•
Small amounts of machine oil may be applied to belt tension mechanisms and
threaded or sliding surfaces.
•
Occasionally apply a coat of paste wax suitable for this type of tool to the
worktable to keep it slippery and free of corrosion.
Problem solving
Attention
Many accidents occur particularly in connection with problems and failures. So please
note:
1. Always unplug before performing maintenance.
2. Check that all safety devices are operational again after each service.
Note: In case the problem persists, contact your official Total dealer.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Excessive
breakage of
saw blades
The material is not safe on the table Place the work squarely on the table
Blade too thick for material
Use a finer pitch blade
Teeth in contact with work before
sawing
Bring the blade into contact with the
work after the saw has started and
reached full speed
Misaligned guides
Adjust the blade guides correctly
Blade too thick for wheel diameter
Use a thinner blade
Cracks in the weld
replace blade
Premature
dullness of the
blade
blade too thick
Use a finer tooth blade
Inadequate supply pressure
Gently increase the pressure
Hard spots or flakes in or on the
material
Slow down/increase feed speed for
scale and change blades for hard
spots
Blade installed upside down
Remove the blade, turn it inside out
and reinstall the blade
crooked cuts
non-square work
Use angle guide / adjust table tilt to
90°
Feedrate too high
Reduce feed rate
Blade guides not adjusted correctly Move both guide blocks within 0.002”
of the blade (use a feeler gauge)
Upper blade guide too far from
workpiece
Adjust upper fence to clear
workpiece 1/4"
dull blade
replace blade
Loose blade guide assembly or
loose blade thrust bearing
Tighten the blade thrust bearing
within 0.002” behind the back of the
blade
rough cuts
/
crooked blade
/
Blade with
unusual wear
on the side or
back
too much food
reduce progress
blade too thick
The cut is a binding blade
Replace with a finer blade
Decrease supply pressure
Worn blade guides or bearing
Replace
Blade guides or bearing not
adjusted correctly
Adjust the blade guides
Blade guide brackets are loose
Properly tighten
Teeth ripped
from the blade
Teeth too thick to work
Use a blade with finer teeth
Feedrate too high
Decrease forward speed
vibrating work piece
Firmly hold the work piece
Tooth filling with material.
Use a blade with coarser teeth
Blade too thick for the job (typical
when cutting pipe)
Use a blade with finer teeth
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