Setup And Adjustments - Jet JTSS-1600 Operating Instructions Manual

Push sticks must have a minimum length of 400mm and a V-
mouth.
Make sure that small cut off workpieces will not be caught
and thrown away by the rising saw blade teeth.
Remove cut and jammed workpieces only when motor is
turned off and the machine is at a complete standstill.
Pay particular attention on reducing the risk of kickback.
The supplied raving knive must always be used.
For the authorized use of the machine observe the
appendix A "safe operation"
(on the last pages of this operating manual)
A.1.: Ripping
A.2.: Ripping of narrow stock
A.3.: Crosscutting on rip fence
A.4.: Use of push wood handle

7. Setup and adjustments

General note:
Setup and adjustment work may only be carried out after
the machine is protected against accidental starting by
pulling the mains plug.
7.1 Changing sawblade
The sawblade has to meet the technical specification.
Use only sawblades according to EN 847-1
The minimum diameter of the saw blades used on the
machine is 250mm.
The maximum diameter of the saw blades used on the
machine is 315mm.
Check sawblade for flaws (cracks, broken teeth, bending)
before installation. Do not use faulty sawblades.
Warning:
The use off HSS saw blades is prohibited; use only carbide
tipped saw blades.
The sawblade teeth must point in cutting direction (down)
Always wear suitable gloves when handling sawblades.
WARNING:
When installing or changing saw blade, always disconnect
saw from power source, unplug!
Push the sliding table to the front and open the lower
sawblade cover.
Raise the main sawblade to its highest position.
Remove the saw guard.
Changing main saw blade:
Loosen the arbor nut (J, Fig 23) while stopping the arbor
against rotation with the locking pin (K).
Attention: left hand thread.
Remove the arbor nut (J) and flange (I).
Place saw blade on arbor shaft making sure teeth point down
at the front of the saw.
Reinstall flange and arbor nut and securely tighten.
Remove the locking pin (K).
Check the correct position of the raving knife in regards to
the saw blade (see Chapter 7.2).
Reinstall the saw guard.
The scoring sawblade is changed as follows:
Put the enclosed spanner onto the saw arbor nut (M, Fig 24)
Fig 23
Fig 24