Jet Tools Comprehensive Guide to Jet JWBS-18QT Safety and Operating Controls
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Operating Controls

Start/Stop Switch

The switch shown in Figure 30 is used on model JBWS-18QT band saw.

Press the green on button (A, Fig. 4) to start. Press the red safety switch off button (B, Fig. 4) to stop.

Figure 30 – Start/Stop Switch

The switch shown in Figure 31 is a magnetic switch used on the JBWS-18QT-3 and all JBWS-20QT model band saws.

Power Indicator Light – The start switch has a power indicator lamp which is on whenever there is power connected to the band saw, not just when the band saw is running. Do not assume that no light means there is no power to the machine. If the bulb is bad, there will no indication. Always check before use.

Do not rely that no light means no power to the machine. Always check for power first. Failure to comply may cause serious injury!

To operate the magnetic Start/Stop switch (referring also to Figure 31):

Start – Press the green start switch.

When power is connected to the machine, the green light is always on regardless of whether the band saw is running or not.

Stop – Press the red switch to stop.

Reset – In the event that the band saw stops without pressing the stop button, as the result of a tripped fuse or circuit breaker, etc.:

1.Press red button to reset

2.Press the green button to restart the machine.

Safety Key – The magnetic Start/Stop switch comes equipped with a magnetic safety key. When in position on the switch as shown in Figure 31, the magnetic safety key trips a relay which will allow the machine to start and stop when the respective switches are pressed. Being magnetic, the safety key can be removed to make the machine inoperable and can be hidden for safe storage by attaching it underneath the rail or another magnetic surface.

When using a saw equipped with this switch, place the safety key on the switch cover, lining up the arrow on the key with the REMOVE arrow on the cover. Then rotate the key so the arrow lines up with the LOCK arrow. This will prevent the safety key from coming loose from vibration when the machine is in use.

Figure 31 – Magnetic Start/Stop Switch

Brake Pedal (JWBS-20QT only)

Press the brake pedal (A, Fig. 32) while the saw is running to stop the saw. Re-start the saw by pressing the on switch.

Figure 32 – Brake Pedal

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Contents Inch, 20-Inch Band Saw Warranty Period Warranty and ServiceTable of Contents Page Page JWBS-18QT-3 JWBS-20QT-3 Introduction SpecificationsModel JWBS-18QT Grounding InstructionsCircuit Information Models JWBS-18-3, -20QT-3, -20QT-5Unpacking Contents of Shipping ContainerFor band saw model JWBS-18QT AssemblyHandwheel Mounting the TableAssembling the Fence to Fence Body Rail AssemblyFence Assembly and Adjustment Fence Adjustment Miter Gauge Adjusting Clearance between Fence and TableResaw Guide Tighten the lock knobs/lock handle AdjustmentsAdjusting 90 Degree Table Stop Loosen the lock knobs/lock handle GBlade Tension Handwheel Installing/Changing BladesBlade Tracking Blade TensionUpper Bearing Adjustments Overview Bearing AdjustmentsThrust Bearing Adjustment Lower Bearing AdjustmentsGuide Gearings Adjustment Blade Lead Handle a Changing the Blade SpeedBelt Tension Motor CReplacing the Poly V-Belt Return to of the Replacing Poly V-Belt Pulley AlignmentBrake Pedal JWBS-20QT only Start/Stop SwitchOperating Controls Crosscutting General ProcedureOperation RippingSaw Blade Selection ResawingBlade Breakage MaintenanceBlade Selection Guide Trouble TroubleshootingParts Replacement PartsIndex No. Part No Description Size Qty Upper Wheel Assembly 18QTTS-1533052 JWBS18X-MFC Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly 18QT#10-24 Blade Guide Assembly 18QT JWBS18DX-359 Table and Fence Assembly 18QT JWBS18-MGCP Upper Wheel Assembly 20QT JWBS18DXA-164 Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly 20QT #10-24x1-1/2 TS-069204 Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly 20QT Blade Guide Assembly 20QT 20x1/4 JWBS18DX-365 Upper Bearing Guide Lower Bearing Guide Blade Guide AssemblyJWBS20QT-FCP Table and Fence Assembly 20QTTS-0051091 Hex Cap Screw 4 HP, 1Ph Electrical ConnectionsHP, 1Ph Magnetic SwitchElectrical Board Band Saw Model No. JWBS-20QT-5 SN 708755B New Sanford Road LaVergne, TN 37086-4184, USA Phone

JWBS-20QT, 18QT-3, JWBS-18QT, 20QT-5, 20QT-3 specifications

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