SawStop JSS User Manual

Status lights can flash slow or fast
USER GUIDE — Jobsite Saw Model JSS
GUÍA DEL USUARIO — Sierra para obra modelo JSS
Power Controls
Controles de energía
FAST
SLOW
Riving Knife
Table Insert
Storage
Fence
Power Controls Elevaon and Tilt Control
Power switch
for electronics
Status Lights
Start/Stop paddle
for blade
Cuchilla separadora
Inserto de la mesa
Gaveta de almacenamiento
Tope
Controles de energía
Control de elevación e inclinación
Interruptor de energía
para la electrónica
Luces de estado
Palanca de
arranque/parada
de la hoja
Las luces de estado pueden destellar rápido o lento
LENTO
RAPIDO

SawStop JSS Specifications

General

Brand	SawStop
Model	JSS
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

Power Controls and Indicators

Power Switch

Main switch to turn the saw's electronic system on/off.

Status Lights

Indicate the operational status of the saw.

Start/Stop Paddle

Controls blade start and stop functions.

Normal Mode Operation

Non-Conductive Materials

List of materials safe for normal mode cutting.

Starting in Normal Mode

Instructions for initiating operation in normal mode.

Bypass Mode Operation

Conductive Materials

List of materials requiring bypass mode for cutting.

Starting in Bypass Mode

Instructions for initiating operation in bypass mode.

Starting the Saw in Normal Mode

Power On and Wait

Switch power on and wait for system powering up.

Blade Ready

Confirm saw is ready and pull paddle to spin blade.

Stopping the Saw in Normal Mode

Stop Blade

Push paddle in to stop the blade.

Blade Coasting Down

Wait for the blade to coast down.

Power Off and Disable

Switch power off and remove key to disable the saw.

Starting the Saw in Bypass Mode

Power On and Wait for Red Light

Press Bypass Switch

Spin Blade in Bypass

Stopping the Saw in Bypass Mode

Stop Blade and Exit Bypass

Disabling Bypass Mode

Understanding Status Lights

Normal Operation Status

Bypass Mode Status

Paddle Out Status

Blade Contact Status

Status Lights: Error and Warning Conditions

Blade Contact During Bypass

Brake Key Error

Overload Due to Moisture

Blade Stalled

Fence Operation and Adjustment

Using Fence for Rip Cuts

Adjusting Fence Width

Riving Knife Installation and Use

Install Riving Knife

Secure Riving Knife

Cutting with Riving Knife

Blade Guard Installation and Use

Install Blade Guard

Secure Blade Guard

Cutting with Blade Guard

Anti-Kickback Pawls

Using Pawls

Disabling Pawls

Removing Pawls

Changing the Blade

Prepare for Blade Change

Blade Replacement

Changing the Brake

Prepare for Brake Change

Remove Brake Key

Remove Brake

Optional Dado Brake Installation

Install Dado Brake

After Brake Activation

Brake Activation Effects

Blade stops spinning, may drop. Must change brake and blade.

Resetting the Saw

Switch power off, rotate elevation handwheel to reset blade.

Component Removal for Replacement

After Brake Activation: Blade and Brake Replacement

Freeing Blade and Brake

Use wrench to push blade and brake free. Repeat until free.

Reinstall New Brake and Blade

Install new brake and blade, reinstall guard and insert.

Safety Precautions

System Reliance Warning

Do not rely on system for carelessness; contact blade to activate.

Bypass Mode Safety

Do not operate in bypass unless necessary; system will not activate.

Blade and Dado Set Guidelines

Safety Precautions: Prohibited Actions

Never Touch Internal Components

Do not touch internal components while blade is spinning.

Never Operate with Housing Removed

Never operate with any part of the housing removed.

Never Disable Safety System

Never attempt to disable or modify the safety system or brake cartridge.

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