This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a JET JWBS-14 Band Saw. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety using accepted operating and maintenance procedures. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your band saw and to aid in using it safely, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully.
Closed Stand Assembly (JWBS-14CS Band Saw)...27 Closed Stand Assembly (JWBS14-CS Band Saw)...28 Open Stand Assembly (JWBS-14OS Band Saw) ...29 Open Stand Assembly (JWBS-14OS Band Saw) ...30 Electrical Connections – 115 volt (JWBS-14CS/OS Band Saw) ...31 Electrical Connections – 230 volt (JWBS-14CS/OS Band Saw) ...32...
4. This band saw is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a band saw, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained.
blahblahblah 21. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 22. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 23. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the blade or other moving parts.
This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Model JWBS-14 Band Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual.
Unpacking – JWBS-14CS Open both shipping containers and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and safety instructions. Contents of the Shipping Container Container One:...
Failure to comply may cause serious injury! 4. With the aid of a second person, lift the saw body out of the shipping container and place onto the stand top. Be sure front of saw (with JET logo) faces stand front (JET logo).
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7. Place motor over rubber grommets and fasten to stand top with four hex cap screws, eight flat washers, washers, and four hex nuts, as shown in item C, page 7. See Figure 4. The arrangement of these fasteners is shown in Figure 5.
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14. To mount table, remove table insert and table pin (see Figure 11). Orient the table so that the saw blade will pass through the slot in the table and into the center opening. Continue holding up the table, and turn the...
Failure to comply may cause serious injury! 3. With the aid of a second person, lift the saw body out of the shipping container and place onto stand top. Be sure front of saw (with JET logo) faces stand front (JET logo).
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1/2" deflection (Figure 16). 10. Screw the two small knobs (Figure 17) into the threaded holes in the saw body. Slide the pulley cover down over the knobs, and tighten the knobs. 11. Attach trunnion support bracket to saw body...
13. To mount the table, remove pin and insert from the table (Figure 19). 14. Orient the table so the saw blade will pass through the slot in the table and into the center opening. Continue holding up the table, and rotate the table so the two screws...
The band saw must comply with all local and national codes after the 230 volt plug is installed. 4. The band saw with a 230 volt plug should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration (Figure 24). No adapter is available or should be used with the 230 volt plug.
Make sure the cord is in good condition, and heavy enough to carry the current your band saw will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Figure 25 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and the ampere rating on your machine’s nameplate.
90 degrees with the blade. If necessary, adjust scale pointer to zero. Changing Blades Blade teeth are sharp! Use care when handling the saw blade. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Disconnect machine from power source. Loosen blade tension by turning the tension knob counterclockwise (Figure 28).
As you become more experienced with the saw, you may find it necessary to change the blade tension from the initial setting. Changes in blade width and the type of material being cut will have an effect on blade tension.
Adjusting Blade Guide and Blade Support Bearing Blade guard removed for picture clarity. Never operate the band saw without all guards in place and in working order. Disconnect machine from power source. Blade must already be tensioned and tracking properly.
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Notice the bearing holder on the shaft is eccentric. Index the bearing shaft to another position and slide it back in, making sure the flange on the thumb screw (H, Figure 31) properly seats into the groove of the bearing shaft.
Troubleshooting JWBS-14CS/OS Band Saw Trouble Probable Cause Saw unplugged. Saw stops or will not Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. start. Cord damaged. Table stop not adjusted correctly. Does not make accurate 45 or 90 Angle pointer not set accurately.
Optional Accessories 708114 Three speed kit for JWBS-14CS Produces speeds of 965, 1470, and 2465 SPFM. Includes four step motor pulley, intermediate pulley, V-belts, fasteners, and mounting instructions with parts list. 708718 JRF-14 Rip Fence Assembly Includes guide bars, rip fence assembly, fasteners, and mounting instructions with parts list.
Closed Stand Assembly (JWBS-14CS Band Saw) Index No. Part No. 1...150501W ... Stand..1 2...150502W ... Door ..1 3...150503... Door Latch Assembly..1 4...WBS14CS-04... Washer..2 5...WBS14CS-05... Pan Head Screw... M4x5 ... 2 6...PG-M02 ... JET Plaque..1 7...TS-1533031 ...
Open Stand Assembly (JWBS-14OS Band Saw) Index No. Part No. Description Size 1...150602W ... Top Plate..1 2...150603W ... Stand Leg ..4 3...150604W ... Support Plate-long ..2 4...150605W ... Support Plate-short ..2 5...150606W ... Support Plate-upper..1 6...150607W ...
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