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11.2
Operational Problems
Symptom Possible
Cause
Correction
Machine slows when
operating.
Applying too much pressure to
workpiece.
Feed workpiece more slowly.
Belt loose.
Tension belt.
Blade not square with
miter slot, or fence not
square to blade.
Blade is warped.
Replace saw blade.
Fence not parallel to blade.
Adjust fence parallel to blade.
Table not parallel to blade.
Adjust table parallel to blade.
Does not make
accurate 45- or 90-
degree cuts.
Stops not adjusted properly.
Check blade with angle measuring device,
and adjust stops.
Miter gauge out of adjustment.
Use a square or angle-setting device to
adjust miter gauge to blade.
Rip fence binds on
guide rails.
Guide rails or extension table not
properly installed.
Re-assemble according to owner’s
manual.
Fence locking system not adjusted
properly.
Use set screws to adjust tension against
guide tube.
Material binds in blade
when ripping.
Fence not aligned with blade.
Check and adjust fence.
Warped wood.
Select different stock.
Applying excessive pressure to
workpiece.
Feed workpiece more slowly.
Riving knife not aligned with blade.
Adjust riving knife.
Material kicked back
from blade.
Fence out of alignment.
Align fence with miter slot.
Riving knife not aligned with blade.
Align riving knife with blade.
Feeding stock without a fence.
Always use fence or similar guide to feed
stock; do not feed freehand.
Dull blade.
Replace blade.
Releasing material before it clears
blade.
Push material completely past blade
before releasing it.
Anti-kickback pawls are dull.
Replace anti-kickback pawls, or resharpen
their points.
Blade does not rise or
tilt freely.
Sawdust/debris in raising and tilting
mechanisms.
Clean and regrease problem areas.
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts.
Dull blade.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Blade mounted backward.
Turn blade around.
Gum or pitch on blade.
Remove blade and clean.
Incorrect blade for desired cut.
Change blade to correct style, tooth pitch,
etc.
Gum or pitch on table.
Clean table.
Table 3
12.0
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.jettools.com). Having the
Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly
and accurately.
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