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This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Woodworking Band Saws Model JWBS-15, JWBS-18, JWBS-20 JET 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.jettools.com JWBS-20 shown Part No. M-714600 Edition 1 04/2016 Copyright © 2016 JET
This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Woodworking Band Saws Model JWBS-15, JWBS-18, JWBS-20 JET 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.jettools.com JWBS-20 shown Part No. M-714600 Edition 1 04/2016 Copyright © 2016 JET
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... Keep children away. 31. Looking around machine clean and free of machine, a guard or other part that you do the job better and more safely. 35. Maintain tools with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 32. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces...36. Keep work undivided attention. Before further use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately after completion of parts, mounting and any machine operation. 34. The right tool will operate properly and perform its operation. not your work area well lighted. 43. Serious injury could ...
... Keep children away. 31. Looking around machine clean and free of machine, a guard or other part that you do the job better and more safely. 35. Maintain tools with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 32. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces...36. Keep work undivided attention. Before further use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately after completion of parts, mounting and any machine operation. 34. The right tool will operate properly and perform its operation. not your work area well lighted. 43. Serious injury could ...
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Parts List 36 13.3.1 JWBS-15/18/20 Trunnion Support Bracket Assembly - Parts List 39 13.5.1 JWBS-15 Upper Wheel Assembly - Parts List 40 13.6.1 JWBS-15 Lower Wheel Assembly - Parts List 41 13.8.1 JWBS-15 Upper Blade Guide Assembly - Exploded View 42 13.8.2 JWBS-15 Upper Blade Guide Assembly - Exploded View 51 13.13.2 JWBS-18 Upper Wheel Assembly - Exploded View 59 13.18.2 JWBS-20...
Parts List 36 13.3.1 JWBS-15/18/20 Trunnion Support Bracket Assembly - Parts List 39 13.5.1 JWBS-15 Upper Wheel Assembly - Parts List 40 13.6.1 JWBS-15 Lower Wheel Assembly - Parts List 41 13.8.1 JWBS-15 Upper Blade Guide Assembly - Exploded View 42 13.8.2 JWBS-15 Upper Blade Guide Assembly - Exploded View 51 13.13.2 JWBS-18 Upper Wheel Assembly - Exploded View 59 13.18.2 JWBS-20...
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... saw operational methods, use of jigs or aftermarket accessories, choice of continuous improvement, JET reserves the right to change specifications at our web site: www.jettools.com. Your...accepted methods are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. Retain this manual for a JET Model JWBS-15, JWBS-18 and JWBS-20 Band Saw. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should ... but because of our policy of stock, etc. This manual is provided by JET, covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for future reference. This manual contains instructions ...
... saw operational methods, use of jigs or aftermarket accessories, choice of continuous improvement, JET reserves the right to change specifications at our web site: www.jettools.com. Your...accepted methods are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. Retain this manual for a JET Model JWBS-15, JWBS-18 and JWBS-20 Band Saw. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should ... but because of our policy of stock, etc. This manual is provided by JET, covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for future reference. This manual contains instructions ...
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Make sure blade guides and other parts of wheel. If further adjustments are needed, disconnect from blade can see blade through tracking window. 11. These bearings rotate on an eccentric shaft so ... wheel by hand, observing position of tire (Figure 7-14). The blade should be tensioned and tracking correctly. Loosen lock knob (A, Figure 7-15). Rotating knob counterclockwise will cause blade to power. Figure 7-15 10. As you can be evident later in action through tracking window (O, Figure 7-13). 4. IMPORTANT: This adjustment is under pressure...
Make sure blade guides and other parts of wheel. If further adjustments are needed, disconnect from blade can see blade through tracking window. 11. These bearings rotate on an eccentric shaft so ... wheel by hand, observing position of tire (Figure 7-14). The blade should be tensioned and tracking correctly. Loosen lock knob (A, Figure 7-15). Rotating knob counterclockwise will cause blade to power. Figure 7-15 10. As you can be evident later in action through tracking window (O, Figure 7-13). 4. IMPORTANT: This adjustment is under pressure...
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...rule of thumb, the thicker the workpiece, the coarser will be cutting. The thickness of the workpiece or part. The features of the workpiece or part, such as the wider the blade the better it is being cut rougher but smoother. Generally, wider blades are important ...small radii. the blade material itself. narrower blades are : 1. When cutting straight lines with different pitches. They are often used when the part being used for the job will cut has curves with small, narrow blades, and is measured in order to meet certain kinds of sawing ...
...rule of thumb, the thicker the workpiece, the coarser will be cutting. The thickness of the workpiece or part. The features of the workpiece or part, such as the wider the blade the better it is being cut rougher but smoother. Generally, wider blades are important ...small radii. the blade material itself. narrower blades are : 1. When cutting straight lines with different pitches. They are often used when the part being used for the job will cut has curves with small, narrow blades, and is measured in order to meet certain kinds of sawing ...
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.../R/L 8/R/L 8/R/L 3/H/M 3/H/M 3/H/M 3/H/M Carbon 10/R/L 6/R/L 3/S/M 3/S/M NonMetals Mica Asbestos 32/R/L 8/R/L -6/R/L -3/S/M -3/S/M Hard Rubber 10/R/L 8/R/L 6/R/M 2/S/H Formica 14/R/M 10/R/M 4/H/H 4/H/H Masonite 10/R/L 4/S/L 3/S/M 3/H/M Plastics 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 actually measure the smallest cutting radius required, and locate this radius. These recommendations can, of the curves, select the widest blade...
.../R/L 8/R/L 8/R/L 3/H/M 3/H/M 3/H/M 3/H/M Carbon 10/R/L 6/R/L 3/S/M 3/S/M NonMetals Mica Asbestos 32/R/L 8/R/L -6/R/L -3/S/M -3/S/M Hard Rubber 10/R/L 8/R/L 6/R/M 2/S/H Formica 14/R/M 10/R/M 4/H/H 4/H/H Masonite 10/R/L 4/S/L 3/S/M 3/H/M Plastics 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 actually measure the smallest cutting radius required, and locate this radius. These recommendations can, of the curves, select the widest blade...
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...JWBS-series Band Saws 12.1 Operational problems Table 4 Symptom Table tilt does not hold position under load. Surface finish on blade. Trunnion locking mechanism is worn; Gum or pitch on workpiece is rough. Replace tires if necessary. Reduce feed force. Increase tension. Replace tension spring (contact JET... coarse. Worn blade teeth or damaged blade. Blade too wide for that particular operation. Disassemble and replace jammed parts. Change to finer pitch blade. Blade forms cracks at base of saw blade for desired radius. Replace with back of ...
...JWBS-series Band Saws 12.1 Operational problems Table 4 Symptom Table tilt does not hold position under load. Surface finish on blade. Trunnion locking mechanism is worn; Gum or pitch on workpiece is rough. Replace tires if necessary. Reduce feed force. Increase tension. Replace tension spring (contact JET... coarse. Worn blade teeth or damaged blade. Blade too wide for that particular operation. Disassemble and replace jammed parts. Change to finer pitch blade. Blade forms cracks at base of saw blade for desired radius. Replace with back of ...
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... rapidly after welding. Blade breaks close to weld. Incorrect choice of blade. Increase feed pressure. Blade tensioned too tightly. Have blade annealed, or eliminate brittle part and weld correctly. Symptom Blade breaks prematurely. Probable Cause Feed force too great. Select proper blade from chart. Have blade annealed, or eliminate brittle...
... rapidly after welding. Blade breaks close to weld. Incorrect choice of blade. Increase feed pressure. Blade tensioned too tightly. Have blade annealed, or eliminate brittle part and weld correctly. Symptom Blade breaks prematurely. Probable Cause Feed force too great. Select proper blade from chart. Have blade annealed, or eliminate brittle...
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CST. To order parts or reach our service department, call will allow us to 5:00 p.m. to serve you call 1-800274-6848 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. 13.0 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you quickly and accurately. 30
CST. To order parts or reach our service department, call will allow us to 5:00 p.m. to serve you call 1-800274-6848 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. 13.0 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you quickly and accurately. 30
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...144 Motor Cord 14AWGx3C 1 45 TS-1533042 Pan Head Screw M5x12 2 46 JWBS15-146 Magnetic Switch Assembly 3HP only 1 JWBS15-146CS ........ Parts List Index No. Bushing ...1 22 JWBS15-122 Pin 3x20 1 23 JWBS15-123 Locate Block 1 24 BB-51201 Bearing 51201 1 25 ...1 52 TS-1523041 Set Screw M6x12 2 53 TS-2311061 Hex Nut M6 2 54 JWBS18DX-249........ 13.1.2 JWBS-15 Assembly - Retaining Ring E15 1 38 JWBS15-138 Sponge ...1 39 JET-138-R2000......... Safety Key for JOSS-S-213 (not shown 1 JWBS15-143B........... Overload Protector 1 47 TS-1533032 ...
...144 Motor Cord 14AWGx3C 1 45 TS-1533042 Pan Head Screw M5x12 2 46 JWBS15-146 Magnetic Switch Assembly 3HP only 1 JWBS15-146CS ........ Parts List Index No. Bushing ...1 22 JWBS15-122 Pin 3x20 1 23 JWBS15-123 Locate Block 1 24 BB-51201 Bearing 51201 1 25 ...1 52 TS-1523041 Set Screw M6x12 2 53 TS-2311061 Hex Nut M6 2 54 JWBS18DX-249........ 13.1.2 JWBS-15 Assembly - Retaining Ring E15 1 38 JWBS15-138 Sponge ...1 39 JET-138-R2000......... Safety Key for JOSS-S-213 (not shown 1 JWBS15-143B........... Overload Protector 1 47 TS-1533032 ...
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Strain Relief Fixed Plate for 1-3/4 HP 1 JWBS15-196A........... Part No. Motor 1-3/4HP 1 JWBS18B-1101FM ... ...Motor Fan (not shown 1 JWBS18B-1101FMC. ...Motor Fan Cover (not shown 1 JWBS18B-1101SC.... ...Start Capacitor (not shown 300MFD, 250VAC......... 1 JWBS18B-...
Strain Relief Fixed Plate for 1-3/4 HP 1 JWBS15-196A........... Part No. Motor 1-3/4HP 1 JWBS18B-1101FM ... ...Motor Fan (not shown 1 JWBS18B-1101FMC. ...Motor Fan Cover (not shown 1 JWBS18B-1101SC.... ...Start Capacitor (not shown 300MFD, 250VAC......... 1 JWBS18B-...
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.............. Handle M8x45 1 134 TS-1550071 Flat Washer M10 2 135 TS-2361101 Spring Washer M10 2 136 TS-1505051 Socket Head Cap Screw M10x35 1 137 JWBS15-1137........... Part No. Blade Guard Cover 1 111 PM1800B-093 Viewing Window 1 112 TS-1521011 Set Screw M4x4 2 113 5302731 Set Screw M8x6 4 114 TS-1550061 Flat Washer...
.............. Handle M8x45 1 134 TS-1550071 Flat Washer M10 2 135 TS-2361101 Spring Washer M10 2 136 TS-1505051 Socket Head Cap Screw M10x35 1 137 JWBS15-1137........... Part No. Blade Guard Cover 1 111 PM1800B-093 Viewing Window 1 112 TS-1521011 Set Screw M4x4 2 113 5302731 Set Screw M8x6 4 114 TS-1550061 Flat Washer...
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...-1123........... Cone Spring 1 16 JWBS15-1123-216.... 13.2.1 JWBS-15 Rip Fence Assembly - Exploded View 13.2.2 JWBS-15 Rip Fence Assembly - Parts List Index No. Rip Fence Assembly (#1 thru 18 1 JWBS15-1123-201.... Set Screw M10x80 2 8 JWBS15-1123-208.... Resistance Pad 1 10 JWBS15-1123-210.... Locate Block 1 15 PM1800B-059-017.... Knob M6x14 1 17 JWBS15-1123...
...-1123........... Cone Spring 1 16 JWBS15-1123-216.... 13.2.1 JWBS-15 Rip Fence Assembly - Exploded View 13.2.2 JWBS-15 Rip Fence Assembly - Parts List Index No. Rip Fence Assembly (#1 thru 18 1 JWBS15-1123-201.... Set Screw M10x80 2 8 JWBS15-1123-208.... Resistance Pad 1 10 JWBS15-1123-210.... Locate Block 1 15 PM1800B-059-017.... Knob M6x14 1 17 JWBS15-1123...
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...S8 1 30 JWBS15-1138-330.... Trunnion Block 1 9 PM1500-085-09 ........ Lock Handle 1 11 PM1500-085-11 ........ Angle Pointer 1 15 JWBS15-1138-315.... Lock Knob...1 22 JWBS15-1138-322.... Trunnion Support Bracket 1 23 PM1500-085-23 ........ Retaining Ring R22 1 27 BB...PM1500-085-20 ........ Locking Ring 1 17 TS-2311061 Hex Nut M6 2 18 PM1500-085-18 ........ Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1138........... 13.3.2 JWBS-15/18/20 Trunnion Support Bracket Assembly - Gear Rack...1 6 TS-2284061 Phillips Flat Head Machine Screw M4x6 ...
...S8 1 30 JWBS15-1138-330.... Trunnion Block 1 9 PM1500-085-09 ........ Lock Handle 1 11 PM1500-085-11 ........ Angle Pointer 1 15 JWBS15-1138-315.... Lock Knob...1 22 JWBS15-1138-322.... Trunnion Support Bracket 1 23 PM1500-085-23 ........ Retaining Ring R22 1 27 BB...PM1500-085-20 ........ Locking Ring 1 17 TS-2311061 Hex Nut M6 2 18 PM1500-085-18 ........ Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1138........... 13.3.2 JWBS-15/18/20 Trunnion Support Bracket Assembly - Gear Rack...1 6 TS-2284061 Phillips Flat Head Machine Screw M4x6 ...
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... 11 TS-1534041 Pan Head Screw M5x10 2 12 PM1500-091-09 ........ Fiber Washer 2 22 PM1500-091-19 ........ Exploded View 13.4.2 JWBS-15 Guide Bar Bracket Assembly - Bushing...1 21 PM1500-091-25 ........ Gear...1 16 PM1500-091-12 ........ Fixed Plate...1 17 PM1500-091-13 ........... Guide Bracket 1 20 PM1500-091-18 ........ Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1120........... Nut ...1 19 PM1500-091-15 ........ 13.4.1 JWBS-15 Guide Bar Bracket Assembly - Plastic Nylon Set Screw M7x10 4 39 Worm Shaft...1 ...
... 11 TS-1534041 Pan Head Screw M5x10 2 12 PM1500-091-09 ........ Fiber Washer 2 22 PM1500-091-19 ........ Exploded View 13.4.2 JWBS-15 Guide Bar Bracket Assembly - Bushing...1 21 PM1500-091-25 ........ Gear...1 16 PM1500-091-12 ........ Fixed Plate...1 17 PM1500-091-13 ........... Guide Bracket 1 20 PM1500-091-18 ........ Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1120........... Nut ...1 19 PM1500-091-15 ........ 13.4.1 JWBS-15 Guide Bar Bracket Assembly - Plastic Nylon Set Screw M7x10 4 39 Worm Shaft...1 ...
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... Index No Part No Description Size Qty PM1500-019 Upper Wheel Assembly (#1 thru 5 1 PM1500-019-01 ........ Retaining Ring R52 2 4 BB-6205LLU Ball Bearing 6205LLU 2 5 PM1500-019-05 ........ Upper Wheel Dia.15 inches 1 2 PM1500-019-02 ........ Tire...1 13.6.1 JWBS-15 Lower Wheel Assembly - Lower Wheel Dia.15 inches 1 2 PM1500-019-02 ........ Exploded View 5 4 3 2 1 13.5.2 JWBS-15 Upper Wheel...
... Index No Part No Description Size Qty PM1500-019 Upper Wheel Assembly (#1 thru 5 1 PM1500-019-01 ........ Retaining Ring R52 2 4 BB-6205LLU Ball Bearing 6205LLU 2 5 PM1500-019-05 ........ Upper Wheel Dia.15 inches 1 2 PM1500-019-02 ........ Tire...1 13.6.1 JWBS-15 Lower Wheel Assembly - Lower Wheel Dia.15 inches 1 2 PM1500-019-02 ........ Exploded View 5 4 3 2 1 13.5.2 JWBS-15 Upper Wheel...
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... ........ Cone Spring 1 10 JWBS15-1138-332.... Knurled Knob 2 6 TS-1503081 Socket Head Cap Screw M6x35 2 7 PM1500-095-16 ........ Spring ...1 41 Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1137........... Lower Blade Guide Assembly (#1 thru 10 1 PM1500-096-01 ........ 13.7.1 JWBS-15 Lower Blade Guide Assembly - Exploded View 13.7.2 JWBS-15 Lower Blade Guide Assembly -
... ........ Cone Spring 1 10 JWBS15-1138-332.... Knurled Knob 2 6 TS-1503081 Socket Head Cap Screw M6x35 2 7 PM1500-095-16 ........ Spring ...1 41 Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1137........... Lower Blade Guide Assembly (#1 thru 10 1 PM1500-096-01 ........ 13.7.1 JWBS-15 Lower Blade Guide Assembly - Exploded View 13.7.2 JWBS-15 Lower Blade Guide Assembly -
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... Blade Guide Support 1 2 PM1500-095-02 ........ S Ring S8 1 10 PM1500-085-28 ........ Hex Post ...1 15 PM1500-095-15 ........ 13.8.1 JWBS-15 Upper Blade Guide Assembly - Knurled Knob 2 6 TS-1503081 Socket Head Cap Screw M6x35 2 7 PM1500-095-07 ........ Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1121........... Retaining Ring R22 1 13 PM1500-085-25 ........ Lock...
... Blade Guide Support 1 2 PM1500-095-02 ........ S Ring S8 1 10 PM1500-085-28 ........ Hex Post ...1 15 PM1500-095-15 ........ 13.8.1 JWBS-15 Upper Blade Guide Assembly - Knurled Knob 2 6 TS-1503081 Socket Head Cap Screw M6x35 2 7 PM1500-095-07 ........ Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1121........... Retaining Ring R22 1 13 PM1500-085-25 ........ Lock...
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...-701.... Miter Gauge Body 1 8 JWBS15-1122-708.... Nylon Washer 1 9 JWBS15-1122-709.... Guide Bar...1 2 JWBS15-1122-702.... Exploded View 13.9.2 JWBS-15/18/20 Miter Gauge Assembly - Pointer ...1 5 PWBS14-251-5 ......... Pan Head Flanged Screw M5x8 1 6 JWBS15-1122-706.... Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1122........... Guide Piece 1 3 JWBS15-1122-703....
...-701.... Miter Gauge Body 1 8 JWBS15-1122-708.... Nylon Washer 1 9 JWBS15-1122-709.... Guide Bar...1 2 JWBS15-1122-702.... Exploded View 13.9.2 JWBS-15/18/20 Miter Gauge Assembly - Pointer ...1 5 PWBS14-251-5 ......... Pan Head Flanged Screw M5x8 1 6 JWBS15-1122-706.... Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1122........... Guide Piece 1 3 JWBS15-1122-703....