WMH Tool Group is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local WMH Tool Group distributor, or visit jettools.com. WARRANTY JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product (MW stands for Metalworking, WW stands for Woodworking). WHAT IS COVERED? This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below.
Warnings 1. Read and understand the entire owner's manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3.
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19. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting. 20. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease. 21. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away. 22.
Motor ..........................1/2 HP, 1Ph, 115V Net Weight (lbs.) ........................132 (approx.) Shipping Weight (lbs.) ........................141 (approx.) * The JWBS-12OS Band Saw comes equipped with a 1/4"x82"x20" blade (Part No. 709392) factory installed. Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting...
Shipping Contents Contents of the Carton Body Assembly (1) Table (1) Trunnion, Clamp Shoe & Lock Handle (1) Hose Adapter (1) Stand Leg (4) Base Plate (1) Hardware Bag for Stand (1) (contents shown below) Hardware Bag for Saw Body (1) (contents shown below) Short Support Plate (2) Long Support Plate (2)
1. With the aid of a second person, lift the saw body (A) and place onto the stand top. Be sure front of saw (with JET logo) faces stand front (JET logo). 2. Place four M8 flat washers (P) on four M8x35 hex cap screws (N) and insert screws through four mounting holes in the bandsaw and stand.
Table Assembly For this section, refer to Figure 3. 90º Table Stop 1. Thread the M6 hex nut (R) approximately half way onto the M6x70 hex cap screw (M). Then thread the screw half way into the bracket (A Adjustment will be made later. Trunnion Installation 2.
Grounding Instructions may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle, as shown in Figure 5, if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary General Information adapter should only be used until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified This Band Saw must be electrician.
Changing Blades Blade teeth are sharp! Use care when handling the saw blade. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Note: JWBS-12OS Band comes equipped with a 1/4"x82"x20" blade (Part No. 709392) factory installed. Referring to Figure 8: 1.
4. Remove the table insert (B) and table pin (C). Adjusting Blade Tracking 5. Loosen blade tension by turning the tension Referring to Figure 9: knob (A) counterclockwise. 6. Remove blade (J) from upper and lower wheels Disconnect machine from the and from between the upper (F) and lower power source! Never adjust blade tracking with blade guides (G).
Upper Blade Guide Positioning Refer to Figure 10. The blade guard has been removed for clarity. Never operate the Band Saw without all guards in place and in working order. The upper blade guide assembly should be adjusted to just above the material being cut. To adjust: 1.
Blade Support Bearing Adjustment Never operate the Band Saw without all guards in place and in working order. This adjustment is the same for upper and lower blade guides. Only the upper blade guide is shown. Referring to Figure 11: 1.
Troubleshooting JWBS-12OS Band Saw Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Saw unplugged. Check all plug connections. Saw stops or will not Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker. start. Cord damaged. Replace cord. Check blade with square and adjust Table stop not adjusted correctly.
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