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Cause:
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Diamond saw blade is used on a misaligned saw.
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Remedy:
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Check for proper alignment in saw manufacturers owners manual.
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Cause:
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Diamond saw blade is excessively hard for the material being cut, creating stress on the steel center.
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Remedy:
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Make certain that the diamond saw blade is correct for the material being cut. (see your dealer)
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Cause:
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Material slippage causing the diamond saw blade to twist and become kinked or bent.
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Remedy:
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Maintain a tight grip on the material while sawing.
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Cause:
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Utilizing blade flanges that are under size or not the same diameter, creating uneven pressure on the center.
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Remedy:
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Make certain that the blade flanges are of proper size and identical diameter.
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Cause:
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Diamond saw blade is used at improper RPM, over speeding.
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Remedy:
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Make certain the diamond saw blade shaft is turning at the proper RPM by using a Tachometer. This is especially important with concrete saws.
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Cause:
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Diamond saw blade is improperly mounted on the arbor shoulder and becomes bent when the flanges are tightened.
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Remedy:
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Hold the diamond saw blade securely on arbor shoulder until the outside flange and nut are firmly tightened.
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Cause:
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Diamond saw blade core is overheating from lack of side clearance due to uneven or too rapid segment wear.
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Remedy:
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Specify a diamond saw blade with a greater side clearance or specification more suited to the material being cut.
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Cause:
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Diamond saw blade core is overheating from lack of adequate coolant.
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Remedy:
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Check water supply system for even water flow on both sides of the blade. For dry cutting, make more shallow, intermittent cuts allowing time for air to cool the diamond saw blade.
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