13. Trouble shooting
Problem
The motor does not run.
The motor starts slowly
and does not reach running
speed.
Excessive motor noise.
The motor does not reach full
power.
Motor overheats easily
Decrease in cutting power when
sawing
The saw cut is rough or wavy
The work piece rips or splinters
Possible Cause
Faulty motor, power supply cable
or plug.
Burned out fuses.
Low power supply voltage.
Damaged windings.
Burned out capacitor.
Damaged windings. Faulty
motor.
Overloaded circuit due to
lighting, utilities or other motors.
Overload of the motor;
inadequate cooling of the motor
The saw blade is too small
(sharpened too often)
The saw blade is dull; the tooth
shape is not suited to the
thickness of the material
The cutting pressure is excessive
or the saw blade is not suited to
the application
Help
Have the machine checked by
skilled personnel.
Do not try to repair the
machine yourselves as it may be
dangerous. Check the fuses and
replace them if necessary.
Ask for the Electricity Board to
check the voltage available. Have
the machine motor checked
by skilled personnel. Have the
capacitor replaced by skilled
personnel.
Have the motor checked by
skilled personnel.
Do not use other utilities or
motors on the circuit to which
the plunge cut saw is connected.
Prevent overloading the motor
when cutting; remove dust from
the motor to ensure an optimum
cooling of the motor
Re-adjust the end stop of the saw
unit
Re-sharpen the saw blade or use
an appropriate saw blade
Use the correct saw blade
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