Blade Tips & Troubleshooting - Loss of Tension

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Cause:
Blade being used on misaligned saw.

Remedy
Check for proper saw alignment.

Cause
Blade is excessively hard for material being cut, creating stress on steel center.

Remedy
Make certain blade is correct for material being cut.

Cause
Material slippage causing blade to twist and become kinked or bent.

Remedy
Maintain tight grip on material while sawing.

Cause
Utilizing blade flanges tat are under size or not the same diameter, creating uneven pressure on the center.

Remedy
Make certain blade flanges are proper size and identical diameter, minimum 3-7/8", 4-1/2" on concrete saws, 6" minimum on diamond blades that are 30" diameter and larger.

Cause
Blade being used at improper RPM.

Remedy
Make certain blade shaft is turning at proper RPM by using a tachometer. This is especially important with concrete saws.

Cause
Blade improperly mounted on arbor shoulder becomes bent when flanges are tightened.

Remedy
Hold blade securely on arbor shoulder untl outside flanfe and nut are firmly tightened.