PROBLEM/SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The blade does not cut
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The blade is installed backwards
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Remove the blade and turn the
blade inside out and reinstall it
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When the sawmill is powered
by an electric motor, check that
the motor is running in the
correct direction. If not: Reverse
the phase of the electric motor.
The blade does not slacken after
releasing the blade tension with the
T-handle
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The blade tension assembly is
sticking
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Push the T-handle inwards
The sawhead is stiff when raised or
lowered
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The vertical guides are too tight
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The sawhead lifting winch drum
is dry
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Lubricate with silicone and, if
necessary, loosen them slightly
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Lubricate with Supero
The sawhead is rattling when going
down
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The rails are not level and cause
the saw bogie to twist
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Level the rails as outlined in the
instructions in this manual.
The blade overheats during
operation
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The water tank is empty
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The water valve is closed
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Rell with water
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Open the water valve
The engine does not start
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The ignition key is in the ”OFF”
position
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The interlock safety switch on
the blade guards is disconnected
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Turn the ignition switch to the
“ON” position
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Check the working order of the
interlock safety switch
The computer setworks do not start.
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Loose contacts.
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Moisture in the computer
setworks.
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Residual current device (RCD)
tripped.
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Fuses blown in the saw box.
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Try removing the connectors
and then reinstalling them.
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Disconnect the power and take
the box inside, let it dry and
blow it out with compressed air.
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• If an RCD trips, contact an
electrician for troubleshooting.
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Replace the fuses in the saw
box.
The computer setworks is working,
but the height adjustment motor
does not run.
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The motor is running hot; motor
protection has stripped.
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Wait until the motor has cooled
and resume operation; the
motor must not run hot. If
the problem recurs, contact
Logosol.
Abnormal noises from the
mechanism.
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Poor lift chain alignment.
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Insufcient chain tension.
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Gearbox wear.
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Worn bearings.
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Over-tensioned chain.
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Check alignment between the
lower and upper lift sprockets.
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Check chain tension.
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If bearing or gearbox wear is
suspected, check for visual wear
on the saw head bearings at
the secondary shaft and at
the gearbox mounting. Run
the functions and listen for
abnormal noise and feel if heat
is building up. If a worn part is
discovered, replace it.
The machine runs in the wrong
direction
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Phase reversal in connector.
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Switch phases in the machine’s
400v socket.
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