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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

18” Band Saw

Model JWBS-18X

WMH TOOL GROUP

2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60123

Part No. M-710750

Ph.: 800-274-6848

Revision A 3/04

www.wmhtoolgroup.com

Summary of Contents for JET JWBS-18X

Page 1: ...g Instructions and Parts Manual 18 Band Saw Model JWBS 18X WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60123 Part No M 710750 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision A 3 04 www wmhtoolgroup com Copyright WMH To...

Page 2: ...tside our facilities or to a lack of maintenance WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE BEGINNING FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL EXCEPT AS STATED...

Page 3: ...t Scale Adjustment 14 Changing Blades 15 Adjusting Blade Tension 16 Adjusting Blade Tracking 16 Replacing V Belt 17 Adjusting Belt Tension 17 Electrical Connections 18 Operation 18 Saw Blade Selection...

Page 4: ...icks 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...

Page 5: ...lean for the best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 26 Make sure the workpiece is held securely on the table and against the fence while moving it thr...

Page 6: ...el Number JWBS 18X Stock Number 710750 Cutting Capacity height in 12 Cutting Capacity width in 18 3 8 Maximum Rip Left of Blade w Fence in 16 1 2 Maximum Rip Right of Blade w Fence in 7 5 8 Blade Leng...

Page 7: ...ng 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 gr...

Page 8: ...laced 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...

Page 9: ...bandsaw 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 have enough room to handle long stock and the service and or a...

Page 10: ...to bearing guide setup See Adjusting Blade Tension on page 16 2 Adjust the back up bearing E Figure 2 so that it is 0 003 away from the back of the blade about the thickness of a piece of paper To ma...

Page 11: ...to readjust the back up bearing Tighten socket head cap screws 4 Loosen the thumb screw D Figure 4 and turn adjusting screw E Figure 4 clockwise or counter clockwise until the bearing is 0 003 away f...

Page 12: ...ench to prevent movement 6 If necessary adjust pointer D Figure 7 to zero Rail Assembly 1 Attach the front rail F Figure 9 to the cast iron table with two 1 4 x 5 8 hex cap screws two 1 4 lock washers...

Page 13: ...ont rail or rear rail up or down to achieve the proper clearance 6 With a square verify the fence face is perpendicular to the table top If it is not the front rail will need to be adjusted parallel t...

Page 14: ...pointer is not at 90 degrees loosen the screw D Figure 13 holding the pointer and move the pointer to 90 degrees Tilting the Table 1 Disconnect machine from power source 2 Loosen the lock knobs E Figu...

Page 15: ...by turning blade tension handwheel E Figure 17 clockwise until it stops Note You may want to wear leather work gloves while removing and handling the blade 7 Carefully remove blade from upper and low...

Page 16: ...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 properly tensio...

Page 17: ...d install the new belt 7 Reinstall the lower wheel and tighten the hex nut 8 Remove the wood block or support from below the motor and adjust the belt tension See Adjusting the Belt Tension 9 Set the...

Page 18: ...ge 8 Operation Saw Blade Selection Using the proper blade for the job will increase the operating efficiency of your band saw help reduce necessary saw maintenance and improve your productivity Thus i...

Page 19: ...t any given time Shape Figure 24 shows common types of tooth shape Tooth shape has an effect on cutting rate and with few exceptions the Skip and Hook types are used to obtain higher feed rates when c...

Page 20: ...close to the blade NOTE When cutting long stock the operator should use roller stands support tables or an assistant to help stabilize the workpiece Maintenance Before any intervention on the machine...

Page 21: ...sure the smallest cutting radius required and locate this radius in inches on the chart at the right Follow the curve to where the approximate blade width is specified If a radius falls between two of...

Page 22: ...ect blade for cut Change blade to correct type Blade tension not set properly Set blade tension according to blade size Blade wanders during cut Guide bearings not set properly Review guide bearing ad...

Page 23: ...43 Carbon Steel 137 3 4 0 032 Raker 10 710044 Carbon Steel 137 1 0 035 Hook 6 710045 Carbon Steel 137 1 0 035 Hook 10 710046 Carbon Steel 137 1 25 0 035 Hook 1 3 710047 Silicon Steel 137 3 16 0 025 Ra...

Page 24: ...Block 1 20 TS 0267021 Socket Set Screw 1 4 x 1 4 1 21 JWBS18 121 Bracket 1 22 TS 0050021 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 x 5 8 4 23 JWBS18 123 Blade Adjusting Screw 1 24 JWBS18 124 E Ring E 9 1 25 JWBS18 125 Hand...

Page 25: ...25 Upper Wheel Assembly...

Page 26: ...Motor Bracket 1 20 TS 0081031 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 x 3 4 4 21 TS 0680031 Flat Washer 5 16 4 22 TS 0060051 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 x 1 2 23 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 2 24 TS 0680041 Washer 3 8 2 25 JWBS18 225...

Page 27: ...27 Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly...

Page 28: ...Locking Shaft 1 26 JWBS20 326 C Ring 10 27 BB 6202ZZ Ball Bearing 10 28 JWBS20 328 Spacer 4 29 JWBS20 329 Shaft 2 30 TS 0270031 Socket Set Screw 5 16 x 3 8 2 31 JWBS20 2 Lock Knob 1 32 JWBS20 3 Screw...

Page 29: ...29 Blade Guide Assembly...

Page 30: ...WBS18 420 Scale 1 21 JWBS18 421 Table 1 22 JWBS18 422W Front Rail 1 23 TS 0050021 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 x 5 8 9 24 TS 0720071 Lock Washer 1 4 10 25 JWBS18 425 Scale 1 26 JWBS18 426W Guide Rail 1 27 JWBS18...

Page 31: ...31 Table and Fence Assembly...

Page 32: ...32 Electrical Connections...

Page 33: ...33 NOTES...

Page 34: ...34 NOTES...

Page 35: ...35 NOTES...

Page 36: ...36 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60123 Phone 800 274 6848 www wmhtoolgroup com...

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