7
Troubleshooting
Some of the most frequent defects and their causes are listed in the following chart. In case of other defects,
contact your dealer or the MAFELL customer service.
Defect
Machine cannot be switched on
Machine stops while cutting is in
process
Saw blade jams as the machine is
advanced
Burn marks on the cut surfaces
Chip ejection blocked
Danger
Determining the causes for existing defects and eliminating these always
requires increased attention and caution. Unplug the rechargeable battery
beforehand!
Cause
Rechargeable battery empty
Rechargeable battery not
engaged in end position
Carbon brushes worn
Machine overloaded
Feed rate too fast
Blunt saw blade
Tension in the workpiece
Poor machine guidance
Uneven workpiece surface
The saw blade used is unsuitable
for the task or blunt
Wood is too damp
Extended operation without
extraction
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Elimination
Charge the rechargeable battery
Allow rechargeable battery to
engage completely
Take the machine to a MAFELL
customer service shop
Reduce feed speed
Reduce feed speed
Release the switch immediately.
Remove the machine from the
workpiece and replace the saw
blade
Use parallel stop
Straighten the surface
Replace saw blade
Connect to an external extraction,
e.g. portable dust extractor