Troubleshooting Guide
Sawing Problems
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7-2 WMdoc122320 Troubleshooting Guide
Height adjustment jumps or
stutters when moving up or
down.
Up/down chain improperly
adjusted.
Adjust up/down chain.
Vertical wear pads are too
tight.
Adjust pads.
Lumber is not square Vertical side supports not
square to bed
Adjust side supports.
Blade not parallel to bed rails Adjust bed rails parallel to blade.
Sawdust or bark between cant
and bed rails
Remove particles
Tooth set problems Resharpen and reset blade
Sawdust builds up on track Excessive oiling Do not oil track
Track wipers worn Adjust wipers to firmly contact track
Track is sticky Clean track with solvent and apply
silicone spray
Wavy cuts Excessive feed Slow feed rate
Improperly sharpened blade
(This will be the problem 99%
of the time!)
Resharpen blade, following the
sharpener’s instructions carefully
Blade guides improperly
adjusted
Adjust blade guides.
Sap buildup on blade Use Water Lube.
Tooth set problem Resharpen and reset blade
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
TABLE 7-0
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