Jet JWBS-16X Operating Instructions Manual page 13

Hold the bandsaw blade in one hand. Let it hang down
vertically and hold it to the floor with a foot. Turn your hand
through 360°, a complete circle, as you move it down towards
the floor
(Fig 26).
8. Maintenance and inspection
General notes:
Maintenance, cleaning and repair work may only be
carried out after the machine is protected against
accidental starting by pulling the mains plug.
Repair and maintenance work on the electrical system may
only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
Clean the machine regularly.
Inspect the proper function of the dust extraction daily.
All protective and safety devices must be re-attached
immediately after completed cleaning, repair and
maintenance work.
Defective safety devices must be replaced immediately.
Inspect the correct blade tension regularly. Take away the
blade tension if the machine is not in use for a longer time
period.
Inspect the blade guide adjustment regularly.
Check bandsaw blades regularly for faults. Replace a
defective sawblades immediately.
Wheels:
The rubber tyre of the wheels must be cleaned regularly.
The upper wheel support must be lubricated regularly.
Drive:
The belt tension must be inspected regularly.
The motor break works electro-mechanically (break motor).
If breaking time should exceed 10 seconds, the motor break
assembly needs to be replaced. Contact your Jet service
station immediately.
Belt replacement:
Disconnect machine from power source.
Fig 26
Remove the hex nut and washer (D, Fig. 27).
Remove the bandsaw wheel.
(you may need to use a pulley puller to remove it).
Install the new belt.
Reassemble.
Table insert:
Replace a worn table insert.
The table insert (Fig 28) must be made out of cutable
material ( e.g. wood, plastic, aluminum )
Jet part number: JWBS20-144E
The table insert may not project above table surface.
Saw blades:
The servicing of sawblades should only be performed by a
trained person.
Only use sharp and properly set sawblades.
Fig 27
Fig 28