Translation of original operating
manual
EFA Trimmer
OM NO.: 001 580 629
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Version 13.11.2020
8. Maintenance
Malfunctions may occur during operation, but
these are generally relatively simple to remedy.
ATTENTION
Only qualified, instructed specialist
personnel
may
carry
out
all
operations.
Table 1: "Faults and corrective measures"
describes these malfunctions together with their
possible causes and suggests corrective
measures.
The machine does not start up when
actuating the switch lever
No power supply
Establish the supply of power
Parts of the motor or transmission are
defective
Check the wear parts and replace
them, if necessary
Loose hose connection
Check the proper connection of the
hoses
Rotor slide defective
Return to manufacturer for service.
The operating lever cannot be pressed
down or only with great difficulty
The device is defective
Return the device to the manufacturer
The device becomes hot
Blade play too small
Check blade setting according to
Chapter 6.1.3; increase blade play if
necessary
Defective bearing
Return the device to the manufacturer
Blade guide is not greased
Check and grease if necessary,
Chapter 7.1.4
Machine does not start
Parts of the motor or transmission are
defective
Return to manufacturer for service.
Motor and shaft are running; however,
the blade does not rotate
Worn coupling
Return the device to the manufacturer
Poor cutting result
Blade is blunt
Sharpen blade, Chapter 7.2
Motor switch is set to "ON"; however,
the shaft does not rotate
The motor is defective
Return the motor to the manufacturer
No power supply
Check the power supply
Sluggish running of the blade
Blade play too small
Check blade setting according to
Chapter 6; increase blade play if
necessary
Blade guide is not greased
Check and grease if necessary,
Chapter 7.1.4
Tab 2 Malfunctions and their rectification
8.1.1
Repair by After-Sales Service
Only specialized persons are authorized to
perform repairs. Our service department is at
your disposal for any repairs needed.
If your equipment needs to be repaired, please
contact the nearest authorized service center or
our head office.
Upon request, spare parts lists can be provided
to any authorized service center.
In the event of malfunctions that cannot be
clearly localized, the device should be returned
to S&W for repair. Please state the error
symptoms if you do so.
For other faults that the system operator can
rectify, the fault list may provide information
about the cause and rectification of the fault.
Malfunction
Possible cause
Remedy
