Jet JWBS-140S, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Troubleshooting JWBS-14OS Band Saw 

Trouble Probable 

Cause 

Remedy 

Saw unplugged. 

Check all plug connections. 

Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped.  Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker. 

Saw stops or will not 
start. 

Cord damaged. 

Replace cord. 

Table stop not adjusted correctly. 

Check blade with square and adjust 
table stop. 

Angle pointer not set accurately. 

Check blade with square and adjust 
pointer. 

Does not make 
accurate 45 or 90 
degree cuts. 

Miter gauge out of adjustment. 

Adjust miter gauge. 

Fence not aligned with blade. 

Check and adjust fence (see fence 
manual). 

Warped wood. 

Select another piece of wood. 

Excessive feed rate. 

Reduce feed rate. 

Incorrect blade for cut. 

Change blade to correct type. 

Blade tension not set properly. 

Set blade tension according to blade 
size. 

Blade wanders during 
cut. 

Guides not set properly. 

Adjust guides. 

Dull blade. 

Replace blade. 

Blade mounted wrong. 

Teeth should face operator and point 
downward. 

Gum or pitch on blade. 

Remove blade and clean with oven 
cleaner or other solvent. 

Incorrect blade for cut. 

Change blade to correct type. 

Saw makes 
unsatisfactory cuts. 

Gum or pitch on table. 

Clean table. 

Extension cord too light or too long. 

Replace with adequate size and 
length cord.  

Blade does not come 
up to speed. 

Low shop voltage. 

Contact your local electric company. 

Base on uneven floor. 

Reposition on flat, level surface. 

Saw vibrates 
excessively. 

Loose fasteners. 

Tighten fasteners. 

Parts 

Ordering Replacement Parts 

To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-800-274-6848 between 7:30am and 6:00pm (CST), 
Monday through Friday. Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when 
you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.