Maintenance; Choosing The Saw Band - Jet SX-818DV Handbuch

7. Locate the new saw band on the band wheels and in
the band guides and adjust the band tension and band
guides to suit.

7. Maintenance

It is easier to keep the machine in good condition by way
of ongoing maintenance than it is to repair it if it breaks
down.
Daily maintenance (by user)
(a) Replenish the lubricant each day prior to the initial
operation of the machine.
(b) If the gearbox is overheating or making strange noises,
stop the machine immediately so that it can be inspected.
(c) Keep your work area clean; release the vice, blade
and workpiece from the worktop; disconnect the power
supply, remove the chips and dust from the machine and
follow the instructions on lubricating or coating with rust-
free oil before leaving the workplace.
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Weekly maintenance
(a) Clean the vice spindle and lubricate it lightly with oil.
(b) Check whether the side face and pivoting parts have
sufficient lubricant. If there is insufficient lubricant, this should
be replenished.
Monthly maintenance
(a) Check whether any fixed parts have come loose.
(b) Replenish gearbox oil if required in order to avoid wear
and tear.
Annual maintenance
(a) Check the worktop in its horizontal position in order to
ensure that its precision is maintained.
(b) Check the electric cables, plugs and switches at least
once a year to avoid any accidental loosening or wear.

8. Choosing the saw band

Choose a toothing that is appropriate to the workpiece being
processed. Ideally, at least 3 teeth should be in action at the
same time.
The toothing should not be smaller than necessary, as the
cutting speed is reduced if there are too many small teeth
working on the workpiece simultaneously, which causes the
saw band to wear more quickly, and makes the cuts crooked
and distorts them.
The following table shows the approximate toothing of the
saw bands for a specific material thickness. For further
information please contact your saw band dealer.