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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

18-Inch, 20-Inch Band Saw

Models: JWBS-18QT, -18QT-3, -20QT-3, -20QT-5

JWBS-18QT JWBS-20QT

WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing), Inc.

427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, TN 37086-4184, USA

Part No. M-710750B

Ph.: 800-274-6848

Revision C 10/09

www.waltermeier.com

Summary of Contents for JWBS-18QT

Page 1: ...d Saw Models JWBS 18QT 18QT 3 20QT 3 20QT 5 JWBS 18QT JWBS 20QT WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne TN 37086 4184 USA Part No M 710750B Ph 800 274 6848 Revision C 10 09 www wa...

Page 2: ...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 must acc...

Page 3: ...s 14 Adjusting 90 Degree Table Stop 14 Installing Changing Blades 15 Blade Tension 16 Blade Tracking 16 Overview Bearing Adjustments 17 Upper Bearing Adjustments 17 Lower Bearing Adjustments 18 Blade...

Page 4: ...a 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...

Page 5: ...5 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 Use a br...

Page 6: ...3 8 20 20 Maximum Rip Left of Blade w Fence in 16 1 2 16 1 2 18 1 2 18 1 2 Maximum Rip Right of Blade w Fence in 7 5 8 7 5 8 9 3 4 9 3 4 Blade Length in 137 137 150 150 Blade Speed FPM 1800 3200 1800...

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 18QT Band Saw comes equipped with a plug that looks lik...

Page 8: ...hese are recommendations only all local codes must be given priority Extension cords The use of an extension cord is not recommended for this band saw Try to position your machine within reach of the...

Page 9: ...ping Container 1 Band Saw not shown 1 Rail Guide A 1 Rear Rail B 1 Front Rail C 1 Fence Body D 1 Miter Gauge E 1 Fence F 1 Table G 1 Accessory Package Contains Hardware Bag 01 0Resaw Post H 01 010 12m...

Page 10: ...ed pin B was located 3 Rotate the table 90 degrees so that the miter slot C is parallel to the blade D and to the right of the blade when facing the band saw as viewed in Figure 6 4 Line up the table...

Page 11: ...4 Using a 10mm wrench tighten the four hex cap screws holding the front and rear rails to the table Do not over tighten the screws 5 Attach the guide tube H to the front rail with five 1 4 x 5 8 hex c...

Page 12: ...tighten the screws Note This alignment will again be checked once the guide rail has been tightened 5 Move the fence assembly to the other side of the blade as shown in Figure 10 so that the pointer B...

Page 13: ...ly 1 8 Fig 12 To adjust the hook loosen the upper hex nut and slide the hook in or out as needed Re tighten upper hex nut Resaw Guide For resawing attach the post A Fig 13 to the fence with the lock k...

Page 14: ...s lock handle C Fig 15 and tilt the table until it rests against table stop bolt B Fig 15 then re tighten the lock knob s handle 2 Use a square E Fig 16 placed on the table and against the blade to s...

Page 15: ...doors D Fig 17 7 Carefully remove the blade from between upper and lower blade guides and upper and lower wheels then remove blade through the table slot E Fig 17 8 Guide new blade through table slot...

Page 16: ...on position this will prolong the blade s life Blade Tracking Tracking refers to the position of the saw blade on the wheels while the machine is in operation Tracking has been factory adjusted Howeve...

Page 17: ...ion Referring to Figure 21 2 Loosen the wing nut E and slide the bearing and bearing post until the space between the thrust bearing H and the back edge of the blade G is approximately 1 64 A convenie...

Page 18: ...rings F rest just behind the gullet of the blade teeth C and inset 4 Tighten the locking handle D Thrust Bearing Adjustment 5 With the thumb screw still loose from Step 1 slide the thrust bearing and...

Page 19: ...g 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 3 Move the band saw fence out of the way and careful...

Page 20: ...oning the belt 5 Unlock lock handle A Fig 25 Apply belt tension by slightly pushing handle B Fig 25 down 6 Tighten the lock handle A Fig 25 to secure the motor C Fig 25 Belt Tension The drive belt and...

Page 21: ...t to the motor A Fig 26 For lower blade speed place the belt on the pulleys away from the motor B Fig 26 Since the wheel is still off this is the most convenient time to check the wheel and motor pull...

Page 22: ...o Figure 29 to determine if alignment is necessary If alignment is necessary 2 With a 4mm hex wrench loosen two set screws on the motor lower pulley 3 Adjust the motor pulley by sliding in or out 4 Co...

Page 23: ...r not Stop Press the red switch to stop Reset In the event that the band saw stops without pressing the stop button as the result of a tripped fuse or circuit breaker etc 1 Press red button to reset 2...

Page 24: ...the workpiece into the blade When cutting do not overfeed the blade overfeeding will reduce blade life and may cause the blade to break 6 When cutting long stock the operator should use roller stands...

Page 25: ...shape 4 the set of the teeth 5 the blade material itself Width Band saw blades come in different standard widths measured from the back of the blade to the tip of the tooth Generally wider blades are...

Page 26: ...ge 1 Misalignment of the blade guides 2 Feeding work too fast 3 Using a wide blade to cut a short radius curve 4 Excessive tension 5 Teeth are dull or improperly set 6 Upper guides are set too high of...

Page 27: ...R M 10 R M 4 H H 4 H H Masonite 10 R L 4 S L 3 S M 3 H M Micarta 14 R M 10 R M 4 H H 3 H H Plexiglas 10 R L 6 R L 3 S M 3 S M Paper 14 R L 10 R L 4 S L 3 S M Study the part drawing or prototype or act...

Page 28: ...educe feed rate Incorrect blade for cut Change blade to correct type Blade tension not set properly Set blade tension according to blade size Guide bearings not set properly Review guide bearing adjus...

Page 29: ...s To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 Monday through Friday see our website for business hours www waltermeier com Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your mach...

Page 30: ...0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 1 29 JWBS18 129 Upper Wheel Shaft 1 30 BB 6203ZZ Ball Bearing 6203ZZ 2 31 JWBS18 131 Retaining Ring R40 2 32 JWBS18 132 Upper Wheel 1 33 JWBS18DX 133 Tire 1 35 JWBS18 135 Hex...

Page 31: ...540031 Hex Nut M5 1 63 JWBS18DXA 163 Blade Warning Label 1 64 JWBS18DXA 164 Grip 1 65 PM2000 298 Safety Key for Magnetic Switch for 3HP 1 66 PM2000 293 Magnetic Switch for 3HP 1 67 PM2000 294 Strain R...

Page 32: ...rew 3 8 16 x 1 1 23 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 1 24 TS 0680041 Flat Washer 3 8 2 25 JWBS18DXA 225 Motor Pulley for 1 75HP 1 JWBS18DXA 225A Motor Pulley for 3HP 1 26 TS 0270031 Set Screw 5 16 18 x 3 8...

Page 33: ...rt No Description Size Qty 53 TS 0560071 Hex Nut 10 24 2 54 JWBS18DX 254 Plastic Washer 5 16 1 55 TS 0720081 Lock Washer 5 16 2 56 TS 0561021 Hex Nut 5 16 18 2 62 JWBS18DXA 262 Grip 1 63 JWBS18DXA 263...

Page 34: ...18DX 325 Locking Shaft 1 26 JWBS20 326 C Ring 10 27 BB 6202ZZ Ball Bearing 6202ZZ 10 28 JWBS20 328 Spacer 4 29 JWBS20 329 Shaft 2 30 TS 0270031 Set Screw 5 16 18 x 3 8 2 31 JWBS20 2 Lock Knob 1 32 TS...

Page 35: ...ting Screw 1 62 JWBS18DX 362 Adjusting Bracket 1 63 JWBS18DX 363 Nut 1 64 TS 0267021 Set Screw 1 4 20 x 1 4 1 65 JWBS18DX 365 Set Screw Special 1 66 JWBS18DX 366 Adjustment Handle 2 67 TS 0680031 Flat...

Page 36: ...20 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 427W Rear Rail 1 28 JWBS20 144 Table Insert 1 29 JWBS20 145 Roll Pin 3 x 10 1 30 JWBS18 430 Fenc...

Page 37: ...Part No Description Size Qty 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 End Cover 2 JWBS18 MGCP Miter Gauge Assembly 1 JWBS18QT FCP Fence...

Page 38: ...1 25 TS 081C022 Pan Head Machine Screw 10 24x3 8 2 26 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 1 27 JWBS20QT 527 Wing Nut 3 8 1 28 JWBS20QT 528 Lock Knob 1 29 TS 0680041 Flat Washer 3 8 6 30 TS 0060061 Hex Cap Scre...

Page 39: ...t No Description Size Qty 57 2013 333 Spacer 1 58 JWBS18DXA 164 Grip 1 59 JWBS18DXA 163 Blade Warning Label 1 60 JWBS20QT 560 Tension Status Label 1 61 JWBS18DXA 168 Spring Plate 1 62 TS 081C052 Screw...

Page 40: ...218 Motor 5HP 1Ph 230V 1 JWBS20QT 218MF Motor Fan not shown 5HP 1 JWBS20QT 218MFC Motor Fan Cover not shown 5HP 1 JWBS20QT 218SC Starting Capacitor not shown 300MFD 250VAC 1 JWBS20QT 218RC Running Ca...

Page 41: ...Brake Locking Bracket 2 54 JWBS20 254 Brake Pedal 1 55 TS 0207061 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 4 20x1 1 56 TS 0561031 Hex Nut 3 8 16 1 57 TS 0060081 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16x1 3 4 1 58 JWBS20QT 258 Spindle Pu...

Page 42: ...42 Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly 20QT...

Page 43: ...ZZ Ball Bearing 6202 10 28 JWBS20 328 Spacer 4 29 JWBS20 329 Upper Guide Shaft 2 30 TS 0267041 Set Screw 1 4 20x3 8 2 31 JWBS20 2 Lock Knob 1 32 TS 081F052 Pan Head Machine Screw 1 4 20x3 4 1 33 JWBS1...

Page 44: ...JWBS18DX 363 Nut 1 64 TS 0267021 Set Screw 1 4 20x1 4 1 65 JWBS18DX 365 Set Screw Special 1 66 JWBS18DX 366 Adjustment Handle 2 67 TS 0680031 Flat Washer 5 16 1 68 JWBS20 329A Lower Guide Shaft 2 69...

Page 45: ...45 Blade Guide Assembly Upper Bearing Guide Lower Bearing Guide...

Page 46: ...4 20x5 8 9 24 TS 0720071 Lock Washer 1 4 10 25 JWBS18 425 Scale 1 26 JWBS20 426 Guide Rail 1 27 JWBS18 427W Rear Rail 1 28 JWBS20 144 Table Insert 1 29 JWBS20 145 Roll Pin 3x10 1 30 JWBS18 430 Fence...

Page 47: ...cription Size Qty 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 6 62 2013 285 End Cover 2 63 JWB...

Page 48: ...48 Electrical Connections 1 3 4 HP 1Ph 115V Band Saw Model No JWBS 18QT 1 SN 710750B 3HP 1 Phase 1 3 4 HP 1Ph 230V Band Saw Model No JWBS 18QT 1 SN 710750B...

Page 49: ...T2 6T3 A2 GROUND GREEN GREEN BLACK WHIET 95 96 98 97 60uF 250WVAC GREEN BLACK WHITE 300MFD 125VAC 5L3 A1 3L2 13NO 1L2 2T1 4T2 6T3 14NO WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK GREEN LED RED WHITE YELLOW BLACK RED YELL...

Page 50: ...BLACK WHITE BLACK GREEN LED RED WHITE YELLOW BLACK RED YELLOW BLACK WHITE GREEN Magnetic Switch Electrical Board Motor C R 5L3 A1 3L2 13NO 1L2 2T1 4T2 6T3 14NO 2T1 4T2 6T3 A2 GROUND GREEN GREEN BLACK...

Page 51: ...BLACK WHITE BLACK GREEN LED RED WHITE YELLOW BLACK RED YELLOW BLACK WHITE GREEN Magnetic Switch Electrical Board Motor C R 2T1 4T2 6T3 A2 GROUND GREEN GREEN BLACK WHIET 95 96 98 97 50uF 450WVAC GREEN...

Page 52: ...52 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne TN 37086 4184 USA Phone 800 274 6848 www waltermeier com...

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