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Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Bl ade cooled too r apidly after wel ding. Replace blade, or have blade
annealed, or eliminat e brit tle part and
weld correctly.
Thr ust bear ing not pr operl y
supporti ng blade, or guide post/ si de
bearings set too hi gh allowing fl ex .
Check all gui de bearings for c or r ect
posit ion and signs of wear. A djust or
replace as needed.
Bl ade tensioned too tightly. Reduce t ensi on ( see page 22).
Bl ade breaks cl ose to
weld. Bl ade overheat ed dur ing welding. Hav e blade annealed, or eliminate
brittle part and weld corr ectly.
Bl ade cooled too r apidly after wel ding. Hav e blade annealed, or eliminate
brittle part and weld corr ectly.
Premature dulling of
saw teeth. Bl ade “pitc h” too fine. Refer to blade selec tion chart. Use
blade wi th coarser pitch.
Feed pr essure too li ght. Inc r ease feed pressure.
Cutting rate too low. Inc r ease feed pressure and cutti ng
rate.
Inc or r ec t choice of blade. Re-examine m aterial. Select proper
blade from the c har t.
Chipped tooth or forei gn objec t
lodged in cut. Stop the saw and remov e lodged
part icle. Replace blade if dam aged.
Optional Accessories
1791217 ...... 6” Riser Block Kit
2042377 ...... Mobile Base for PWBS14-CS Band Saw