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SP1E16A PAVEMENT SAW • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/14/10) — PAGE 23
TROUBLESHOOTING (SAW)
Table 5. Blade Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Problem Solution
Blade slows or stops cutting.
Blade too hard for the material being cut?
Consult dealer or Multiquip for correct blade.
Try cutting very soft material (sandstone,
silica, brick, cinder block) to “redress” the
blade.
Engine torque diminished because of loose
V-belt?
Tighten and/or replace V-belts.
Insufficient engine power?
Check throttle setting. Check engine
horsepower.
Improper direction of rotation?
Check that the blade is properly oriented
and rotational arrow points in a down-cutting
direction.
Blade is slipping on the bladeshaft?
Check that the blade and flange pins are
properly installed on the bladeshaft.
Blade does not cut straight and/or true.
Blade being used on misaligned saw?
Check bladeshaft bearings and alignment
integrity.
Blade is excessively hard for the material
being cut?
Check specification of the blade with
the material being cut. Consult dealer or
Multiquip for information.
Blade being used at improper RPM?
Ensure blade surface feet per minute speed
(SFPM) is approximately 6,000.
Blade improperly mounted on arbor
shoulders and flanges?
Ensure blade is proerly affixed on the
bladeshaft.
Excessive force applied to blade while
cutting?
DO NOT force the blade in the cut. Apply a
slow and steady pace when sawing.
Blade discoloring, crackling and/or wearing
excessively.
Blade too hard for the material being cut?
Consult dealer or Multiquip for correct blade.
Try cutting very soft material (sandstone,
silica, brick, cinder block) to “redress” the
blade.
Blade improperly mounted on arbor
shoulders and flanges?
Ensure blade is proerly affixed on the
bladeshaft.
Blade not receiving enough cooling water?
Ensure proper flow and volume of water is
provided for wet cutting blades.
Arbor hole out of round?
Ensure blade is properly affixed on the
bladeshaft.
Incorrect blade chosen for material being
cut?
Check specification of the blade with
the material being cut. Consult dealer or
Multiquip for information.
Excessive force applied to blade while
cutting?
DO NOT force the blade in the cut. Apply a
slow and steady pace when sawing.