MKS130Ec
01/2022
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Troubleshooting
Warning
Risk of injury from a sudden start of the machine.
There is a risk that the machine starts suddenly due to carelessness when
working with the machine or during troubleshooting. The rotating saw blade can
cause serious injuries.
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Determining the causes of existing malfunctions and their elimination
always require increased attention and caution!
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Pull out the mains plug before you start troubleshooting!
Some of the most common malfunctions and their causes are listed below. For other malfunctions, please
contact your dealer or MAFELL Customer Service directly.
Malfunction
Cause
Elimination
Machine can not be switched on
Mains voltage missing or too low
Have the power supply checked
by an electrician
Mains fuse defective
Have fuse replaced by an
electrician
Carbon brushes worn out
Take the machine to the MAFELL
customer service workshop
Machine stops during the cutting
process
Mains failure
Have the mains back-up fuses
checked by an electrician
Machine overload
Reduce feed rate
Carbon brushes worn out
Take the machine to the MAFELL
customer service workshop
Saw blade jams when pushing
the machine forward
Feed rate too high
Reduce feed rate
Blunt saw blade
Release switch at once. Remove
the machine from the workpiece
and replace the saw blade
Tension in the workpiece
Increased caution when sawing,
higher risk of kickback.
Poor machine guidance (e.g.
due to unsupported manual
guidance)
Use parallel guide fence
Uneven workpiece surface
Align surface
Saw blade vibrates in the
workpiece
Saw blade not adjusted correctly
Retighten saw blade
Workpiece not secured
Secure workpiece with clamps
Saw blade stops - motor
continues rotating
Saw blade not properly secured
Retighten saw blade
