Benchwayze
Established Member
Hi Folks,
A puzzling annoyance has developed with my SCMS.
To unlock the plunge mechanism on this saw, it is necessary to pull the locking switch over with the thumb whilst simultaneously switching on the power. This is a most awkward operation, one-handed, and I know it's probably unsafe to do this with both hands. The problem is that for some reason, switching on the motor is tripping one of the switches in my Contact Breaker circuit box. I can only put it down to hesitancy on my part, whilst struggling to operate both switches at once. Again, it's a real awkward operation!
The techie stuff is:
i) The saw didn't do this when I was using another socket, even further from the switch box.
ii) No fuses are blowing. If I reset the CB switch, the saw will start; but not every time. Sometimes it takes two or three attempts.
iii) No other socket in the shop is being affected. No other electrical equipment in the house is being affected. Just the power from the double socket I'm using.
iv) First time I've used the saw from this particular output socket.
v) Never had any problems with this socket before, when I operated my 1hp, lathe from it, using the extension lead.
The location of the saw isn't close enough to the socket, to plug direct into the socket. I have to use a 4 gang extension, with fuse. (Although this didn't present a problem up until now.) So far the machine hasn't cut out under load.
I am still getting used to this saw, and I wonder; am I just being too timid with this switch? It seems to need paws like a Yeti, in order to operate the lock and the power switch together, with one hand.
Finally, do I need a direct pick-up from the switch box, with a higher rated fuse, as I do for my planer, which is a BIG machine?
The only info I can find about the motor is:
230-240 V
50 Hz
Input Power Rated 1800
4600 rpm no load
Puzzled. Any info would be appreciated.
TIA
SOLVED MANY THANKS
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A puzzling annoyance has developed with my SCMS.
To unlock the plunge mechanism on this saw, it is necessary to pull the locking switch over with the thumb whilst simultaneously switching on the power. This is a most awkward operation, one-handed, and I know it's probably unsafe to do this with both hands. The problem is that for some reason, switching on the motor is tripping one of the switches in my Contact Breaker circuit box. I can only put it down to hesitancy on my part, whilst struggling to operate both switches at once. Again, it's a real awkward operation!
The techie stuff is:
i) The saw didn't do this when I was using another socket, even further from the switch box.
ii) No fuses are blowing. If I reset the CB switch, the saw will start; but not every time. Sometimes it takes two or three attempts.
iii) No other socket in the shop is being affected. No other electrical equipment in the house is being affected. Just the power from the double socket I'm using.
iv) First time I've used the saw from this particular output socket.
v) Never had any problems with this socket before, when I operated my 1hp, lathe from it, using the extension lead.
The location of the saw isn't close enough to the socket, to plug direct into the socket. I have to use a 4 gang extension, with fuse. (Although this didn't present a problem up until now.) So far the machine hasn't cut out under load.
I am still getting used to this saw, and I wonder; am I just being too timid with this switch? It seems to need paws like a Yeti, in order to operate the lock and the power switch together, with one hand.
Finally, do I need a direct pick-up from the switch box, with a higher rated fuse, as I do for my planer, which is a BIG machine?
The only info I can find about the motor is:
230-240 V
50 Hz
Input Power Rated 1800
4600 rpm no load
Puzzled. Any info would be appreciated.
TIA
SOLVED MANY THANKS
:?