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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
The machine does not work
when switched on:
• Damaged mains lead.
• Problem with the elec-
trical supply.
• Defective switch.
• Defective motor.
• Check the cable for
damage.
• Check for power at the
mains.
• Have the switch
checked, repaired / re-
placed.
• Have the motor
checked, repaired / re-
placed.
The blade does not move
with the motor running:
• The quick release lever
or blade tension hand-
wheel has not been
tightened.
• The blade has fallen
from one of the wheels.
• The saw blade has bro-
ken.
• The drive belt has
snapped.
• Switch off the motor,
tighten the quick re-
lease lever and/or blade
tension hand-wheel.
• Open the door and
check the blade, replace
as necessary.
• Check the blade ,
replace as necessary.
• Check the belt and re-
place as necessary.
The blade does not cut in a
straight line:
• Rip-fence for not used
or incorrectly fitted.
• Feed rate too fast.
• The blade teeth are dull
or damaged.
• Blade guides not cor-
rectly adjusted.
• Use a fence, check for
correct alignment.
• Use lighter pressure on
the work-piece & allow
the saw to do the cut-
ting.
• Replace the damaged
blade with a new one.
• Adjust the blade guides.
The blade does not cut, or
cuts very slowly:
• The teeth on the blade
are dull.
• Incorrect blade being
used for the type of
cut / material.
• Wrong speed being
used for type of cut /
material.
• The blade was mounted
in the wrong direction.
• Replace the blade.
• Fit the correct blade.
• Change the speed of
the blade.
• Fit the blade correctly.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Connecting to the power supply:
This SIP “Pro” band saw is fitted with a standard 230v ~ plug. Before using the tool
inspect the cable and plug to ensure that neither are damaged. If any damage is visible
have the tool inspected / repaired by a suitably qualified person. If it is necessary to
replace the plug a heavy duty impact resistant plug would be preferable.
The wires for the plug are coloured in the following way:
Yellow / green Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colours of the wires may not correspond with the markings in your plug, pro-
ceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue, must be connected to the terminal
marked with N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown, must be con-
nected to the terminal, which is marked L or coloured red. The wire which is coloured
yellow / green should be connected to the terminal which is coloured the same or
marked
Always secure the wires in the plug terminal carefully and tightly. Secure the cable in
the cord grip carefully.
Note: Always make sure the mains supply is of the correct voltage and the
correct fuse protection is used. In the event of replacing the fuse always use
a 13A fuse.
Warning: Never connect live or neutral wires to the earth terminal of the
plug. Only fit an approved plug with the correct rated fuse (16 amp). If in
doubt consult a qualified electrician.
Note: If an extension lead is required in order to reach the mains supply;
ensure that this too is rated for the correct voltage and fuse rating.
Note: The cross section of the extension lead should be checked so that it
is of sufficient size so as to reduce the chances of voltage drops.
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