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electronic equipment.
18. Troubleshooting
The following table shows fault symptoms and describes remedial measures in the event of your machine failing
to work properly. If you cannot localise and rectify the problem with this, please contact your service workshop.
Electrical maintenance work may only be carried out by a qualified electrician!
Fault
The saw does not brake when
switching the machine off
Saw blade is loose after the
motor is switched off
Engine makes excessive
noise or hums
Burnt areas on the cutting
surface
Saw blade turns in the wrong
direction
Motor not supplying power,
fuse tripping
Possible cause
Brake system defective
Fixing nut not tight enough
Coils damaged, motor defective
Blunt saw blade
Incorrect saw blade
Incorrect polarity /
Incorrect connection
Cross section of the extension cable
insufficient
Overload due to blunt saw blade
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Remedy
Have the brake system checked and,
if necessary, replaced by a specialist
workshop.
Tighten the fixing nut (Attention: right-
hand thread)
Arrange for inspection of the engine by a
specialist workshop.
Sharpen saw blade or replace it if
necessary
Replace saw blade
Change direction of rotation with phase
inverter / Have an electrician change the
polarity of the wall plug.
see "Electrical connection"
Replacing the saw blade
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