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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Saw blade wobbles when
running.
Saw blade is damaged or bent.
Flange of the saw blade is
damaged.
Shaft of the motor is bent.
Have the saw blade aligned/flattened.
Clean the receiving flange.
Solder the diamond segments of the
old blade onto another saw blade or
use a new blade.
Replace the saw blade flange.
Replace the electric motor.
Diamond segment becomes
loose.
Overheating of the saw blade;
cooling water not sufficient.
Have the diamond segment soldered
on the blade again; ensure optimum
flow of cooling water.
Cracks in or near the diamond
segment.
Saw blade too hard.
Fixed flange is worn out.
Motor shaft bearing.
Replace the bearing of the motor shaft.
Use a softer blade.
Have the fixed flange replaced.
Saw blade is blunt.
Saw blade type is unsuitable for
the material being cut.
Saw blade type is unsuitable for
the machine performance.
Saw blade too hard.
Use appropriate type of saw blade.
Appearance of cut is not optimal.
Poor tension in the blade
material.
Return the saw blade to the
manufacturer.
Too much load placed on the
saw blade.
Diamond segments are blunt.
Use a suitable saw blade.
Sharpen the saw blade.
The center hole in the saw blade
has become wider due to wear.
The saw blade has slipped on
the motor shaft when running.
The arbor of the saw blade must be
fitted with an appropriate adapter ring.
Check the receiving flange and have it
replaced if necessary.
Diamond segments are blunt.
Sharpen the diamond saw blade.
Irregular run of the saw blade.
Poor tension in the blade
material.
Return the saw blade to the
manufacturer.
Excessive wear.
Wrong type of saw blade.
Shaft of motor causes wobbling.
Overheating.
Use harder saw blades.
Have bearings of the motor of the
motor replaced.
Ensure optimum flow of cooling
water.
