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Troubleshooting
The determination of the causes of existing defects and their elimination always require increa-
sed attention and caution. Pull out the mains plug beforehand!
Some of the most frequent defects and their causes are listed in the following chart. In case of other defects,
contact your dealer or the MAFELL customer service.
Defect
Machine cannot be switched on
Machine switches itself off when idling
or while cutting is in progress
Speed drops while cutting is in progress Cutting depth too great
Excessive speed, no jerk-free start or
electronic speed control not possible
anymore
Unsatisfactory finish
Burn marks on the surfaces cut
Cause
No mains voltage
Carbon brushes worn
Mains failure
Feedrate too fast
Blunt router bit
Electronics defect
Blunt router bit
Uneven feed
The router bit used is unsuitable for the
task or blunt
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Elimination
Check power supply
Take the machine to a MAFELL custo-
mer service agency
check backup fuse
Reduce cutting depth
Reduce feedrate
Sharpen or replace router bit
Take the machine to a MAFELL custo-
mer service agency
Sharpen or replace router bit
Cut with constant pressure and redu-
ced feedrate
Sharpen or replace router bit