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5.2
Saw blades
The saw blades used on the machine must be freed
from resin regularly as clean tools improve the cut-
ting quality.
For cleaning only acidfree but not highly alkaline
cleaning agents may be used.
This can be done by soaking the saw blades for 24
hours in paraffin, white spirit or commercially availa-
ble resin remover.
5.3
Storage
If the machine is not in use over a longer period of
time, it must be carefully cleaned (refer to chapter
5.1). Spray bright metal panels with a rustproofing
agent.
Store the machine only in dry rooms, where it is pro-
tected against weathering.
6
Troubleshooting
Some of the most frequent defects and their causes are listed in the following chart. In case of other defects,
contact your dealer or the MAFELL customer service.
The determination of the causes of existing defects and their elimination always require
increased attention and caution. It is imperative to remove the battery from the machine before
carrying out any troubleshooting (refer to section 4.3).
Defect
Cause
Elimination
Machine cannot be switched on
Empty battery
Charge battery (refer to section 3.1)
Carbon brushes worn
Take the machine to a MAFELL cus-
tomer service shop
Machine stops while cutting is in proc-
ess
Machine overloaded
Reduce speed of forward momentum
Saw blade jams as the machine is
advanced
Feed rate too fast
Reduce speed of forward momentum
Blunt saw blade
Release the switch immediately.
Remove the machine from the work-
piece and replace the saw blade
Tension in the workpiece
Poor guiding of machine
Use parallel guide fence
Uneven workpiece surface
Straighten or plane the surface
Burn marks on kerfs
The saw blade used is unsuitable for
the task or blunt
Replace saw blade
Chip ejection blocked
Wood is too damp
Extended operation without extraction
Connect to an external extractor, e.g.
portable dust extractor
