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Troubleshooting
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 off automatically
during idling or stops during
planing
Speed decreases during planing
Irregular planing pattern
Chip ejection blocked
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Exploded drawing and spare parts list
The corresponding information in respect of spare parts can be found on our homepage: www.mafell.com
Danger
Determining the causes for existing defects and eliminating these always
requires increased attention and caution. Pull the mains plug beforehand!
Cause
No mains voltage
Mains fuse defective
Carbon brushes worn
Mains failure
Machine overloaded
Excessive chip removal
Feed rate too fast
Blunt blades
Blunt blades
Uneven feed
Excessive chip removal
Feed rate too fast
Blunt blades
Wood is too damp
Extended planing without
extraction
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Elimination
Check power supply
Replace fuse
Take the machine to a Mafell
customer service shop
Check mains back-up fuses
Reduce feed speed
Reduce chip removal
Reduce feed speed
Reverse or exchange blades
Reverse or exchange blades
Plane with constant pressure and
reduced feed
Connect to an external extraction,
e.g. portable dust extractor