| Troubleshooting Wedges | ||
Description | Probable Cause | How to Correct |
When sizing the material, the saw cuts one end wider than the other. | The stock guide rail is out of adjustment. | Leading end is wider than the trailing end. Adjust the left end of the guide rail away from the machine. |
Leading end is narrower than the trailing end. Adjust the right end of the guide rail away from the machine. | ||
Material is being pushed sideways. | Check for slivers in the machine. Clean the machine. | |
Check the feed rolls for not turning. Repair or replace. | ||
Check the infeed conveyor or roller stand (if used) for square to the feed chains. Normally only affects long material. | ||
Stock guide is not locked to the guide rail as material is fed into the machine. | ||
Operator is not holding stock against the stock guide when feeding it into the machine. | ||
