Problem
Possible Cause
The motor does not run. Faulty motor, power supply cable or plug.
Burned out fuses.
The motor starts slowly
Low power supply voltage. Damaged windings.
and does not reach run-
Burned out capacitor.
ning speed.
Excessive motor noise.
Damaged windings. Faulty motor.
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 or
The saw blade is dull; the tooth shape is not
wavy
suited to the thickness of the material
The work piece rips or
The cutting pressure is excessive or the saw
splinters
blade is not suited to the application
Trouble shooting
Help
Have the machine checked by skilled person-
nel. 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 capaci-
tor replaced by skilled personnel.
Have the motor checked by skilled personnel.
Do not use other utilities or motors on the cir-
cuit to which the plunge cut saw is connected.
Prevent overloading the motor when cutting;
remove dust from the motor to ensure an opti-
mum cooling of the motor
Re-adjust the end stop of the saw unit
Re-sharpen the saw blade or use an appropri-
ate saw blade
Use the correct saw blade
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