Multiquip MP25E3, MP275E3, MP25E1, MP24 operation manual Troubleshooting Blade, Blade Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING - BLADE

Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a breakdown, please take a remedial action following the diagnosis based on the Blade Troubleshooting (Table 7) information shown below and on the following page. If the problem cannot be remedied, please leave the unit just as it is and consult our company's business office or service plant.

Table 7. Blade Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Problem	Solution
		Consult dealer or Multiquip for correct blade. Try cutting
	Blade too hard for the material being cut?	very soft material (sandstone, silica brick, cinder block)
		to “redress” the blade.
	Engine torque diminished because of loose	Tighten and/or replace V-belt.
Blade slows or stops cutting, still	V-belt?
remains on blade	Insufficient engine power?	Check throttle setting. Check engine horsepower.
	Improper direction of rotation?	Check that the blade is properly oriented and rotational
		arrow points in a “down-cutting” direction.
	Blade is slipping onto the blade shaft?	Check that the blade and flange pin are properly
		installed on the blade shaft.
	Blade being used on misaligned saw?	Check blade shaft bearings and alignment integrity.
	Blade is excessively hard for the material	Check specification of the blade with the material being
Blade does not cut straight and/	being cut?	cut. Consult dealer or Multiquip for information.
	Blade improperly mounted on arbor
or true.		Ensure blade is properly affixed on the blade shaft.
	shoulders and flanges?
	Excessive force applied to blade while	DO NOT force the blade in the cut. Apply a slow and
	cutting?	steady pace when sawing.
		Consult dealer or Multiquip for correct blade. Try cutting
	Blade is too hard for material being cut?	very soft material (sandstone, silica brick, cinder block)
		to “redress” the blade.
	Blade improperly mounted on arbor	Ensure blade is properly affixed on the blade shaft.
	shoulders and flanges?
Blade discoloring, crackling and/or	Blade not receiving enough cooling water or	Ensure proper flow and volume of water is provided
		for wet cutting blades. Ensure sufficient cooling air is
wearing excessively.	air?
		circulated about a dry cutting blade.
	Arbor hole out of round?	Ensure blade is properly affixed on the blade shaft.
	Incorrect blade chosen for material being	Check specification of the blade with the material being
	cut?	cut. Consult dealer or Multiquip for information.
	Excessive force applied to blade while	DO NOT force the blade in the cut. Apply a slow and
	cutting?	steady pace when sawing.

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