Jet JWBS-14OS, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Page 1: ...nstructions and Parts Manual 14 inch Woodworking Band Saw Model JWBS 14OS JET 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 708113A Ph 800 274 6848 Revision C2 02 2014 www jettools com Copyright 2014 JET ...

Page 2: ... or use the Service Center Locator on the JET website More Information JET is constantly adding new products For complete up to date product information check with your local distributor or visit the JET website How State Law Applies This warranty gives you specific legal rights subject to applicable state law Limitations on This Warranty JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMI...

Page 3: ...13 Adjustments 14 Tilting the Table 14 Adjusting 90 Table Stop 14 Changing Blades 14 Adjusting Blade Tension 15 Adjusting Blade Tracking 15 Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly 16 Blade Guide Adjustment 16 Blade Support Bearing Adjustment 16 Optional Accessories 17 Troubleshooting JWBS 14OS Band Saw 18 Replacement Parts 18 Body Assembly JWBS 14OS Band Saw 19 Open Stand Assembly JWBS 14OS Band Saw ...

Page 4: ...of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paint Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk of exposure varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as face or dust masks that are specif...

Page 5: ...26 Use recommended accessories improper accessories may be hazardous 27 Maintain tools with care Keep saw blades sharp and clean for the best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 28 Make sure the work piece is held firmly against the rip fence or miter gauge as it is fed through the blade 29 Turn off the machine before cleaning Use a brush or compress...

Page 6: ... 3000 Table Size in 14x 14 Table Slot Size DxW in 3 8 x 3 4 Table Height From Floor in 44 Table Tilt deg 45 right 10 left Dust Port Diameter in 4 Overall Dimensions HxWxD in 68 x24x 26 1 2 Motor TEFC 3 4HP 1Ph 115 230V prewired 115 60Hz Net Weight lbs 161 Shipping Weight lbs 172 Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or operation Failure to comply may cau...

Page 7: ... 20 Short Support Plate 2 21 Long Support Plate 2 22 Rubber Foot 4 Hardware Bag for the Saw Body Contents of the Carton Hardware Bag for Saw Body 01 Wire Clip 1 02 Pan Head Screw M5x12 3 03 Hex Cap Screw M6x16 1 04 Hex Cap Screw M6x10 2 05 Hex Cap Screw M6x20 2 06 Flat Washer M6x16 2 07 Flat Washer M6x13 2 08 Socket Head Cap Screw M8x25 2 09 Spring Washer M8 4 10 Flat Washer M8x30 2 11 Cord Clamp ...

Page 8: ...il the bandsaw is assembled and is running satisfactorily 2 Inspect the contents for shipping damage Report damage if any to your distributor 3 Compare the contents of the shipping carton with the contents list in this manual Report shortages if any to your distributor Stand Referring to Figure 1 1 Assemble the legs A to the table B Each leg requires 6 ea M8 x 16 carriage bolts C and 6 ea M8 flang...

Page 9: ...right side of the saw insert the end of the motor with the shaft and pulley A through the opening B in the casting 2 Rest the motor on a section of 2x4 placed between the table and motor and against the casting of the saw body 3 Align the two mounting holes on the motor with the slot and hole on the casting C and D The motor mounting holes should be visible from the inside of the saw body Figure 3...

Page 10: ...re 6 1 With a cross point screwdriver fasten the switch A to the casting C with the two screws already on the switch box B These screws also hold the back plate of the switch box in place Note There are two mounting holes at the upper screw location Use the left mounting hole 2 In the remaining top mounting hole secure with an M5x12 pan head screw E and M5 gear washer 3 Secure the electrical cords...

Page 11: ... the screw half way into the trunnion support bracket G Adjustment will be made later 4 Remove the table pin M and table insert L from the center opening 5 Orient the table so that the saw blade will pass through the slot in the table and into the center opening Continue holding up the table and turn the table so the two screws that are hanging vertically from below the table N can slide into the ...

Page 12: ...service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded 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...

Page 13: ...t with a 15 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse Local codes take precedence over recommendations Extension Cords Use only three wire extension cords that have three prong grounding plugs and three pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug Make sure the cord is in good condition and heavy enough to carry the current your band saw will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage ...

Page 14: ...is 90 degrees to the blade 4 If an adjustment is necessary loosen lock knobs tilt table to the right and lock in place 5 Loosen jam nut and turn table stop Figure 14 left or right to raise or lower the stop Tighten jam nut to hold table stop in place 6 Unlock table tilt back onto table rest and confirm table is 90 degrees with the blade 7 If necessary adjust scale pointer to zero Changing Blades B...

Page 15: ...more experienced with the saw you may find it necessary to change the blade tension from the initial setting Changes in blade width and the type of material being cut will have an effect on blade tension Note 2 Keep in mind that too little or too much blade tension can cause blade breakage Adjusting Blade Tracking Disconnect machine from the power source Never adjust blade tracking with the machin...

Page 16: ...tach and tighten the knob A Blade Guide Adjustment Never operate the Band Saw without all guards in place and in working order Referring to Figure 20 1 Disconnect machine from power source 2 Remove the blade guard Note Blade must already be tensioned and tracking properly 3 Loosen thumbscrews A and move the guide blocks B as close to the blade C as possible without pinching it 4 Tighten thumbscrew...

Page 17: ...stable stops 708719 JRB 14 Blade Block Set Includes upper and lower replacement blocks made from a non metallic composite material with a dry lubricant to reduce friction and heat 5782171 JRF 14 Deluxe Rip Fence with Resaw Includes guide rails rip fence assembly resaw post fasteners and mounting instructions with parts list 708127 JRBG 14 Roller Bearing Guides Provides three bearing contact points...

Page 18: ...ording to blade size Guides not set properly Adjust guides Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts Dull blade Replace blade Blade mounted wrong Teeth should face operator and point downward Gum or pitch on blade Remove blade and clean with oven cleaner or other solvent Incorrect blade for cut Change blade to correct type Gum or pitch on table Clean table Blade does not come up to speed Extension cord too li...

Page 19: ...ing Plate 1 23 990821 Pan Head Screw M5x6 2 24 998654 Strain Relief 2 25 JWBS14OS 125 Power Cord 1 26 JWBS14OS 126 Motor Cord 1 27 998623 Strain Relief 1 28 JWBS14OS 128 Upper Frame Arm 1 29 990651 Lock Knob M10x30 1 100016ACP 1 Sliding Bracket Assembly includes 30 39 125 1 serial no 07112632 and higher 100016ACP Sliding Bracket Assembly serial no 07112631 and lower 1 30 100016A 1 Sliding Bracket ...

Page 20: ...upport Bracket Post 1 80 150013A Thumb Screw M6x16 1 81 150015A Upper Spacing Sleeve 2 82 BB 6200ZZ Ball Bearing 6200ZZ 2 83 JWBS14OS 183 Retaining Ring S10 2 84 JWBS14OS 184 Guide Post 1 85 JWBS14OS 185 Support Bracket 1 86 708719 Guide Block 4 87 150013A Thumb Screw M6x16 1 88 150101 Lower Wheel Blade Guard 1 89 150014A Thumb Screw M6x12 5 90 100002A Upper Wheel Blade Guard 1 91 TS 1550041 Flat ...

Page 21: ...181 Steel Ball 1 119 150099 Spring 1 120 TS 1525011 Socket Set Screw M10x10 1 121 JWBS14OS 1121 Spring Nut M4 2 122 JWBS14OS 1122 Cord Clamp 1 124 TS 1482031 Hex Cap Screw M6x16 1 125 100018 Indicator 1 127 WE050000 Gear Washer M5 1 128 TS 1481011 Hex Cap Screw M5x8 1 129 JWBS14OS 1129 Brush 1 JWBS14OS SBHK Saw Body Hardware Kit 1 included in Saw Body Hardware Kit Part No JWBS14OS SBHK ...

Page 22: ...22 Body Assembly JWBS 14OS Band Saw ...

Page 23: ...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 4 JWBS14OS SAHK Stand Assembly Hardware Kit 1 included in Stand Assembly Hardware Kit Part No JWBS14OS SAHK ...

Page 24: ...24 Electrical Connections ...