Jet JRB-14A Installation Instructions Manual

Shipping Container Contents1 Riser Block1 Blade Guard1 Hex Cap Screw (5/8"-11 x 8-1/2")2 Flat Washer (5/8")1 Hex Nut (5/8"-11)1 Guide Post (3/4" Diameter)1 Blade Guard Assembly1 Saw Blade1 Installation InstructionsTools Required for Assembly26mm Combination Wrench15/16" Socket w/Ratchet Handle#1 Cross-point Screwdriver6" Adjustable WrenchHex Wrench SetInstallation Instructions and PartsJRB-14A Riser Block Kit# 708717A(Note: Contains 3/4” guide post, fits model 708113ABand Saw with 14” x 14” table)Installation Instructions1. Disconnect band saw from the power source.2. Loosen the blade tension, open both blade wheelcovers, remove the table pin and blade insert,and remove the blade. See the band sawoperator's manual for further details, if necessary.3. Remove the plastic blade guard next to theswitch box.4. Remove the switch box assembly and the wireclamp from the saw arm.Support the saw arm beforeproceeding with the next step!The saw arm is heavy! Failure to comply maycause bodily injury and/or damage to property!5. Carefully loosen the bolt and nut assembly thathold the saw arm to the saw body and remove.Remove the saw arm.6. Place the riser block on the saw body, makingsure the pins in the body line up with the holes inthe riser block.Note: The direction-indicating arrow on the riserblock goes to the rear of the machine.7. Place the saw arm on top of the riser block,making sure the pins and holes line up. Fastenthe arm to the riser block assembly by insertingthe 5/8-11 x 8-1/2 hex cap screw and 5/8 washerthrough the arm, riser block, and saw body andfasten with a 5/8 washer and 5/8 hex nut. Tightenthe nut securely.8. Fasten the new blade guard assembly (Item #2,Figure 1) to the saw arm and saw body.9. Fasten the switch box assembly to the tappedholes in the riser block using the same screwsthat attached the box to the saw arm. Do not tryto attach the switch box back in the originalposition on the saw arm.10. Loosen the two hex cap screws holding the metalblade guard assembly to the upper blade guidebracket (B, Figure 2) and remove the bladeguard.11. Remove the upper blade guide bracket (B, Figure2) from the guide post (D, Figure 2).12. Loosen the guide post lock knob (A, Figure 2).Loosen, but do not remove set screw (C, Figure2) to release tension on the guide post.Note: Behind the set screw is a spring and steelball. Removal of the set screw may cause loss ofthe spring and steel ball. Place the new guidepost on top of the one to be removed. Make surev-grooves of both guide posts are lined up.Remove the original by pushing down on top of itwith the replacement. Make sure thereplacement follows the original smoothly.Note: Removal of the original guide post withoutdirect replacement of the new guide post willcause the spring and ball to fall out of the arm,making replacement more difficult.13. Tighten set screw (C, Figure 2).JET427 New Sanford RoadLaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-708717APh.: 800-274-6848 Rev B1 10/2018www.jettools.com Copyright © JET, a division of JPW Industries, Inc.WARNING: This product can expose you tochemicals including lead which is known to theState of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other reproductive harm. For moreinformation go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

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