21. Make certain machine is properly grounded. Black. This coating is on the table. While the JET Black coating is durable, it can be 22. Do not back stock out of blade while blade is damaged if metal or other hard and/or sharp running.
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28. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, 36. Never leave machine running unattended. Turn power off and do not leave band saw until blade master switches or by removing starter keys. comes to a complete stop. 29. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse- 37.
Maximum blade width 3/4 in. (19 mm) Blade speed 15.24 m/s (3000 FPM) Wheel speed 765 RPM Main Materials Table Ground cast iron with JET Black coating Table insert Anodized aluminum Trunnion Engineered diecast and steel Frame Steel Stand Steel...
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L = length, W = width, H = height The 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.
Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or operation. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. 5.0 Setup and Assembly This machine has an industrial- grade low-friction corrosion-resistant coating on the table. While the coating is durable, it can be damaged if metal or other hard and/or sharp Figure 5-2: hardware package JWBS14SFX-HP objects strike, gouge, or scratch the surface.
Note: A blade is not provided with the saw. You may toward front of saw. purchase one locally, or from your JET dealer. See (If the teeth will not point down, no matter how sect. 4.0 for blade requirements of the JWBS- the blade is oriented, then blade is inside-out.
9. Position blade at center of upper and lower saw. Thus, either a jig of some kind must be wheels. used with the band saw, or another method of cutting must be used. Possibilities include 10. Reinstall wood insert, table insert and table pin. clamping the insert in a vise and cutting it with (The table pin prevents deflection of table along a hand saw, or using another machine that...
) with your right hand while continuing to rotate wheel with your left. IMPORTANT: This adjustment is sensitive; perform in small increments and give blade time to react to changes. 8. When blade is tracking near approximate center of wheel, tighten locking handle (J ), and close upper door.
7. If thrust bearing does not line up with blade, 3. Tighten lock knob (N). lateral adjustment of the entire guide bracket 4. Make sure all lock knobs on upper guide can be made using the lock knob (K) and the 2 bearing assembly tightened...
5.15 Aligning Table 5. Turn stop screw (HP8) until it contacts saw frame, and tighten hex nut (HP6) against table. The table must be adjusted so that: 6. If needed, loosen screw and move pointer (M, • Blade runs through center of table insert. Figure 5-15) to align with zero on scale.
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conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be 2. Disconnect the 110V electrical outlet at the plugged into a matching outlet that is properly upper rear of saw frame. This socket will not be installed and grounded in accordance with all local used when the band saw is drawing 230V codes and ordinances.
7.0 Adjustments This machine has an industrial- grade low-friction corrosion-resistant coating on the table. While the coating is durable, it can be damaged if metal or other hard and/or sharp objects strike, gouge, or scratch the surface. Significant damage to the coating may affect its performance.
Figure 7-6: table tilt 7.4 Guide Post 1. Loosen lock knob (see G , Figure 5-7) and raise or lower guide post using handwheel (G Figure 7-4 Figure 5-7). 2. Position blade guide assembly so that bottom of guide bearing assembly is about 3/16-inch above material to be cut.
8.0 Operating Controls 8.1 Start/Stop Switch Press green button to start. Press red paddle button to stop. IMPORTANT: Buttons must be pressed hard enough until an audible “click” is heard. If a power outage occurs, band saw will resume action instantly upon power restoration.
9.0 Operation This machine has an industrial- grade low-friction corrosion-resistant coating on the table. While the coating is durable, it can be damaged if metal or other hard and/or sharp objects strike, gouge, or scratch the surface. Significant damage to the coating may affect its performance.
Figure 9-5: blade lead Figure 9-3: crosscutting 9.6 Saw Blade Selection 9.4 Resawing Using the proper blade for the job will increase the Resawing is the process of slicing stock to reduce operating efficiency of your band saw, help reduce its thickness, or to produce boards that are thinner necessary saw maintenance, and improve your than the original workpiece.
General rule: Use a blade that will have no fewer than 6 and no more than 12 teeth in the workpiece at any given time. Figure 9-8: blade set Figure 9-6: blade pitch 9.11 Material 9.9 Shape Band saw blades can be made from different types Figure 9-7 shows common types of tooth shape.
(See our website for a full line on the table. While the coating is durable, it can of JET dust collectors.) be damaged if metal or other hard and/or sharp objects strike, gouge, or scratch the surface.
11.0 Blade Selection Guide Table 3 Identify the material and thickness of your workpiece. The chart will show the recommended PITCH, blade TYPE, and FEED RATE. Key: H – Hook L – Low S – Skip M – Medium R – Regular H –...
12.0 Troubleshooting JWBS-14SFX-BLK Band Saw 12.1 Operational Problems Table 4 Symptom Probable Cause Correction Table tilt does not hold Lock handle not tight. Tighten lock handle. position under load. Trunnion locking mechanism is broken Replace trunnion locking mechanism. or worn.
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Symptom Probable Cause Correction Blade breaks Feed force too great. Reduce feed force. prematurely. Blade pitch too coarse. Refer to blade selection chart; use finer pitch blade. Guide bearings not properly supporting Check guide bearings for correct blade. position and signs of wear. Adjust or replace as needed.
Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can be found at local hardware stores, or may be ordered from JET. Some parts are shown for reference only and may not be available individually.
13.1.5 JWBS-14SFX-BLK – Miter Gauge Assembly* –Exploded View Part Assembly No.: PM1500-109 * Optional Accessory – see your dealer to order. 13.1.6 JWBS-14SFX-BLK – Push and Blade* – Exploded View * Optional Accessory – see your dealer to order.
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.
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