Jet HVS-8-DMW, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Symptom Possible Cause Correction*
Teeth missing/ripped
from blade Blade tooth pitch too coarse for
workpiece. Use blade with finer tooth pitch.
Feed too slow; feed too fast. Increase feed pressure and/or blade speed.
Workpiece vibrating. Clamp workpiece securely.
Gullets loading up with chips. Use blade with 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.
Insufficient gearbox lubrication Check gearbox oil.
No coolant flow Pump motor is burned out. Replace pump.
Screen/filter on pump is clogged. Clean screen/filter.
Impeller is loose. Tighten impeller.
Coolant level too low. Add coolant to reservoir.
Excessive noise or
vibration Belt is too tight. Reset belt tension.
* Warning: Some corrections may require a qualified electrician.
11.0 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.