Jet JWBS-14SF Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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9Read and understand allinstructions before attempting assembly oroperation of band saw. Failure to comply maycause serious injury.7.0 Setup and assembly7.1 Unpacking1. Remove all contents from shipping carton. Donot discard any shipping material until bandsaw is assembled and running satisfactorily.2. Inspect contents for shipping damage. Reportany damage immediately to your distributorand shipping agent.3. Compare contents of shipping carton with thecontents list in this manual. Report shortages,if any, to your distributor.Note: Some parts may have come pre-assembledto the saw.7.2 Shipping contentsCarton contents1 Band saw1 Fence assembly with aluminum resaw fence1 Table tilt handle4 Leveler pads1 10/13mm Wrench1 16/18mm Wrench1 6 mm Hex Wrench1 5 mm Hex Wrench1 4 mm Hex Wrench1 3 mm Hex Wrench1 2.5 mm Hex Wrench1 2 mm Hex Wrench1 Owner’s manual (not shown)1 Warranty card (not shown)Tools required for set up and assembly:Hoist or forklift, with strapsMachinist square7.3 LocationRemove all crating and plastic from aroundmachine. Remove any screws or straps holdingband saw to shipping pallet.7.4 Installing leveler padsIf you will not be securing the band saw to the floor,install the four leveling pads to the threaded holesin the base, and secure with hex nuts (Figure 3).Figure 3Exercise care when removingmachine from shipping pallet.Move band saw to its permanent location, whichshould be dry and well lit, with a level floor andenough space on all sides to handle long stock orperform routine maintenance on the machine.Make sure floor is able to support weight ofmachine. If desired, band saw can be secured tofloor using lag screws (not provided) through thefour holes in base. See Figure 2 for hole spacing.Get assistance to help tilt saw off the pallet toupright position on the floor. Or, use a hoist orforklift with straps to remove band saw from pallet.The straps used should have a minimum 500-lb.lifting capacity. Do NOT place forks or strapsdirectly beneath table or against handles or leversExposed metal surfaces, such as table surface andblade guides, have been given a protective coatingat the factory. This coating should be removed witha soft cloth moistened with solvent. Do not getsolvents near plastic or rubber parts; and do notuse an abrasive pad as it may scratch exposedsurfaces.7.5 Assembling table tilt handleSlide handle (A, Figure 4) onto shaft at back ofband saw, and push on as far as it will go. Thehandle can be removed when not in use.Figure 4