9. Trouble Shooting
THE MOTOR DOES NOT START
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Check that the fly-wheel doors are correctly closed , otherwise the safety switch will not allow operation
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Check that the emergency button, when fitted, is released.
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If the "ON" button of the magneto thermal switch does not lock-in, and for XBS600 and XBS600-B check that the selector to
release the brake is in the correct position, or, when the star delta is fitted,check that the knob of the star delta starter is in "O"
position.
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The motor lacks electrical power: consult an electrician.
THE MACHINE DOES NOT WORK EFFICIENTLY DURING OPERATION
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Incorrect connection of the motor: consult an electrician
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Loose drive belts: follow the tightening procedure
DOES NOT CUT STRAIGHT
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Check the sharpness and setting of the blade
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Check the alignment of the rip fence
THE BLADE HAS CRACKS AT THE BASE OF THE TEETH
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Incorrect sharpening and consequent overheating, othervise incorrect setting of the teeth
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Incorrect blade thickness in relation to bandwheels diameter
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The bandwheel tyres are damaged or have incrustation deposits
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Badly aligned bandwheels: requires the intervention of a qualified technician
THE BLADE IS CRACKED AT THE BACK
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Excessive feed during cutting
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Imperfect weld alignment: eliminate badly welded part and repeat the weld
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The rear thruster of the blade guide is damaged
THE BLADE BREAKS AT THE WELD :
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Overheating of the blade during welding: remove the weak area and repeat the welding
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Cooling down the weld too quickly after welding, proceed as above
THE MACHINE STOPS WITH THE BLADE JAMMED INTO THE WORKPIECE
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Stop the motor and release the brake, widen the cut using a wedge to aid removing the workpiece, after this operation check the
blade and its position on the bandwheels before recommencing
OTHER PROBLEMS
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The blade moves backwards and forwards: weld misaligned
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The blade slips back at the beginning of cut: blade not sharpened or blade incorrect for material in work or there is a defect on
the crown of the bandwheel surface.
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