Juan Rodriguez Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 I purchased my Pegas s/s in April, 2022. I use it about once a week for an hour or two since I have other saws. I run the saw at the 1 O'clock position on the speed control knob. Yesterday, I was cutting a puzzle and all of the sudden the speed increased without me touching the speed control. I played with the speed control and was able to reduce the speed by placing the speed control knob at the 10 O'clock position ( which I thought was close to the speed at the 1 O'clock position). Can anyone tell me what could be happening? Are there any Pegas saw owners that have experienced the same? Is there anything I should be concerned about? As always, thank you for the your response! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) I’m going to tag @Denny Knappen who is a dealer for Pegas saws. Perhaps he may have some insight. Edited August 31, 2022 by meflick Typo WayneMahler and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 Might try blowing it out with a can of air or air compressor if you have one, can of air is probably preferable because it is dried air where a air compressor may have some moisture content.. Blow it out around the area of the speed dial like between the dial and where it goes into the case. My saw isn't a Pegas but is really close to the same thing as the Pegas is based off the Excalibur.. My saw does this from time to time.. and it's caused by sawdust getting into the speed switch. Blow it out and it stops for a few weeks then all of a sudden speed goes crazy.. OCtoolguy and heppnerguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 7 hours ago, Juan Rodriguez said: I purchased my Pegas s/s in April, 2022. I use it about once a week for an hour or two since I have other saws. I run the saw at the 1 O'clock position on the speed control knob. Yesterday, I was cutting a puzzle and all of the sudden the speed increased without me touching the speed control. I played with the speed control and was able to reduce the speed by placing the speed control knob at the 10 O'clock position ( which I thought was close to the speed at the 1 O'clock position). Can anyone tell me what could be happening? Are there any Pegas saw owners that have experienced the same? Is there anything I should be concerned about? As always, thank you for the your response! I've got a Pegas that I've used pretty hard for over two years. Haven't had any issues at all with it. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAIrving Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 I bought my Pegas scrollsaw in late 2020. It is my only scrollsaw and I have many hours and many projects of use with it. I have never had a problem of the type you describe. The only problem I have had with my saw was when the blades started slipping and I had to replace the thumb screws and swivels. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Rodriguez Posted August 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 26 minutes ago, kmmcrafts said: Might try blowing it out with a can of air or air compressor if you have one, can of air is probably preferable because it is dried air where a air compressor may have some moisture content.. Blow it out around the area of the speed dial like between the dial and where it goes into the case. My saw isn't a Pegas but is really close to the same thing as the Pegas is based off the Excalibur.. My saw does this from time to time.. and it's caused by sawdust getting into the speed switch. Blow it out and it stops for a few weeks then all of a sudden speed goes crazy.. Thank you, Kevin. I will try cleaning the around the speed dial with air pressure. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 Hi Juan. Your Pegas Scroll Saw is under warrantee. I will check with Pegas as to the solution and let you know. Roberta Moreton, OCtoolguy and heppnerguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 Hi Juan. I sent you an email for needed information. OCtoolguy, NC Scroller and Roberta Moreton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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