Troubleshooting - Sealey SM16/1 Instructions

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
The angle of the cut is inaccurate.
No power
Saw is not cutting efficiently.
Saw blade does not rise when cutting.
Excessive noise.
Coolant delivery is weak.
Power Hacksaws
Models: SM16/1, SM17/1 & SM18/1
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Possible Cause
1. The tensioning bolts on the bow are loose.
2. The blade is not tight.
3. The blade is dull.
4. The setting on the vice is inaccurate.
1. Oil level is low.
2. The tensioning bolts are loose.
1. Pressure from the saw arm is too light.
2. The stroke of the blade is incorrect.
3. Saw blade is the wrong type.
4. Saw blade is worn.
1. Hydraulic pressure is low.
2. Compressing arm is too low.
3. The cam is loose.
4. Air is in the hydraulic system.
1. The saw is low on lubricant.
2. The pulley is touching the pulley guard.
3. The gears are worn out.
4. Screws, bolts or other moving parts are loose. 4. Tighten loose parts as required.
1. Sediment may have collected in the cooling
tank.
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is in conformity with the following standards and directives.
Signed by Mark Sweetman
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request to Jack Sealey Ltd.
Sole UK Distributor, Sealey Group, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
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Solution
1. Tighten the bolts.
2. Tighten the blade.
3. Replace the blade.
4. Set the vice at 0 using a right angle
and adjust the pointer to match.
1. Check oil and fill up as required.
2. Tighten the bolts.
1. Attach a heavier weight to the arm.
2. Adjust the stroke.
3. Use a different TPI blade.
4. Replace the blade.
1. Check the pressure. Refill if needed.
2. Adjust the compressing bracket to a
higher position.
3. Tighten the cam.
4. Pump the arm a few times manually.
1. Check lubricant and refill as required.
2. Adjust the pulley so that it does not touch
the guard.
3. Replace the gears.
1. Clean the cooling tank .
2nd January 2003
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