Multiquip manual HS81A CUT-OFF SAW Troubleshooting Blade

HS81A CUT-OFF SAW — TROUBLESHOOTING (BLADE)

TABLE 3. BLADE TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE PROBLEM	SOLUTION
	Blade too hard for the material being	Consult Dealer or Multiquip for correct blade. Try cutting
		very soft material (sandstone, silica brick, cinder block) to
	cut?
		"Redress" the blade.
	Engine torque diminished because of	Tighten and/or replace V-Belts.
	loose V-belt?
Blade slows or stops cutting.
	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 on the blade shaft?	Check that the blade & 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	Check specification of the blade with the material being
	material being cut?	cut. Consult Dealer or Multiquip for information.
Blade does not cut straight	Blade being used at improper RPM?	Ensure blade surface feet per minute speed (SFPM) is
		approximately 6,000.
and/or true.
	Blade improperly mounted on arbor	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.
	Blades too hard for the material being	Consult Dealer or Multiquip for correct blade. Try cutting
		very soft material (sandstone, silica brick, cinder block) to
	cut?
		"Redress" the blade.
	Blade improperly mounted on arbor	Ensure blade is properly affixed on the blade shaft.
	shoulders and flanges?
	Blade not receiving enough cooling	Ensure proper flow & volume of water is provided for wet
		cutting blades. Ensure sufficient cooling air is circulated
Blade discoloring, crackling	water or air?
		about a dry cutting blade.
and/or wearing excessively.
	Arbor hole out of round?	Ensure blade is properly affixed on the blade shaft.
	Incorrect blade chosen for material	Check specification of the blade with the material being
	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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