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STOW CUTTER 3 CE SAW — INSPECTION -BLADE

SPECIFICTOOLSTO BE USED

This saw is to use tools (blades) as follows:

Steel Core Segmented or Continuous Diamond Rim Cutting Wheel.

Any other type of tool is not to be used. See Table 5 for specific blade usage for material.

WARNING

Failure to thoroughly inspect the diamond blade (Figure 11) for operational safety could result in damage to the blade, the saw, and may cause injury to the user or others in the operating area.

Figure 10. Battery

Figure 11. Diamond Blade

1.	Drive Pin Hole – A commonly located hole on the diamond
	blade core that prevents operational blade slippage
	between the inner & outer blade flanges (collars). Inspect
	the diameter of the hole to ensure there is no distortion,
	and that a snug fit develops between the hole and drive
	pin.
2.	Stress Relief Holes (Gullets) – Check the steel core for
	cracks that may have propagated from the slots and/or
	gullets. Cracks indicate extreme fatigue failure and if sawing
	continues, catastrophic failure will occur.
3.	Edge Of The Steel Core – Check the diameter edge for
	discoloration (blue oxidation) indicating an overheating
	condition caused by insufficient cooling water/air.
	Overheating of blades may lead to loss of core tension
	and/or increase the possibility for blade failure. Check to
	make sure the steel core’s width is uniform about the rim of
	the blade, and not succumbing to an “under cutting”
	condition brought about by highly abrasive material or
	improper under cutting core protection.

4. Directional Arrow – Check to ensure that the blade is oriented properly on the blade shaft for sawing. Reference the directional arrow in the blade and place it so the direction

	of rotation “downcuts” with the turn of the shaft.
5.	Diamond Segment or Rim – Ensure there are no cracks,
	dings, or missing portions of the diamond segment/rim. DO
	NOT use a blade that is missing a segment or a portion
	of the rim. Damaged and/or missing segments/rims may
	cause damage to your saw, and injury to the user or others
	in the operating area.
6.	Specifications – Ensure that the blade specifications, size,
	and diameter properly match up to the sawing operation.
	Wet blades must have water to act as a coolant. Utilizing a
	diamond blade not matched properly to the task may result
	in poor performance and/or blade damage.
7.	Arbor Hole – It is essential that the arbor hole diameter
	properly matches the blade, and that it is free from
	distortions. Correct blade flanges (collars) must be used.
	The inside face of the flanges must be clean & free of debris.
	An out of round arbor condition will cause damage to the
	blade and the saw.

8. MAX RPM – This RPM reference is the maximum safe operating speed for the blade selected. NEVER exceed the max RPM on the diamond blade. Exceeding the MAX RPM is dangerous, and may cause poor performance and may damage the blade.

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