Dake Corporation
1809 Industrial Park Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49414
Part# VDL-18
16
REV#082020
Trouble Shooting:
Item
Action
Interval
Maintenance
Saw Blade
Listen for sound of missing
teeth.
Whenever
operating saw
Replace blade when teeth are
broken.
Observe cutting action for
cleanness and accuracy.
Whenever
operating saw
Replace blade when bent or worn;
use a wider blade for more accurate
straight cuts.
Listen for a poor weld – a “click”
as it passes through the guide
bearings.
When changing
blade
Use a different blade or dress the
weld with a grinder.
Watch for signs of slippage on
the drive wheels (blade
occasionally slows or comes to
a stop while sawing).
Whenever
sawing
Be sure you are using the correct
blade tension; check rubber tires for
cleanliness and adherence to drive
wheel – replace if necessary.
Lower Drive
Wheel
Check bearing area for leakage
of lubricant.
Monthly
Replace bearing if leakage occurs.
Upper Drive
Wheel
Check bearing area for leakage
of lubrication.
Monthly
Replace bearing if leakage occurs.
Drive Wheel
Rubber Tires
Check for cleanliness.
Daily and when
changing blade
Wipe or brush clean.
Drive Belt
Check for smooth surfaces and
adherence to drive wheel.
Check for glazing.
Monthly or when
blade slippage
occurs
Monthly, or
when slippage
occurs
(squealing belt)
Clean when necessary – replace if
damaged or excessively worn.
Replace a glazed belt – DO NOT
USE BELT DRESSING.
Gearbox
Check sight glass for level –
should be to halfway point on
sight glass.
Daily
Annually
Fill up to halfway point on sight glass
with 90 wt. gear oil.
Drain and refill.
Blade Support
Bearings
Check for wear, damage, or
lubricant leakage.
Monthly and
when changing
blade
Replace when necessary.
Carbide Blade
Guides
Check for excessive wear.
When changing
blade
Replace if excessively worn.
