Troubleshooting Guide
Sawing Problems
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SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
4.1 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 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 pulleys
out of alignment
Align pulleys See Section 4.5
Motor and Drive Pulleys
Alignment.
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