Grizzly 12" Cold Cut Saw G0682 - Manual (Page 39)

g0682 12" Cold Cut saw (mfg. since 12/10)
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blade Troubleshooting
symptom possible Cause Corrective action
blade does not cut
straight. 1. Feed speed/pressure too high.
2. blade is not square to table.
3. blade has broken teeth. 1. reduce feed pressure by relieving
pressure on the feed lever during operation.
2. adjust cutting angle.
3. inspect/repair blade.
blade teeth dull
prematurely.
1. Feed speed/pressure too low.
2. blade pitch too fine for cut.
3. insufficient blade cooling.
4. impurities in workpiece.
5. blade not broken-in correctly.
1. increase feed speed/pressure.
2. Check blade pitch, use a coarser-pitch blade.
3. Check coolant level/type, clean hoses, valves, and
nozzles.
4. inspect/clean/discard workpiece.
5. replace blade and follow
blade break-in on page
27.
blade teeth are broken/
missing. 1. Feed speed/pressure too high.
2. blade was in contact with the
workpiece when machine was
turned
ON.
3. blade tooth pitch incorrect for cut.
4. blade not broken-in correctly.
5. insufficient blade cooling.
1. reduce feed pressure by relieving pressure on the
feed lever during operation.
2. Never start the blade in contact with the workpiece.
3. Check blade tooth pitch.
4. replace blade and follow
blade break-in on page
27.
5. Check coolant level/type, clean hoses, valves, and
nozzles.
blade is broken. 1. Feed speed/pressure too high.
2. blade was in contact with the
workpiece when machine was
turned
ON.
3. insufficient blade cooling.
4. Workpiece shifted in vise.
1. reduce feed speed/pressure
2. Never start the blade in contact with the workpiece.
3. Check coolant level/type, clean hoses, valves, and
nozzles.
4. be sure workpiece is properly clamped before starting
cut.