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PROBLEM
The motor fails to
start. The electrical
supply is OK
The motor overheats,
stalls, trips circuit
breaker, blows fuses
Cutting stalls the
motor
Blade burns the work
piece. Blade stops
when rip cutting.
NOTE. In all cases where an electrical
problem occurs. Isolate the machine
from the mains supply and remove
the plug from the outlet socket before
consulting a qualified electrician. To
Technical Specification
Voltage
230-240 V~ 50 Hz
Motor
1600W
No Load Speed
2950 min-1
Blade size
315mm x 30mm Bore
Max Cut @ 90ϒ
90mm
Max Cut @ 45ϒ
60mm
Sound Pressure
Lp93.84dB(A)
Sound Power
Lw106.84dB(A)
WOODWORKING TERMINOLOGY
Work Piece
The item on which the cutting operation is being
performed
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Faulty ON/OFF Switch
Windings in the field armature burned
or damaged.
Circuit breaker too sensitive
Motor overload
Poor cooling Sawdust build up around
motor.
Windings burnt out
Fuses, Circuit breakers do not have
sufficient capacity
Dull blade.
The blade is "heeling"
The feed rate is too fast
The rip fence is not parallel to the
blade. or mitre gauge groove.
Riving knife out of alignment.
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REMEDY
Have the saw checked by an authorised
service centre.
Replace the motor by an authorised
service centre.
Possible electrical fault Have the unit
checked an authorised service centre.
Feed work piece slower into blade
Use a brush or suitable vacuum cleaner
cleaner to remove dust and dirt to
increase air flow to the motor.
Consult a qualified electrician.
Replace the blade
See section on blade adjustment.
Slow down the feed rate.
See rip fence adjustment section
See riving knife adjustment section
ensure safety and reliability, with the
exception of replacing carbon brushes
all repairs should be carried out by an
authorised service centre.
Anti-kickback pawls
Device which, when properly maintained, is
designed to stop the work piece from being kicked
back at the operator during operation.
Arbor
The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted.
Crosscut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the
grain of the work piece.
Dado
A non-through cut which produces a square sided
notch or trough in the work piece.
Feather Board
A device which can helps to guide work piece and
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