Folding The Bandsaw Blade; Maintenance And Inspection - Jet Tools JWBS-15 Mode D'emploi

Lift the motor with handle (B) and lock handle (A)
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.
Hold the bandsaw blade in one hand. Let it hang down
vertically and hold it to the floor with a foot. Turn your hand
through 360°, a complete circle, as you move it down towards
the floor (Fig 50).

8. Maintenance and inspection

General notes:
Maintenance, cleaning and repair work may only be carried
out after the machine is protected against accidental
starting by pulling the mains plug.
Repair and maintenance work on the electrical system may
only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
Clean the machine regularly.
Inspect the proper function of the dust extraction daily.
Fig 49
Fig 50
All protective and safety devices must be re-attached
immediately after completed cleaning, repair and
maintenance work.
Defective safety devices must be replaced immediately.
Inspect the correct blade tension regularly. Take away the
blade tension if the machine is not in use for a longer time
period.
Inspect the blade guide adjustment regularly.
Check bandsaw blades regularly for faults. Replace a
defective sawblades immediately.
Wheels:
The rubber tyre of the wheels must be cleaned regularly.
The upper wheel support must be lubricated regularly.
Drive:
The belt tension must be inspected regularly.
The motor brake works electro-mechanically (brake motor).
If braking time should exceed 10 seconds, the motor brake
assembly needs to be replaced. Contact your JET service
station immediately.
Belt replacement:
Disconnect machine from power source.
Remove the bolt and washer (F, Fig 51).
Remove the bandsaw wheel.
(you may need to use a pulley puller to remove it).
Install the new belt.
Reassemble.
Table insert:
Replace a worn table insert.
The table insert (Fig 52) must be made out of cut-able
material (e.g. wood, plastic, aluminium, brass).
Fig 51