Scheppach HBS25 - Troubleshooting

17 Troubleshooting
Fault Possible cause Remedy
Motor does not work Motor, cable or plug defec-
tive, mains fuses blown,
both safety switches are not
correctly engaged.
Arrange for inspection of the product by a specialist.
Never repair the motor yourself. Danger! Check mains
fuses, replace if necessary, engage both safety switch-
es correctly
The engine runs slowly and does
not reach the operating speed.
Voltage too low, coils dam-
aged, capacitor burnt.
Have an electrician check the voltage. Arrange for in-
spection of the motor by a specialist. Arrange for re-
placement of the capacitor by a specialist.
Engine producing excessive
noise.
Coils damaged, motor defec-
tive.
Arrange for inspection of the motor by a specialist.
The engine does not reach full
power.
Circuits in the network are
overloaded (lamps, other mo-
tors, etc.).
Do not use any other products or motors on the same
circuit.
Motor overheats easily. Overloading of the motor, in-
sufficient cooling of the motor.
Avoid overloading the motor while cutting, remove dust
from the motor in order to ensure optimal cooling of the
motor.
Saw cut is rough or wavy. Band saw blade dull, tooth
shape not appropriate for the
material thickness.
Resharpen band saw blade or insert suitable band saw
blade.
Workpiece pulls away and/or
splinters.
Excessive cutting pressure
and/or band saw blade not
suitable for use.
Insert suitable band saw blade.
Band saw blade drifting. • Band saw blade guide
poorly adjusted.
• Incorrect band saw blade.
• Adjust the band saw blade guide.
• Insert suitable band saw blade.
Burn marks on the wood when
working.
• Band saw blade blunt.
• Incorrect band saw blade.
• Replace the band saw blade.
• Insert suitable band saw blade.
Band saw blade jams when
working.
• Band saw blade blunt.
• Band saw blade resinous.
• Band saw blade guide
poorly adjusted.
• Replace the band saw blade.
• Clean the band saw blade.
• Adjust the band saw blade guide.
Motor runs but saw blade does
not move
Belt is not
correctly tensioned
Retighten belt
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