On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 04:24:56 GMT, "Mekon" wrote:

My new bandsaw (an 18" Jet) has a blade tensionong indicator that you can
read on the inside and the outside of the upper wheel housing. It would be a
nice feature - if the two scales agreed with each other.

So I asked Jet which if any was correct. I first got pointed to a 800
number, but as I live in Australia - that wasn't a lot of use. So they sent
me the following:

"Regard the gauge for the tension on both inside and outside of the wheel is
for your ref. for different width of blade , it is only for ref. re-set the
different blade tension , normally you need to adjust the tension of blade
by yourself till the blade is not losing when you cut your wood .
It does a discrepancy on attaching the label gauge to the unit and cause
both ( inside & outside ) reading is difference but it should not affect the
function of this band saw .
So we don't suggest you to return this unit due to one of the label is not
in position , unless you have problem to operate this band saw .
It will be highly appreciated if you would advise which dealer do you buy
this unit from , and you could contact them at your convenient for your
inquiry . "

I don't know why they didn't say that in the manual!


Wow! I don't think they could say that a second time; I certainly know I
couldn't read it a second time.

I know and sympathize with those for whom a language is not their first
language, but you would think a company with the resources Jet has could
afford a proper translator or someone whose native language is one of their
primary markets.




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