“horse- Do not use this scroll saw for other than its play” are careless acts that can result in serious intended use. If used for other purposes, JET injury. disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result 21.
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30. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t use 39. Turn off saw before backing stock out of an power tools in damp or wet location, or expose incomplete cut. Only remove jammed cut-off them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. pieces after blade has stopped.
Additional knowledge can be obtained from experienced users or trade articles. Whatever accepted methods are used, always make personal safety a priority. If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. JET can also be reached at our web site: www.jettools.com.
Blade tracking: How the blade moves through the without need of a pin holder. These are preferred for cutting path. delicate fretwork. (The JET scroll saw uses this type.) Contour cut: Cutting outside the workpiece line. Rake angle: Angle of a blade tooth in respect to a Crosscut: A cut made across the grain of a line perpendicular to the back edge of blade.
L = length; W = width; H = height CFM=cubic feet per minute Specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, 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.
Figure 7-5: leveling foot The preferred method is to mount the saw directly to a solid workbench or table, or to the optional JET stand. If mounting to a workbench, use the provided rubber washers as a pad between saw and bench to minimize vibration.
The JWSS-18B Scroll Saw is prewired for 120-volt power. The saw comes with a plug designed for use In Canada, the use of a temporary adaptor is not on a circuit with a grounded outlet that looks like the permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1.
9.0 Adjustments NOTE: If the blade holder set screw is backed out, turn it in with a 3mm hex wrench until it touches the tip of the knob when knob is tightened down. You may need to stabilize the Before making adjustments to blade holder with a 10mm wrench on the flats saw, push rocker switch to OFF.
Try moving blade by hand to make sure it is Rotate arm adjustment knob (Figure 9-6) secure. Pluck the blade with your finger, as you clockwise by hand. This will raise arm and apply would a guitar string – it should emit a clear note more tension to blade.
Turn off saw, unplug from power source. movement into the wood on the downstroke. For slower, fine detail work and more control, Make sure blade is fully tensioned. completely vertical blade movement is often preferred. Set blade tilt to “0” (90 degrees). This adjustment is based upon user’s preference;...
Turn motor shaft (N, Figure 9-5) with flat-blade into the blade, taking care not to bend or twist screwdriver observe blade motion. the blade. Alternatively, you may turn on saw to slowest Blade should have minimum 3 teeth in contact speed to observe blade motion.
Hold workpiece firmly against table and feed workpiece directly into front edge of blade with steady pressure. See Figures 10-1 and 10-2. Do not use excessive pressure; allow the blade to do the work. Compensate for blade drift. Figure 10-3: fretwork cutting 11.0 User-maintenance Figure 10-1: straight cutting Always unplug scroll saw from...
Bearings in the drive mechanism are pre-lubricated Pull out brush and inspect. Brush should be and sealed; no further attention is needed for these. replaced if any of the following are discovered: Brush has worn to about 1/2-inch long. 11.3 Fuse inspection ...
12.0 Blade selection Refer to Figures 12-1 and 12-2. The following information is general in nature. The scroller is encouraged to research specific options to meet project needs. Note that the same specifications may vary among manufacturers. A wide array of blades are available for the scroll saw.
Figure 12-2: blade forms 13.0 Optional accessories These accessory items, purchased separately, will provide convenience and enhance the functionality of your scroll saw. Contact your dealer to order, or call JET at the phone number on the cover. JWSS22B-335 Blade Storage Rack...
14.0 Troubleshooting JWSS-18B Scroll Saw Table 3 Symptom Possible Cause Correction * Motor will not start. Low voltage. Check power line for proper voltage. Open circuit in motor or loose Inspect all lead connections on motor for connection. loose or open connections.
Some parts are shown for reference only and may not be available individually. Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, are usually available at local hardware stores or may be ordered from JET.
15.3.2 JWSS-18B Drive Link Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....JWSS22B-401 ... Motor ......................1 ....JWSS22B-MCB ..Motor Carbon Brush (not shown) ..............2 ....JWSS22B-MCBC ..Motor Carbon Brush Cap (not shown) ............2 ....
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Index No Part No Description Size 58 ....JWSS22B-458 ... Press Bar ....................... 1 59 ....JWSS22B-459A ..Inner Bearing Sleeve ..........Ø6.03x14.2mm ..... 1 62 ....F005673 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ......... M4x27 ......2 63 ....TS-1501081 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ......... M4x30 ......4 64 ....
15.4.1 Stand (OPTIONAL) for JWSS-18B Scroll Saw – Exploded View 15.4.2 Stand (OPTIONAL) for JWSS-18B Scroll Saw – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size ....727300S ....Stand for Scroll Saw (#1 thru 10) ..............1 ....TS-0051051 ....Hex Cap Screw ............5/16"-18 x 1" ....4 2 ....
Accessories; Shop Tools; Warehouse & Dock products; Hand Tools; Air 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.