Jet Tools HBS-56S operating instructions Troubleshooting, Replacement Parts

Troubleshooting

Trouble

Motor will not start.

Band Saw vibrates excessively.

Miter cuts not accurate.

Cuts not square.

Finished surface of workpiece is rough, unsatisfactory.

Probable Cause	Remedy
No incoming power.	Check plug connection.
Blown electrical panel fuses.	Replace fuses.
Defective motor, switch, power cable,	Qualified electrician/service personnel
or plug.	should inspect these items.
Stand on uneven surface.	Adjust stand for even support.
Saw blade has cracks.	Replace blade immediately.
Too heavy a cut.	Reduce downfeed rate.
	Unloosen the screws and adjust the
Setting of the miter stops is not	stops to correct positions. Use an
correct.	adjustable square or protractor to
	check angle settings.
Downfeed rate too fast.	Reduce downfeed rate.
90° angle stop not set correctly.	Adjust stop until blade is square with
	vise.
Incorrect blade toothing in relation to	Use proper blade size and tooth for
workpiece.	that particular workpiece.
Incorrect adjustment of bearing	Re-adjust these. See page 16.
guides and guide assembly.
Workpiece incorrectly positioned in	Check positioning and clamping in the
vise.	vise. See Figure 24.
Poor blade tension.	Check and correct if needed. See
	page 14.
Blade is dull, or its parameters are not	Sharpen or replace dull blade. Make
	sure blade is proper size and tooth for
right for thickness of piece being cut.
	workpiece.
Downfeed rate too fast.	Reduce downfeed rate.
Blade tension too low.	Increase blade tension.
Blade speed not correct.	Move belt to proper pulley grooves.

Parts

Replacement Parts

Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 800-274-6848 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (CST), Monday through Friday. Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.

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