Troubleshooting (Blade) - MULTIQUIP MP25E1 Operation Manual

Symptom
Blade slows or Stops cutting,still remains on
blade.
Blade does not cut straight and/or true.
Blade discoloring, crackling and/or wearing
excessively.
MP2 SERIES MASONRY SAW • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/17/17) — PAGE 31

TROUBLESHOOTING (BLADE)

Troubleshooting (Blades)
Possible Problem
Blade too hard for the material being
cut?
Engine Torgue diminished because of
loose V-Belts?
Insuffi cent Engine power?
Improper direction of rotation?
Blade is slipping on the blade shaft?
Blade being used on misaligned saw?
Blade is excessively hard for the material
being cut?
Blade being used at improper RPM?
Blade improperly mounted on arbor
shoulders and fl anges?
Excessive force applied to blade while
cutting?
Blade too hard for the material being
cut?
Blade improperly mounted on arbor
shoulders and fl anges?
Blade not receiving enough cooling
water?
Abor hole out of round?
Incorrect blade chosen for material being
cut?
Excessive force applied to blade while
cutting?
Solution
Consult Dealer or Multiquip for correct blade. Try
cutting very soft material (sandstone, silica brick,
cinder block) to "Redress" the blade.
Tighten and/or replace V-Belts.
Check Throttle setting. Check Engine horespower.
Check that the blade is oriented and rotational
arrow points are in a "Down-Cutting" direction.
Check that the blade and fl ange pin are properly
installed on the blade shaft.
Check blade shaft bearings and alignment
integrity.
Check specifi cations of the blade with the
material being cut. Consult Dealer or Multiquip for
information.
Ensure blade surface feet per minute speed
(SFPM) is approximately 6,000.
Ensure blade is properly affi xed on the blade
shaft.
Do not force the blade in the cut. Apply a slow,
steady pace to sawing.
Consult Dealer or Multiquip for correct blade. Try
cutting very soft material (sandstone, silica brick,
cinder block) to"Redress" the blade.
Ensure blade is properly affi xed on the blade
shaft. Ensure the blade fl anges are clean and free
of debris.
Ensure proper fl ow and volume of water is
provided for blades.
Ensure blade is properly affi xed on the blade
shaft.
Check specifi cations of the blade with the
material being cut. Consult Dealer or Multiquip for
information.
Do not force the blade in the cut. Apply a slow,
steady pace to sawing.