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, espe-
cially 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 con-
tacts 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 recom-
mended specifications
Blade Does Not Track Right
on Drive Wheel
Cant adjustment is incorrect Readjust
Flat/worn belts Replace B-57 belts
Blade Guides Do Not Spin
While Cutting
Frozen bearings Replace bearings
Stiff bearings Grease bearings
Drive Belts Wear Prematurely
or Jump
Engine/motor and drive pul-
leys out of alignment
Align pulleys
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