Porter-Cable FTS-150 - Manual (Page 16)

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7. Trouble Shooting Guide
Saw won’t start, saw is too slow to start, Blade
doesn’t turn and motor makes “Humming” noise
• Make sure plug is in live electrical circuit.
• Voltage from source may be too low.
•
Start Capacitor defective. Replace.
SAW SHUTS OFF ABRUPTLY
•
Power is interrupted, check power source and
restart the saw.
•
Voltage from source may be too low. Check for
low voltage.
• Motor was overloaded. Reset overload Circuit
Breaker. Motor may need to cool before Breaker
will reset.
•
GFCI may have tripped. Turn off saw, reset and
try again. If GFCI trips a second time, contact a
qualified service center.
WATER PUMP SYSTEM WON’T START OR STOPS
ABRUPTLY
• Check to see that pump is plugged in and is
connected to plastic tubing.
• Check to see if pump is completely submerged.
•
Check to see if the water pump is clean and free
of any chips, debris, clogging, etc.
SAW WON’T CUT STRAIGHT
• Check to see if saw frame or rolling guide bar is
bent.
•
Check to see if the support for the cutting table is
bent.
•
Blade worn or dull. Check for possible defective
blade.
• Materials may have been pushed or forced
through the cut. Blade has to machine away
material for a clean cut. Excessive forcing can
crack to tile.
• Check cart tracking adjustment.
SAW BLADE DOESN’T CUT WELL
•
Blade needs to be dressed.
•
Blade may be mounted on saw backwards.
•
Blade may be worn or damaged.
•
Blades life may be used up (old blade).
The manufacturer accepts no
Responsibility caused by unsuitable use
or modifications. At the workstation, the
sound pressure level may exceed 85 dB
(A). In this case hearing protection must
be worn.
8. Repairs
Entrust all repairs to your authorized
dealer only.
We carry out all repairs in the shortest possible time
and at the most economical prices. (See front page
for our address and phone numbers) Contact your
authorized FELKER

dealer concerning maintenance
and repairs.
9. Spare Parts
For quick supply of spare parts and to avoid any lost
time, it is essential to quote the data on the
manufacturer’s plate fixed to the side of the motor and
the part number(s) and description to be replaced with
every order.
The instructions for use and spare parts found in this
document are for information only and are not binding.
As part of our product quality improvement policy, we
reserve the right to make any and all technical
modifications without prior notice.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility caused by unsuitable use or modifications.