- Further supplementary take-back conditions of
the manufacturers and distributors can be ob-
tained from the respective customer service.
• If the manufacturer delivers a new electrical device
to a private household, the manufacturer can ar-
range for the free collection of the old electrical de-
vice upon request from the end user. Please contact
the manufacturer's customer service for this.
17. Troubleshooting
Fault
Engine does not start
Saw band does not
move
Incorrect direction of
motor rotation
Saw band drifting
Burn marks on the
wood when working
Saw band jams when
working
The engine runs slowly
and does not reach the
operating speed
Motor makes exces-
sive noise
The motor does not
reach its full power
Motor overheats easily • Overloading of the motor, insufficient
Saw cut is rough or
wavy
Workpiece pulls away
and/or splinters
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
• 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.)
cooling of the motor
• Saw band dull, tooth shape not ap-
propriate for the material thickness
• Excessive cutting pressure and/or
saw band not suitable for use
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• These statements only apply to devices installed
and sold in the countries of the European Union
and which are subject to the European Directive
2012/19/EU. In countries outside the European Un-
ion, different regulations may apply to the disposal of
waste electrical and electronic equipment.
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 con-
nector
• Adjusting the saw band guide correctly
(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 correctly
(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 engines
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 band or insert suitable saw
band (see chapter 15).
• Insert suitable saw band (see chapter 15).
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