Jet J-8201, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Adjustments
Adjusting Blade Support/Guide
Height
The upper blade support and guide mechanism
can be adjusted to accommodate the height of the
work piece.
1. To adjust the support, loosen the knob that
clamps the support rod, then move the support
up or down in its holder. (Refer to Figure 3 for
location of the support mechanism.)
2. Adjust the support so that there is space
between the support and work piece. Space of
approximately 1/8-inch is generally
appropriate.
Adjusting Blade Tension
Blade tension is set by a spring loaded tension
mechanism on the upper drive wheel. Check the
level of the tension device before cutting. The
tension for various blade widths is indicated on the
casting on the tension device.
Figure 8: Saw Blade Tension and Tracking
Mechanism
Adjusting Table Angle
(Refer to Figure 9.) The angle gauge is under the
front of the table. The angle gauge shows the
angle of the table relative to the saw blade. The
table is mounted on trunnions that allow
adjustment downward 45 degrees, and upward 10
degrees. Loosen the two trunnion lock knobs
slightly to adjust the table angle and retighten the
lock knobs.
Figure 9: Table Tilt Mechanism and Angle
Gauge
NOTE: By adjusting the positive leveling stop on
the table leveling mechanism, it is possible to tilt
the table upward 10 degrees. When returning to0
degrees, the table leveling mechanism must be
reset after completing the sawing operation (refer
to Machine Set-up).
WARNING: When cutting at an angle with a
tilted table, provide a guide against which the
material being cut can rest. Cutting “freehand”
at an angle can result in injury, and make it
difficult to maintain an accurate cut.
Leveling Work Table
The table can be adjusted to level the table relative
to the saw blade. Use the following method:
1. Unplug the electrical cord or open the circuit
breaker in the branch circuit.
2. Move the upper blade guide assembly to the
very top of its travel.
3. Make sure the blade is straight, and fully
tensioned. (A damaged or worn blade may
provide a poor reference surface for squaring
the table.)
4. Loosen the table lock knobs and hold the table
firmly against its positive leveling stop.