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Jet Tools JWBS-14OS, JWBS-14CS User Manual

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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
This manual has been pre pared f or the owner and op erators of a JET JWBS-14 Band S aw. 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 i nstruct ions carefully.

Warranty and Service

WMH Tool Gr oup warrants ever y product it sell s. If one of our tools needs s ervice or repai r, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can provide quick service or information.
In most cases, a W MH Tool Group Servi ce Center can assist i n authori zing repai r work, obtai ning part s, or perform routine or major maintenance repair on your JET product.
For the name of an Aut horized Service Cent er in your area, pl ease call 1-800-274-6848, or vi sit our web site at www.wmhtoolgroup.com
More Information
Remember, WMH Tool Group i s consistently adding new products to the li ne. For complete, up-to-dat e product information, check with your local WMH Tool Group distributor, or visit our web site at www.wmhtoolgroup.com
WMH Tool Group Warranty
WMH Tool Group makes every effort to assure that it s products meet high quali ty and durability standards and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in mat erials and workmanship as foll ows: 1 YEA R LIMITED WARRANTY ON ALL PRODUCTS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. This Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or i ndirectly to misuse, abuse, negl igence or acc idents, norm al wear-and-tear , repair or alterati ons outside our f aciliti es, or to a lack of maintenanc e.
WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE, BEGINNING FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT SHALL WMH TOOL GROUP 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.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to an Authorized Service Center designated by our office. Proof of purchase date and an explanati on of the complaint m ust accompany the merchandi se. If our inspecti on discloses a defec t, we will either repair or replace the product at our discret i on, or ref und the purc hase price if we cannot readi l y and quickly provide a repai r or replac ement. We will return the repai red product or replacem ent at WMH Tool Group’s ex pense, but if it is determ ined there i s no defect, or that the def ect resulted f rom causes not within the scope of WMH Tool Group’s warranty, then the user must bear the cost of storing and returning t he product . This warranty gives you specif ic legal ri ghts; you m ay also hav e other ri ghts, whic h vary from state t o state.
WMH Tool Group sells through distribut ors only. Members of the WMH Tool Group reserve the right to effect at any time, wit hout prior notice, alter ations to parts, fittings and accessory equi pment, which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.
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Table of Contents

Warranty and Servic e ..............................................................................................................................2
Warning...................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Specifications..........................................................................................................................................6
Unpacking – JWBS-14OS........................................................................................................................7
Contents of the Shipping Container......................................................................................................7
Fasteners.............................................................................................................................................7
Unpacking – JWBS-14CS........................................................................................................................8
Contents of the Shipping Container......................................................................................................8
Fasteners.............................................................................................................................................8
Assembly of JWBS-14OS........................................................................................................................9
Assembly of JWBS-14CS ......................................................................................................................12
Grounding Instructions...........................................................................................................................14
115 Volt Operati on .............................................................................................................................15
230 Volt Conversion...........................................................................................................................15
Extension Cords................................................................................................................ .................16
Adjustments........................................................................................................................................... 16
Tilting th e Table..................................................................................................................................16
Adjusting 90° Table Stop....................................................................................................................16
Changing Blades................................................................................................................................17
Adjusting Bl ade Tension.....................................................................................................................17
Adjusting Bl ade Trac ki ng.................................................................................................................... 18
Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly..............................................................................................18
Adjusting Bl ade Guide and Blade Support Bearing .............................................................................19
Troubleshooting JWBS-14CS/OS Band Saw ..........................................................................................21
Optional Accessories .............................................................................................................................22
Accessory Blades...............................................................................................................................22
Replacement Parts................................................................................................................................23
Body Assembly (JW BS-14CS /O S Band Saw).....................................................................................24
Body Assembly (JW BS-14CS /O S Band Saw).....................................................................................25
Body Assembly (JW BS-14CS /O S Band Saw).....................................................................................26
Closed Stand Assembl y ( JWBS-14CS B and S aw)..............................................................................27
Closed Stand Assembl y ( JWBS14-CS B and S aw)..............................................................................28
Open Stand Assembly (JWBS-14OS Band Saw)................................................................................29
Open Stand Assembly (JWBS-14OS Band Saw)................................................................................30
Electrical Connections – 115 volt (JWBS-14CS/ OS B and Saw)..............................................................31
Electrical Connections – 230 volt (JWBS-14CS/ OS B and Saw)..............................................................32
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Warning
1. Read and understand the entire owners manual bef or e attempti ng assem bly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the m achine and i n thi s manual. Failur e to comply wit h
all of these warnings m ay cause seriou s i njury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This band saw is designed and i ntended for use by proper ly tr ained and ex peri enced 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 than its intended use. If used for other purposes, WMH Tool
Group discl aims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury t hat may result from that use.
6. Always wear approv ed safety glasses/face shields whil e using this band saw. Everyday eyegl asses
only have impact resi stant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating this band saw, remove tie, rings, watches and other j ewelry, and roll sleeves up past
the elbows. Remove all loose clothi ng and c onfine long hair. Non-slip footwear or ant i-skid floor strips are recommended. Do not wear gloves.
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 chemi cals known to cause cancer , bir th defects or other r eproductiv e harm . Some examples of these chemic als are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalli ne sil ic a from bricks, cement and other m asonry pr oducts.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.
10. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medicati on.
11. M ak e c er tain the switch is in the OFF position before connecti ng the machine to the power supply.
12. M ak e c ertain the machine is properly grounded.
13. M ak e all machine adjustm ents or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source.
14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on.
15. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machi ne is in use. If removed for maintenance
purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.
16. M ak e sure the band saw is firmly secured to t he floor or bench before use.
17. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the 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 moving part s, binding of moving parts, br eakage of parts, mounting and any other condi ti ons that m ay affect its operati on. A guard or ot her part that i s damaged shoul d be properly repaired or replaced.
18. P r ov ide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
19. K eep the floor around the m achi ne cl ean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
20. K eep v isitors a safe distanc e from the work area. Keep children away.
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21. M ak e y our workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
22. Giv e your work undivi ded attention. Looking ar ound, carryi ng on a conversation and “ horse-play” ar e
careless acts that can r esul t 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 part s. Do not over r eac h or use exc essive force to perform any machine operation.
24. Use the ri ght t ool at the cor rect speed and feed r ate. Do not forc e a tool or attachment to do a job for
which it was not designed. T he ri ght tool will do the job better and safer.
25. Use recom mended accessories; i mproper accessories may be hazardous.
26. Maintain t ools with care. Keep blade sharp and cl ean for the best and safest per formance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
27. M ake sure the work piece i s held firml y against the rip f ence or miter gauge as it is fed through the
blade.
28. Turn off the mac hine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debri s — do
not use your hands.
29. Do not stand on the machine. Seri ous injury could occur if the machine ti ps over.
30. Never leave the mac hine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it
comes to a complete stop.
31. Remove loose item s and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the machine.
Familiarize you rself with the following safety no ti ces used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result i n mi nor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result i n serious injury or possibly
even death.
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Introduction
This manual i s provided by JET covering the safe operat ion and maintenance procedures f or a Model JWBS-14 Band Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating proc edures, maintenance i nstructions and part s breakdown. This mac hine has been designed and constructed to pr ovi de years of troubl e free operation if used in accor dance with instr ucti ons set forth in this manual . If ther e are any que sti ons or com m ents, please cont act ei t her your loc al suppl ier or W MH Tool Group. WMH Tool Group can also be reached at our web site: www.wmhtoolgroup.com.

Specifications

Model Number:........................................................JWBS-14OS..........................................JWBS-14CS
Cutting Capacity (height/in.)...................................................... 6............................................................6
Cutting Capacity (width/in.) ............................................... 13-1/2....................................................13-1/2
Minimum Blade Width (in.)..................................................... 1/8.........................................................1/8
Maximum Blade Width (in.).................................................... 3/4.........................................................3/4
Blade Length (in.) ............................................................. 93-1/2....................................................93-1/2
Blade Speed (SFPM )...........................................................3000......................................................3000
Table Size (in.) ................................................................15 x 15.................................................. 15 x 15
Table Slot Size (DxW/in.)...............................................3/8 x 3/4................................................ 3/8 x 3/4
Table He igh t Fr om Floor (in .).................................................. 44....................................................43-1/2
Table Tilt (deg.) ................................................... 45 right, 10 left.......................................45 right, 10 left
Dust Port Diameter (in.)............................................................ 4............................................................4
Overall Dimensions (HxWxD/in.).............................. 68 x 34 x 20........................................... 68 x 26 x 19
Motor................................ 3/4HP, 1Ph, 115/230V (prewired 115).......1HP, 1Ph, 115/230V (prewired 115)
The above specifications were current at the tim e this manual was publi shed, but because of our policy of continuous im provement, WHM Tool Group reserv es the right to change specif ications at any tim e and without pri or notic e, without incurring obligations.
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Unpacking – JWBS-14OS

Open shipping container and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distribut or and shipping agent. Read the instructi on manual thoroughly for assembly, m aintenance and safety instructions.
Contents of the Shipping Contai ner
1 Stand top with motor support plate 4 Stand legs 2 Cross braces-short 2 Cross braces-long 1 Stand support plate 1 Saw body 1 Table 1 Motor
Fasteners
1 V-belt 1 Pulley cover 2 Table lock knobs 1 Table pin 1 Trunnion support br ac k et 1 Fastener package (see below) 1 Instruction Manual 1 Warranty Card
A. Stand Assembly (parti al quantity shown) 40 – M8x16 carriage bol ts 40 – M8 flat washers 40 – M8 lock washers 40 – M8 hex nuts
B. Saw Body to Stand
4 – M8x40 hex cap screws (approx. 1- 1/2") 8 – M8 flat washers 4 – M8 lock washers 4 – M8 hex nuts
C. Motor to Stand
4 – M8x35 hex cap screws (approx. 1- 3/8”) 8 – M8 flat washers
4 – rubber grommets 4 – M8 lock washers 4 – M8 hex nuts
D. Pulley Cover to Stand
3 – M5x12 pan head screws (approx. 1/2”) 6 – M5 fl at washers 3 – M5 hex nuts
E. Trunnion Support Bracket to Saw Bod y
2 – M8x30 hex cap screws (approx. 1- 1/4") 2 – M8 lock washers 1 – M8x80 hex cap screw (for table stop - approx. 3-1/8” long) 1 – M8 hex nut (for table stop)
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Unpacking – JWBS-14CS

Open both shipping c ontainer s and check for shippi ng damage. Report any damage im mediately to y our distribut or and shipping agent. Read the instructi on manual thoroughly for assembly, m aintenance and safety instructions.
Contents of the Shipping Contai ner
Container One: 1 Closed stand with motor 1 Pulley cover 1 V-belt
Container Two: 1 Saw body 1 Table
Fasteners
2 Table lock knobs 1 Table pin 1 Trunnion support br ac k et 1 Fastener package (see below) 1 Instruction Manual 1 Warranty Card
A. Saw Body to Stand
4 – M8x40 hex cap screws
(approx. 1-1/ 2" long) 8 – M8 flat washers 4 – M8 lock washers 4 – M8 hex nuts
B. Strain Relief Plate to Stand
2 – M5x12 pan head machine screws
C. Pulley Cover to Base
2 – Knobs
D. Trunnion Support Bracket t o Saw Body
2 – M8x30 hex cap screws
(approx. 1-1/ 4" long) 2 – M8 lock washers 1 – M8x80 hex cap screw (for table stop - approx. 3-1/8” long) 1 – M8 hex nut (for table stop)
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Assembly of JWBS-14OS

NOTE: If any of the assembl y procedures need further cl arification, refer t o the exploded views in the back of this manual.
Tools Required for Assembl y
Metric combination wrench set and adjustable wrench
#1 and #2 cross point screwdrivers
1. Place stand top upside down on a level surface. Fasten f our stand legs to stand top using carriage bol t s, washers, l ock washers, and nuts, as shown in item A on page 7. Note: Stand legs f asten to outside of stand top (Figure 1). Do not tight en at this time.
2. Fasten two long braces and two short braces to stand legs using carriage bolts, washers, lock washer s, and nuts, as sho wn in item A, page 7. Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 2.
3. Tur n assembly ov er and stand it on it s legs. Push down slight ly on the top t o make sure the stand settles properly and all four legs sit flat on a level surface. Tighten all nuts.
Saw body is heavy! Use
caution when lif ting and stabilize unti l firmly attached to th e stand! F ailu re to comply may cause serious injury!
4. With the aid of a second p erson, l ift the saw body out of the shipping cont ainer and place onto the stand top. Be sure front of saw (with JET logo) faces stand f ront (JET l ogo). See photo on cover for orientation.
Figure 1
Figure 2
5. Line up holes in saw body with holes in stand. Place support plate to the underside of stand as shown in the parts diagram for the open stand assembl y (item 5, page 30). Fasten saw body, stand, and support plate together with f our hex cap screws, eight flat washers, four lock washers, and four hex nuts, as shown in item B on page 7.
6. To mount the motor, place four rubber grommets over holes in stand top (Figur e 3) . Note: Use of rubber grommets is essential for eliminati ng excessive vibrati on.
Figure 3
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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 tight en at t his tim e.
8. Align the motor pulley with the large pulley using a straight edge against the flat sides of the pulleys, as shown in Figure 6. The pulleys should li e in a straight plane (Figure
7). Slide the motor as needed to align the pulleys. If further adjustment is required, loosen the set screw in one or m ore of the pulleys and move the pulley(s) until t hey line up. Tighten set screw(s).
IMPORTANT: W hen movi ng the pull eys, do not position them beyond the end of the shaft. Both pulleys must fully engage the shaft and the key.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
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