Blade Tracking Adjustment; Blade Tension Adjustment; Blade Guide Adjustment; Folding The Bandsaw Blade - Jet JWBS-14Q Operating Instructions Manual

7.3 Blade tracking adjustment

Blade tracking shall never be performed when the machine is
running.
The sawblade must run on the centre of the rubber tyres (Fig
15.
With the knob (T, Fig 16) on the back of the machine the
blade tracking can be adjusted.

7.4 Blade tension adjustment

Quick blade tension lever:
Place the quick blade tension lever (Q, Fig 16) in the
"tensioned" position (X).
Set the blade tension by rotating the handwheel (A).
Tighten the sawblade sufficiently. Follow the scale (S).
Note:
When the band saw is not in use, place the quick blade
tension lever to the Partial-Tension position (Y),
this will prolong the blade's life.
Also for blade changing this allows quick blade tension
release.
Fig 15
Fig 16

7.5 Blade guide adjustment

Blade guide adjustment shall never be performed when the
machine is running.
Position the guide assembly forward/ backward so that the
teeth keep a distance of appr. 2mm to the guide elements.
Secure the back guide roller so that the distance to the saw
blade is 1mm (Fig 17).
Set the lateral guide elements so that they contact the
sawblade lightly.
The sawblade may not be pushed out of place.
Test run:
Turn the wheels by hand and inspect the adjustments made.
Start the machine with care.
Workpiece setup:
Bring the upper blade guide to a distance of 0,5cm to the
workpiece (Fig 18).
For your own safety, always set the saw guide as close to the
workpiece as possible.

7.6 Folding the bandsaw blade

A folded saw blade needs less space.
Fig 17
Fig 18