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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 

16-Inch Woodworking Band Saw 

Model JWBS-16B 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 

WMH TOOL GROUP, Inc. 

2420 Vantage Drive 
Elgin, Illinois 60124 

Part No. M-708749B

 

Ph.: 800-274-6848 

Revision A  03/08 

www.wmhtoolgroup.com 

Copyright © 2008 WMH Tool Group, Inc. 

This Manual is Bookmarked 

Summary of Contents for JWBS-16B

Page 1: ...al 16 Inch Woodworking Band Saw Model JWBS 16B WMH TOOL GROUP Inc 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60124 Part No M 708749B Ph 800 274 6848 Revision A 03 08 www wmhtoolgroup com Copyright 2008 WMH Too...

Page 2: ...ostage prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint mu...

Page 3: ...ly optional accessory 13 Fence Assembly and Adjustment optional accessory 13 Resaw Guide optional accessory 14 Miter Gauge optional accessory 14 Tilting the Table 15 Height Scale Adjustment 15 Changin...

Page 4: ...ricks 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 thes...

Page 5: ...rdous 25 Maintain tools with care Keep blades sharp and clean for the best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 26 Turn off the machine before cleaning U...

Page 6: ...ww wmhtoolgroup com Specifications Stock Number 708749B 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 Bla...

Page 7: ...w has a 1 3 4 HP 1 phase motor and is wired from the factory for 115 volt operation but can be rewired for 220 volts 115 Volt Operation The JWBS 16B Band Saw comes equipped with a plug that looks like...

Page 8: ...d a soft cloth Do not use lacquer thinner paint thinner or gasoline These will damage painted surfaces Contents of Shipping Container 1 Band Saw 1 Table 1 Owner s Manual 1 Warranty Card 1 Accessory Pa...

Page 9: ...at for opposite end of extension base 3 Insert straps through slits in base of machine lining up holes in machine base with tapped holes in strap Fig 1B 4 Attach straps to machine base using 2 5 16 18...

Page 10: ...acking by turning the knob H Fig 2 in 1 4 turn increments Rotate the wheel forward and observe the position of the blade on the wheel Rotating knob H Fig 2 counter clockwise should move the blade towa...

Page 11: ...blade teeth Tighten the socket head cap screws 4 Loosen thumb screw I Fig 4 Adjust guides J Fig 4 so they rest lightly against the blade Do not force the guide against the side of the blade Tighten t...

Page 12: ...f the blade If the table needs adjusted on the low side loosen two bolts B Fig 5 and turn the setscrew F Fig 5 until the table is approximately square to the back edge of the blade Adjusting 90 Degree...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...o see that the pointer F 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 s...

Page 15: ...ved 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...

Page 16: ...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 Remo...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...is the same as the saw before making any electrical connections Review the wiring diagram on page 30 Review the Grounding Instructions 115 Volt Operation and 230 Volt Operation sections on page 7 Main...

Page 19: ...ize 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 Te...

Page 20: ...Bracket 1 22 TS 0050021 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20x5 8 4 23 JWBS16 123 Blade Adjusting Screw 1 24 JWBS18 124 E Ring E 9 1 25 JWBS18 125 Hand Wheel 1 26 TS 0267041 Socket Set Screw 1 4 20x3 8 3 27 TS 0209021...

Page 21: ...21 Upper Wheel Assembly...

Page 22: ...r Fan Cover not shown 1 19 JWBS18 219 Motor Bracket 1 20 TS 0081031 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18x3 4 4 21 TS 0680031 Flat Washer 5 16 4 22 TS 0060051 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16x1 2 23 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 2...

Page 23: ...23 Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly Index No Part No Description Size Qty 52 TS 0680031 Flat Washer 5 16 8 53 TS 0720081 Lock Washer 5 16 2 54 TS 0561021 Hex Nut 5 16 18 2...

Page 24: ...TS 0207021 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 4 20x1 2 11 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 Bracke...

Page 25: ...25 Blade Guides Assembly...

Page 26: ...rew 5 16 18x1 1 2 4 7 TS 0720081 Lock Washer 5 16 4 8 TS 0270061 Set Screw 5 16 18x5 8 2 9 TS 0060111 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16x2 1 2 1 10 TS 0561031 Hex Nut 3 8 1 11 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 1 12 JWBS18...

Page 27: ...27 Table Assembly...

Page 28: ...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 JWBS1...

Page 29: ...29 Fence Miter Assembly optional accessory...

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

Page 31: ...31 Notes...

Page 32: ...32 WMH Tool Group Inc 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60124 Phone 800 274 6848 www wmhtoolgroup com...

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