Troubleshooting Guide
Sawing Problems
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SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
5.1 Sawing Problems
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Blades Dull Quickly Dirty logs Clean or debark logs,
especially on entry side of the
cut
When grinding teeth, heating
too much and causing teeth to
soften
Grind just enough metal
to restore sharpness to the
teeth.
Use water/coolant while
sharpening blade.
Poor sharpening techniques Make sure the tip is being
sharpened completely (See
Sharpener Manual).
Blades Break Prematurely Rubber belts on blade wheels
worn to a point that blade
contacts metal pulley - look for
shiny spots on edge of
wheels.
Change blade wheel belts
(B-57).
Poor sharpening techniques See Sharpener Manual
Tension too tight Tension blade to
recommended specifications.
Blade Does Not Track Right
on Wheels
Cant adjustment is incorrect Readjust.
Flat/worn belts Replace B-57 belts
Blade Guide Rollers Do Not
Spin While Cutting
Frozen bearings Replace bearings
Worn bearings Replace bearings
Drive Belts Wear Prematurely
or Jump
Engine/motor and drive
pulleys out of alignment
Align pulleys.
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