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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
14-inch Woodworking Band Saw
Models: JWBS-14OS, JWBS-14CS
WMH TOOL GROUP
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60123 Part No. M-708115
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision C 9/05
www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group
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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. Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Autho
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Table of Contents Warranty and Service ..............................................................................................................................2 Warning...................................................................................................................................................4 Introduction..............................................................................................................................................6 Specifications
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Warning 1. Read and understand the entire owners 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. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed. 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 n
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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. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation. 24. Use the right tool at the correct sp
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Introduction 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. If there are any questions or comments, please contact either y
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Unpacking – JWBS-14OS Open shipping container 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 1 Stand top with motor support plate 1 V-belt 4 Stand legs 1 Pulley cover 2 Cross braces-short 2 Table lock knobs 2 Cross braces-long 1 Table pin 1 Stand support plate 1 Trunnion support bracket 1 Saw body 1 Fastener
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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: 2 Table lock knobs 1 Closed stand with motor 1 Table pin 1 Pulley cover 1 Trunnion support bracket 1 V-belt 1 Fastener package (see below) 1 Instruction Manual Container Two: 1 Warranty Card 1 S
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Assembly of JWBS-14OS NOTE: If any of the assembly procedures need further clarification, refer to the exploded views in the back of this manual. Tools Required for Assembly Metric combination wrench set and adjustable wrench #1 and #2 cross point screwdrivers 1. Place stand top upside down on a level Figure 1 surface. Fasten four stand legs to stand top using carriage bolts, washers, lock washers, and nuts, as shown in item A on page 7. Note: Stand legs fasten to outside o
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7. Place motor over rubber grommets and fasten to stand top with four hex cap screws, eight flat washers, four lock 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. Do not tighten at this time. Figure 4 8. Align the motor pulley with the large pulley using a straight edge against the flat sides Figure 5 of the pulleys, as shown in Figure 6. The pulleys should lie in a straight
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9. Place v-belt over both pulleys. See Figure 8. 10. Tension v-belt by moving motor away from the saw body and tighten the motor mount nuts. (Do not over-tighten motor mount bolts. Tighten just enough to tension belt.) Belt is properly tensioned when finger pressure between the two pulleys (Figure 8) causes approximately 1/2” deflection. 11. Place pulley cover over both pulleys and fasten to stand using three pan head Figure 8 screws, six washers, and three hex nuts, as shown i
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Assembly of JWBS-14CS Tools Required for Assembly Metric combination wrench set and adjustable wrench #1 and #2 cross point screwdrivers Exposed metal surfaces, such as the table, have been given a protective coating. This should be cleaned with a soft cloth and solvent, such as Figure 12 kerosene. Do not use an abrasive pad, and do not get solvents on plastic parts. 1. Remove pulley cover from inside of stand. 2. Place cabinet stand upright on a level surface. If desi
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IMPORTANT: When moving the pulleys, do not position them beyond the end of the shaft. Both pulleys must fully engage the shaft and the key. 7. Open the lower door, and place the v-belt around the motor pulley and the wheel pulley (see Figure 13). 8. Loosen the nuts on the four motor mounting bolts (Figure 15) and tension the v-belt by pushing down on the motor. Tighten the four motor mounting nuts. Figure 15 9. The v-belt is properly tensioned when finger pressure betwee
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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 that are hanging vertically from below the table will slide into the holes on the trunnion support bracket. Lower the table. The screws should now protrude below the trunnion support bracket - attach lock knobs to the ends of these sc
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Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. 115 Volt Operation As received from the factory, your bandsaw is ready to run at 115 volt operation. This Figure 22 bandsaw, when wired for 115 volts, is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug that looks like the one illustrated
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Minimum Gauge Extension Cord Extension Cords Amp Line Total length of Cord gauge Use only three wire extension cords that have rating voltage cord in feet (AWG) three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole 0 to 25 18 receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. 25 to 50 16 0-6 120 Make sure the cord is in good condition, and 50 to 100 16 heavy enough to carry the current your band over 100 14 saw will draw. An undersized cord will cause a 0 to 25 18 drop in line voltage, resulting in
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5. Loosen jam nut and turn table stop (Figure 26) left or right to raise or lower the stop. Tighten jam nut to hold table stop in place. 6. Unlock table, tilt back onto table rest and confirm table is 90 degrees with the blade. 7. If necessary, adjust scale pointer to zero. Changing Blades Blade teeth are sharp! Use Figure 28 care when handling the saw blade. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Loosen blade ten
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3. 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. 4. Keep in mind that too little or too much blade tension can cause blade breakage. Adjusting Blade Tracking Disconnect machine from the power source. Never adjust blade tracking with the machine running. Failure to comply may cause ser
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3. Tighten lock knob. Make sure blade guide blocks (C, Figure 30) are still flat to the blade. If adjustment is necessary, loosen lock knob (A, Figure 30) and rotate assembly until guide blocks are flat to blade. 4. If movement of the blade guide assembly seems “stiff” when being raised or lowered, it can be adjusted to slide more easily. This is controlled by an internal spring and ball which provide varying degrees of resistance against the guide post. Use the s
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8. 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. Re-install the bearing and the screw. Examine the overlap between the bearing face and the blade. Change the position of the bearing shaft until the overlap is approximately 1/8". 9. With the thumb screw (H, Figure 31) still loosened, adjust the distance
