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5. When a new diamond blade is broken in, make the first few cuts slowly until the
blade cuts freely and easily.
6. When the blade is cutting freely and easily. Use it! As long as it cuts
satisfactorily do not dress the diamond blade or remove it from the blade shaft.
7. After continuous cutting of extremely hard and dense materials, the blade may
slow down and it may be necessary to "dress" the cutting edge. To do this:
a. Use a rapid "step" cutting method for a few cuts - push the material
back and forth under the blade while it is cutting down. If this is not
sufficient:
b. Make one or two cuts in a soft brick or light weight block.
However, "dressing" should be done as seldom as possible - because too
much "dressing" reduces blade life.
D. Dry Cutting
1. Use a proper blade, which is marked for dry cutting.
2. Remove the water curtain.
3. Disconnect the water pump.
4. Use "step" cutting as explained previously when using abrasive blades.
5. Use "jam" or "step" cutting when using dry cutting diamond blades.
E. Wet Cutting
Water may be supplied either by filling the water pan to within a half-inch of the top
(for continuous use of the same water) or by placing a barrel of water next to the
saw (for continuous flow of clean water). When using water from a barrel, remove
water from pan and submerge it in water barrel. Remove the drain plug so the
used water and sludge will drain from pan.
1. Prepare water supply.
2. Install water curtain on cutting head pivot bar.
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