14. Disposal and recycling
The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it
from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in
this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equip-
ment and its accessories are made of various types of
material, such as metal and plastic. Defective compo-
nents must be disposed of as special waste. Ask your
dealer or your local council.
Old devices must not be disposed of with house-
hold waste!
This symbol indicates that this product must
not be disposed of together with domestic
waste in compliance with the Directive
(2012/19/EU) pertaining to waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). This product must be
disposed of at a designated collection point. This can
occur, for example, by handing it in at an authorised
collecting point for the recycling of waste electrical
and electronic equipment. Improper handling of
waste equipment may have negative consequences
for the environment and human health due to poten-
tially hazardous substances that are often contained
in electrical and electronic equipment. By properly
disposing of this product, you are also contributing
to the effective use of natural resources. You can
obtain information on collection points for waste
equipment from your municipal administration, pub-
lic waste disposal authority, an authorised body for
the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equip-
ment or your waste disposal company.
15. Trouble shooting
Problem
Possible Cause
The motor does not
Faulty motor, power supply cable or plug.
run.
Burned out fuses.
The motor starts
Low power supply voltage. Damaged wind-
slowly and does not
ings. Burned out capacitor.
reach running speed.
Excessive motor
Damaged windings. Faulty motor.
noise.
The motor does not
Overloaded circuit due to lighting, utilities or
reach full power.
other motors.
Motor overheats easily Overload of the motor; inadequate cooling
of the motor
Decrease in cutting
The saw blade is too small (sharpened too
power when sawing
often)
The saw cut is rough
The saw blade is dull; the tooth shape is not
or wavy
suited to the thickness of the material
The work piece rips or
The cutting pressure is excessive or the
splinters
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 person-
nel.
Do not use other utilities or motors on the
circuit to which the plunge cut saw is con-
nected.
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 ap-
propriate saw blade
Use the correct saw blade
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