26 – English
TROUBLESHOOTING
Mechanics
Symptom
Probable cause
The blade does not rotate.
Roller knobs not tightened fully.
The blade not fitted on guide rollers correctly.
Rollers tensioned too much.
The blade rotates too slowly.
Roller knobs not tightened fully.
Worn drive wheel.
The V-shaped inner diameter of the blade is worn.
The springs on the guide rollers are weakened.
Defective roller bearings.
The blade jumps out of its position.
Roller setting too loose.
Worn guide rollers.
The blade not fitted on guide rollers correctly.
Damaged blade.
The blade warps.
Rollers tensioned too much.
Blade overheating.
Segments break.
Bent, twisted or badly maintained blade.
The blade cuts too slowly.
Wrong blade for the material in question.
Check that the right amount of water reaches the blade.
The blade slips.
The guide rollers does not move in and out freely. A seized roller can not
press the blade hard enough against the drive wheel.
Worn drive wheel. Abrasive material and too little water when cutting
increases the wear on the wheel.
Worn guide roller flange. When more than half of the width of the flange
is worn the blade slips.
The blade’s groove and inner edge are worn. Caused by inferior flushing
of abrasive material and/or a worn drive wheel causing the blade to slip.