Tube Cutting Tool
User’s Manual 21
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
The motor is not running but
the signal indicator lights up.
Quick flashing light -
The restart inhibitor has
activated.
Switch the cutting tool off and back
on. For safety reasons, the tool will
not restart automatically after a power
failure.
Slow flashing light - The
carbon brushes are worn
out.
Have the carbon brushes replaced by
your authorized Swagelok sales and
service representative.
Constant light - The motor
has overheated.
Unplug the tool and allow it to cool.
The saw blade is not turning.
The tube dimension has not
been set correctly.
Set the tube dimension according to
Adjusting for Tube Size
.
The saw blade is slipping
through but is not cutting.
The hex nut on the saw
blade shaft is loose.
Tighten the hex nut.
The saw blade is not cutting
the tube.
The saw blade is not
mounted correctly.
Mount the saw blade according to
Mounting the Saw Blade
.
The saw blade is worn.
Replace the saw blade.
The tube is not cut properly.
The tube dimension has not
been set correctly.
Set the tube dimension according to
Adjusting for Tube Size
.
The cut quality is poor.
The saw blade is worn.
Replace the saw blade.
Insufficient lubrication.
Apply lubricant to the saw blade.
Incorrect speed setting.
Set the speed according to
Adjusting
the Speed
.
