17. Troubleshooting
Fault
Motor does not start
Saw band doesn't move
Incorrect turning direction
for motor
Saw band drifting
Burn marks on the wood
when working
Saw band jams when work-
ing
The engine runs slowly and
does not reach the operating
speed.
Motor makes excessive
noise
The motor does not reach its
full power.
Motor overheats easily.
Possible cause
• No power
• Switch, capacitor defective
• Electrical extension lead faulty
• Open housing cover (limit switch)
• Motor, cable or plug defective,
fuses burnt
• No power
• V-belt torn
• Motor, cable or plug defective,
fuses burnt
• Incorrect connection
• Guide incorrectly adjusted
• Incorrect saw band
• Saw band blunt
• Incorrect saw band
• Saw band blunt
• Saw band resinous
• Guide incorrectly adjusted
• Voltage too low, coils damaged,
capacitor burnt
• Coils damaged, motor defective
• Circuits in the network are overload-
ed (lamps, other motors, etc.)
• Overloading of the motor, insufficient
cooling of the motor
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Remedy
• Check the mains fuse
• Have checked by an electrician
• Unplug the mains fuse, check,
replace if necessary
• Close housing cover precisely
• Arrange for inspection of the machine
by a specialist. Never repair the motor
yourself. Danger! Check fuses and
replace as necessary
• Check the mains fuse
• Have checked by an electrician
• Arrange for inspection of the machine
by a specialist. Never repair the motor
yourself. Danger! Check fuses and
replace as necessary
• Change direction of rotation on CEE
connector
• Adjusting the saw band guide correct-
ly (see 9.12)
• Select the correct saw band (see
chapter 15)
• Replace saw band
• Select the correct saw band (see
chapter 15)
• Replace saw band
• Clean saw band
• Adjusting the saw band guide correct-
ly (see 9.12)
• Arrange for inspection of the motor by
a specialist. Arrange for replacement
of the capacitor by a specialist.
• Arrange for inspection of the motor by
a specialist.
• Do not use any other equipment or
motors on the same circuit.
• Avoid overloading the motor while
cutting. remove dust from the motor
in order to ensure optimal cooling of
the motor.
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