Walter Meier is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local Walter Meier distributor, or visit waltermeier.com. WARRANTY JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product (MW stands for Metalworking, WW stands for Woodworking). WHAT IS COVERED? This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below.
Table of Contents Warranty and Service ............................2 Table of Contents ..............................3 Warning ................................4 Introduction ................................6 Specifications ..............................6 Features ................................6 Shipping Contents ............................... 7 Contents of Shipping Container ........................7 Contents of Hardware Bag ..........................7 Assembly ................................
Warning 1. Read and understand the entire owner's 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.
20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 21. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 22. 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.
This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures 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 designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual.
Shipping Contents Remove all contents from the shipping carton. Do not discard the carton or packing material until the band saw is assembled and is running satisfac- torily. Compare the contents of the carton against the list of parts in Contents of Shipping Container (below). The letter identification in the list corresponds to the items shown at right.
Assembly Back Front Figure 1 Stand 8. Tighten all nuts with a 13mm socket or wrench. Referring to Figure 1: Table Installation 1. Place the band saw (A) on its back as shown above, either on the floor or Referring to Figure 3: preferably on a workbench.
90º Table Stop Referring to Figure 4: 1. Slighty loosen the lock knob (C ) and tilt the table (C) up as shown. 2. Thread the M6 hex nut (T) approximately half way onto the M6x32 hex cap screw (O). Then thread the screw half way into the threaded mounting hole (C ) underneath the table.
Adjustments Unplug the machine from the power source before making any repairs or adjustments. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Tilting the Table Referring to Figure 7: 1. Loosen the lock knob (A). Figure 7 2. Tilt table (C) up to 50 degrees maximum to the right or down 5 degrees to the left.
Changing Blades the width of the blade. 4. Set the blade tension with knob (T) to corres-pond Blade teeth are sharp! Use care to the blade width as marked on the gauge (X). when handling the saw blade. Failure to comply Note: A meter is recommended to precisely set may cause serious injury.
Upper Blade Guide Positioning Referring to Figure 11: The upper blade guide assembly (C) should be adjusted to just above the material being cut. To adjust: Loosen lock knob (B) and raise or lower the upper blade guide assembly (C) by turning the height adjustment knob (A).
Loosen the hex cap screw (G, not visible) with a 10mm wrench and adjust the entire assembly back or forth to just clear the back of the saw blade. Tighten screw (G), then fine tune the adjustment by repeating the first part of this step.
Replacing the Poly V-Belt Adjusting Poly V-Belt Tension Disconnect machine from the Disconnect machine from the power source! Never make adjustments with power source! Never make adjustments with the machine running! Failure to comply may the machine running! Failure to comply may cause serious injury! cause serious injury! 1.
(Figure 11), if a properly grounded outlet is not Grounding Instructions available. The temporary adapter should only be used until a properly grounded outlet can be General Information installed by a qualified electrician. This adapter is not applicable in Canada. The green colored This Band Saw must be rigid ear, lug, or tab, extending from the adapter, grounded while in use to protect the operator...
Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Saw unplugged Check plug connections Saw stops or will not Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker start Cord damaged Replace cord Check blade with square and adjust stop (see Adjusting Table Stop on Stop not adjusted correctly Does not make page 10).