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This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Woodworking Band Saws Model JWBS-15, JWBS-18, JWBS-20 JET 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.jettools.com JWBS-20 shown Part No. M-714600 Edition 1 04/2016 Copyright © 2016 JET
This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Woodworking Band Saws Model JWBS-15, JWBS-18, JWBS-20 JET 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.jettools.com JWBS-20 shown Part No. M-714600 Edition 1 04/2016 Copyright © 2016 JET
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...a guard or other conditions that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. 29. A guard or other moving parts, breakage of unauthorized persons or children. Do not force a tool or attachment to do not leave band saw until blade comes to a complete stop. 40. Use recommended accessories; Keep...well lighted. 43. Looking around machine clean and free of maintenance. 28. Use the right tool at all times when machine is turned "OFF", and keep safety key out of reach of parts, mounting and any machine operation. 34. Serious injury could occur if machine tips over. 39...
...a guard or other conditions that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. 29. A guard or other moving parts, breakage of unauthorized persons or children. Do not force a tool or attachment to do not leave band saw until blade comes to a complete stop. 40. Use recommended accessories; Keep...well lighted. 43. Looking around machine clean and free of maintenance. 28. Use the right tool at all times when machine is turned "OFF", and keep safety key out of reach of parts, mounting and any machine operation. 34. Serious injury could occur if machine tips over. 39...
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....10.1 JWBS-18 Bandsaw Assembly - Exploded View 49 13.11.2 JWBS-18/20 Rip Fence Assembly - Parts List 51 13.14.1 JWBS-18 Lower Wheel Assembly - Parts List 51 13.15.1 JWBS-18/20 Lower Blade Guide Assembly - Exploded View 52 13.15.2 JWBS-18/20 Lower Blade Guide Assembly - Parts List 56 13.18.1 JWBS-20 Upper Wheel Assembly - Parts List 36 13.3.1 JWBS-15/18/20...
....10.1 JWBS-18 Bandsaw Assembly - Exploded View 49 13.11.2 JWBS-18/20 Rip Fence Assembly - Parts List 51 13.14.1 JWBS-18 Lower Wheel Assembly - Parts List 51 13.15.1 JWBS-18/20 Lower Blade Guide Assembly - Exploded View 52 13.15.2 JWBS-18/20 Lower Blade Guide Assembly - Parts List 56 13.18.1 JWBS-20 Upper Wheel Assembly - Parts List 36 13.3.1 JWBS-15/18/20...
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...change specifications at our web site: www.jettools.com. JET can be obtained from experienced users or trade articles. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. 3.0 About this manual This manual is not ... constructed to band saw operational methods, use of jigs or aftermarket accessories, choice of this manual for a JET Model JWBS-15, JWBS-18 and JWBS-20 Band Saw. Read and understand the entire contents of stock, etc. Retain this manual before attempting assembly or operation...
...change specifications at our web site: www.jettools.com. JET can be obtained from experienced users or trade articles. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. 3.0 About this manual This manual is not ... constructed to band saw operational methods, use of jigs or aftermarket accessories, choice of this manual for a JET Model JWBS-15, JWBS-18 and JWBS-20 Band Saw. Read and understand the entire contents of stock, etc. Retain this manual before attempting assembly or operation...
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... when blade is tracking in Full Tension position. 3. IMPORTANT: This adjustment is in sect. 7.15) 4. Make sure blade guides and other parts of blade when saw blade and provide support to comply may cause serious injury. bearing adjustments Thrust (back support) bearings are located behind saw ...As you can be evident later in operation. Open upper door to Full Tension position. To adjust upper bearing guides for a brief 18 If further adjustments are sharp - Unplug machine from power and repeat above procedure. 7.10 Overview - 3. Refer to Figures 7-15 and 7-16. 1.
... when blade is tracking in Full Tension position. 3. IMPORTANT: This adjustment is in sect. 7.15) 4. Make sure blade guides and other parts of blade when saw blade and provide support to comply may cause serious injury. bearing adjustments Thrust (back support) bearings are located behind saw ...As you can be evident later in operation. Open upper door to Full Tension position. To adjust upper bearing guides for a brief 18 If further adjustments are sharp - Unplug machine from power and repeat above procedure. 7.10 Overview - 3. Refer to Figures 7-15 and 7-16. 1.
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... • Workpiece being cut a hard or very brittle material, you will be cutting. The thickness of the workpiece or part. The features of the workpiece or part, such as the wider the blade the better it is the process of slicing stock to reduce its thickness, or to the...push stick, or similar device to get good clean cuts. 23 Figure 9-5 shows an example of proper adjustments. narrower blades are often used when the part being fed too quickly. 9.7 Width Band saw maintenance, and improve your hands away from the back of the blade to produce boards that are factors...
... • Workpiece being cut a hard or very brittle material, you will be cutting. The thickness of the workpiece or part. The features of the workpiece or part, such as the wider the blade the better it is the process of slicing stock to reduce its thickness, or to the...push stick, or similar device to get good clean cuts. 23 Figure 9-5 shows an example of proper adjustments. narrower blades are often used when the part being fed too quickly. 9.7 Width Band saw maintenance, and improve your hands away from the back of the blade to produce boards that are factors...
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.../R/L 8/R/L 8/R/L 3/H/M 3/H/M 3/H/M 3/H/M Carbon 10/R/L 6/R/L 3/S/M 3/S/M NonMetals Mica Asbestos 32/R/L 8/R/L -6/R/L -3/S/M -3/S/M Hard Rubber 10/R/L 8/R/L 6/R/M 2/S/H Formica 14/R/M 10/R/M 4/H/H 4/H/H Masonite 10/R/L 4/S/L 3/S/M 3/H/M Plastics Micarta 14/R/M 10/R/M 4/H/H 3/H/H Plexiglas 10/R/L 6/R/L 3/S/M 3/S/M Paper 14/R/L 10/R/L 4/S/L 3/S/M Study the part drawing or prototype, or actually measure the smallest cutting radius required, and locate this radius. These recommendations can, of a cutting job. Key: H - Low M - This procedure...
.../R/L 8/R/L 8/R/L 3/H/M 3/H/M 3/H/M 3/H/M Carbon 10/R/L 6/R/L 3/S/M 3/S/M NonMetals Mica Asbestos 32/R/L 8/R/L -6/R/L -3/S/M -3/S/M Hard Rubber 10/R/L 8/R/L 6/R/M 2/S/H Formica 14/R/M 10/R/M 4/H/H 4/H/H Masonite 10/R/L 4/S/L 3/S/M 3/H/M Plastics Micarta 14/R/M 10/R/M 4/H/H 3/H/H Plexiglas 10/R/L 6/R/L 3/S/M 3/S/M Paper 14/R/L 10/R/L 4/S/L 3/S/M Study the part drawing or prototype, or actually measure the smallest cutting radius required, and locate this radius. These recommendations can, of a cutting job. Key: H - Low M - This procedure...
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12.0 Troubleshooting JWBS-series Band Saws 12.1 Operational problems Table 4 Symptom Table ...of blade. Workpiece being fed too strongly. Replace tires if necessary. Clean blade. Select narrower blade. Eliminate welded part, and re-weld properly; Trunnion locking mechanism is fatigued. Blade pitch too coarse. Worn blade teeth or damaged... aligned. Upper blade guides not located close enough to workpiece. Install correct blade. Replace tension spring (contact JET service representative). Blade forms cracks at base of blade. Round the back edge of a new blade. caused...
12.0 Troubleshooting JWBS-series Band Saws 12.1 Operational problems Table 4 Symptom Table ...of blade. Workpiece being fed too strongly. Replace tires if necessary. Clean blade. Select narrower blade. Eliminate welded part, and re-weld properly; Trunnion locking mechanism is fatigued. Blade pitch too coarse. Worn blade teeth or damaged... aligned. Upper blade guides not located close enough to workpiece. Install correct blade. Replace tension spring (contact JET service representative). Blade forms cracks at base of blade. Round the back edge of a new blade. caused...
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... not properly supporting blade. Feed pressure too light. Adjust or replace as needed. Probable Cause Feed force too great. Have blade annealed, or eliminate brittle part and weld correctly. Have blade annealed, or eliminate brittle part and weld correctly. Cutting rate too low. Increase feed pressure. Correction * Reduce feed force.
... not properly supporting blade. Feed pressure too light. Adjust or replace as needed. Probable Cause Feed force too great. Have blade annealed, or eliminate brittle part and weld correctly. Have blade annealed, or eliminate brittle part and weld correctly. Cutting rate too low. Increase feed pressure. Correction * Reduce feed force.
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to serve you call 1-800274-6848 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you quickly and accurately. 30 13.0 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call will allow us to 5:00 p.m. CST.
to serve you call 1-800274-6848 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you quickly and accurately. 30 13.0 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call will allow us to 5:00 p.m. CST.
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13.1.2 JWBS-15 Assembly - Safety Key for JOSS-S-213 (not shown 1 JWBS15-143B........... Part No. Retaining Ring E15 1 38 JWBS15-138 Sponge ...1 39 JET-138-R2000......... Contactor Switch 1 JWBS15-146OP........ Overload Protector 1 47 TS-1533032 Pan Head Screw M5x10 2 48 TS-0733041 Ext....14 JWBS15-114 Handwheel 6 1 15 TS-1523041 Set Screw M6x12 2 16 JWBS15-116 Upper Shaft...1 17 JWBS15-117 Spring Pin 5x36 1 18 JWBS15-118 Upper Wheel Sliding Bracket 1 19 JWBS15-119 Upper Wheel Shaft 1 20 JWBS15-120 Spring ...1 21 PM1500-010-02 ........ Dust Collect Insert...
13.1.2 JWBS-15 Assembly - Safety Key for JOSS-S-213 (not shown 1 JWBS15-143B........... Part No. Retaining Ring E15 1 38 JWBS15-138 Sponge ...1 39 JET-138-R2000......... Contactor Switch 1 JWBS15-146OP........ Overload Protector 1 47 TS-1533032 Pan Head Screw M5x10 2 48 TS-0733041 Ext....14 JWBS15-114 Handwheel 6 1 15 TS-1523041 Set Screw M6x12 2 16 JWBS15-116 Upper Shaft...1 17 JWBS15-117 Spring Pin 5x36 1 18 JWBS15-118 Upper Wheel Sliding Bracket 1 19 JWBS15-119 Upper Wheel Shaft 1 20 JWBS15-120 Spring ...1 21 PM1500-010-02 ........ Dust Collect Insert...
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............ 1 JWBS18B-1101ARC . ...Running Capacitor (not shown 60µF, 300VAC 1 JWBS18B-1101AJB .. ...Junction Box (not shown 1 JWBS18B-1101AJBC ...Junction Box Cover (not shown 1 34 Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 55 JWBS15-155 Fixed Plate...1 56 TS-2361061 Spring Washer M6 2 57 TS-2246122 Socket Head Button Screw M6x12 2 58 PM1500...
............ 1 JWBS18B-1101ARC . ...Running Capacitor (not shown 60µF, 300VAC 1 JWBS18B-1101AJB .. ...Junction Box (not shown 1 JWBS18B-1101AJBC ...Junction Box Cover (not shown 1 34 Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 55 JWBS15-155 Fixed Plate...1 56 TS-2361061 Spring Washer M6 2 57 TS-2246122 Socket Head Button Screw M6x12 2 58 PM1500...
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.............. Handle M8x45 1 134 TS-1550071 Flat Washer M10 2 135 TS-2361101 Spring Washer M10 2 136 TS-1505051 Socket Head Cap Screw M10x35 1 137 JWBS15-1137........... Part No. Description Size Qty JWBS18B-1101ACS . Magnet 7x340mm 1 110 JWBS15-1110........... Handwheel 5 1 119 JWBS15-1119........... Guide Bar Bracket Assembly 1 121 JWBS15-1121........... Miter Gauge Assembly...
.............. Handle M8x45 1 134 TS-1550071 Flat Washer M10 2 135 TS-2361101 Spring Washer M10 2 136 TS-1505051 Socket Head Cap Screw M10x35 1 137 JWBS15-1137........... Part No. Description Size Qty JWBS18B-1101ACS . Magnet 7x340mm 1 110 JWBS15-1110........... Handwheel 5 1 119 JWBS15-1119........... Guide Bar Bracket Assembly 1 121 JWBS15-1121........... Miter Gauge Assembly...
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Exploded View 13.2.2 JWBS-15 Rip Fence Assembly - Part No. Fence Body...1 2 JWBS15-1123-202.... Adjustment Knob M8x50 1 11 JWBS15-1123-211.... Fiber Washer 1 12 TS-1540061 Nut M8 2 13 JWBS15-1123-213.... Wave...-1123-210.... Locate Block 1 15 PM1800B-059-017.... Fence Guide Rail 640mm 1 18 JWBS15-1123-218.... Parts List Index No. Scale 350mm 1 19 JWBS15-1123-219.... Set Screw M10x80 2 8 JWBS15-1123-208.... Rip Fence Assembly (#1 thru 18 1 JWBS15-1123-201.... 13.2.1 JWBS-15 Rip Fence Assembly - Lock Bar...1 3 JWBS15-1123-203.... Knob M8x40 1 ...
Exploded View 13.2.2 JWBS-15 Rip Fence Assembly - Part No. Fence Body...1 2 JWBS15-1123-202.... Adjustment Knob M8x50 1 11 JWBS15-1123-211.... Fiber Washer 1 12 TS-1540061 Nut M8 2 13 JWBS15-1123-213.... Wave...-1123-210.... Locate Block 1 15 PM1800B-059-017.... Fence Guide Rail 640mm 1 18 JWBS15-1123-218.... Parts List Index No. Scale 350mm 1 19 JWBS15-1123-219.... Set Screw M10x80 2 8 JWBS15-1123-208.... Rip Fence Assembly (#1 thru 18 1 JWBS15-1123-201.... 13.2.1 JWBS-15 Rip Fence Assembly - Lock Bar...1 3 JWBS15-1123-203.... Knob M8x40 1 ...
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... Retaining Ring R22 1 27 BB-608ZZ Ball Bearing 608ZZ 1 28 PM1500-085-28 ........ Set Screw ...1 21 PM1500-085-21 ........ 13.3.2 JWBS-15/18/20 Trunnion Support Bracket Assembly - Gear Rack...1 6 TS-2284061 Phillips Flat Head Machine Screw M4x6 1 7 PM1500-085-07 ........ Adjustment Plate ...1138-332.... Angle Pointer 1 15 JWBS15-1138-315.... Locking Ring 1 17 TS-2311061 Hex Nut M6 2 18 PM1500-085-18 ........ Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1138........... Carriage Bolt M8x85 1 8 PM1500-085-08 ........ Lock Knob...1 22 JWBS15-1138-322.......
... Retaining Ring R22 1 27 BB-608ZZ Ball Bearing 608ZZ 1 28 PM1500-085-28 ........ Set Screw ...1 21 PM1500-085-21 ........ 13.3.2 JWBS-15/18/20 Trunnion Support Bracket Assembly - Gear Rack...1 6 TS-2284061 Phillips Flat Head Machine Screw M4x6 1 7 PM1500-085-07 ........ Adjustment Plate ...1138-332.... Angle Pointer 1 15 JWBS15-1138-315.... Locking Ring 1 17 TS-2311061 Hex Nut M6 2 18 PM1500-085-18 ........ Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1138........... Carriage Bolt M8x85 1 8 PM1500-085-08 ........ Lock Knob...1 22 JWBS15-1138-322.......
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... ........ Gear...1 16 PM1500-091-12 ........ Worm Shaft...1 18 JWBS15-1120-418.... Nut ...1 19 PM1500-091-15 ........ Fiber Washer 2 22 PM1500-091-19 ........ Plastic Nylon Set Screw M7x10 4 39 Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1120........... Cover ...1 11 TS...M5 2 14 PM1500-091-10 ........ Fixed Pin...1 15 PM1500-091-11 ........ Guide Bracket 1 20 PM1500-091-18 ........ Bushing...1 21 PM1500-091-25 ........ Exploded View 13.4.2 JWBS-15 Guide Bar Bracket Assembly - Guide Bar Rack (Long 1 8 TS-2361081 Spring Washer M8 4 9 TS...
... ........ Gear...1 16 PM1500-091-12 ........ Worm Shaft...1 18 JWBS15-1120-418.... Nut ...1 19 PM1500-091-15 ........ Fiber Washer 2 22 PM1500-091-19 ........ Plastic Nylon Set Screw M7x10 4 39 Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1120........... Cover ...1 11 TS...M5 2 14 PM1500-091-10 ........ Fixed Pin...1 15 PM1500-091-11 ........ Guide Bracket 1 20 PM1500-091-18 ........ Bushing...1 21 PM1500-091-25 ........ Exploded View 13.4.2 JWBS-15 Guide Bar Bracket Assembly - Guide Bar Rack (Long 1 8 TS-2361081 Spring Washer M8 4 9 TS...
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... Ring R52 2 4 BB-6205LLU Ball Bearing 6205LLU 2 5 PM1500-019-05 ........ Drive Pulley...1 7 TS-1504031 Socket Head Cap Screw M8x16 4 40 Exploded View 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 13.6.2 JWBS-15 Lower Wheel Assembly - Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty PM1500-019 Upper Wheel Assembly (#1 thru 5 1 PM1500-019-01 ........ Spacer ...1 3 JWBS20QT-504........ Tire...1 6 PM1500-020-06...
... Ring R52 2 4 BB-6205LLU Ball Bearing 6205LLU 2 5 PM1500-019-05 ........ Drive Pulley...1 7 TS-1504031 Socket Head Cap Screw M8x16 4 40 Exploded View 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 13.6.2 JWBS-15 Lower Wheel Assembly - Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty PM1500-019 Upper Wheel Assembly (#1 thru 5 1 PM1500-019-01 ........ Spacer ...1 3 JWBS20QT-504........ Tire...1 6 PM1500-020-06...
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...-095-05 ........ Lock Knob...1 9 PM1800B-059-017.... Cone Spring 1 10 JWBS15-1138-332.... Lower Blade Guide Assembly (#1 thru 10 1 PM1500-096-01 ........ Spring ...1 41 13.7.1 JWBS-15 Lower Blade Guide Assembly - Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1137........... Exploded View 13...
...-095-05 ........ Lock Knob...1 9 PM1800B-059-017.... Cone Spring 1 10 JWBS15-1138-332.... Lower Blade Guide Assembly (#1 thru 10 1 PM1500-096-01 ........ Spring ...1 41 13.7.1 JWBS-15 Lower Blade Guide Assembly - Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1137........... Exploded View 13...
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...PM1500-095-05 ........ Upper Guide Support Block 1 16 PM1500-095-16 ........ Lock Knob...1 17 PM1800B-059-017.... Exploded View 13.8.2 JWBS-15 Upper Blade Guide Assembly - Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1121........... Upper Blade Guide Assembly (#1 thru 17 1 PM1500-095-01 ........ Sleeve...1 8 TS-1523011 Set Screw... S8 1 10 PM1500-085-28 ........ Thrust Bearing Holder 1 11 BB-608ZZ Ball Bearing 608ZZ 1 12 PM1500-085-26 ........ Cone Spring 4 42 13.8.1 JWBS-15 Upper Blade Guide Assembly - Hex Post ...1 15 PM1500-095-15 ........
...PM1500-095-05 ........ Upper Guide Support Block 1 16 PM1500-095-16 ........ Lock Knob...1 17 PM1800B-059-017.... Exploded View 13.8.2 JWBS-15 Upper Blade Guide Assembly - Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1121........... Upper Blade Guide Assembly (#1 thru 17 1 PM1500-095-01 ........ Sleeve...1 8 TS-1523011 Set Screw... S8 1 10 PM1500-085-28 ........ Thrust Bearing Holder 1 11 BB-608ZZ Ball Bearing 608ZZ 1 12 PM1500-085-26 ........ Cone Spring 4 42 13.8.1 JWBS-15 Upper Blade Guide Assembly - Hex Post ...1 15 PM1500-095-15 ........
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... PWBS14-251-5 ......... Pan Head Flanged Screw M5x8 1 6 JWBS15-1122-706.... Nylon Washer 1 9 JWBS15-1122-709.... Handle ...1 43 Exploded View 13.9.2 JWBS-15/18/20 Miter Gauge Assembly - Guide Bar...1 2 JWBS15-1122-702.... Miter Gauge Body 1 8 JWBS15-1122-708.... Miter Gauge Assembly (#1 thru 9 1 JWBS15-....... Guide Piece 1 3 JWBS15-1122-703.... Countersunk Bolt M6x6 1 4 JWBS15-1122-704.... Steel Pin 6x10mm 1 7 JWBS15-1122-707.... 13.9.1 JWBS-15/18/20 Miter Gauge Assembly - Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1122...........
... PWBS14-251-5 ......... Pan Head Flanged Screw M5x8 1 6 JWBS15-1122-706.... Nylon Washer 1 9 JWBS15-1122-709.... Handle ...1 43 Exploded View 13.9.2 JWBS-15/18/20 Miter Gauge Assembly - Guide Bar...1 2 JWBS15-1122-702.... Miter Gauge Body 1 8 JWBS15-1122-708.... Miter Gauge Assembly (#1 thru 9 1 JWBS15-....... Guide Piece 1 3 JWBS15-1122-703.... Countersunk Bolt M6x6 1 4 JWBS15-1122-704.... Steel Pin 6x10mm 1 7 JWBS15-1122-707.... 13.9.1 JWBS-15/18/20 Miter Gauge Assembly - Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty JWBS15-1122...........