Diamond Abrasives Information Troubleshooting

Core or Segment Cracks

Cause - Blade is too hard for
material being cut. blade.

Undercutting
Cause - Steel
core wears faster than diamond segments. Highly abrasive fines grind against blade during cutting.

Solution - Use a softer bonded Cause - Blade mounted improperly;

Saw is in need of repair.

Solution - Check if saw is in good

condition and make sure the blade is the correct diameter and has the proper RPM rating for the equipment used. Check all bearings, belts, shaft, and flanges. Check direction of blade travel.

Solution - Use a
blade with wearretardant cores. Increase water flow to flush out cut.

Uneven Segment Wear

Cause - Insufficient water flow on
one side of the blade.

Arbor Hole Out-of-Round

Cause - Blade collar not properly Solution - Tighten arbor nut with
tightened, allowing blade to rotate or vibrate on shaft. wrench making sure blade is properly secured.

Solution - Flush water system and Cause - Equipment defect which

worn arbor shaft, or misaligned spindle.

check for adequate and equal water flow/distribution. causes segment to wear unevenly.

Solution - Replace bad bearings,

Cause - Blade not properly mounted. Solution - Check to make sure

blade is mounted on proper diameter of shaft before tightening arbor nut. Make sure pin hole slides over drive pin.

Wobbling / Warped Blade

Causes - Blade collar mounted improperly.
Incorrect collar size. Blade used improper RPM.

Segment Loss
Cause - Blade is too hard for material being cut. Solution - Use blade with
proper specification for material being cut.

Solution - Check RPM rating for blade and saw.

Make sure equipment is operating at rated RPM. Use correct sized blade collars. Check flanges for smoothness and tightness.

Cause - Steel core is not straight as a result of

dropping or twisting.

Cause - Steel Center is

worn due to undercutting.

Solution - Discard blade, it is unsafe to use.

Solution - Use sufficient

water to flush out cut.

Short Blade Life

Cause - Blade is too soft for material. Solution - Choose blade with a more wear-resistant bond
appropriate for the application. Check water flow and make sure blade is rated for the equipment used.

Slow Cutting Speed

Cause - Material being cut is too hard for the blade. The hard
material wears too slowly, no new diamonds are exposed.

Solution - Cut a soft abrasive material until new diamonds as

well exposed. Try asphalt block, sandstone, or dried mortar. Choose proper blade for the application.

Overheating
Cause - Inadequate coolant. Solution - Follow guidelines for proper blade operation and
cooling procedures. Check water flow. Make sure blade is rated for the equipment used.

Safety & Equipment

Diamond Blade Safety
Personal protective equipment: Operator and bystanders must always wear ANSI Z87.1 eye protection, hearing protection, and protective clothing. Dust: Use of this product can generate dust containing chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, reproductive harm, and other respiratory injury. The operator and bystanders must use OSHA/ANSI-approved respiratory protection suitable for the specific application. -Read and understand these warnings and instructions before operating and the tool. -Always keep all parts of your body away from the wheel and other moving parts. -Always let the wheel come to a complete stop before setting the tool down. -Do not operate in combustible environments sparks could cause a fire or explosion. -Do not touch or try to stop a moving wheel with your hand. -Do not apply side pressure to the wheel, such as side grinding or twisting or wedging the wheel in a cut. -Do not touch a dry cutting wheel immediately after use, it may be hot.

WARNING
Comply with ANSI B7.1. Failure to comply could result in bodily injury. ANSI refers to the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 430 Broadway, NY 10018

Safety Precautions

Use Ear Protection

Use Eye Protection

Use Face Mask

Read Instructions

Use Gloves

Types of Equipment

Type of Use

Stone Saw

Masonry Saw

Angle Grinder

Tile Saw

Wall Saw

Wet Use

Circular Saw

Trowel Machine

Riding Trowel Machine

Tuck Pointer

High Speed Gas Saw

Dry Use

Flat Saw

Floor Grinder

Hand Drill

Core Drilling Machine

Dry / Wet Use

Cutting Depths & Operating Speeds

C utting Depths
Diameter T ile S a ws Wa lk Ma s onr y B ehind S a ws C onc r ete S a ws A ngle G r inder s , C ir c ula r S a ws & Dr ills 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2" 1-1/2" 2" 2-1/2" 3" Wa ll S a ws H igh S peed S a ws R ec ommended R PM MA XIMU M R PM

4" 4-1/2" 5" 6" 7" 8" 9" 10" 12" 12" - High Speed Saw 14" 14" High Speed Saw 16" 16"- High Speed Saw 18" 20" 24" 26" 30" 36" 42" 48"

3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-3/4" 2-1/4" 2-3/4" 3-1/4" 3-3/4" 3-5/8"

9, 072 8, 063 7, 257 6, 048 5, 184 4, 536 4, 032 3, 629 3, 024 4"

15, 000 13, 300 12, 000 10, 185 8, 730 7, 640 6, 790 6, 115 5, 095 6, 300

4-5/8"

5"

4-5/8" 5"

2, 592

4, 365 5, 460

5-5/8" 6" 6-5/8" 7-5/8" 9-5/8" 10-5/8" 11-3/4" 14-3/4" 17-1/2" 19-3/4" 11-1/2" 14-1/2" 17-1/2" 20-3/4" 7" 8" 9-1/2" 6-1/2"

2, 268

3, 820 4, 725

2, 016 1, 814 1, 512 1, 396 1, 120 1, 008 864 756

3, 395 3, 055 2, 550 2, 350 2, 040 1, 700 1, 455 1, 275

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