17. 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.
Fault
The machine will not
switch on
Machine switches off
automatically while
idling
Machine stops during
machining
Speed drops during
machining
Untidy cutting pattern
Chip ejector clogged
(without extraction)
Possible cause
No mains voltage present
Carbon brushes worn
Mains failure
Overload protection has
tripped due to the cutter
blade being blunt, or the
feed rate or cutting depth
being too great
Too much chip take-off
Feed to fast
Blunt cutter
Blunt cutter
Uneven feed
Too much chip take-off
Blunt cutter
Wood too wet
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Remedy
Check power supply
Take the machine to the customer service workshop
Check the mains fuse
The machine does not restart automatically due to the
built-in undervoltage protection and must be switched on
again when the voltage returns
Before continuing work, replace the blades or wait for
the motor to cool down
Reduce chip take-off
Reduce feed speed
Replace cutter
Replace cutter
Cut with constant pressure and reduced feed rate
Reduce chip take-off
Replace cutter
Only machine dry wood
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