Powerplus POWX07551T MITRE SAW 1400W - 190MM EN - Manual (Page 17)

POWX07551T
EN
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13 TROUBLESHOOTING
13.1 Motor
Problem Cause Solution
Blade does not stop within
10 seconds 1. Motor brushes not
sealed or lightly sticking
2. Arbor bolt loosened
3. Other
1. Inspect, clean and/or
replace brushes
2. Retighten the arbor bolt
3. Contact customer
service
Motor does not start 1. Blown fuse
2. Worn brush
3. Other
1. Use and check the 9A
time-delay fuse or the
circuit breaker
2. See MAINTENANCE
section
3. Contact customer
service
Excessive brush spark when
the switch is released 1. Brush worn 1. Replace brushes
13.2 Saw operation
Problem Cause Solution
Blade hits table 1. Misalignment 1. See ASSEMBLY section
Angle of cut not accurate,
cannot adjust mitre 1. Mitre table locked
2. Sawdust under table
1. Push positive stop
locking lever down and
rotate table
2. Vacuum or blow out
dust
Cutting arm wobbles 1. Loose pivot points 1. See ASSEMBLY section
Cutting arm will not fully raise
or blade guard will not fully
close 1. Part failure
2. Pivot spring not
replaced properly after
service
3. Sawdust build-up
1. Contact customer
service
2. Contact customer
service
3. See MAINTENANCE
section
Blade binds, jams, burns
wood 1. Improper operation
2. Dull blade
3. Improper blade size
4. Warped blade
1. See OPERATIONS
section
2. Replace or sharpen
blade
3. Replace blade
4. Replace blade
Saw vibrates or shakes 1. Saw blade not round
2. Saw blade damaged
3. Saw blade loose
4. Saw blade warped
1. Replace blade
2. Replace blade
3. Tighten arbor bolt
4. Replace blade
14 SERVICE DEPARTMENT
 Damaged switches must be replaced by our after-sales service department.
 If the connecting cable (or mains plug) is damaged, it must be replaced by a particular
connecting cable which is available from our service department. Replacement of the
connecting cable must only be carried out by our service department (see last page) or by
a qualified person (qualified electrician).