine fails to operate.
• Power turned off.
• (Extension) cable damaged.
2. The elektromotor hardly reaches
maximum speed.
• The extension cable is too thin and/or too
long.
• The mains voltage is lower than 230 V.
3. machine overheats.
• Air vents are blocked. Clean them with a dry
cloth.
• The machine has been overloaded. Use the
machine for the purpose it is made for
4. excessive sparking or elektromotor runs
irregular.
• There's dirt inside the motor or the carbon
brushes are worn.
• Replace the carbon brushes or bring the
machine to a specialized repair centre.
Repairs and servicing should only be
carried out by a qualified technician or
service firm.
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.
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.
Faulty and/or discarded electrical or
electronic apparatus have to be
collected at the appropriate recycling
locations.
Only for 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.
Warranty
The warranty conditions can be found on the
separately enclosed warranty card.
The product and the user manual are subject to
change. Specifications can be changed without
further notice.
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