Jet VBS-18MW Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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27TroubleshootingTrouble Probable Cause RemedySaw stops or will notstart.Saw unplugged. Check plug connections.Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.Cord damaged. Replace cord.Does not makeaccurate 45o or 90ocuts.Stop not adjusted correctly. Check blade with square and adjuststop. See page 13.Angle pointer not set accurately. Check blade with square and adjustpointer. See page 13.Miter gauge out of adjustment. Adjust miter gauge. See page 12.Blade wanders duringcut; or out-of-squarecuts.Fence not aligned with blade. Check and adjust fence.Warped wood. Select another piece of wood.Gum or pitch on blade or table. Clean as needed.Excessive feed rate. Reduce feed rate.Incorrect blade for cut. Change blade to correct type. Seepage 25.Inadequate blade tension. Set blade tension according to bladesize.Blade guide assembly is loose. Tighten blade guide assembly.Guide bearings not set properly, orare worn.Review guide bearing adjustment,pages 16-17. If bearings are worn,replace them.Dull blade. Replace blade.Incorrect blade speed. See page 26.Blade not tracking properly on thewheels. Adjust tracking (page 15).Bad cuts (rough). Blade speed too high for feed rate. Reduce blade speed and feed rate.Blade is too coarse. Replace with finer blade (page 25).Blade does not comeup to speed. Extension cord too light or too long. Replace with adequate size andlength cord. See Figure 3, page 7.Low shop voltage. Contact your local electric company.Saw vibratesexcessively.Base on uneven floor. Reposition on flat, level surface.Bad v-belt. Replace v-belt. See page 19.Motor mount is loose. Tighten motor mount hardware.Loose fasteners. Locate source of vibration, andtighten fasteners.