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Troubleshooting JWBS-14OS Band Saw
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Saw stops or will not
start.
Saw unplugged. Check all plug connections.
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.
Cord damaged. Replace cord.
Does not make
accurate 45 or 90
degree cuts.
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.
Miter gauge out of adjustment. Adjust miter gauge.
Blade wanders during
cut.
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.
Guides not set properly. Adjust guides.
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts.
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.
Gum or pitch on table. Clean table.
Blade does not come
up to speed.
Extension cord too light or too long.
Replace with adequate size and
length cord.
Low shop voltage. Contact your local electric company.
Saw vibrates
excessively.
Base on uneven floor. Reposition on flat, level surface.
Loose fasteners. Tighten fasteners.
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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