Assembly - Jet JBS12-M Operating Instructions Manual

The machine is designed to operate in closed rooms and must
be placed stable on firm and levelled ground.
Stability of bandsaw.
Before using the bandsaw, ensure the machines upright
stability is satisfactory.
The bandsaw has four Ø8mm holes (A, Fig 1) in it's base to
allow it to be bolted to a workbench or to the supplied open
stand
For packing reasons the machine is not completely assembled.

5.2 Assembly

If you notice any transport damage while unpacking, notify
your supplier immediately. Do not operate the machine!
Dispose of the packing in an environmentally friendly manner.
Clean all rust protected surfaces with a mild solvent.
Prior to use, the following items have to be fitted:
Bandsaw table, Rip fence guide and Crank handle.
Fitting the table
Tools Required: - 13mm Wrench
Insert the M8 x 50 coach bolt and square plastic insert (A, Fig 2)
through the slot on the upper trunion casting (B) and,
temporarily, screw on the winged nut (C) to prevent it falling
out.
Fig 1
Fig 2
Fit the upper table trunion casting (B, Fig 3) to the underside of
the bandsaw table (D) using the 4 - M8 x 16 hex head set
screws (E) and washers, ensuring that the angle tilt scale is
closest to the edge of the table.
Whilst the table is in the upside down position fit the table stop
screw and nut (F) as shown, this will be adjusted later.
Turn the table over and remove the winged nut (C) from the
trunion coach bolt (A) making sure the end of the bolt projects
down through the casting (Fig 4)
(Some assistance may be needed for this)
Guide the table and upper trunion on to the bandsaw lower
trunion (G) and ensure the bolt (A) projecting from the upper
trunion is inserted through it's corresponding hole in the lower
trunnion. When in position re-fit and tighten the winged nut.
Fit the plastic table insert (H, Fig 2) to the centre of the table
with the angled bevel facing downwards.
Fitting the Crank Handle
Tools required :- Flat bladed screwdriver 10mm wrench
Attach the crank handle (A, Fig 5) to the belt tension crank arm
with the M6 x 55 slotted cheese head screw and two M6 nuts.
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Fig 3
Fig 4