Adjustments; Blade Tensioning - Jet VBS-2012 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Figure 4
Blade Tension Handwheel (S, Figure 5) – located
on underside of upper frame. Turn clockwise to
tension blade; counterclockwise to release tension
on blade.
Blade Tracking Handwheel (T, Figure 5) –
located at upper rear of saw. Turn clockwise to
track blade toward front of blade wheel. Turn
counterclockwise to track blade toward rear of
blade wheel.
Figure 5
Table Tilt Mechanism – located under work table.
To tilt table left or right, loosen two socket head
cap screws (U, Figure 6) at rear of mechanism. To
level table front to back, loosen four socket head
cap screws (V, Figure 7) on either side of
mechanism.

10.0 Adjustments

All adjustments or repairs to
machine must be done with power off and
machine disconnected from power source.
Failure to comply may cause serious injury.

10.1 Blade tensioning

1. Raise upper blade guide by loosening lock
knob (A, Figure 8) and turning blade guide
handwheel (B) clockwise until it stops.
2. Apply finger pressure to blade. Travel from
vertical should be approximately 3/8" each
way.
3. To tighten blade, turn handwheel (C, Figure 8)
clockwise. To loosen blade, turn handwheel
counterclockwise.
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Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8