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Trouble
Blade breaks close to
weld.
Premature dulling of
saw teeth.
Optional Accessories
1791217 ...... 6" Riser Block Kit
2042377 ...... Mobile Base for PWBS14-CS Band Saw
Probable Cause
Blade cooled too rapidly after welding.
Thrust bearing not properly
supporting blade, or guide post/side
bearings set too high allowing flex.
Blade tensioned too tightly.
Blade overheated during welding.
Blade cooled too rapidly after welding.
Blade "pitch" too fine.
Feed pressure too light.
Cutting rate too low.
Incorrect choice of blade.
Chipped tooth or foreign object
lodged in cut.
Remedy
Replace blade, or have blade
annealed, or eliminate brittle part and
weld correctly.
Check all guide bearings for correct
position and signs of wear. Adjust or
replace as needed.
Reduce tension (see page 22).
Have blade annealed, or eliminate
brittle part and weld correctly.
Have blade annealed, or eliminate
brittle part and weld correctly.
Refer to blade selection chart. Use
blade with coarser pitch.
Increase feed pressure.
Increase feed pressure and cutting
rate.
Re-examine material. Select proper
blade from the chart.
Stop the saw and remove lodged
particle. Replace blade if damaged.
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