Maintenance; Cleaning; Lubrication; Malfunctions - Ferax BCS-1400 Manual

• When cutting it is very diffi-
cult to move the work forward
in a straight line and the cut is
not clean.
• The circular saw makes a lot
of noise and/or does not run
smoothly.

8. MAINTENANCE

Make sure that the machine is not
live when carrying out maintenance
work on the motor.
This equipment was manufactured for long-
term operations with minimal maintenance.
Continuous and satisfactory operations depend
on a correct care and regular cleaning of your
equipment.

8.1 Cleaning

• Regularly remove sawdust.
• Operate the saw with an attached vacuum
cleaner.
• If the dirt does not come off use a soft cloth
moistened with soapy water. Never use sol-
vents such as petrol, alcohol, ammonia water,
etc. These solvents may damage the plastic
parts.

8.2 Lubrication

The machine does not require any additional
lubrication.

8.3 Malfunctions

If any malfunctions should occur, for instance
through wear and tear of a component, then
please contact the service centre indicated on
your guarantee card. This manual contains a
detailed overview of those components that
can be ordered.
• The blade is bent or blunt.
• The carbon brushes are worn. • Replace the carbon brushes

8.4 Environment

This machine is delivered in robust packaging
to prevent transport damages. This packaging
largely consists of recyclable materials.
Do use all available possibilities for recycling
the packaging. When disposing of the machine,
do not throw it into your trash container!

8.5 Guarantee

Warranty conditions and product liability apply
according to national legislation.
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• Replace the blade.
(Fig. 2)
Electrical or electronic devices and
machines, which are damaged and/or
to be discarded, must be delivered to
the recycling stations provided by
local regulations. We would like to
ask you to support us with your active
contribution to protect the environ-
ment, by delivering equipment that is
to be discarded to your local recyc-
ling station.