Jet AB-1012W, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Fault Probable Cause Suggested Remedy
Unusual wear on
side/back of blade Blade guides worn. Replace blade guides.
Blade guide bearing bracket is loose. Tighten blade guide bearing bracket.
Teeth missing/ripped
from blade Blade tooth pitch too coarse for work
piece.
Use blade with finer tooth pitch.
Feed is too slow.
Increase feed pressure and/or blade
speed.
Workpiece vibrating.
Brush chips out of blade gullets; make
sure workpiece is properly clamped.
Blade gullets loading up with chips.
Use blade with a coarse tooth pitch –
reduce feed pressure.
Brush blade to remove chips.
Motor running too hot Blade tension too high. Reduce tension on blade.
Drive belt tension too high. Reduce tension on drive belt.
Blade too coarse for workpiece (especially
with tubular stock).
Use blade with fine tooth pitch.
Blade too fine for workpiece (especially
with heavier, soft material).
Use blade with coarse tooth pitch.
Gearbox requires lubrication.
Check gearbox. Maintain lubrication
levels.
No coolant flow Screen/filter on pump is clogged. Clean screen/filter.
Impeller is loose. Tighten impeller.
Coolant level is too low. Add coolant to reservoir.
Pump motor is burned out. Replace pump.
Excessive speed
reducer noise/vibration
Drive belt is too tight. Re-set belt tension.
Blade jams in workpiece
Blade slipping on drive wheel. Increase blade tension.
Drive belt slipping on motor pulley, or belt
is worn.
Increase belt tension, or replace belt.
Blade has dull or broken teeth. Replace blade.
Tooth spacing is too fine for material
being cut. Use more appropriate blade for the
operation.
Feed rate too fast for material or type of
blade.
Reduce feed rate.
19.0 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 (see our website for business hours, www.jetttools.com). Having the
Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly
and accurately.