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- Page 1 This Manual is Bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 18” Band Saw Models: JWBS-18X, JWBS-18X-3 WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Part No. M-710750 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B 5/05 www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group...
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Page 2: Warranty
This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of JET JWBS-18X and JWBS-18X-3 Band Saws. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety using accepted operating and maintenance procedures. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your band saw and to aid in using it safely, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Saw Blade Selection... 23 Blade Breakage ... 24 Maintenance... 24 Blade Selection Guide... 25 Optional Accessories: Band Saw Blades... 27 Replacement Parts... 27 Parts List: Upper Wheel Assembly... 28 Upper Wheel Assembly ... 29 Parts List: Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly ... 30 Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly... -
Page 4: Warning
4. This band saw is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a band saw, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained. -
Page 5: Save These Instructions
blahblahblah 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. -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction This manual is provided by Jet covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for models JWBS-18X and JWBS-18X-3 Band Saws. 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. -
Page 7: Grounding Instructions
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. 115 Volt Operation If your band saw's Stock No. is 710750, it is wired from the factory for 115 volt operation. The power cord has a plug that looks like A, Fig. 1. -
Page 8: Hp Single Phase Motor
If connecting a plug, use a proper UL/CSA listed 2-pole, 3-wire grounding plug suitable for 230V operation. If the band saw is to be hard-wired to a panel, make sure a disconnect is available for the make sure the fuses have been removed or the breakers have been tripped in the circuit to which the band saw will be connected. -
Page 9: Unpacking
9 Flat Washers 9 Lock Washers 1. Remove the crate and packing material from the band saw except for the transport skid on the bottom. 2. Move the saw to its permanent working location. The site should be dry, well lit, and... -
Page 10: Assembly
Referring to Figures 4 and 5: 1. Remove the table insert (A) and tapered pin (B). 2. Slide the table so the saw blade (D) passes through the slot where the tapered pin (B) was located. 3. Rotate the table 90 degrees so that the miter... -
Page 11: Fence Assembly And Adjustment
Fence Assembly and Adjustment Assembling the Fence to Fence Body Referring to Figure 7: 1. Attach the fence (A) to the fence body (B) with four 5/16” x 3/4” hex cap screws (C), four 5/16” lock washers (D), and four 5/16” flat washers (E). - Page 12 5. Place the fence assembly onto the guide rail (D, Fig. 9) and against the edge of the miter slot (C, Fig. 9). The hook at the rear of the fence should fit under the rear rail (see Figure 12). The fence must align parallel to the miter slot along the entire length of the fence.
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Page 13: Resaw Guide
Referring to Figures 11 and 12: Check the clearance between the table and the fence. The fence should not rub against the table surface but be slightly above it. This gap should be the same at the front of the table as it is at the rear. If the gap between fence and table is not consistent, loosen either of the hex nuts on the hook (Figure 12) and rotate the sliding pad until the... -
Page 14: Adjustments
Adjustments Table Tilt 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Loosen the lock knobs (G, Fig. 14). 3. Tilt table up to 45 degrees to the right, or up to 10 degrees to the left. 4. Tighten the lock knobs. Note: Table stop bolt (F, Fig. -
Page 15: Installing/Changing Blades
10. Replace the table insert (B, Fig. 17) and tapered pin (C, Fig. 17). Before operating the band saw, the new blade must be adjusted and blade guides re-adjusted. The required adjustments are contained in the sections listed below and which follow immediately:... -
Page 16: Blade Tension
Initially, set the blade tension to correspond to the width of your blade. The JWBS-18X and JWBS-18X-3 come with a 3/4" blade so the tension should be set at 3/4" when using this blade. -
Page 17: Overview - Bearing Adjustments
Overview – Bearing Adjustments Thrust (back support) bearing are located behind the saw blade and provide support to the back of the blade when the saw is in operation. Guide bearings are located on either side of the saw blade and provide stability for the blade when the saw is in operation. -
Page 18: Lower Bearing Adjustments
Unplug the machine from power source before making any adjustments! Blade teeth are sharp - use care when working near the saw blade. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Note: Blade tension must be properly adjusted prior to bearing guide setup. Refer to the Adjusting Blade Tension section. -
Page 19: Blade Lead
1. Cut a scrap piece of wood about the same length as the band saw table, and joint one edge along its length, or rip it on a table saw to give it a straight edge. 2. Draw a line on the board parallel with the jointed, or straight edge of the board. -
Page 20: Replacing The V-Belt
9. Remove the wood block or support from below the motor. Important: Before operating the band saw, refer to the sections listed below and perform the required adjustments described in them. Installing/Changing Blades (page 15) -
Page 21: Pulley Alignment
Failure to comply may result in loss of property and/or serious injury. JWBS-18X is rated at 1.75 HP, 1Ph, 115/230V, prewired 115V. The band saw comes with a 115V plug (A, Fig. 29). If you switch to 230V a plug needs to be purchased for the band saw that matches the 230V outlet you intend to use. -
Page 22: Operation
If you are using the miter gauge for a crosscut, the fence should be moved safely out of the way. 4. Turn on the band saw and allow a few seconds for the machine to reach full speed. Whenever possible, use a... -
Page 23: Resawing
Figure 33 Saw Blade Selection Using the proper blade for the job will increase the operating efficiency of your band saw, help reduce necessary maintenance, improve your productivity. Thus, it is important to follow certain guidelines when selecting a saw blade. -
Page 24: Blade Breakage
Important also is the fact that talcum powder will not stain wood or mar finishes as wax pickup does. Do not let saw dust build up in the upper and lower wheel housings. Vacuum out frequently. Connect the band saw to a JET dust collection system. -
Page 25: Blade Selection Guide
Follow the curve to where the approximate blade width is specified. If a radius falls between two of the curves, select the widest blade that will saw this radius. This procedure should be used for making initial blade selections. These recommendations can, of course, be adjusted to meet specific requirements of a cutting job. - Page 26 Trouble Probable Cause Saw unplugged Saw stops or will not Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped start Cord damaged Stop not adjusted correctly Does not make accurate 45 or 90 Angle pointer not set accurately cuts Miter gauge out of adjustment...
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Page 27: Optional Accessories: Band Saw Blades
Optional Accessories: Band Saw Blades Stock No. Material 710030 ... Carbon Steel...137” ... 1/4”...0.025” ... Skip... 6 710031 ... Carbon Steel...137” ... 3/8”...0.025” ... Skip... 4 710032 ... Carbon Steel...137” ... 1/2”...0.025” ... Hook ... 3 710033 ... Carbon Steel...137” ... 3/4”...0.032” ... Hook ... 3 710034 ... -
Page 28: Parts List: Upper Wheel Assembly
Index No. Part No. 1 ...JWBS18DX-101 ... Saw Body... 1.75HP... 1 ...JWBS18DX-101A... Saw Body... 3HP ... 1 2 ...TS-0152011 ... Carriage Bolt... 5/16-18 x 1... 6 3 ...JWBS18DX-103 ... Upper Wheel Bracket (Right Side) ..1 4 ...TS-0680031 ... Flat Washer ... 5/16 ... 6 5 ...TS-0720081 ... -
Page 29: Upper Wheel Assembly
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Page 30: Parts List: Lower Wheel And Motor Assembly
Index No. Part No. 1 ...JWBS18-201 ... Bearing Base ..1 2 ...JWBS20-62 ... Adjusting Bolt..4 3 ...TS-0720091 ... Lock Washer... 3/8 ... 4 4 ...TS-0060081 ... Hex Cap Screw... 3/8-16 x 1-3/4... 4 5 ...BB-6204ZZ... Ball Bearing ..2 6 ...JWBS18-206 ... -
Page 31: Lower Wheel And Motor Assembly
52 ...TS-1550031 ... Flat Washer ... M5 ... 2 53 ...TS-0560071 ... Hex Nut... #10-24... 2 54 ...JWBS18DX-254 ... Plastic Washer... 5/16 ... 1 Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly... -
Page 32: Parts List: Blade Guide Assembly
Parts List: Blade Guide Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size 1 ...TS-0051051 ... Hex Cap Screw... 5/16-18 x 1... 4 2 ...TS-0720081 ... Lock Washer... 5/16 ... 4 3 ...TS-0680031 ... Flat Washer ... 5/16 ... 8 4 ...JWBS18DX-304 ... Guide Bar Bracket ..1 5 ...JWBS18-305 ... - Page 33 Parts List: Blade Guide Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size 57 ...JWBS18DX-357 ... Bearing Bracket ..1 58 ...6295293 ... Locking Handle ..1 59 ...JWBS18DX-359 ... Locking Handle ..1 60 ...JWBS18DX-360 ... Shaft ..1 61 ...JWBS18DX-361 ...
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Page 34: Blade Guide Assembly
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Page 35: Parts List: Table And Fence Assembly
Parts List: Table and Fence Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size 1 ...JWBS18-401 ... Lock Handle..1 2 ...TS-0680021 ... Flat Washer ... 1/4 ... 11 3 ...JWBS18-403 ... Miter Gauge Body..1 4 ...JWBS20-156 ... Guide Disc ..1 5 ...JWBS18-405 ... - Page 36 Index No. Part No. 57 ...TS-0051091 ... Hex Cap Screw... 5/16”-18x2” ... 2 58 ...40-0260 ... Wrench ..1 59 ...JWBS18DX-459 ... C-Ring... S-10 ... 1 60 ...JWBS18DX-460 ... Link Chain..1 61 ...TS-0680031 ... Flat Washer ... 5/16”... 2 62 ...2013-285 ...
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Page 37: Table And Fence Assembly
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Page 38: Electrical Connections
Electrical Connections 1.75HP, 1 Phase... - Page 39 3HP, 1 Phase...
- Page 40 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com...