Assembly, Stock Stop | Jet Tools PB-150, PB-85 guide

Assembly

The Band Saw should be disconnected from power during assembly.

When transporting the PB-85band saw, it can be lifted by the bow when the cutting arm is locked in the down position. See Figure 1. Make sure the bow has been lowered all the way and the pin has been pushed in to secure the bow before transporting.

The PB-150is heavy; use an assistant to help lift it by the base.

Unpainted surfaces of the band saw are treated with a rust preventative. Clean all rust protected surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with a cleaner/degreaser. Do not use an abrasive pad. Do not use paint thinner, lacquer thinner, gasoline or mineral spirits; these will damage painted surfaces.

The band saw can be operated without securing it to a table or workbench, using the four coasters provided. Model PB-85:Place the band saw on its side and install the four curved coasters (Figure 2) by pushing them onto the bottom edges as shown. Model PB-150:push the four round coasters into the circular recesses beneath the cast iron base (Figure 3).

If you desire to secure the band saw to a table or stand, use screws and flat washers through the holes in the base (three holes in the PB-85, four in the PB-150). 5/16” diameter screws are recommended for this. NOTE: Install the stock stop before mounting the band saw to a table or stand.

A metal stand (stock no. 414497) designed especially for the portable band saw can be purchased from your JET distributor.

Stock Stop

With the band saw still resting on its side, install the stock stop. See Figure 2.

1.Remove the outer hex nut from the stock stop rod, and slide the rod into the hole at the front of the band saw’s base.

2.Re-install the outer hex nut onto the threads of the rod from inside the base, as shown in Figure 2.

3.Tighten both hex nuts with a wrench.

4.Slide the stock stop onto the rod and tighten the knob (see Figure 7).

Figure 1

Figure 2

(PB-85 shown)

Figure 3

(PB-150 only)