Jet JWBS-15, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Symptom Probable Cause Correction *
Blade breaks
prematurely.
Feed force too great. Reduce feed force.
Blade pitch too coarse.
Refer to blade selection chart; use finer
pitch blade.
Guide bearings not properly supporting
blade.
Check guide bearings for correct
position and signs of wear. Adjust or
replace as needed.
Blade tensioned too tightly. Reduce tension.
Blade breaks close to
weld.
Blade overheated during welding.
Have blade annealed, or eliminate brittle
part and weld correctly.
Blade cooled too rapidly after welding.
Have blade annealed, or eliminate brittle
part and weld correctly.
Premature dulling of
saw teeth.
Blade pitch too fine.
Refer to blade selection chart. Use blade
with coarser pitch.
Feed pressure too light. Increase feed pressure.
Cutting rate too low. Increase feed pressure and cutting rate.
Incorrect choice of blade.
Re-examine material. Select proper
blade from chart.
Chipped tooth or foreign object lodged in
cut. Stop saw and remove lodged particle.
Replace blade if damaged.
*
WARNING:
Some corrections may require a qualified electrician.