Jet Tools JWBS-18X-3 operating instructions Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Trouble

Saw stops or will not start

Does not make accurate 45o or 90o cuts

Blade wanders during cut

Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts

Blade does not come up to speed

Saw vibrates excessively

Probable Cause

Remedy

 

 

Saw unplugged

Check plug connections

 

 

Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped

Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker

 

 

Cord damaged

Replace cord

 

 

Stop not adjusted correctly

Check blade with square and adjust

stop

 

 

 

Angle pointer not set accurately

Check blade with square and adjust

pointer

 

 

 

Miter gauge out of adjustment

Adjust miter gauge

 

 

Fence not aligned with blade

Check and adjust fence

 

 

Warped wood

Select another piece of wood

 

 

Excessive feed rate

Reduce feed rate

 

 

Incorrect blade for cut

Change blade to correct type

 

 

Blade tension not set properly

Set blade tension according to blade

size

 

 

 

Guide bearings not set properly

Review guide bearing adjustment.

 

 

Dull blade

Replace blade

 

 

Blade mounted wrong

Teeth should point down

 

 

Gum or pitch on blade

Remove blade and clean

 

 

Incorrect blade for cut

Change blade to correct type

 

 

Gum or pitch on table

Clean table

 

 

Extension cord too light or too long

Replace with adequate size and

length cord

 

 

 

Low shop voltage

Contact your local electric company

 

 

Base on uneven floor

Reposition on flat, level surface

 

 

Bad v-belt

Replace v-belt

 

 

Motor mount is loose

Tighten motor mount hardware

 

 

Loose hardware

Tighten hardware

 

 

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Contents Band Saw Warranty More Information WMH Tool Group WarrantyTable of Contents Page Page Introduction Specifications JWBS-18XVolt Operation HP Single Phase MotorGrounding Instructions Extension cords FeetContents of Shipping Container UnpackingHandwheel AssemblyRail Assembly Mounting the TableFence Assembly and Adjustment Assembling the Fence to Fence BodyFence Adjustment Resaw Guide Miter GaugeAdjustments Adjusting 90 Degree Table StopInstalling/Changing Blades Blade Tension Blade TrackingOverview Bearing Adjustments Upper Bearing AdjustmentsLower Bearing Adjustments Guide Gearings AdjustmentBlade Lead Replacing the V-Belt Belt TensionElectrical Connections Pulley AlignmentRipping General ProcedureOperation CrosscuttingResawing Saw Blade SelectionMaintenance Blade BreakageBlade Selection Guide Troubleshooting TroubleOptional Accessories Band Saw Blades Replacement PartsParts List Upper Wheel Assembly Index No. Part No Description Size QtyUpper Wheel Assembly Parts List Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly JWBS18X-MFCLower Wheel and Motor Assembly Parts List Blade Guide Assembly JWBS18DX-357 Blade Guide Assembly Parts List Table and Fence Assembly 16-18x2 Table and Fence Assembly Electrical Connections Page WMH Tool Group