Draper CSM355 Instructions Manual - Page 12

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING:

Trouble

Motor does not start.

Brush sparking when

released.

Blade hits table.

Angle of cut not accurate.

Powerhead wobbles.

Cannot move mitre

adjustment

Power head will not rise

fully.

Blade binds, jams.

Tool vibrates or shakes.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The blade is a consumable item, always allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force

the blade through the workpiece. This will result in poor cutting and damage to the TCT teeth.

The blade supplied is suitable for dry cutting mild steel and angle iron. It is not capable of cutting hard

steel or stainless steel. Certain materials will require the blade to be sharpened more frequently, for

example galvanised steel.

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY ALWAYS TURN THE MAIN SWITCH ON THE

MACHINE "OFF" AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE POWER SUPPLY

BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE OR TROUBLESHOOTING.

Probable Cause

1. Fuse.

2. Brushes worn.

3. Other.

1. Normal - automatic brake

working properly.

1. Misalignment.

2. Damaged depth stop.

1. Misalignment.

1. Loose pivot points.

1. Fence in rear position and

clamp tight.

1. Pivot misadjustment.

2. Part failure.

3. Pivot spring not replaced

properly after service.

1. Improper operation.

2. Blunt blade.

3. Improper blade.

Warped blade.

1. Saw blade not round.

2. Saw blade damaged.

3. Saw blade loose.

4. Other.

Remedy

1. 13 amp time delay fuse or circuit

breaker. Fuse in plug.

2. See "Maintenance".

3. Authorised service agent.

1. See assembly and alignment.

2. Authorised service agent.

1. See "Operation & Use".

1. Loosen fence clamps, re-tighten

before starting next cut.

Vacuum out dust.

WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

1. See "Operation & Use".

2. Authorised service agent.

3. Authorised service agent.

1. See "Operation & Use".

2. Replace or sharpen blade.

3. Replace blade.

1. Replace blade.

2. Replace blade.

3. Tighten arbor screw.

4. Authorised service agent.

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