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Symptom Possible Cause Correction*
Cuts not square (cont.)
Poor blade tension. Check and correct if needed.
Blade tracking too far from wheel
shoulders.
Adjust blade tracking.
Finished surface of
workpiece is rough,
unsatisfactory.
Blade is dull. Replace blade.
Improper blade for cutting operation. Check a machinist’s handbook for blade
recommendations.
Feed rate too fast. Reduce feed rate.
Excessive blade
breakage.
Incorrect blade tension. Adjust blade tension.
Incorrect blade speed or feed rate. Adjust accordingly.
Workpiece loose in vise. Clamp workpiece securely.
Blade rubs on wheel flange. Adjust blade tracking.
Tooth pitch too coarse for material. Use appropriate blade for material.
Teeth in contact with workpiece before
saw is started.
Start motor before blade contacts
workpiece.
Blade guides are misaligned. Adjust blade guides as needed.
Blade too thick for wheel diameter. Use thinner blade.
Cracking at weld; poor annealing of blade. Replace blade.
Unusual wear on
side/back of blade.
Blade guides worn. Replace guides.
Blade guide bearings not adjusted. Adjust blade guide bearings.
Blade guide bearing bracket is loose. Tighten blade guide bearing bracket
Premature blade
dulling.
Teeth too coarse. Use finer tooth blade.
Blade speed too fast. Reduce speed.
Inadequate feed rate. Adjust cylinder dial setting as needed.
Hard spots or scale on material. Hard Spots: Increase feed rate. Scale:
Reduce speed and increase feed rate.
Work hardening of material (especially
stainless steel).
Increase feed rate.
Blade installed backwards. Remove blade, twist inside-out and re-
install.
Insufficient blade tension. Adjust tension as needed.
No coolant flow.
Filter screen clogged. Clean filter screen.
Coolant level low. Add coolant to tank.
Pump motor burned out. Replace pump.
13.0 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, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Having the Model Number and Serial Number of
your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.
Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can be found at local hardware stores, or may be ordered from JET.
Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually.
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