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Problem Possible Cause Help
The motor does not run. Faulty motor, power supply cable
or plug.
Burned out fuses.
Have the machine checked by
skilled personnel.
Do not try to repair the
machine yourselves as it may be
dangerous. Check the fuses and
replace them if necessary.
The motor starts slowly
and does not reach running
speed.
Low power supply voltage.
Damaged windings.
Burned out capacitor.
Ask for the Electricity Board to
check the voltage available. Have
the machine motor checked
by skilled personnel. Have the
capacitor replaced by skilled
personnel.
Excessive motor noise. Damaged windings. Faulty
motor.
Have the motor checked by
skilled personnel.
The motor does not reach full
power.
Overloaded circuit due to
lighting, utilities or other motors.
Do not use other utilities or
motors on the circuit to which
the plunge cut saw is connected.
Motor overheats easily Overload of the motor;
inadequate cooling of the motor
Prevent overloading the motor
when cutting; remove dust from
the motor to ensure an optimum
cooling of the motor
Decrease in cutting power when
sawing
The saw blade is too small
(sharpened too often)
Re-adjust the end stop of the saw
unit
The saw cut is rough or wavy The saw blade is dull; the tooth
shape is not suited to the
thickness of the material
Re-sharpen the saw blade or use
an appropriate saw blade
The work piece rips or splinters The cutting pressure is excessive
or the saw blade is not suited to
the application
Use the correct saw blade
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