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