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Symptom
Cuts not square (cont.)
Finished surface of
workpiece is rough,
unsatisfactory.
Excessive blade
breakage.
Unusual wear on
side/back of blade.
Premature blade
dulling.
No coolant flow.
13.0 Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-800-
274-6848 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Having the Model Number and Serial Number of
your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.
Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can be found at local hardware stores, or may be ordered from JET.
Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually.
Possible Cause
Poor blade tension.
Blade tracking too far from wheel
shoulders.
Blade is dull.
Improper blade for cutting operation.
Feed rate too fast.
Incorrect blade tension.
Incorrect blade speed or feed rate.
Workpiece loose in vise.
Blade rubs on wheel flange.
Tooth pitch too coarse for material.
Teeth in contact with workpiece before
saw is started.
Blade guides are misaligned.
Blade too thick for wheel diameter.
Cracking at weld; poor annealing of blade.
Blade guides worn.
Blade guide bearings not adjusted.
Blade guide bearing bracket is loose.
Teeth too coarse.
Blade speed too fast.
Inadequate feed rate.
Hard spots or scale on material.
Work hardening of material (especially
stainless steel).
Blade installed backwards.
Insufficient blade tension.
Filter screen clogged.
Coolant level low.
Pump motor burned out.
Correction*
Check and correct if needed.
Adjust blade tracking.
Replace blade.
Check a machinist's handbook for blade
recommendations.
Reduce feed rate.
Adjust blade tension.
Adjust accordingly.
Clamp workpiece securely.
Adjust blade tracking.
Use appropriate blade for material.
Start motor before blade contacts
workpiece.
Adjust blade guides as needed.
Use thinner blade.
Replace blade.
Replace guides.
Adjust blade guide bearings.
Tighten blade guide bearing bracket
Use finer tooth blade.
Reduce speed.
Adjust cylinder dial setting as needed.
Hard Spots: Increase feed rate. Scale:
Reduce speed and increase feed rate.
Increase feed rate.
Remove blade, twist inside-out and re-
install.
Adjust tension as needed.
Clean filter screen.
Add coolant to tank.
Replace pump.
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