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Post by GhostFist on Apr 16, 2013 20:08:47 GMT -5
Just wanted to point out some adjustment settings that I don't believe are covered in the supplied manual.
The zero degree setting can be adjusted by two independent screws, one towards the front and on towards the rear of the saw, accessed from the underside of the base.
the 45degree setting is adjusted by a screw through the overcut switch on the front of the saw.
I'll try and snap some pics to make it a little clearer but I thought i'd add that note for now in case someone was wondering.
P.S. my saw was bang on out of the box so I've never needed to actually fiddle with these screws.
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Post by jalvis on Apr 17, 2013 11:40:08 GMT -5
Good to know as I have had no need to adjust as my saw was perfect out of the box.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on May 19, 2013 15:33:43 GMT -5
Worked out a nice easyway to change the anti splinter guard on the F rails instead of trying to slide the strip along the grooves with fairy liguid. Cut the strip too length turn the rail upside down and pour fairy liquid along both grooves with the bottom groove facing upwards push the bubble part of the rubber strip into the groove then open the rubber strip so the next bubble of the rubber is at the side of the rails then push the bubble into the groove. Will try to do a video and show
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Post by jalvis on May 20, 2013 9:45:31 GMT -5
I havent had to change the strip on my rails yet but I was thinking that it might get tricky. Look forward to a video.
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Post by jaymon5 on Sept 17, 2013 22:03:20 GMT -5
Hey Guys,
New member with a question here. I just got my MT55 and was going through an operation check out of the saw and noticed that in the low variable speed settings (2 and below) that the saw motor pulses and blade rotation does not remain constant. Is this normal? I am going to call David at Timberwolf tomorrow, but wanted to get responses from the group as well.
This is a great forum and I am glad to be a part of it.
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Post by 7 on Sept 18, 2013 1:29:14 GMT -5
I remember being surprised at first that if I stopped pushing the saw through the material the electronics would make adjustments sort of like traction control on a car or something. I didn't notice it only being on settings 2 and below though so likely you are talking about something different. The adjustment I am talking about specifically keeps the blade running at the same speed, sounds like yours adjusts it??
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Post by jaymon5 on Sept 18, 2013 1:41:23 GMT -5
I did notice that the saw speed changes with a load. Just pressing the trigger without cutting anything the saw at the lower speed settings ramps up and down. At some point it sounds like the motor is turning on and off. You are correct the variable speed adjustment should change blade speed, but the blade speed should remain constant. The blade speed speeds up and slows down respective of motor pulsing on and off. I will try and post video if I can figure out how.
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Post by jaymon5 on Sept 18, 2013 2:12:30 GMT -5
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Post by jonathan on Sept 18, 2013 10:45:57 GMT -5
jaymon5, I'm sorry to be the one to tell you, but it looks like you got a lemon  That is definitely not normal. Each setting on the dial either increases or decreases the speed, depending which way you turn it obviously, but each speed is supposed to be constant. |
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 18, 2013 12:04:51 GMT -5
ya I didn't respond because I haven't had the opportunity to try and recreate this. I don't know that I've run my saw on the 1st setting. Where did you purchase this saw from and how long ago?
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 18, 2013 12:05:52 GMT -5
Oh and welcome to the forum. Sorry about problems with your saw.
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Post by jalvis on Sept 18, 2013 16:56:17 GMT -5
My saw did that when I first got it. Its the Electronic Control module for the speed control. Mine was the first to have this issue and Mafell went over time in Germany to figure it out. They solved the problem and Timberwolf had a new module sent to me within a few days. I changed the module out in three minutes. Its really easy to change and has two quick connect wires.
My saw worked fine at full speed so I used it until I got the part.
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 18, 2013 18:03:33 GMT -5
That's good news
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Post by jaymon5 on Sept 18, 2013 19:00:36 GMT -5
Thanks for the input everybody. I talked to David from Timberwolf this morning and he told me that this was normal. He explained that the pulsing is due to the saw not having a load on it (meaning that I was not cutting anything). He asked me to check the operation when cutting material and let him know. He also told me that these saws are not only checked in Germany, but are also checked in his shop before shipping to me.
Jalvis, it is good to hear that potentially this situation can be remedied by changing out a part.
I will keep everybody posted on the outcome.
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Post by jonathan on Sept 18, 2013 20:09:50 GMT -5
Well I knew each saw gets checked before leaving the factory in Germany. But you never know something gets missed. Great to hear Timberwolf checks the tool before shipping. That's some pretty great service. Thanks for the info Jalvis, another thing learned. Sorry to get you rattled for nothing jaymon5. I'd say run your new toy through it's paces and let us know how it performs for you...  |
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