Extension Cords

Use only three wire extension cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.

Make sure the cord is in good condition, and heavy enough to carry the current your band saw will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Figure 25 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and the ampere rating on your machine’s nameplate. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.

Adjustments

Unplug the machine from the power source before making any repairs or adjustments. Failure to comply may cause serious injury.

Tilting the Table

1.Loosen two lock knobs (Figure 26).

2.Tilt table up to 45 degrees to the right or up to 10 degrees to the left. The angle can be read on the scale mounted to the trunnion.

3.Tighten two lock knobs (Figure 26).

Note: Table stop must be removed to tilt table to the left.

Adjusting 90° Table Stop

1.Disconnect machine from power source.

2.Loosen lock knobs (Figure 26) and tilt table left until it rests against the table stop.

3.Use a square placed on the table and against the blade (Figure 27) to see if the table is 90 degrees to the blade.

4.If an adjustment is necessary, loosen lock knobs, tilt table to the right, and lock in place.

Minimum Gauge Extension Cord

Amp

Line

Total length of

Cord gauge

rating

voltage

cord in feet

(AWG)

 

 

 

 

 

 

0 to 25

18

 

 

 

 

0-6

120

25 to 50

16

 

 

50 to 100

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

over 100

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

0 to 25

18

 

 

 

 

6-10

120

25 to 50

16

 

 

50 to 100

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

over 100

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

0 to 25

16

 

 

 

 

10-12

120

25 to 50

16

 

 

50 to 100

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

over 100

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

0 to 25

14

12-16

120

 

 

25 to 50

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

over 50

not recommended

 

 

 

 

Figure 25

Figure 26

Figure 27

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Jet Tools JWBS-14CS, JWBS-14OS Adjustments, Extension Cords, Tilting the Table, Adjusting 90 Table Stop