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