6. TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
1. We recommend that you clean the appliance immediately after you
use it.
2. Keep the safety devices free of dirt and dust as much as possible.
Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth.
3. Clean the appliance regularly with a damp cloth and some soft
soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these may be
aggressive to the plastic parts in the appliance. Ensure that no
water can get into the interior of the appliance.
Storage & Transport
Pull the mains plug out of the socket, switch off the tool and make
sure that it is secured in such a way that it cannot be started up again
by any unauthorised person. Store the tool in a dry location which is
not accessible to unauthorised persons.
Lower the cutting head and push
the lock down pin in to secure it
before transport or storage. The
saw must never be used with the
lock down pin locking the head
down.
Tighten the slide lock before
transportation.
Carbon Brushes
When the carbon brushes wear out, the mitre saw
will spark and/or stop. Discontinue use as soon
as this happens. They should be replaced prior to
recommencing use of the mitre saw. Carbon brushes
are a wearing component of the mitre saw therefore
not covered under warranty. Continuing to use the
mitre saw when carbon brushes need to be replaced
may cause permanent damage to the mitre saw. Carbon brushes will
wear out after many uses but when the carbon brushes need to be
replaced, take the mitre saw to an electrician or a power tool repairer
for a quick and low cost replacement. Always replace both carbon
brushes at the same time.
A small amount of sparking may be visible through the housing vents.
This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Supply Cords
If replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by
a certified electrician in order to avoid a safety hazard.
Note:
Ozito Industries will not be responsible for any damage or
injuries caused by the repair of the tool by an unauthorised person or
by mishandling of the tool.
WARNING!
BEFORE CLEANING THE TOOL OR
CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE,
MAKE SURE THAT IT IS DISCONNECTED FROM
THE POWER SUPPLY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Suggested Solution
Mitre saw will
not start.
No power at power point. Check that the power
switch is on.
Cord not connected.
Check that the cord is
plugged in.
Mitre saw
operates
sporadically or
at low power.
Low power supply or
improper extension cord.
Inspect power supply or
power cords.
Worn or cracked carbon
brushes.
Inspect carbon brushes;
replace if damaged or
worn.
Wood burns at
ends of cut
Dirty blade.
Clean blade using
blade cleaner or mineral
spirits.
Material is binding.
Check position of
workpiece on table.
Material must be flat,
flush against fence &
supported on ends.
Workpiece
frays or chips
out.
Finished side is down.
Keep finished side of
workpiece up or facing
operator.
Blade chipped or dull.
Check for damaged
teeth. Sharpen or
replace blade.
Blade inappropriate for
material.
Check blade
manufacturer’s
recommendations for
material being cut. For
cross cutting hardwood
& for precision cuts, use
a thin kerf blade with 60
or more teeth.
Workpiece is
unsupported.
Use a thin piece of
scrap material, such
as 6mm plywood
underneath or behind
the workpiece to
support the edges of the
workpiece as it is being
cut.
Blade binds,
slowing or
stopping the
saw.
Workpiece is misaligned
or the ends are not
supported.
Workpiece must be flat
on table, flush against
the fence & supported
on both ends.
Workpiece is wet,
contaminated or
inappropriate blade is
being used.
Check condition of
workpiece & check
compatibility of blade to
workpiece.
Blade does not
cut completely
through
workpiece.
Depth stop setting in
use.
Move depth stop to right
to disengage.
Depth stop set too
shallow.
Adjust depth stop bolt
for desired depth of cut.
