Troubleshooting - Scheppach PL5500 Original Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
The motor does not run.
The motor starts slowly
and does not reach running
speed.
Excessive motor noise.
The motor does not reach
full power.
Motor overheats easily
Decrease in cutting power
when sawing
The saw cut is rough or
wavy
The work piece rips or
splinters
Service-Address:
GreatStar Europe
Unit 55 Romsey Industrial Estate
GB - Hampshire SO51 0HR
Service-Hotline:
+800 4003 4003
(0,00 €/Min.)
Possible Cause
Faulty motor, power supply cable or plug.
Burned out fuses.
Low power supply voltage. Damaged wind-
ings. Burned out capacitor.
Damaged windings. Faulty motor.
Overloaded circuit due to lighting, utilities or
other motors.
Overload of the motor; inadequate cooling of
the motor
The saw blade is too small (sharpened too
often)
The saw blade is dull; the tooth shape is not
suited to the thickness of the material
The cutting pressure is excessive or the saw
blade is not suited to the application
Help
Have the machine checked by skilled person-
nel. Do not try to repair the machine your-
selves as it may be dangerous. Check the
fuses and replace them if necessary.
Ask for the Electricity Board to check the
voltage available. Have the machine motor
checked by skilled personnel. Have the ca-
pacitor replaced by skilled personnel.
Have the motor checked by skilled personnel.
Do not use other utilities or motors on the cir-
cuit to which the plunge cut saw is connected.
Prevent overloading the motor when cutting;
remove dust from the motor to ensure an opti-
mum cooling of the motor
Re-adjust the end stop of the saw unit
Re-sharpen the saw blade or use an appropri-
ate saw blade
Use the correct saw blade
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