Troubleshooting (Blade) - MULTIQUIP MP1 Series Operation And Parts 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.
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Table 7. Blade Troubleshooting
Possible Problem
Blade too hard for the material being cut?
Engine torque diminished because of loose
V-belt?
Insufficient engine power?
Improper direction of rotation?
Blade is slipping onto the blade shaft?
Blade being used on misaligned saw?
Blade is excessively hard for the material
being cut?
Blade improperly mounted on arbor
shoulders and flanges?
Excessive force applied to blade while
cutting?
Blade is too hard for material being cut?
Blade improperly mounted on arbor
shoulders and flanges?
Blade not receiving enough cooling water or
air?
Arbor hole out of round?
Incorrect blade chosen for material being
cut?
Excessive force applied to blade while
cutting?
TROUBLESHOOTING - BLADE
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-belt.
Check throttle setting. Check engine horsepower.
Check that the blade is properly oriented and rotational
arrow points in a "down-cutting" direction.
Check that the blade and flange pin are properly
installed on the blade shaft.
Check blade shaft bearings and alignment integrity.
Check specification of the blade with the material being
cut. Consult dealer or Multiquip for information.
Ensure blade is properly affixed on the blade shaft.
DO NOT force the blade in the cut. Apply a slow and
steady pace when 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 affixed on the blade shaft.
Ensure proper flow and volume of water is provided
for wet cutting blades. Ensure sufficient cooling air is
circulated about a dry cutting blade.
Ensure blade is properly affixed on the blade shaft.
Check specification 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 and
steady pace when sawing.
Solution