This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a JET JWBS-16. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety through the use of accepted correct operating and maintenance procedures. Completely read the safety and maintenance instructions before operating or servicing the machine.
20. Use suitable support if stock does not have a flat surface. 21. Hold material firmly against the table. 22. Saw teeth must point down toward the table. 23. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Grounding Instructions Caution: This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
230 Volt Operation If 230V, single phase operation is desired, the following instructions must be followed: 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. This bandsaw is supplied with four motor leads that are connected for 115V operation, as shown in Figure A.
1. 10/12mm Wrench Unpacking 1. Remove the packing material from the bandsaw. 2. Move the saw to its permanent working location. The site should be dry, well lit, and have enough room to handle long stock and the service and/or adjustment of the machine from any side.
3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the wing nut (G, Fig. 2) at the top rear of the saw. 4. Adjust tracking by turning the knob (H, Fig. 2) in 1/4 turn increments. Rotate the wheel forward, and observe the position of the blade on the wheel.
Disconnect machine from the power source, unplug before making any adjustments! Blade teeth are sharp! Use care when working near the saw blade. Failure to comply may cause serious injury! 1. Blade tension and tracking must be properly adjusted prior to blade guide setup.
1. Remove the table insert (A, Fig. 5) and table pin (B, Fig. 5). 2. Slide saw blade through slot in table where the table pin was located. Rotate the table 90 degrees so that the miter slot is parallel to the blade, and to the right of the blade when facing the bandsaw.
Rail Assembly (optional accessory) 1. Attach the front rail (A, Fig. 8) to the cast iron table with two 1/4” x 5/8” hex cap bolts, two 1/4” lock washers, and two 1/4” flat washers. Bolts should be in approximately the center of the slot. Hand tighten only at this time.
4. Check the clearance between the table and the fence. The gap should be the same at the front of the table as it is at the rear. If the gap width is different, adjust the foot at the rear of the fence until the gap width is the same, Figure 11.
Tilting the Table 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source, unplug. 2. Loosen the lock knobs (A, Fig. 13). 3. Tilt table up to 45 degrees to the right, or up to 10 degrees to the left. 4. Tighten the lock knobs. Note: Table stop bolt (B, Fig.
WARNING Disconnect machine from the power source, unplug! Blade teeth are sharp! Use care when handling the saw blade. Failure to comply may cause serious injury! 1. Remove the table insert (A, Fig. 16), and table pin (B, Fig. 16).
Replacing V-Belt 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Release blade tension by turning blade tension hand wheel clockwise. 3. Release belt tension by loosening the two hex cap bolts (A, Fig. 19). Raise the motor and tighten hex cap bolts to take the tension off the belt.
All electrical connections must be done by a qualified electrician! Failure to comply may result in loss of property and/or serious injury! JWBS-16 is rated at 1-1/2 HP, 1Ph, 115V/230V, prewired 115V. The bandsaw comes with a 115V plug (A, Fig. 22).
Trouble Saw stops or will not start Does not make accurate 45 or 90 cuts Blade wanders during cut Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts Blade does not come up to speed Saw vibrates excessively Troubleshooting Possible Cause 1. Saw unplugged 2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 3.
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