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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 ...
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2 Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers lo cated throughout the United States can giv e you qu ick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Servic e Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtai ...
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3 Table of Contents Warranty and Service ........................................................................................................... ......................... 2 Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. ............................ 3 Warning ..... ...
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4 Warning 1. Read and understand the entire o wner's manual before attemptin g assembly or operation. 2. Rea d and understand the warnings posted on the mach ine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause seri ous injury. 3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscu red or removed. 4. This band saw is desi ...
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5 blahblahblah 20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks , master switc hes or by removing starter keys. 21. Give your work undivided attention. Looking a r ound, carrying on a conversation and “horse -play” are careless acts that can result in seriou s injury. 22. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean a ...
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6 Introduction This manual is provided by Jet coveri ng the sa fe operation and maintenance procedu res for model JWBS-16B Band Saw. This manual co ntains instruct ions on installation, safety precautio ns, general operating procedures, maintenance in structions and parts breakdown. This ma chine has been designed and constructed to provide years o ...
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7 Grounding Instructions This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the opera tor from electric shock. In the event of a malfunction or br eakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance fo r electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This machine i s equipped with an electri c cord having an equipmen t-grounding condu ...
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8 Unpacking Remove the packing material from t he band saw. Note: Remove the plywood and bolts from the base. Inspect the machine for damage. Report any damage to your distributor and shipping agent. Move the saw to its permanent working location. The site should be dry, well lit, and have enough room to handle long stock and the service and/or adj ...
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9 Assembly and Setup Base Support Extension 1. Attach straps (A, Fig. 1A) to extension base (B, Fig. 1A) with (2) 5/16-18 button head cap screws (C, Fig. 1A) and with (2 ) 5/16 flat washers (D, Fig. 1A). If needed punch holes through striping decal. NOTE: Leave screws slightly loose. 2. Repeat for opposite end of extension ba se. 3. Insert straps t ...
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10 Adjusting Blade Tension 1. Disconnect machine fro m the power source, unplug. 2. Turn blade tensi on hand wheel (E, Fig. 2) counter-clockwise to tension blade, and clockwise to loosen the tension. A gauge on the upper wheel slide bracket (F, Fig. 2) indicates the approximate tension a ccording to the width of the blade. The JWBS-16B comes with a ...
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11 Lower Blade Guide Adjustment Disconnect machine from the power source, unplug before making any adjustments! Blade teeth are sharp! Use care when working near the saw blad e. Failure to comply may cause serious injury! 1. Blade tensi on and tracking must be properly adjusted prior to blade guide setup. 2. The blade guard has been removed in Figu ...
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12 Mounting the Table 1. Mount the trunnion suppo rt bracket (A, Fig. 5) to the bandsaw with four 5/16” x 1-1/2 ” hex cap bolts, and four 5/16” lock washers (B, Fig. 5). 2. Remove the round table insert (C, Fig. 5) found where the blade goes through the table. Also, remove the table pin (D, Fig. 5) found on the side of the table. 3. Slide saw ...
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13 Rail Assembly (optional accessory) 1. Attach the front rail (A, Fig. 8) to the cast iron table with two 1/4” x 5/8” hex cap bol ts, two 1/4” lock washers, and two 1/4” flat washers. Bolts should be in approximately the center of the slot. Hand tighten only at this time. 2. Attach the rear rail (B, Fig. 8) to the table with two 1/4” x 5 ...
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14 4. Check the clearance bet ween the table and the fence. The gap should be the same at the front of the table as it is at the rear. If the gap width is different, adjust the foot at the rear of the fence until the gap width is the same, Figure 11. Note: You can also adjust the front rail, or rea r rail up, or down to achieve the proper cl earanc ...
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15 Tilting the Table 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source, unplug. 2. Loosen the lock knobs (A, Fig. 13). 3. Tilt table up to 45 degre es to the right, or up to 10 degrees to the left. 4. Tighten the lock knobs. Note : Table stop bolt (B, Fig. 13) must be removed to tilt table to the left. Height Scale Adjustment 1. Disconnect the machin ...
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16 Changing Blades Disconnect machine from the power source, unplug! Blade teeth are sharp! Use care when handling the saw blade. Failure to comply may cause serious injury ! 1. Remove the table insert (A, Fig. 16), and table pin (B, Fig. 16). 2. Lower th e upper blade guide assembl y about half way by loosening the lock knob (F, Fig. 17) and turni ...
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17 Replacing V-Belt 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Release blade tension by turnin g blade tension hand wheel clockwise. 3. Release belt tension by loosening the two hex cap bolts (A, Fig. 19). Raise the motor and tighten hex cap bolts to take the tensi on off the belt. 4. Open the lower wheel door and remove hex nut, and washe ...
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Wilton JWBS-16B - page 18
18 Electrical Connections All electrical connections must be done by a qualified electrician! Failure to comply may result in loss of property and/or serious injury! The JWBS-16B is rated at 1-1/2 HP, 1Ph, 115V/230V, prewired 115V. The bandsaw comes with a 115V plug (A, Fig. 22). If you switch the motor to 230V a plug needs to be purchased for the ...
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19 Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Cause Solution Saw stops or will not start 1. Saw unplugged 2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 3. Cord damaged 1. Check plug connection s 2. Replace fuse or re set circuit breaker 3. Replace cord Does not make ac curate 45 ° or 90 ° cuts 1. Stop not adjusted correctly 2. Angle pointer not set accurately 3 ...
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20 Upper Wheel Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... JWBS16B-101 ......... Saw Body ............................................................. ...................... .............. 1 2 ............... TS-0152011 ............. Carr iage Bolt ........................................................ 5/16-18x1 .......... ...
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21 Upper Wheel Assembly ...
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22 Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... JWBS18-201N ......... Bearing Base ....................................................... ........................ ............ 1 2 ............... JWBS20-62 .............. Adjusting Bolt ....................................................... ............. ...
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23 Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 52 ............. TS-0680031 ............. Flat Washer .......................................................... 5/16 ................ ............. 8 53 ............. TS-0720081 ............. Loc k Washer ........................................................ 5/16 ........ ...
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24 Blade Guides Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... TS-0051051 ............. Hex Ca p Screw .................................................... 5/16-18x1 .............. ...... 4 2 ............... TS-0720081 ............. Lock Washer ........................................................ 5/16 ................. ..... ...
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25 Blade Guides Assembly ...
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26 Table Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... JWBS16-401 ............ Table .................................................................... ................ .................... 1 2 ............... JWBS20-144 ............ Table Insert .......................................................... ................... . ...
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27 Table Assembly ...
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28 Fence & Miter Assembly (optional accessory) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... JWBS18-401 ............ Lock Knob ............................................................ .................... ................ 1 2 ............... TS-0680021 ............. Flat Washer ................................................... ...
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29 Fence & Miter Assembly (optional accessory) ...
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30 Wiring Diagram ...
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31 Notes ...
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32 WMH Tool Group, Inc. 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.co m ...
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