Hyd-Mech H-40, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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H40
PROBLEM
1. Saw is cutting out of
square vertically.
2. Saw is cutting out of
square horizontally.
3. Blade comes off wheels.
4. Blade stalls in cut.
5. Blade vibrating
excessively.
6. Excessive blade
breakage.
7. Tooth stirppage.
8. No coolant flow.
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Blade worn.
2. Stock not square in vises.
3a. Not enough blade tension.
3b. Improper tracking.
4a. Not enough blade tension.
4b. Excessive feed force.
5a. Blade speed too fast.
5b. Guide arms too far apart.
5c. Not enough blade tension.
6a.Excessive blade tension.
6b. Excessive feed rate.
7a. Blade pitch too fine.
7b. Blade brush not cleaning.
7c. Excessive feed rate.
7d.Excessive feed force.
8a. No coolant.
8b. Coolant line blocked.
8c. Coolant pump inoperable.
SOLUTION
1. Change blade.
2. Adjust accordingly.
3a.Blade tension is determined by
system pressure. Check that system
pressure is as specified above.
3b. Set tracking.
4a.Blade tension is determined by
system pressure. Check that system
pressure is as specified above.
4b. Reduce.
5a.Reduce.
5b. Adjust accordingly.
5c.Blade tension is determined by
system pressure. Check the system
pressure is as specified above.
6a.Blade tension is determined by
system pressure. Check the system
pressure is as specified above.
6b. Reduce.
7a.Select coarser pitch.
7b. Adjust or replace blade brush.
7c.Reduce.
7d.Reduce.
8a.Add coolant.
8b. Blow out coolant line.
8c.Check and replace if
necessary.
TOUBLESHOOTING
Most problems which may occur have relatively simple solutions which appear in this section. If the solution
is not found here, contact the Hyd-Mech Distributor from whom you purchased your bandsaw. They have trained
field service personnel who will be able to rectify the problem.