Sharp SW-180NC, Instruction Manual

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#8. Gullets Loading Up With Material
Probable Cause :
A. Too fine of a tooth pitch – insufficient gullet capacity.
B. Excessive feeding rate producing too large of a chip.
C. Worn, missing or improperly positioned chip brush.
D. Insufficient sawing fluid due to inadequate supply,
improper ratio and/or improper application.
#9. Discolored Tips Of Teeth Due To Excessive Frictional Heat
Probable Cause :
A. Insufficient sawing fluid due to inadequate supply,
improper ratio and/or improper application.
B. Excessive band speed.
C. Improper feeding rate.
D. Band installed backwards.
10. Heavy Wear On Both Sides Of Band
Probable Cause :
A. Chipped or broken side guides.
B. Side guide adjustment may be too tight.
C. Insufficient flow of sawing fluid through the
side guides.
D. Insufficient sawing fluid due to inadequate supply,
improper ratio and/or improper application.
#11. Uneven Wear Or Scoring On The Sides Of Band
Probable Cause :
A. Loose side guides.
B. Chipped, worn or defective side guides.
C. Band is rubbing on part of the machine.
D. Guide arms spread to maximum capacity.
E. Accumulation of chips in side guides.