Jet 708115K - User Manual

7 Unpacking – JWBS-14OS Open shipping container and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and safety instructions. Contents of the Shipping Container 1 Stand top with motor sup...

8 Unpacking – JWBS-14CS Open bot h shipping containers and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and safety instructions. Contents of the Shipping Container Container One: 1 Cl...

9 Assembly of JWBS-14OS NOTE: If any of the assembly procedures need further clarification, refer to the exploded views in the back of this manual. Tools Required for Assembly Metric combination wrench set and adjustable wrench #1 and #2 cross point screwdrivers 1. Place stand top upside dow n on a ...

10 7. Place motor over r ubber grommets and fasten to stand top wit h four hex cap screws, eight flat washers, four lock washers, and four hex nuts, as shown i n item C, page 7. See Figure 4. The arrangement of these fasteners is shown i n Figure 5. Do not tighten at this time. 8. Align t he motor p...

12 Assembly of JWBS-14CS Tools Required for Assembly Metric combination wrench set and adjustable wrench #1 and #2 cross point screwdrivers Exposed metal surfaces, such as the table, have been given a protective coating. This should be cleaned wit h a soft cloth and solvent, such as kerosene. Do not...

14 13. To mount t he table, remove pin and insert from the table (Figure 19). 14. Orient the table so the saw blade will pass through the slot in t he table and into the center opening. Continue holding up the table, and rotate the table so the two screws that are hanging vertically from below the t...

15 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 grounded. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. 115 Volt Operation As received from t he factory, your band saw is...

16 Extension Cords Use only three wire extension cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. Make sure t he cord is in good condition, and heavy enough to carry the current your band saw will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line v...

17 5. Loosen jam nut and t ur n table stop (Figure 26) left or right to raise or lower the stop. Tighten jam nut to hold table stop in place. 6. Unlock table, tilt back onto table rest and confir m table is 90 degrees with the blade. 7. If necessary, adjust scale pointer to zero. Changing Blades Bla...

18 3. As you become more experienced with t he saw, you may find it necessary to change the blade tension from the initial setting. Changes in blade width and the type of material being cut will have an effect on blade tension. 4. Keep in mind t hat too little or too much blade tension can cause bla...

19 3. Tighten lock knob. Make sure blade guide blocks (C, Figure 30) are still flat to the blade. If adjustment is necessary, loose n lock knob (A, Figure 30) and rotate assembly until guide blocks are flat to blade. 4. If movement of the blade guide assembly seems “stiff” when being raised or lower...

22 Optional Accessories 708718R JRF-14 Deluxe Rip Fence Assembly with Resaw Includes guide bars, rip fence assembly, resaw post, fasteners, and mount ing instructions with parts list. 708717 JRB-14 Riser Block Kit Increases depth of cut from 6" maximum to 12" maximum. Includes 6" cast bl...