Multiquip operation manual FS 1 Concrete SAW Troubleshooting Blade, Blade Troubleshooting

FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — TROUBLESHOOTING (BLADE)

TABLE 7. BLADE TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTON	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
	Blade too hard for the material being	Consult Dealer or Multiquip for correct blade. Try
		cutting very soft material (sandstone, silica brick,
	cut.
		cinder block) to "Redress" the blade.
	Engine Torgue diminished because of	Tighten and/or replace V-Belts.
	loose V-Belts.
Blade slows or Stops cutting,still
remains on blade.	Insufficent Engine power.	Check Throttle setting. Check Engine horespower.
	Improper direction of rotation.	Check that the blade is oriented, and rotational
		arrow points in a "Down-Cutting" direction.
	Blade is slipping on the blade shaft.	Check that the blade & flange pin is properly
		installed on the blade shaft (see Figure 10).
	Blade being used on misaligned saw.	Check blade shaft bearings and alignment
		integrity.
	Blade is excessively hard for the	Check specifications of the blade with the
		material being cut. Consult Dealer or Multiquip for
	material being cut.
		information.
Blade does not cut straight and/or
		Ensure blade surface feet per minute speed
true.	Blade being used at improper RPM.
		(SFPM) is approximately 10,000 (see Page 29).
	Blade improperly mounted on arbor	Ensure blade is properly affixed on the blade
	shoulders and flanges.	shaft.
	Excessive force applied to blade while	Do not force the blade in the cut. Apply a
	cutting.	slow/steady pace to sawing..
	Blade too hard for the material being	Consult Dealer or Multiquip for correct blade. Try
		cutting very soft material (sandstone, silica brick,
	cut.
		cinder block) to "Redress" the blade.
	Blade improperly mounted on arbor	Ensure blade is properly affixed on the blade
		shaft. Ensure the blade flanges are clean & free
	shoulders and flanges.
		of debris.
	Blade not receiving enough cooling	Ensure proper flow & volume of water is provided
		for wet cutting blades. Ensure sufficent cooling air
Blade discoloring, crackling and/or	water or air.
		is circulated about a dry cutting blade.
wearing excessively.
	Abor hole out of round	Ensure blade is properly affixed on the blade
		shaft.
	Incorrect blade chosen for material	Check specifications of the blade with the
		material being cut. Consult Dealer or
	being cut.
		multiquip for information.
	Excessive force applied to blade while	Do not force the blade in the cut. Apply a
	cutting.	slow/steady pace to sawing.

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