Jet Tools JWBS-16 owner manual Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution

Troubleshooting

Trouble			Possible Cause		Solution
		1.	Saw unplugged	1.	Check plug connections
Saw stops or will not start		2.	Fuse blown or circuit breaker	2.	Replace fuse or reset circuit
			tripped		breaker
		3.	Cord damaged	3.	Replace cord
		1.	Stop not adjusted correctly	1.	Check blade with square and
					adjust stop
Does not make accurate 45°	or	2.	Angle pointer not set
			accurately	2.	Check blade with square and
90° cuts
					adjust pointer
		3.	Miter gauge out of
			adjustment	3.	Adjust miter gauge
		1.	Fence not aligned with blade	1.	Check and adjust fence
		2.	Warped wood	2.	Select another piece of wood
		3.	Excessive feed rate	3.	Reduce feed rate
Blade wanders during cut		4.	Incorrect blade for cut	4.	Change blade to correct type
		5.	Blade tension not set	5.	Set blade tension according
					to blade size
			properly
		6.	Guides not set properly	6.	Review guide adjustment on
					pages 8
		1.	Dull blade	1.	Replace blade
		2.	Blade mounted wrong	2.	Teeth should point down
Saw makes unsatisfactory		3.	Gum or pitch on blade	3.	Remove blade and clean
cuts
		4.	Incorrect blade for cut	4.	Change blade to correct type
		5.	Gum or pitch on table	5.	Clean table
		1.	Extension cord too light or to	1.	Replace with adequate size
Blade does not come up to					and length cord
			long
speed		2.	Low shop voltage	2.	Contact your local electric
					company
				1.	Reposition on flat, level
		1.	Base on uneven floor		surface
Saw vibrates excessively		2.	Bad V-belt	2.	Replace V-belt
		3.	Motor mount is loose	3.	Tighten motor mount
					hardware
		4.	Loose hardware	4.	Tighten hardware

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