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ProBABLE cAusE
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Premature blade wear
Initial cutting speed too high (see section 4.3.4).
Wrong cutting speed.
unsuitable tooth profile/pitch.
Low quality blade.
Insufficient lubricating coolant.
see section 4.3.4.
change blade speed or diameter.
choose a suitable blade.
use a high quality blade.
check level in coolant tank. Ensure that there are
no blockages preventing the transfer of coolant.
chipped blade
Hardness, shape or flaws in the material.
Wrong cutting speed.
Wrong tooth pitch.
Vibrations.
Low quality blade.
Incorrect emulsion of the lubricating coolant.
reduce the cutting pressure and/or the advance
speed.
change blade speed or diameter.
choose a suitable blade.
check that part to be cut is gripped securely.
use a high quality blade.
check the percentage of oil in the water.
Blade vibration
Wrong tooth pitch.
unsuitable tooth profile.
Ineffective gripping of the part in the vice.
Dimensions of the solid section too large with
respect to the maximum cutting capacity.
Blade diameter too large.
choose a suitable blade.
choose a suitable blade.
check vice and ensure part is held securely.
Adhere to the maximum cutting capacity noted
within these instructions.
Decrease the blade diameter, adapting it to the
dimensions of the part to be cut i.e. such that the
cutting part of the blade is not too large for the
shape of the part to be cut.
ridges on the cutting surface
Blade diameter too large.
Ineffective gripping of the part in the vice.
Advance too fast.
Blade teeth are worn.
Insufficient lubricating coolant.
toothing does not unload shavings well.
Decrease the blade diameter, adapting it to the
dimensions of the part to be cut i.e. such that the
cutting part of the blade is not too large for the
shape of the part to be cut.
check vice and ensure part is held securely.
Decrease advance, exert less cutting pressure.
replace blade.
check level in coolant tank. Ensure that there are
no blockages preventing the transfer of coolant.
choose a blade with a larger tooth pitch that
allows better unloading of shavings and that
holds more lubricating coolant.
cut is not straight
Advance too fast.
Ineffective gripping of the part in the vice.
Blade head is not straight.
Blade sides are differently sharpened.
Blade is thinner than the commercial standard.
Dirt on the vice.
Decrease advance, exert less cutting pressure.
check vice and ensure that part is not moving
sideways.
Adjust the head (according to the graduated
scale).
Be sure to choose quality blades, paying
attention to type and construction characteristics.
carefully clean the vice.
Blade sticks in the cut
Advance too fast.
Low cutting speed.
Wrong tooth pitch.
sticky accumulation of material on the blade.
Insufficient lubricating coolant.
Decrease advance, exert less cutting pressure.
Increase speed.
choose a suitable blade.
check the mix of lubricating coolant and choose
a better quality blade.
check level in coolant tank. Ensure that there are
no blockages preventing the transfer of coolant.
Green pilot light “HL” does not light up fused lamp.
Power supply.
fuses “L1” and “L2”
short circuits.
Emergency stop button depressed.
thermal probe built into the stator winding has
tripped due to motor overheating.
change it.
check: - phases
- cables
- socket
- plug
check fuses.
see your authorised dealer for advice.
Ensure that it is in the “run” position.
reset and if still inoperative, contact your
authorised sealey dealer for repairs.
Motor stopped with pilot light “HL” lit
socket and plug connecting the electric box/
microswitch in the head control arm.
Microswitch in head control arm.
Motor.
check that plug is correctly inserted.
check operation. contact your authorised sealey
dealer for replacement/repair.
check that it is not burnt and that it turns freely.
contact your authorised sealey dealer for
replacement.
NOTE:
It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORtaNt:
no liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
WaRRaNtY:
Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.
INFORMatION:
for a copy of our latest catalogue and promotions call us on 01284 757525 and leave your full name and address, including postcode.
01284 757500
01284 703534
Sole UK distributor, Sealey Group,
Kempson Way, suffolk Business Park
,
Bury st. Edmunds, suffolk,
IP32 7Ar
www.sealey.co.uk
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