Jet Tools JWBS-10OS User Manual
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
10-inch Band Saw
Model JWBS-10OS
JET
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-707200
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision A3 04/2014
www.jettools.com Copyright © 2014 JET
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Warranty and Service
JET warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact
Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday.
Warranty Period
The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official JET
branded website.
• JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product. (See chart below)
• Accessories carry a limited warranty of one year from the date of receipt.
• Consumable items are defined as expendable parts or accessories expected to become inoperable within a
reasonable amount of use and are covered by a 90 day limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects.
Who is Covered
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product from the date of delivery.
What is Co vered
This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the limitations stated below. This warranty does not
cover failures due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair,
alterations or lack of maintenance.
Warranty Limitations
Woodworking products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial or industrial purposes default to a Two Year
Warranty. Please contact Technical Service at 1-800-274-6846 for further clarification.
How to Get Technical Support
Please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846. Please note that you will be asked to provide pro of of ini tial
purchase when calling. If a product requir es further inspection, th e Technic a l Service representati v e will expla in and assist
with any additional action needed. JET has Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States. For the name of
an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6846 or use the Service Center Locator on the JET website.
More Informa t io n
JET is constantly adding new products. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local distributor or visit
the JET w ebsite.
How S tate Law Applies
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, subject to applicable state law.
Limitations on This Warranty
JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT.
EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
JET SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
JET sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in JET printed materials and on official JET website are given as
general information and are not binding. JET reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to
parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever. JET
are not sold in Canada by JPW Industries, Inc.
Product Listing with Warranty Period
90 Days – Parts; Consumable items; Light-Duty Air Tools
1 Year – Motors; Machine Accessories; Heavy-Duty Air Tools; Pro-Duty Air Tools
2 Year – Metalworking Machinery; Electric Hoists, Electric Hoist Accessories; Woodworking Machinery used
for industrial or commercial purposes
5 Year – Woodworking Machinery
Limited Lifetime – JET Parallel clamps; VOLT Series Electric Hoists; Manual Hoists; Manual Hoist
Accessories; Shop Tools; Warehouse & Dock products; Hand Tools
NOTE: JET is a division of JPW Industries, Inc. References in this document to JET also apply to JPW Industries, Inc., or any
of its successors in interest to the JET brand .
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branded products
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Servic e .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Warning ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Specifica tio ns ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Feature s .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Shipping Contents ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Contents of Shipping Container ........................................................................................................................ 7
Contents of Hardware Bag ............................................................................................................................... 7
Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Stand ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Table Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 8
90º Tabl e Stop ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Rail Guide and Fenc e ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Adjustments ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Tilting the Table .............................................................................................................................................. 10
90º Tabl e Stop Adjustment ............................................................................................................................. 10
Changing Blades ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Adjusting Bl ade Tension ................................................................................................................................. 11
Upper Blade Guide P osi tioning ....................................................................................................................... 12
Blade Guide Adjustm ent ................................................................................................................................. 12
Operating Contr ols ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Adjusting Bl ade Trac ki ng ................................................................................................................................ 11
Replacing the Poly V-Belt ............................................................................................................................... 14
Adjustin g Poly V-Be lt Te n sion......................................................................................................................... 1 4
Grounding Inst r uc tions ....................................................................................................................................... 15
General Information ........................................................................................................................................ 15
115 Volt Operati on ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Extension Cords ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................. 1 6
Optional Accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 1 7
10" Band Saw Blades ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Parts .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Replacement Parts ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Parts List ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Assembly Drawing.......................................................................................................................................... 2 1
Electri c al Connec tions ....................................................................................................................................... 2 2
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Warning
1. Read and understand the ent ire owner's manual bef or e att em pting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the m achine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of
these warnings may c ause serious i njury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This band saw i s designed and intended f or use by properl y trained and ex perienced personnel onl y. 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.
5. Do not use this band saw for other t han i ts intended use. If used for other purposes, JET disclaims any real or
implied warrant y and holds itself harmless from any injury t hat m ay result from that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/f ace shields while using this band saw. Everyday eyegl asses only hav e
impact resistant lenses; they are not safety gl asses.
7. Before operating thi s band saw, r emove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sl eev es up past the
elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are
recommended. Do not wear gl ov es.
8. Wear ear protector s (plugs or muffs) during ext ended peri ods of oper ation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contain
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalli ne sil ic a from bricks, cement and other m asonry pr oduc ts.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber .
Your risk of ex posure varies, depending on how of ten you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemical s, work in a well-ventil ated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as face or
dust masks that are specifically designed to fil ter out microscopic partic les.
10. Do not operate this machi ne while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
11. M ak e c er tain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the m achi ne to t he power supply .
12. M ak e c er tain the machine is properly grounded.
13. M ak e all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source.
14. Rem ove adjusti ng keys and wrenches. F orm a habi t of checki ng to see that keys and adjusti ng wrenche s are
removed from the machine before turning it on.
15. K eep safety guards in pl ace at all tim es when the machine i s in use. If removed f or maintenance purposes,
use extreme caution and replace the guards immedi ately.
16. Check dam aged parts. Before further use of t he machine, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of m ov ing par ts, binding of moving parts, breakage of par ts, mounting and any other c onditions that
may affect it s operati on. A guard or other part that is damaged shoul d be pr oper ly repaired or replaced.
17. P r ov ide for adequate space surroundi ng work area and non-glare, ov er head l ighting.
18. K eep the floor around the machi ne cl ean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
19. K eep v isitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.
20. M ak e y our workshop chi ld proof with padloc k s, m aster switc hes or by r em ov ing starter keys.
21. Giv e your work undivi ded attenti on. Looking around, carry i ng on a conversation and “horse-pl ay” are careless
acts that can resul t in seri ous i njury.
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22. Mai ntain a balanced stanc e 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.
23. Use the ri ght t ool at the corr ect speed and f eed rate. Do not for ce a tool or attac hment to do a job f or which it
was not designed. The right tool will do the job better and safer.
24. Use recom mended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.
25. Maintain tools with care. Keep blades sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
26. Turn off the machine befor e cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air t o remove chips or debris — do not use
your hands.
27. Do not stand on the machine. Seri ous i njur y c ould occur if the machine tips over.
28. Nev er leave t he machine running unat t ended. Turn t he power off and do not l eave the machine unti l it c omes
to a complete stop.
29. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the machine.
Familiariz e you rself with the following safety no tices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precaution s are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly
even death.
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Introduction
This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance pr ocedur es for the JET model JWBS-10OS
band saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance
instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been desi gned and constructed to provide years of trouble free oper ati on
if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comm ents, please cont act either
your local supplier or JET can also be reached at our web site: www.jettools.com.
Specifications
Model Number ....................................................................................................................................... JWBS-10OS
Stock Number ............................................................................................................................................... 707200
Band Saw Size (in.) .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Cutting Capacity (height) (in.) .............................................................................................................................4-1/8
Cutting Capacity (wi dth) (in.) ..............................................................................................................................9-1/2
Maximum Rip Left of Blade w/Fence (in.)................................................................................................................. 5
Maximum Rip Right of Blade w/Fence (in.) .............................................................................................................. 5
Blade Length (in.) ............................................................................................................................................ 67-1/2
Blade Speed (FPM) ........................................................................................................................................... 2750
Minimum Blade Wid th (in.) ....................................................................................................................................1/8
Maximum Blade W idth (in.) ...................................................................................................................................1/2
Table Size (in.) .................................................................................................................................. 13-1/8 x 13-3/8
Table Size with Extension (in.) ................................................................................................................. 13-1/8 x 19
Table Tilt (degrees)...................................................................................................................................... 0° to 45°
Table Height from Fl oor (in.) ............................................................................................................................ 42-1/2
Wheel Diameter (in.) ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Dust Chute Diameter (in.) ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Overall Dimensions without stand (in.) .......................................................................................... 27 L x 16 W x 33 H
Overall Dimensio n s with s tand (in.) ............................................................................................. 30 L x 18 W x 60 H
Stand Dimens ions ( in.) ......................................................... 25-3/4H; Base: 18-1/2L x 21W; Top: 13-1/2L x 16-1/2W
Motor ........................................................................................................................................... 1/2 HP, 1Ph, 115V
Net Weight (a p prox.) (lbs .) .................................................................................................................................... 71
Shipping Weight (approx.) (lbs.) ............................................................................................................................ 75
The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of our policy of continuous
improvement, JET reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring
obligations.
Features
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Shipping Contents
Remove all contents from the shipping carton. Do
not discard the c arton or packing material until the
band saw is assembled and is running
satisfactorily.
Compare the content s of the carton against the list
of parts in Contents of Shipping Container (below).
The letter identification i n the list corresponds to the
items shown at ri ght. This is your k ey for ident ifying
the parts used throughout t he Assembly section for
easy reference.
Remove the protectiv e coating that i s applied to the
table with a house hold grease and spot r emover.
Contents of Shipping Container
01 Band Saw (A)
01 Table Insert (B)
01 Table (C)
01 Miter Gauge (D)
01 Fence (E)
01 Rail Guide (F)
04 Stand Leg (G)
02 Short Support Plate (H)
02 Long Support Plate (J)
01 Owner's Manual (not shown)
01 Warranty Card (not shown)
01 Hardware Bag (see below for contents)
Contents of Hardware Bag
(p/n JWBS10OS-HB)
01 Hex Wrench 3mm (K)
01 Combination Wrench 10/13mm (L)
04 Rail Lock Knob (M)
04 Rubber Foot (N)
01 M6x32 Hex Cap Screw (O)
04 M6x12 Hex Cap Screw (P)
16 M8x16 Carriage Bolt (Q)
20 M8 Flat W asher (R)
16 M8 Hex Nut (S)
01 M6 Hex Nut (T)
04 M6 External Tooth Lock Washer (U)
Tools Required for Assembl y & Adj ustments
The tools listed below are not included but are
required for assembly.
2 14mm Open End Wrench
1 Cross Point Screw Driver
1 Combination Square
Shipping Contents
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Assembly
S
3
R
3
R
2
S
2
S
1
R
1
L
Q
2
A
Q
1
Stand
Referring to Fi gur e 1:
1. Place the band saw (A) on its back as
shown above, either on the floor or
preferably on a workbench.
2. Assemble four legs (G) to the inside of the
base of the band saw, securing each leg
with two ea. M8x16 carr iage bolts (Q
flat washers (R
Hand-tighten only at this time.
3. Attach a long plate (L) to the rear legs as
shown in Figure 1. Secure with 2 ea M8x16
carriage bolts (Q
and M8 hex nuts (S
this time.
4. Attach the remaining long plate to the front
legs in the same manner described above,
hand-tightening only
5. Attach two shor t plates (K) to the right legs
and left legs in the same manner. Secure
each leg with 2 ea M8x16 carriage bolts
3), M8 flat washers (R3), and M8 hex nut s
(Q
3). Hand-ti ghten only at this time.
(S
1) and M8 hex nuts (S1).
2), M8 flat washers (R2),
2). Hand-tighten onl y at
1), M8
Figure 1
Back
K
Q
3
Front
G
8. Tighten all nuts with a 13mm socket or
wrench.
Table Installation
Referring to Fi gur e 3:
1. Loosen lock knob (C
1) out from the table (C).
(C
2. Orient the table (C) as shown, then
maneuver to allow the saw blade (A
pass through the slot (C
3. Line up four threaded mounting holes
underneath the table (C) with the four
mounting through-holes on the trunnion (A
Important: Adjust table so miter slot (C
parallel with saw blade (A
4. Secure with four each M6x12 hex cap
screws (P) and M6x12 external tooth lock
washers (U).
5. Tighten the screws (P) with a 13mm wrench.
2) and pull extension
2) to
3) to the center.
1).
4) is
2).
6. Slip rubber feet (Figure 2) onto the ends of
the stand legs.
Figure 2
7. Place the saw and stand upright on a level
surface. Make sure that all four legs are
contacting the surface.
Figure 3
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