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problems
possible Causes
Corrective Action
Very high spark
generation
Defective teeth on the saw blade
Fit new saw blades
Feed speed too low
Increase feed speed
Blunt saw teeth
Fit new saw blades
High wear on certain
parts of the saw blade
Feed speed too high
Reduce feed speed
Damaged teeth
Fit new saw blades
Blunt teeth
Fit new saw blades
Cut is not parallel or perpendicular to
the working surface
Keep the saw parallel to the
working surface
Saw blades fracture
Damaged teeth
Fit new saw blades
Feed speed too high
Reduce feed speed
Blunt teeth
Fit new saw blades
Saw blades bent
Fit new saw blades
Saw blades burned
Fit new saw blades
Teeth broken off
Feed speed too high
Reduce feed speed
The material being cut is too hard
Replace saw blades
Teeth damaged by excessive force
Replace saw blades
Saw blades incorrectly fitted
Replace saw blades and follow the
fitting instructions precisely
Saw blades burned
Replace saw blades