Troubleshooting - Jet JWBS-18QT Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Troubleshooting

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