Troubleshooting Guide
Sawing Problems
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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
6.1 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 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
Drive Belts Wear Prematurely
or Jump
Engine/motor and drive pul-
leys out of alignment
Align pulleys See Section 7.6
.