17. Troubleshooting
Problem
Motor does not work
The motor starts up
slowly and does not
reach operating speed.
Motor makes excessive
noise
The motor does not
reach its full power.
Motor overheats easily. Overloading of the motor, insuffi-
Saw cut is rough or
wavy
Workpiece pulls away
and/or splinters
Saw blade is not run-
ning straight
Burn marks appear on
the wood during the
cutting work
Saw blade jams during
cutting work
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Possible cause
Motor, cable or plug defective,
fuses burnt
Housing cover open (limit switch)
Voltage too low, coils damaged,
capacitor burnt
Coils damaged, motor defective
Circuits in the network are over-
loaded (lamps other motors, etc.)
cient cooling of the motor
Saw blade dull, tooth shape
not appropriate for the material
thickness
Excessive cutting pressure and/
or saw blade not suitable for use
Guide has been wrongly set
Wrong saw blade
Blunt saw blade
Wrong saw blade
Blunt saw blade
Deposits on the saw blade
Guide has been set poorly
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Help
Arrange for inspection of the machine by a special-
ist. Never repair the motor yourself. Danger! Check
fuses and replace as necessary
Close housing cover exactly
Contact the utility provider to check the voltage.
Arrange for inspection of the motor by a special-
ist. 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
Resharpen saw blade and/or use suitable saw
blade
Insert suitable saw blade
Set the saw blade guide according to the operating
instructions
Select a saw blade according to the operating
instructions
Change the saw blade
Select a saw blade according to the operating
instructions
Change the saw blade
Clean the saw blade
Set the saw blade guide according to the operating
instructions