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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Help
The motor does not
run.
Faulty motor, power supply cable or
plug.
Burned out fuses.
Have the machine checked by
skilled personnel. Do not try to
repair the machine yourselves as it
may be dangerous. Check the
fuses and replace them if necessary.
The motor starts
slowly and does not
reach running speed.
Low-power supply voltage.
Damaged windings. Burned out
capacitor.
Ask the Electricity Distributor
to check the voltage available.
Have the machine motor checked
by skilled personnel. Have the
capacitor replaced by skilled
personnel.
Excessive motor noise.
Damaged windings. Faulty motor.
Have the motor checked by skilled
personnel.
The motor does not
reach full power.
Overloaded circuit due to lighting,
utilities or other motors.
Do not use other utilities or motors
on the circuit to which the cutting-
off machine is connected.
Motor overheats
easily
Overload of the motor; inadequate
cooling of the motor.
Prevent overloading the motor
when cutting; remove dust from
the motor to ensure an optimum
cooling of the motor.
Decrease in cutting
power when
The saw blade is too small
(sharpened too often).
Re-adjust the end stop of the saw
unit.
The saw cut is rough
or wavy.
The saw blade is dull; the tooth
shape is not suited to the thickness
of the material.
Re-sharpen the saw blade or use an
appropriate saw blade.
The work piece rips or
splinters.
The cutting pressure is excessive or
the saw blade is not suited to the
application.
Use the correct saw blade.
