Jet Tools JWBS-14DX User Manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

14-inch Deluxe Band Saw

Models: JWBS-14DX

WMH TOOL GROUP

2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60123 Part No. M-710115
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision D 7/04
www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group

This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a JET Model JWBS-14DX
Band Saw. Its purpose, aside from proper machine operation, is to promote safety
through the use of accepted operating and maintenance procedures. To obtain maximum
life and efficiency from your band saw, and to aid in using the machine safely, read this
manual thoroughly and follow all instructions carefully.

Warranty & Service

WM H Tool Group warrants every product it sell s. If one of our tools needs service or r epair, one of
our Authorized Repair Stations located throughout the United States can giv e y ou quick service.

In most cases, any one of these WMH Tool Group Repair Stations can authori z e warrant y r epair,
assist you in obtaini ng parts, or perform r outine m aintenance and m ajor repair on your J E T,
Performax, Powermatic or Wil ton tools.

For the nam e of an Authorized Repair Station in your area, call 1-800-274- 6848.

More Information

WM H Tool Group is consistently adding new products to the li ne. For complete, up- to-date product
infor mati on, check with your local WMH Tool Group distributor or visit wmht oolgroup.com.

Limited Warranty

WM H Tool Group (including JET, Perf or max, Powermati c and Wilton br ands) makes ev er y effort to
assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original retail
consumer/purc haser of our products that eac h pr oduc t be free from defects in materials and
workmanship as follows: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ALL PRODUCTS UNLESS
SPECIFIED OT HERWISE. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly t o
misuse, abuse, negl igence or accidents, normal wear-and- tear, repair or alterations outside our
facilities, or to a lack of maintenance.

WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE,
FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED
HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE I M P LIED WARRANT Y
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. WMH TOOL GROUP SHALL IN
NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONTI NGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE
USE OF OUR P RODUCTS. SO M E S TATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSIO N OR LIMITATION
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITAT I O N OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

To take advantage of t his warranty, the product or part must be r eturned for examination, postage
prepaid, to an Authorized Repair Station designated by our office. P r oof of pur c hase dat e and an
explanat ion of the complaint must accompany the merchandi se. If our inspection di scloses a
defect, WMH Tool G r oup will either repair or replace the product, or refund t he pur c hase price if we
cannot readily and quickly provide a repair or r eplacement, if you are willing to accept a refund.
WM H Tool Group will return repaired product or replacement at our expense, but if it is determined
there is no def ect, or that the def ec t resulted from causes not wit hin the scope of our warranty, then
the user must bear t he c ost of stori ng and r eturning the pr oduc t. This warranty gi ves you specific
legal rights; you may also have ot her r ights, which vary f r om state to state.

WM H Tool Group sells through distributors only. W M H Tool Group reserves the right to effect at any
tim e, without prior notic e, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they
may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.

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Table of Contents

Warranty.....................................................................................................................................2

Safety Warnings......................................................................................................................4-5

Safety Decal ...............................................................................................................................6

Grounding Instructions ................................................................................................................7

115 Volt Oper ation......................................................................................................................7

230 Volt Oper ation......................................................................................................................8

Specifications .............................................................................................................................9

Fasteners..................................................................................................................................10

Receiving..................................................................................................................................11

Assembly ..................................................................................................................................11

Tilting the Tabl e ........................................................................................................................14

Adjusting 90

Changing Blades.......................................................................................................................15

Adjusting Blade Tension............................................................................................................15

Adjusting Blade Tracking...........................................................................................................16

Adjusting Upper B lade Guide Assem bly ....................................................................................16

Adjusting Upper B lade Guides & Blade Support Bearing...........................................................17

Adjusting Lower Blade Guides & Blade Support Bearing ........................................................... 18

Trouble-shooting.......................................................................................................................19

Parts Breakdowns:

Body Assembly..............................................................................................................20-23

Closed Stand Assembl y .................................................................................................24-25

Optional Accessories.................................................................................................................26

Electrical Sc hemati c – 115V ......................................................................................................27

Electrical Sc hemati c – 230V ......................................................................................................28

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Stop....................................................................................................................14

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WARNING

As with al l mac hines, there i s a certain am ount of hazard i nvolv ed with the use of this band saw.
Use the machi ne with the respect and c aution demanded where saf ety precauti ons are concerned.
When normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can
resul t.

• READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLL OW the safety and oper ating instr uc tions found in this
manual. K now the lim itations and hazards associated with thi s machine.

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the habit of c hec k ing to see that key s

and adjusting wrenches are remov ed from the tool before turning it on.

• KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Clut tered areas and benches invite ac c idents.

• DO NOT US E IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONME NT. Don’t use power tool s i n damp or wet

locati ons, or expose them t o rain. Keep work area well lighted.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Al l visitor s should be kept a safe distanc e from the work area.

• MAKE THE WORKSHO P CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by r emoving

starter keys.

• DON’T FORCE T HE TOO L . It will do the job better and safer at t he r ate for whic h it was
designed.

• USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.

• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cor d is in good condition.
When usi ng an extension cor d, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the c ur r ent your
product will draw. An undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in l oss of power
and overheating. T he table below shows the correct siz e to use depending on cord lengt h and
nameplat e ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller t he gauge
number, t he heavier the cord.

Cord Length Cord Gauge

115 volt 230 volt

25’ 50’ 16 AWG
50’ 100’ 16 AWG
100’ 200’ 14 AWG
150' 300' 12 AWG

• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, glov es, nec k ties, ri ngs, br ac elets, or
other jewelry whic h may get caught in moving parts. Nonsli p footwear is recommended. W ear
protecti ve hair covering to c ontain long hair.

• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust masks if the cutting operation is
dusty. NOTE: Common eyeglasses only have im pact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety
glasses.

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• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold t he work when it’s practical. It’s saf er than
using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.

• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• MAINTAIN T OOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest

performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing ac cessories.

• DISCONNECT TO OLS bef ore servicing; when changi ng ac c essori es, such as blades, bits
cutters, and the like.

• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the off
position before plugging in the machine.

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper ac c essories may cause a risk of injur y .

• NEVER STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could oc c ur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting
tool is unintentionally contacted.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur ther use of the tool, 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 f or alignm ent of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any ot her c onditions that may affec t its operation. A guard or other part
that is dam aged should be properly r epaired or replaced.

• DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a bl ade or c utter against the direction of r otation of the
blade or cutt er only.

• NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNAT TENDED. TURN THE POWER O FF. Don’t
leave the tool until it com es to a c omplet e stop.

• DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICAT ION. Do not oper ate this mac hine while under t he influence of
drugs, alcohol , or medi c ation.

• HEALTH HAZARDS. Som e dust c r eated by power sanding, sawing, gri nding, drilling and
other construct ion activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth def ec ts or other
reproducti ve harm. Some exam ples of these chemicals are:

* Lead from lead-based paint .
* Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry produc ts.
* Arsenic and chromium from chemically -treated l umber.
Your risk from t hese exposures varies, depending on how oft en y ou do this type of work. To
reduce your ex posure t o these chemic als, work in a well- ventilated ar ea, and work with
approved safety equi pment, such as those dust m asks that are specifically designed to filter out
microscopic particles.

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SAFETY DECAL

Familiarize yourself with the location and content of this decal on your machine.

Fig. 1

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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, groundi ng pr ovides a path of l east r esi stanc e for
electric current to reduce the risk of el ec tric shock. This tool is equipped with an el ec tric cor d
having an equipm ent-grounding conduc tor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a
matching outlet that is properly instal led and grounded in acc or danc e with all local codes and
ordinances.

Do not modi fy the plug provided. I f it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet i nstalled by a
qualified el ec trician.

Improper connection of the equi pment-grounding conductor can r esult in a risk of el ec tric shock.
The conductor, with insulat ion having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes, is
the equipm ent-grounding conduc tor. If repair or r eplacement of the electric cord or pl ug is
necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conduc tor to a live terminal.

Check with a qualified electr ician or service personnel if the groundi ng instructions are not
completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the t ool is properl y gr ounded. Use only three
wire extensi on c or ds that hav e three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole receptacles that accept
the tool’s plug.

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.

115 Volt Operation

As received fr om the factory, your bandsaw is ready to run at 115 volt oper ation. T his bandsaw,
when wired for 115 volts, is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug t hat looks like
the one illustrated in Fig. 2. A temporary adapter, like the adapter in Fig. 3, may be used to connec t
this plug to a two-pole receptacle, as shown in Fig. 3, if a properly gr ounded outlet is not availabl e.
The tempor ary adapter should onl y be used until a proper ly grounded outlet can be installed by a
qualified el ec trician. This adapter is not applicable in Canada. The green colored rigi d ear , lug,
or tab, ex tending from t he adapter, must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box, as shown in Fig. 3.

230 Volt Operation

If 230V, single-phase operation is desired, the following instr uc tions must be foll owed:

1. Disconnect the machin e f rom the po wer source.

2. This band saw is supplied with f our motor leads that are connect ed for 115V operation, as
shown in Fig. 4. Rec onnec t these four motor l eads for 230V operation, as shown in Fig. 5.

3. The 115V attachment plug supplied with the band saw must be replaced with a UL/CSA listed
plug suitable for 230V oper ation (Fig. 6). Contact your l ocal authorized WMH Tool Group
servi ce center or qual ified elect r ician for proper procedures to install the plug. The band saw
must comply with all loc al and national codes after the 230 volt plug is instal led.

4. The band saw with a 230 volt plug should only be connected to an out let having the same
confi gur ation (Fig. 6). No adapter is available or should be used with the 230 vol t plug.

Important: In al l cases (115 or 230 vol t s) , make certain the receptacle i n questi on is properly
grounded. If you are not sure, have a registered electrician check the receptacle.

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Specifications: JWBS-14DX Band Saw

Stock Number.................................................................................................................710115K

Cutting Capacity (height)............................................................................................................6”

Cutting Capacity (widt h) .....................................................................................................13-1/2”

Minimum Blade Width.............................................................................................................1/8”

Maximum B lade Width............................................................................................................3/4”

Blade Length......................................................................................................................93-1/2”

Blade Speed .............................................................................................................. 3000 SFPM

Table Size.......................................................................................................................15” x 15”

Table Slot Size........................................................................................................3/8”D x 3/4”W

Table Hei ght from Floor .....................................................................................................43-1/2”

Table Tilt (L-R)..............................................................................................................45°R / 10°

Dust Chute Diameter......................................................................................................... 4” O.D.

Overall Dimensions........................................................................................68”H x 26”W x 19”D

Motor.............................................................................1.25 HP, 1Ph, 115/230V (prewired 115V)

Net Weight (appr ox.).......................................................................................................... 185 lb.

Shipping Weight (approx.).................................................................................................. 197 lb.

The specif icati ons i n this manual are given as general information and ar e not binding. W M H Tool
Group reserves the right to effect, at any time and without pr ior noti c e, alterations to parts, fit tings,
and accessory equipment deemed necessary for any reason whatsoever.

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