MAXCUT STEALTH-12 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MAXCUT INC.
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MADE IN U.S.A.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
The following chart is intended to assist with troubleshooting the MaxCut Stealth-12.
While not all inclusive, the chart outlines the most common causes of a problem and the
recommended course of action. Consult your hydraulic power supply manual for
troubleshooting that part of your system.
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Saw will not cut
straight.
Operator feed force not
applied directly over
centerline of bar.
Frame is bent.
Uneven bar rail wear.
Uneven chain segment
profile.
Operator unable to
maintain a level and
straight saw position.
Bent or twisted bar.
Move hand closer to centerline of bar.
Repair or replace frame.
Dress rails square or turn bar over as
described in Section 3.4.
Replace bar.
Redress segment by cutting in an abrasive
medium such as concrete, cinder blocks, or
bricks.
Use an attached guide on wall (i.e., 2 x 4,
wood rails).
Use a precut slot in the wall the full length
of desired cut to be made.
Replace bar.
Premature chain
stretch.
Chain is mounted
backwards with
bumper side of
diamond segment not
being the side to first
contact the cutting
groove.
Insufficient water
supply.
Hydraulic flow is
exceeding rated saw
gpm (lpm).
Inspect chain as described in Section 3.5
before re-installing.
Plugged bar water ports:
(a) Clean ports with #10 wire.
(b) Check and verify that water supply is
clean.
(c) Install inline water filter.
(d) If unable to maintain a minimum water
pressure of 30 psi (3.5 bar) with a minimum
flow rate of 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm), use an inline
water pump.
Adjust power supply or use a flow divider to
limit hydraulic flow to rated saw gpm (lpm).
