Trouble

Probable Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

Replace blade, or have blade

 

Blade cooled too rapidly after welding.

annealed, or eliminate brittle part and

 

 

weld correctly.

 

 

 

 

Thrust bearing not properly

Check all guide bearings for correct

 

supporting blade, or guide post/side

position and signs of wear. Adjust or

 

bearings set too high allowing flex.

replace as needed.

 

 

 

 

Blade tensioned too tightly.

Reduce tension (see page 22).

 

 

 

Blade breaks close to

Blade overheated during welding.

Have blade annealed, or eliminate

weld.

brittle part and weld correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

Blade cooled too rapidly after welding.

Have blade annealed, or eliminate

 

brittle part and weld correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

Premature dulling of

Blade “pitch” too fine.

Refer to blade selection chart. Use

saw teeth.

blade with coarser pitch.

 

 

 

 

 

Feed pressure too light.

Increase feed pressure.

 

 

 

 

Cutting rate too low.

Increase feed pressure and cutting

 

rate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect choice of blade.

Re-examine material. Select proper

 

blade from the chart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chipped tooth or foreign object

Stop the saw and remove lodged

 

lodged in cut.

particle. Replace blade if damaged.

 

 

 

Optional Accessories

1791217 ......6” Riser Block Kit

2042377 ......Mobile Base for PWBS14-CS Band Saw

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