Jet VBS-18MW Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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24Replacing TiresThe rubber tires that cover the drive wheelsprotect the wheel from blade damage andprovide a high friction drive force on thetensioned blade. Over a long period of service,the tires wear and may require replacement.1. Disconnect machine from power source.2. Remove the blade according to theinstructions on page 14.3. Use a flat screwdriver blade or knife blade toloosen the tires and remove them from thewheels.4. Clean the surface of the drive wheels. Use asolvent such as mineral spirits as required toachieve a clean, dry surface for the newtires.5. Carefully slip the replacement tires onto thedrive wheels.6. Re-install the saw blade and re-connect thesaw to power.Periodic MaintenanceItem Action Interval MaintenanceSaw blade Listen for sound of missing teeth. Whenever operatingsawReplace blade when teeth arebroken.Observe cutting action for cleannessand accuracy.Whenever operatingsawReplace blade when bent or worn;use a wider blade for moreaccurate straight cuts.Listen for a poor weld – a “click” as itpasses through the guide bearings.When changing blade Use a different blade or dress theweld with a grinder.Watch for signs of slippage on thedrive wheels (blade occasionallyslows or comes to a stop whilesawing).Whenever sawing Be sure you are using the correctblade tension; check rubber tiresfor cleanliness and adherence todrive wheel – replace if necessary.Lower drivewheelCheck bearing area for leakage oflubricant.Monthly Replace bearing if leakage occurs.Upper drivewheelCheck bearing area for leakage oflubrication.Monthly Replace bearing if leakage occurs.Drive wheelrubber tiresCheck for cleanliness. Daily and whenchanging bladeWipe or brush clean.Drive belt Check for smooth surfaces andadherence to drive wheel.Check for glazing.Monthly or whenblade slippage occursMonthly, or whenslippage occurs(squealing belt)Clean when necessary – replace ifdamaged or excessively worn.Replace a glazed belt – DO NOTUSE BELT DRESSING.Gearbox Check sight glass for level – shouldbe to halfway point on sight glass.DailyAnnuallyFill up to halfway point on sightglass with 90 wt. gear oil.Drain and refill.Blade supportbearingsCheck for wear, damage or lubricantleakage.Monthly and whenchanging bladeReplace when necessary.Carbide bladeguidesCheck for excessive wear. When changing blade Replace if excessively worn.