Wood-mizer LT15SC M2 E11S, Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide
Sawing Problems
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SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
5.1 Sawing Problems
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Blades Dull Quickly Dirty logs Clean or debark logs, especially on
entry side of the cut
When grinding teeth, heating too much
and causing teeth to soften
Grind just enough metal to restore
sharpness to the teeth. Use
water/coolant while sharpening blade.
Poor sharpening techniques Make sure the tip is being sharpened
completely (See Sharpener Manual).
Blades Break
Prematurely Rubber belts on blade wheels worn to a
point that blade contacts metal pulley -
look for shiny spots on edge of wheels.
Change blade wheel belts (B-57).
Poor sharpening techniques See Sharpener Manual.
Tension too tight Tension blade to recommended
specifications.
Blade Does Not Track
Right on Wheels Cant adjustment is incorrect Readjust. (See Section 3.4.)
Flat/worn belts Replace B-57 belts.
Blade Guide Rollers Do
Not Spin While Cutting Frozen bearings Replace bearings.
Worn bearings Replace bearings.
Drive Belts Wear
Prematurely or Jump Engine/motor and drive pulleys out of
alignment
Align pulleys.