FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS/ TROUBLESHOOTING
Question/problem - cause
Cause
The jigsaw does not turn on:
• The power cord is unplugged or damaged;
• ON/OFF switch contacts are not in good condition
or it does not work;
• Rotor or stator windings are damaged;
• Short-circuited rotor windings;
The motor makes an abnormal sound, starts
intermittently or runs slowly:
• ON/OFF switch contacts are damaged;
• Mechanical parts are blocked/clogged;
• The jigsaw is running over excessive pressure,
overloaded motor;
• Carbon brushes are worn out;
The ON/OFF switch is blocked:
• The ON/OFF switch lock-on button is not pressed;
Poor-quality cuts:
• The blade is not sharpened;
• The blade is installed incorrectly;
• The pressure on the jigsaw is too high;
Low cutting performance:
• The blade is not sharpened;
• The cutting speed is not in accordance with the
workpiece material type;
• The pendulum movement is not in accordance
workpiece material type;
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Solution
• Plug in or repair the power cord;
• Repair or replace the switch;
• Call technical assistance;
• Call technical assistance;
• Repair or replace the switch;
• Inspect the mechanical parts;
• Reduce the pressure exerted;
• Replace carbon brushes;
• Press the ON/OFF switch lock-on button;
• Sharpen the blade properly;
• Install the blade properly;
• Reduce the pressure on the jigsaw;
• Replace by a new one;
• Adjust the speed according to the type of material;
• Adjust the pendulum movement according to the
material;