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16. Troubleshooting
Fault
Possible cause
Remedy
Motor does not work
Motor, cable or plug defective, fuses burnt
Arrange for inspection of the machine by a specialist.
Never repair the motor yourself. Danger!
Check fuses and replace as necessary
The motor starts up slowly
and does not reach oper-
ating speed.
Voltage too low, coils damaged, capacitor burnt
Have an electrician check the voltage.
Arrange for inspection of the motor by a specialist. Ar-
range for replacement of the capacitor by a specialist
Motor makes excessive
noise
Coils damaged, motor defective
Arrange for inspection of the motor by a specialist
The engine does not reach
full power.
Circuits in the network are overloaded (lamps,
other motors, etc.)
Do not use any other equipment or motors on the same
circuit
Motor overheats easily.
Overloading of the motor, insufficient cooling of
the motor
Avoid overloading the motor while cutting, remove dust
from the motor in order to ensure optimal cooling of the
motor
Saw cut is rough or wavy
Saw blade dull, tooth shape not appropriate for the
material thickness
Re-sharpen saw blade and/or use suitable saw blade
Workpiece pulls away
and/or splinters
Excessive cutting pressure and/or saw blade not
suitable for use
Insert suitable saw blade
