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This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a Powermatic Model PWBS-

14 Band Saw. Its purpose, aside from proper machine operation, is to promote safety through

the use of acceptable operating and maintenance procedures. To obtain maximum life and

efficiency from your band saw, and to aid in using the machine safely, read this manual

thoroughly and follow all instructions carefully.

Warranty & Service
WMH Tool Group warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our
Authorized Repair Stations located throughout the United States can give y ou quick service.
In most cases, any one of these WMH Tool Group Repair Stations can authorize warranty repair, assist you
in obtaining parts, or perform routine mai ntenance and major repair on your JET, Performax, Powermatic or
Wilton tools.
For the name of an Authorized Repair Station in your area, call 1-800-274-6848.
More Information
WMH Tool Group is consistently adding new products to the line. For compl ete, up-to-date product
information, check with your loc al WMH Tool Group distributor or visit wmhtoolgroup. com.
Limited Warranty
WMH Tool Group (including JET, Performax, Powermatic and W ilton brands) makes every effort to assure
that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original retail
consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free f rom defects in materials and workmanship
as follows: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ALL PRODUCTS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. This
warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indir ectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents,
normal wear-and-tear, repair or alterations outside our facilities, or to a lack of maintenance.
WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE, FROM
THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. WMH TOOL GROUP SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH,
INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS . SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examinat ion, postage prepaid, to
an Authorized Repair Station designated by our office. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the
complaint must accompany the merchandi se. If our inspection discloses a defect, W MH Tool Group will
either repair or replace the product, or refund t he purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly prov ide a
repair or replacement, if you are willing to accept a refund. WMH Tool Group will return repaired product or
replacement at our expense, but if i t is determined there is no defect, or that the def ect resulted from causes
not within the scope of our warranty, then the user must bear the cost of storing and r eturning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights, which vary f rom state to state.
WMH Tool Group sells through distributors only. WMH Tool Group reserves the right to eff ect at any time,
without prior notice, those alterations to parts, f ittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem
necessary for any reason whatsoever.