15. Troubleshooting
Fault
Motor does not work
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.
Saw cut is rough or
wavy
Workpiece pulls away
and/or splinters
Saw band drifting
Burn marks on the wood
when working
Saw band jams when
working
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Possible cause
Motor, cable or plug defective, fuses
burnt
Open housing cover (limit switch)
Voltage too low, coils damaged, ca-
pacitor burnt
Coils damaged, motor defective
Circuits in the network are overloaded
(lamps, other motors, etc.)
Overloading of the motor, insufficient
cooling of the motor
Saw blade dull, tooth shape not appro-
priate for the material thickness
Excessive cutting pressure and/or saw
blade not suitable for use
Guide incorrectly adjusted
Incorrect saw band
Saw band blunt
Incorrect saw band
Saw band blunt
Saw band resinous
Guide incorrectly adjusted
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Remedy
Arrange for inspection of the machine by a
specialist. Never repair the motor yourself.
Danger!
Check fuses and replace as necessary
Close housing cover precisely
Contact the utility provider to check the volt-
age. 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 spe-
cialist
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
Adjust the saw band guide according to the
operating manual
Select saw band according to the operating
manual
Replace saw band
Select saw band according to the operating
manual
Replace saw band
Clean saw band
Adjust the saw band guide according to the
operating manual