Jet Tools HBS-814GH Troubleshooting, Probable Cause, Remedy, Check Machinist’s Handbook for

Troubleshooting

Trouble

Motor will not start.

Overload trips frequently.

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.
Thermal overload has tripped.	Wait several minutes for overload to
	reset itself.
Defective motor, switch, power cable,	Qualified electrician/service personnel
or plug.	should inspect these items.
Motor is overheating.	Check that motor air intakes are clear.
Downfeed rate too fast.	Reduce downfeed rate.
Motor is faulty.	Motor should be inspected by
	qualified electrician/service personnel.
Base on uneven surface.	Adjust base for even support.
Saw blade has cracks.	Replace blade immediately.
Too heavy a cut.	Reduce downfeed rate and blade
	speed.
	Loosen 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.
Blade is worn, cutting crooked.	Replace blade.
Feed pressure too great.	Decrease feed pressure.
90° angle stop is not set correctly.	Adjust stop until blade is square with
	vise.
Incorrect blade toothing in relation to	Check Machinist’s Handbook for
workpiece.	recommended blade type.
Blade is worn, cutting crooked.	Replace blade.
Incorrect adjustment of bearing	Re-adjust these. See page 14.
guides and guide assembly.
Workpiece incorrectly positioned in	Check positioning and clamping in the
vise.	vise.
Poor blade tension.	Check and correct if needed.
Blade is dull.	Replace blade.
Improper blade for cutting operation.	Check Machinist’s Handbook for
	blade recommendations.
Downfeed rate too fast.	Reduce downfeed rate.
Blade tension too low.	Increase blade tension.

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