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OWNER'S MANUAL

JWBS-16 Woodworking Bandsaw

(shown with optional accessory rip fence, rails and resaw attachment 708747 and miter gauge 708716)

JET

P.O. BOX 1349

Phone: 253-351-6000

WMH Tool Group

Auburn, WA 98071-1349

Fax:

1-800-274-6840

www.wmhtoolgroup.com

e-mail

[email protected]

M-708749

04/02

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Page 1: ...wn with optional accessory rip fence rails and resaw attachment 708747 and miter gauge 708716 JET P O BOX 1349 Phone 253 351 6000 WMH Tool Group Auburn WA 98071 1349 Fax 1 800 274 6840 www wmhtoolgroup com e mail jet wmhtoolgroup com M 708749 04 02 ...

Page 2: ...y to misuse abuse negligence or accidents normal wear and tear repair or alterations outside our facilities or to a lack of maintenance THE WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW ...

Page 3: ...tention Looking around carrying on a conversation and horse play are careless acts that can result in serious injury 14 Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area 15 Use recommended accessories improper accessories may be hazardous 16 Adjust and position upper and lower blade guides before starting to cut Upper blade guide should be adjusted to approximately 1 8 above the material to be cut ...

Page 4: ...nding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Use only three wire extension cords that have three prong grounding plugs and three pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately 115 Volt...

Page 5: ...placed with a UL CSA listed plug suitable for 230V operation Contact your local Authorized JET Service Center or qualified electrician for proper procedures to install the plug The bandsaw must comply with all local and national codes after the 230V plug is installed 4 The bandsaw with a 230V plug should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration No adapter is available or should...

Page 6: ...nce 16 Available Accessories 16 Troubleshooting 17 Part s Breakdowns and Part s List 18 29 Wiring Diagram 30 Specifications JWBS 16 Stock Number 708749 Cutting Capacity height 10 Cutting Capacity width 16 Maximum Rip Left of Blade w Fence 14 1 4 Blade Length 123 Blade Speed 3000 SFPM Minimum Blade Width 1 8 Maximum Blade Width 1 1 2 Table Size 17 x 17 Table Tilt 45 R to 10 L Table Height from Floo...

Page 7: ...enough room to handle long stock and the service and or adjustment of the machine from any side 3 Have another person help you remove the bandsaw from the box 4 Clean all rust protected surfaces with a mild solvent or diesel fuel and a soft cloth Do not use lacquer thinner paint thinner or gasoline These will damage painted surfaces Tools Included for Assembly 1 10 12mm Open End Wrench 1 Hex Wrenc...

Page 8: ... little or too much blade tension can cause blade breakage and or poor cutting performance Adjusting Blade Tracking WARNING Disconnect machine from the power source Never adjust blade tracking with the machine running Failure to comply may cause serious injury Note Blade tracking has been adjusted at the factory If however it is determined that blade tracking needs adjustment 1 Blade must be prope...

Page 9: ...imately 1 8 If adjustment is needed loosen thumb screw F Fig 3 and turn the bearing shaft Tighten thumb screw Lower Blade Guide Adjustment WARNING Disconnect machine from the power source unplug before making any adjustments Blade teeth are sharp Use care when working near the saw blade Failure to comply may cause serious injury 1 Blade tension and tracking must be properly adjusted prior to blade...

Page 10: ...ension and tracking must be properly adjusted prior to table stop setup 2 Loosen lock knobs C Fig 6 and tilt table until it rests against table stop bolt D Fig 6 Tighten knobs 3 Use a square G Fig 7 placed on the table and against the blade to see if the table is 90 degrees to the blade 4 If an adjustment is necessary loosen the lock knobs Tilt the table until it is square to the blade and tighten...

Page 11: ...r rails to the table Do not over tighten the bolts 5 Attach the guide tube C Fig 8 to the front rail with five 1 4 x 5 8 hex cap bolts five 1 4 lock washers and five 1 4 flat washers Bolts should be in approximately the center of the slot Fence Assembly and Adjustment optional accessory 1 Attach the fence D Fig 9 to the fence body E Fig 9 with four 5 16 x 3 4 hex cap bolts four 5 16 lock washers a...

Page 12: ...s 8 Check to see that the pointer C Fig 9 is aligned with the zero marking on the guide rail If adjustment is necessary loosen the screw that holds the pointer in place and line up to the zero mark Tighten the screw Note If you cannot get the pointer lined up with the zero mark you can slide the guide tube and front rail left or right to achieve the proper setting Resaw Guide optional accessory Fo...

Page 13: ... 13 must be removed to tilt table to the left Height Scale Adjustment 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source unplug 2 The upper blade guide should be set about 1 8 above the material to be cut 3 Measure from the table top to the bottom of the blade guides Figure 14 4 Set the indicator to this measurement on the height scale Grasp the end of the indicator C Fig 15 between your finger and th...

Page 14: ...ion by turning blade tension hand wheel E Fig 17 clockwise until it stops Note You may want to wear leather work gloves while removing and handling the blade 6 Carefully remove blade from upper and lower wheels Remove the blade from between upper and lower blade guides Turn blade and direct through slot in table 7 Make sure blade teeth point down toward table and guide the new blade through table ...

Page 15: ...old belt D Fig 21 and replace the belt 7 Reinstall the lower wheel and tighten the hex nut 8 Loosen hex cap bolts and adjust the belt tension See Adjusting the Belt Tension 9 Set the blade tension See Adjusting Blade Tension on page 8 10 Check the blade tracking See Adjusting Blade Tracking on page 8 Adjusting Belt Tension The belt comes adjusted from the factory If adjustment is needed 1 Disconne...

Page 16: ...e is the same as the saw before making any electrical connections Review the wiring diagram on page 30 Review Grounding Instructions on page 4 115 Volt Operation also on page 4 and 230 Volt Operation on page 5 Maintenance Keep blade guides clean and free of build up Do not let saw dust build up in the upper and lower wheel housings Vacuum out frequently Connect the bandsaw to a JET dust collection...

Page 17: ...s not set properly 1 Check and adjust fence 2 Select another piece of wood 3 Reduce feed rate 4 Change blade to correct type 5 Set blade tension according to blade size 6 Review guide adjustment on pages 8 Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts 1 Dull blade 2 Blade mounted wrong 3 Gum or pitch on blade 4 Incorrect blade for cut 5 Gum or pitch on table 1 Replace blade 2 Teeth should point down 3 Remove blad...

Page 18: ...18 Upper Wheel Assembly ...

Page 19: ...0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 1 29 JWBS18 129 Upper Wheel Shaft 1 30 BB 6203ZZ Ball Bearing 6203 2 31 JWBS18 131 Retaining Ring R40 2 32 JWBS16 132 Upper Wheel 1 33 JWBS16 133 Tire 1 34 JWBS18 134 Flat Washer 1 35 JWBS18 135 Hex Nut 5 8 18UNF L H 1 36 709181 Silicon Steel Blade 123 x 3 16 x 0 025 10 Raker 709182 Silicon Steel Blade 123 x 3 8 x 0 025 6 Hook 709183 Silicon Steel Blade 123 x 3 8 x 0 025 10...

Page 20: ... x 0 025 3 Hook 709579 Carbide Embedded Blade 123 x 5 8 x 0 025 3 Hook 37 TS 0590061 Wing Nut 5 16 1 38 JWBS18 138 Lock Knob 5 16 1 39 JWBS16 139 Upper Front Door 1 40 JWBS18 140 JET Plaque 1 41 JWBS18 141 Warning Label 1 42 JWBS18 142 Bolt 1 43 TS 0561011 Hex Nut 1 4 20 1 44 JWBS18 144 Screw 3 16 x 3 4 2 45 JWBS18 39A Door Hinge Pin 2 ...

Page 21: ...21 Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly ...

Page 22: ... JWBS18 FAN Fan not shown 1 JWBS18 CS Centrifugal Switch not shown 1 JWBS16 MFC Motor Fan Cover not shown 1 19 JWBS18 219 Motor Bracket 1 20 TS 0081031 Hex Cap Bolt 5 16 x 3 4 4 21 TS 0680031 Flat Washer 5 16 4 22 TS 0060051 Hex Cap Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 2 23 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 6 24 TS 0680041 Flat Washer 3 8 6 25 JWBS16 225 Motor Pulley 1 26 TS 0267021 Socket Set Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 2 27 JWBS16 ...

Page 23: ...23 Index Part No No Description Size Qty 48 JWBS18 39A Door Hinge Pin 2 49 JWBS16 249 Cast Foot 2 50 TS 0060171 Hex Cap Bolt 3 8 16 x 4 4 51 JWBS16 251 Flat Washer plastic 3 8 4 ...

Page 24: ...24 Blade Guides Assembly ...

Page 25: ...2 1 20 JWBS18 320 Guide Bracket 1 21 TS 0207021 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 4 x 1 2 13 22 JWBS18 322 Blade Guard 1 23 TS 0720111 Lock Washer 1 2 1 24 TS 0561051 Hex Nut 1 2 13 1 25 JWBS20 110 Locking Shaft 1 26 JWBS20 115 Upper Guide Bracket 1 27 JWBS20 114 Guide Wheel Assembly 2 28 JWBS20 113 Blade Support Shaft w Bearing 2 29 JWBS18 329 Thumb Screw 1 4 x 1 2 4 30 TS 0270031 Socket Set Screw 5 16 x 3...

Page 26: ...26 Table Assembly ...

Page 27: ...Bolt 5 16 x 1 1 2 4 7 TS 0720081 Lock Washer 5 16 4 8 TS 0270061 Set Screw 5 16 x 5 8 2 9 TS 0060111 Hex Cap Bolt 3 8 x 2 1 2 1 10 TS 0561031 Hex Nut 3 8 1 11 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 1 12 JWBS18 415 Lock Knob 2 13 JWBS18 446 Pointer 1 14 JWBS18 447 Screw M5 x 8 1 15 TS 1491081 Hex Cap Bolt M10 x 50 2 16 JWBS18 417 Trunnion Clamp Shoe 2 17 JWBS18 416 Trunnion 2 18 TS 1482021 Hex Cap Bolt M6 x 12...

Page 28: ...28 Fence Miter Assembly optional accessory ...

Page 29: ...26 JWBS18 426W Guide Rail 1 27 JWBS18 427W Rear Rail 1 30 JWBS18 430 Fence Body 1 31 JWBS18 431 Knob 1 32 JWBS18 432 Lock Handle 1 33 JWBS18 433W Lock Plate 1 34 JWBS18 434 Pad 5 35 JWBS18 435 Pin 1 36 JWBS18 436 Pin 1 37 JWBS16 437 Fence 1 38 TS 0081031 Hex Cap Bolt 5 16 x 3 4 4 39 TS 0680031 Flat Washer 5 16 4 40 JWBS18 440 Screw 3 16 x 1 4 2 41 JWBS18 441 Star Washer 3 16 1 42 JWBS18 442 Pointe...

Page 30: ...30 Wiring Diagram ...

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