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Introduction
This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing), Inc., covering the safe operation and
maintenance procedures for JET model JWBS-18QT and JWBS-20QT series band saws. This manual
contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance
instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of
trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any
questions or comments, please contact either your local supplier or Walter Meier. Walter Meier can also
be reached at our web site: www.waltermeier.com.
Specifications
Model Number ........................................... JWBS-18QT ......... JWBS-18QT-3 ........ JWBS-20QT-3 ........ JWBS-20QT-5
Stock Number .................................................. 710750B .................. 710751B .................. 708754B .................. 708755B
Band Saw Size (in.) ................................................... 18 ............................ 18 ............................ 20 .............................20
Cutting Capacity (height) (in.) .................................... 12 ............................ 12 ...................... 12-1/4 ...................... 12-1/4
Cutting Capacity (width) (in.) ............................... 18-3/8 ...................... 18-3/8 ............................ 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 ............... 1800/3200 ............... 1800/3200 ................1800/3200
Minimum Blade Width (in.)........................................ 1/8 ........................... 1/8 ........................... 1/8 ............................1/8
Maximum Blade Width (in.).................................... 1-1/2 ........................ 1-1/2 ........................ 1-1/2 ........................ 1-1/2
Table Size (in.)................................................. 19” x 19” .................. 19” x 19” ................. 21" x 21" .................. 21" x 21"
Table Tilt (degrees).................................... 45
°
R to 10
°
L ............ 45
°
R to 10
°
L ............ 45
°
R to 10
°
L ............ 45
°
R to 10
°
L
Table Height from Floor (in.) ................................ 37-1/2 ...................... 37-1/2 ...................... 36-1/8 ...................... 36-1/8
Wheel Diameter (in.) ............................................ 18-5/8 ...................... 18-5/8 ...................... 20-1/2 ...................... 20-1/2
Dust Chute Diameter (in.) ........................................... 4 .............................. 4 .............................. 4 ...............................4
Overall Dimensions (HxWxD) (in.) ....... 73 x 41-1/2 x 30 .......73 x 41-1/2 x 32 .......74 x 41-1/2 x 37 ....... 74 x 41-1/2 x 39
Motor...................................... 1.75 HP, 1Ph, 115/230V
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..... 3 HP, 1Ph, 230V ......3 HP, 1Ph, 230V ...... 5 HP, 1Ph, 230V
Net Weight (approx.) (lbs.)....................................... 375 .......................... 381 .......................... 562 ...........................595
Shipping Weight (approx.) (lbs.) .............................. 452 ......................... 459 .......................... 643 ...........................676
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Prewired 115V
The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of our policy of
continuous improvement, Walter Meier reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without
prior notice, without incurring obligations.
