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!

It doesn't represent the company very well, but it's not terribly
difficult to get the meaning. You at least got an answer from someone
who knows something. A worthless answer in perfect english doesn't
get you anywhere.

Short version:

The scales are only a starting point, you need to adjust it properly
by other means. Apparently the labels got put on incorrectly on your
saw. Please just deal with it. Or you could make it your dealer's
problem instead of mine, that would be nice.


-Leuf