Stow MS2050E1, MS2090HP, MS2050E3 Stowtrak 20 SAW -TROUBLESHOOTING Blade, Blade Troubleshooting

STOWTRAK 20 SAW —TROUBLESHOOTING - BLADE

Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a breakdown, please take a remedial action following the diagnosis based on the Blade Troubleshooting (Table 7) information shown below and on the following page. If the problem cannot be remedied, please leave the unit just as it is and consult our company's business office or service plant.

TABLE 7. BLADE TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE PROBLEM	SOLUTION
	Blade too hard for the material being	Consult Dealer or STOW 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-Belt.
	loose V-belt?
Blade slows or stops cutting,
	Insufficient Engine power?	Check throttle setting. Check Engine horsepower.
still remains on blade
	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 STOW for information.
Blade does not cut straight
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 STOW 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 STOW 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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