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Step 5: Make Sure the Blade Is Compatible with Your Sawcutting Equipment

What type of handheld saw or flat saw are you using? What is the horsepower and operating speed (or rpm)? Blade manufacturers provide charts with recommended operating speeds and maximum safe operating speeds for their blades. You'll also find this information stamped right on the blade itself.

Always match the blade with the speed range of the saw. Operating the blade at a lower speed than recommended can diminish its cutting life and performance. Exceeding the blade's maximum rpm rating can damage the blade and risk injury to the saw operator.

Other factors to consider:

• Blades designed for wet use only must be operated by saws that can deliver a continuous supply of water to cool the blade.

• Most blades for cutting green concrete are designed for use with special early-entry saws that minimize joint raveling and spalling.

• Don't use a blade that exceeds the maximum blade diameter and cutting depth capacity of the saw.

Step 6: Choose optimum performance vs. maximum economy

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