Jet JWBS-140S Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Jet JWBS-140S Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
14-inch Woodworking Band Saw
Model: JWBS-14OS
WMH TOOL GROUP
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60123
Part No. M-708113A
Ph.: 800-274-6848
Revision B 03/06
www.wmhtoolgroup.com
Copyright © WMH Tool Group

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  • Page 1 This Manual is Bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14-inch Woodworking Band Saw Model: JWBS-14OS WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Part No. M-708113A Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B 03/06 www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group...
  • Page 2: Warranty And Service

    WMH Tool Group is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local WMH Tool Group distributor, or visit jettools.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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Bag for Stand Assembly ... 8 Tools Required for Assembly ... 8 Assembly... 8 Unpacking and Cleanup ... 8 Stand ... 8 Mounting Bandsaw to Table... 9 Mounting the Motor... 9 Mounting the Switch ... 10 Cord Clamp ... 10 Upper Blade Guard Assembly... 11 Table Assembly ...
  • Page 4: Warnings

    Warnings 1. Read and understand the entire owners 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.
  • Page 5 19. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting. 20. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease. 21. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away. 22.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Model Number...JWBS-14OS Stock Number ...708113A Cutting Capacity (height/in.)... 6 Cutting Capacity (width/in.) ...13-1/2 Minimum Blade Width (in.) ... 1/8 Maximum Blade Width (in.) ... 3/4 Blade Length (in.)...93-1/2 Blade Speed (SFPM) ... 3000 Table Size (in.) ... 14x 14 Table Slot Size (DxW/in.) ...
  • Page 7: Shipping Contents

    Shipping Contents Contents of the Carton 01 – Body Assembly (1) 03 – Table (1) 04 – Trunnion Support Bracket (1) 05 – Motor (1) 06 – Switch Box (1) 10 – Upper Support Bracket Post (1) 11 – Lower Support Bracket Post (1) 12 –...
  • Page 8: Hardware Bag For Stand Assembly

    Unpacking and Cleanup 1. Finish removing all contents from the shipping carton. Do not discard the carton or packing material until the bandsaw is assembled and is running satisfactorily. 2. Inspect the contents for shipping damage. Report damage, if any, to your distributor.
  • Page 9: Mounting Bandsaw To Table

    1. With the aid of a second person, lift the saw body (A) and place onto the stand top (B). Be sure front of saw (with JET logo) faces stand front (JET logo). 2. Place M8 flat washers (D) on M8x35 hex...
  • Page 10: Mounting The Switch

    5. Standing on the right side of the sand saw (Figure 2), pull the motor towards you. 6. Place the belt (C, Fig. 5) around the wheel pulley (B, Fig. 5) and motor pulley (A, Fig. 5). 7. Standing on the right side of the sand saw, push the motor away to put tension on the belt.
  • Page 11: Upper Blade Guard Assembly

    Upper Blade Guard Assembly Referring to Figure 8: Secure the upper wheel blade guard (A) to the upper support bracket post (B) with two each M6x10 hex cap screws (C) and M6x16 flat washers. Figure 8 Table Assembly Referring to Figure 9: Attach the lower wheel blade guard (D) and lower support bracket post (C) to the saw base (E), securing with two each M6x20...
  • Page 12: Grounding Instructions

    Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. 115 Volt Operation As received from the factory, your bandsaw is ready to run at 115-volt operation. This bandsaw, when wired for 115 volts, is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug that looks like the one illustrated in Figure 10.
  • Page 13: Extension Cords

    in Figure 13. Contact your local authorized WMH Tool Group service center or qualified electrician for proper procedures to install the plug. The band saw must comply with all local and national codes after the 230-volt plug is installed. The band saw with a 230-volt plug should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration (Figure...
  • Page 14: Adjustments

    Adjustments Unplug the machine from the power source before making any repairs or adjustments. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Tilting the Table 1. Loosen front rear (Figure 14). 2. Tilt table up to 45 degrees to the right or up to 10 degrees to the left.
  • Page 15: Adjusting Blade Tension

    7. Guide new blade through table slot. Place blade in upper and lower blade guides. Note: The blade teeth should face the operator, and they should point down toward the table. 8. Place blade in the middle of the upper and lower wheel.
  • Page 16: Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly

    Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly In Figure 19, the blade guard has been removed for clarity. Never operate the Band Saw without all guards in place and in working order. Referring to Figure 19: 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2.
  • Page 17: Optional Accessories

    Accessory Blades Blade Width (in.) Carbon steel Carbon steel 3/16 Carbon steel Carbon steel Carbon steel Carbon steel Carbon steel Carbon steel 3/16 Carbon steel Carbon steel Carbon steel Carbon steel Premium alloy Premium alloy 3/16 Premium alloy Premium alloy Premium alloy Premium alloy Premium alloy...
  • Page 18: Other Accessories

    Blade Width (in.) Silicon steel Silicon steel Silicon steel Silicon steel * The 105” blades are for use with the optional riser block kit. Other Accessories 708917 JWBS-12RF Rip Fence Assembly Includes guide bars, rip fence assembly, fasteners, and mounting instructions with parts list. 708717A JRB-14A Riser Block Kit Increases depth of cut from 6"...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Jwbs-14Os Band Saw

    Troubleshooting JWBS-14OS Band Saw Trouble Saw unplugged. Saw stops or will not Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. start. Cord damaged. Table stop not adjusted correctly. Does not make accurate 45 or 90 Angle pointer not set accurately. degree cuts. Miter gauge out of adjustment.
  • Page 20: Body Assembly (Jwbs-14Os Band Saw)

    Index No. Part No. 1 ...JWBS14OS-101...Base ..1 2 ...990180 ...Hex Cap Screw ... M16x55 ... 1 3 ...TS-155010 ...Flat Washer... M16 ... 2 4 ...TS-154010 ...Hex Nut ... M16 ... 1 5 ...100031 ...Pin ..4 6 ...JWBS14OS-106...Lower Wheel Shaft..1 7 ...BB-6204VV ...Ball Bearing...
  • Page 21 Body Assembly (JWBS-14OS Band Saw) Index No. Part No. Description Size 55 ...TS-1533042 ...Pan Head Screw ... M5x12 ... 2 56 ...150079 ...Catch..2 57 ...150054 ...Locating Bolt ..2 58 ...990804 ...Tapping Screw ... M4x8 ... 12 59 ...150029W...Outer Wheel Cover ...
  • Page 22 Body Assembly (JWBS-14OS Band Saw) Index No. Part No. Description Size 113 ...TS-1540061 ...Hex Nut*... M8 ... 1 115 ...TS-1504051 ...Socket Head Cap Screw* ... M8x25 ... 2 117 ...TS-1550061 ...Flat Washer* ... M8 ... 2 118 ...994181 ...Steel Ball ..1 119 ...150099 ...Spring...
  • Page 24: Open Stand Assembly (Jwbs-14Os Band Saw)

    2 ...150603W...Stand Leg..4 3 ...612050W...Support Plate (long) ..2 4 ...612051W...Support Plate (short)..2 5 ...JWBS14OS-205...JET Logo Label..1 6 ...991516 ...Carriage Bolt** ... M8x16 ... 40 7 ...JWBS14OS-174...Serrated Hex Flange Nut** ... M8 ... 40 8 ...JWBS14OS-208...Rubber Foot ...
  • Page 25: Electrical Connections

    Electrical Connections 115 volt...
  • Page 26: 230 Volt

    230 volt...
  • Page 27 Notes...
  • Page 28 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com...

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