Trouble Shooting - Rotabroach ELEMENT 14 Original Instructions Manual

Element 14 Manual

12) TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem
Motor does not start
Brush sparking when switch
released.
Motor stalls easily
General
Problem
Blade hits base or work
surface
Cut not square
Power head won't fully rise,
or blade guard won't fully
close
Blade binds, jams, burns
workpiece.
Rough cuts
Tool vibrates or shakes
Original instructions
Probable Case
1.Fuse
2.Brushes worn
3.Other
4.Low voltage
1.Normal automatic brake working
properly
1.Low voltage
2.Excessive wheel pressure when
cutting
Probable Case
1.Misalignment
2.Adjust down stop
1.Defecitive wheel
2.Work not positioned properly
3.Excessive wheel pressure
1.Lubrication needed
2.Part failure
3.Pivot spring or guard spring not
replaced properly after service
4.Dirt sticking to stops
1.Improper operation
2.Dull blade
3.Improper blade
1.Sawblade not round
2.Sawblade damaged
3.Sawblade loose
4.Other
Suggested Corrective Action
-15amp time delay fuse, or circuit breaker.
-See "Maintenance" section
-Check power supply for proper voltage and
Correct as needed
-None
-Check power supply for proper voltage and correct
as needed
-Pull wheel through work at a slower pace
Suggested Corrective Action
-Check alignment
-Replace immediately
-Position work properly
-Lessen wheel pressure
-See "Lubrication" section
-Inspect/clean stops
-See "Operation" section
-Replace or sharpen wheel
-Replace with 14" diameter wheel designed for the
material being cut
-Replace wheel
-Replace wheel
-Tighten arbor screw
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Jan 2020