Blade Speed Adjustment; Folding The Bandsaw Blade - Jet JWBS-16X Mode D'emploi

Lower blade guide (Fig 22):
Test run:
Turn the wheels by hand and inspect the adjustments made.
Start the machine with care.
Workpiece setup:
Bring the upper blade guide to a distance of approx 0,5cm to
the workpiece (Fig 23).
For your own safety, always set the saw guide as close to the
workpiece as possible.
7.6 Blade speed adjustment (JWBS-18Q and JWBS-20Q)
The JWBS-18Q and JWBS-20Q bandsaws will operate at two
different blade speeds (Fig 24).
970 m/min
For standard cutting operations.
550m/min
Gives higher blade force, for high rip cuts and cutting hard
wood.
Fig 22
Fig 23
To change the speed:
Disconnect machine from power source.
Loosen the locking handle (A, Fig 25).
Lift the motor with handle (B).
Open the wheel covers.
Slide the belt onto the appropriate set of pulleys.
Re-tension the belt by pushing down the handle (B) with
moderate pressure.
Lock the locking handle (A).
Close the wheel covers.

7.7 Folding the bandsaw blade

A folded saw blade needs less space.
Always wear suitable gloves when handling sawblades.
Fig 24
Fig 25