Jet HBS-1018W Operator's Manual page 15

To check level of gear box lubricant, place saw arm
in down position and allow a few minutes to pass
so that oil drains down. Check level in sight glass
on side of gear casing. Correct level is the dot in
the middle of sight glass.
To change gear box lubricant:
1.
Disconnect machine from the power source.
2.
Open drain plug and allow lubricant to drain
completely. Drain plug may be found on lower
front of gear case under right wheel cover.
Remove drain plug with a hex wrench.
3.
Replace drain plug.
4. Remove filler cap (A - Fig. 12) and fill gear box
with Mobil DTE@ Oil Heavy Medium until level
reaches dot in middle of sight glass.
5.
Replace filler cap.
6.
Connect machine to the power source.
Use a light machine oil to lubricate all other moving
parts as needed
A detailed explanation on blade selection and
blade problems and their solutions can be found in
the enclosed "Guide to Band Sawing" published by
American Saw and Manufacturing Company. Used
by permission.
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Fig. 12