3GB - ENGLISHOperating InstructionsDear Customer,Many thanks for the confidence you have shown in us with the purchase of your new JET-machine. This manual has been prepared forthe owner and operators of a JET JBS-12 band saw to promote safety during installation, operation and maintenance procedures.Please read and understand the information contained in these operating instructions and the accompanying documents. To obtainmaximum life and efficiency from your machine, and to use the machine safely, read this manual thoroughly and follow instructionscarefully.…Table of Contents1. Declaration of conformity2. Warranty3. SafetyAuthorized useGeneral safety notesRemaining hazards4. Machine specificationsTechnical dataNoise emissionDust emissionContents of delivery5. Transport and start upTransport and installationAssemblyMains connectionDust connectionStarting operation6. Machine operation7. Setup and adjustmentsChanging the saw bladeBlade tracking adjustmentBlade tension adjustmentBlade guide adjustmentFolding the bandsaw bladeChanging the blade speedTable tilting8. Maintenance and inspection9. Troubleshooting10. Environmental protection11. Available accessories1. Declaration of conformityOn our own responsibility we hereby declare that this productcomplies with the regulations* listed on page 2. Designed inconsideration with the standards**. CE type examination***conducted by****2. WarrantyTool France PROMAC, JPW Industries-Europe guarantees thatthe supplied product(s) is/are free from material defects andmanufacturing faults.This warranty does not cover any defects which are caused,either directly or indirectly, by incorrect use,carelessness, damage due to accidents, repairs or inadequatemaintenance or cleaning as well as normal wearand tear.Further details on warranty (e.g. warranty period) can be foundin the General Terms and Conditions (GTC) thatare an integral part of the contract.These GTC may be viewed on the website of your dealer orsent to you upon request.Tool France PROMAC, JPW Industries-Europe reserves the rightto make changes to the product and accessoriesat any time.3. Safety3.1 Authorized useThis machine is designed for sawing wood, wood derivedmaterials as well as similar to be machined hard plastics only.Machining of other materials is not permitted and may becarried out in specific cases only after consulting with themanufacturer.No metal workpieces may be machined.The workpiece must allow to safely be loaded, supported andguided.The proper use also includes compliance with the operatingand maintenance instructions given in this manual.The machine must be operated only by persons familiar with itsoperation and maintenance and who are familiar with itshazards.The required minimum age must be observedThe machine must only be used in a technically perfectconditionWhen working on the machine, all safety mechanisms andcovers must be mounted.In addition to the safety requirements contained in theseoperating instructions and your country’s applicableregulations, you should observe the generally recognizedtechnical rules concerning the operation of woodworkingmachines.Any other use exceeds authorization.In the event of unauthorized use of the machine, themanufacturer renounces all liability and the responsibility istransferred exclusively to the operator.3.2 General safety notes