Wellsaw 5М - Manual (Page 7)

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For Greater Service and Effi ciency
Careful Operation - Blade Consideration
DIFFICULTY REASON REMEDY
Cutting out of line Too heavy a feed or worn blade Reduce feed rate by adjusting frame
weight or replace blade. Replace worn
guide bearings when they begin to show
excessive wear
Guides in wrong position Set as close to work as possible
Guides out of alignment Follow adjustment instructions
Set worn on one side of blade Keep brushes clean. Avoid teeth rub-
bing in cut by applying enough weight so
that each tooth is cutting a good chip
Starting cut on odd shape where
blade does not contact fl at surface Retard feed until blade has a good start
in the material
Stripping teeth Blade teeth too coarse Be sure that two or more blade teeth are
in contact with material being cut
Hard spots on material Rotate stock, if possible. Do not put new
blade in cut at same angle
Breaking Guides out of alignment Follow adjustment instructions.
Blade twisting Adjust guides as close to work as pos-
sible. Be sure material being cut is held
fi rmly
Lack of blade tension Always keep blade tight
Dash Pot malfunction Check hydraulic fl uid level and/or condi-
tion of cup leather
Excessive wear Blade speed too fast. Follow recommended cutting speeds
Blade running off Lack of blade tension Always keep blade tight
wheel
Improper wheel pitch adjustment See instructions for wheel pitch adjust-
ment
Always use a light feed on new blades!
Trouble Shooting