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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting (Blades)
Symptom
Possible Problem
Solution
Blade slows or Stops cutting,still remains on
blade.
Blade too hard for the material being
cut?
Consult Dealer or Multiquip for correct blade. Try
cutting very soft material (sandstone, silica brick,
cinder block) to "Redress" the blade.
Engine Torgue diminished because of
loose V-Belts?
Tighten and/or replace V-Belts.
Insuffi cent Engine power?
Check Throttle setting. Check Engine horespower.
Improper direction of rotation?
Check that the blade is oriented and rotational
arrow points are in a "Down-Cutting" direction.
Blade is slipping on the blade shaft?
Check that the blade and fl ange pin are properly
installed on the blade shaft.
Blade does not cut straight and/or true.
Blade being used on misaligned saw?
Check blade shaft bearings and alignment
integrity.
Blade is excessively hard for the material
being cut?
Check specifi cations of the blade with the
material being cut. Consult Dealer or Multiquip for
information.
Blade being used at improper RPM?
Ensure blade surface feet per minute speed
(SFPM) is approximately 6,000.
Blade improperly mounted on arbor
shoulders and fl anges?
Ensure blade is properly affi xed on the blade
shaft.
Excessive force applied to blade while
cutting?
Do not force the blade in the cut. Apply a slow,
steady pace to sawing.
Blade discoloring, crackling and/or wearing
excessively.
Blade too hard for the material being
cut?
Consult Dealer or Multiquip for correct blade. Try
cutting very soft material (sandstone, silica brick,
cinder block) to"Redress" the blade.
Blade improperly mounted on arbor
shoulders and fl anges?
Ensure blade is properly affi xed on the blade
shaft. Ensure the blade fl anges are clean and free
of debris.
Abor hole out of round?
Ensure blade is properly affi xed on the blade
shaft.
Incorrect blade chosen for material being
cut?
Check specifi cations of the blade with the
material being cut. Consult Dealer or Multiquip for
information.
Excessive force applied to blade while
cutting?
Do not force the blade in the cut. Apply a slow,
steady pace to sawing.
