Manual - Northern Tool + Equipment
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3. H and the back edge of the blade G is approximately 1 64 A convenient way to achieve this spacing is by placing a dollar bill folded twice four thicknesses between the blade and support TIBI bearing four thicknesses of a dollar bill is approximately 1 64 To adjust the guide bearings refer to Figure 26 2 Loosen the ocking handle L and slide the assembly until the front of the guide bearings rest just behind the gullet of the blade teeth see inset 3 Loosen two wing nuts Ji Jo Rotate the adjustment handles M until the guide bearings K rest lightly against the blade G Do not force the guide bearings against the side of the blade 4 Tighten wing nuts J4 Je Check to make sure that the adjustments have not changed during tightening and that the bearing guides do not pinch the blade Lower Bearing Adjustments AWARNING Unplug the machine from power source before making any adjustments Blade teeth are sharp use care when working near the saw blade Failure to comply may cause serious injury Note Blade tension must be properly adjusted prior to bearing guide setup Refer to the Blade Tension section Referring to Figure 27 1 Loosen the thumb screw B This will allow the thrust bearing A to move freely and prevent interference with the saw blade C during the following steps Guide Bearings Adjustment 2 Loosen the locking handle D then turn the adjustmen
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7. 12 with the locked fence until the fence is flush against the blade C Figure 12 Do not unlock the fence to perform this Move the fence and guide rail together when establishing the zero point Important Do not force the fence into the blade so that the blade bends With a 10mm wrench tighten the five hex cap screws located on the bottom of the front rail that hold the guide rail to the front rail Note After tightening the guide rail double check that the fence is still parallel to the miter slot Make additional adjustments if needed Figure 11 Figure 12 Adjusting Clearance between Fence and Table Referring to Figures 13 and 14 Check the clearance between the table and the fence The fence should not rub against the table surface but be slightly above it This gap should be the same at the front of the table as it is at the rear If the gap between fence and table is not consistent loosen either of the hex nuts on the hook Figure 14 and rotate the s iding pad until the fence table gap is consistent across the full length of the table When this is achieved tighten both hex nuts Upper Check the adjustment of the hook at the rear of the fence The hook should be positioned so that it overlaps the rear rail by approximately 1 8 Figure 14 To adjust the hook loosen the upper hex nut and slide the hook in or out as needed Re tighten upper hex nut Lower Sliding Pad Resaw Gui
8. 29 Figure 30 2 Setthe belt tension by lightly pressing down on the lever B Figure 29 The weight of the motor gearbox should put enough tension on the belt You just want to push down lightly to take up any slack 3 Tighten the handle A Note A new belt may stretch slightly during the breaking in process and the tension may occasionally need to be checked and adjusted Pulley Alignment gt Gap The pulley alignment is done in conjunction with the V belt replacement Wheel If you are just beginning the alignment start with 4 7 Pulley a Pulley the Replacing the V Belt section previous page If you were directed here proceed as follows 1 Use a straight edge placed against the wheel pulley and motor pulley and refer to Figure 31 to determine if alignment is necessary Belt If alignment is necessary Ga 2 With a 4mm hex wrench loosen two set screws P on the motor lower pulley Adjust the motor pulley by sliding in or out g Motor Confirm the alignment of the V belt by placing a straight edge against the faces of both pulleys Motor Pulley Motor Pulley Figure 31 If the straight edge lies flush against both pulleys then the pulleys and belt Aligned Not Aligned are aligned Figure 31 5 He tighten the two set screws on the motor pulley 6 Return to Step 7 of the Replacing the V Belt section on page 19 Electrical Connections All electrical connections must be
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10. Important The table is heavy The assistance of a second person is strongly recommended Referring to Figures 5 and 6 1 Remove the table insert A and tapered pin B Slide the table so the saw blade D passes through the s ot where the tapered pin B was located Rotate the table 90 degrees so that the miter slot C is parallel to the blade D and to the right of the blade when facing the band saw as viewed in Figure 6 Line up the table H to the trunnions so that the bolts F feed through the support brackets E Secure the table with two lock knobs G Reinstall the table insert A and tapered pin B Rail Assembly Referring to Figure 7 1 Attach the front rail J to the cast iron table with two 1 4 x 5 8 hex cap screws two 1 4 lock washers and two 1 4 flat washers The screws should be in approximately the center of the slot Hand tighten only at this time Attach the rear rail K to the table with two 1 4 x 5 8 hex cap screws two 1 4 lock washers and two 1 4 flat washers Screws should be in approximately the center of the slot Hand tighten only at this time Push the front and rear rails up as far as they will go Using a 10mm wrench tighten the four hex cap screws holding the front and rear rails to the table Do not over tighten the screws Attach the guide tube L to the front rail with five 1 4 x 5 8 hex cap screws five 1 4 lock washers
11. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the machine Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual ACAUTION This means that if precautions are not heeded it may result in minor injury and or possible machine damage AWARNING This means that if precautions are not heeded it may result in serious injury or possibly even death SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Introduction This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model VBS 18MW Band Saw This manual contains instructions on installation safety precautions general operating procedures maintenance instructions and parts breakdown This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual If there are any questions or comments please contact either your local supplier or JET JET can also be reached at our web site www jettools com Specifications Vere s NISI RIOT NR EET S UU VBS 18MW STOCK NUDO A PP MEO 414418 cutn Capacity Nein Osa ali 12 CUINA Capacity Wit I AA 18 3 8 Maximum Rip Left of Blade w Fence iN ccceccceeeceeeneeeceeseueeeeeeaeeeseeeseueseueeeeeesueeeueeseeeseeeseeeeaess 16 1 2 Blade Alo IM o RC C o A 137 Blade Speeds SFPM O ica 1000 1800 3200 PA A ee 80 150 265 Miniman Blade VIGO ode E 1 8 Maximum Blade Width Wood
12. hollow tubing or structurals The Straight set is most often preferred when cutting wood or plastics STRAIGHT Figure 38 Material Band saw blades can be made from different types of materials Some of the most common include spring steel carbon steel carbon steel equipped with a high speed or welded edge bi metal or carbide tips A special type of saw blade is made from high speed steel these should not be used on band saws with low rates of speed Because of the importance of blade selection it is recommended that you use the blade selection guide on page 25 Blades available from your dealer or WMH Tool Group are listed on page 29 ACAUTION When cutting do not overfeed the blade overfeeding will reduce blade life and may cause the blade to break Blade Breakage Band saw blades are subject to high stresses and breakage may sometimes be unavoidable However many factors can be controlled to help prevent most blade breakage Here are some common causes of breakage 1 Misalignment of the blade guides 2 Feeding work too fast 23 3 Using a wide blade to cut a short radius curve Excessive tension Teeth are dull or improperly set Upper guides are set too high off the workpiece 7 Faulty weld on blade Maintenance AWARNING Before any intervention on the machine disconnect it from the electrical supply by pulling out the plug Failure to comply may cause serious injury Keep
13. the blade tension from the initial setting Keep in mind that too little or too much blade tension can cause blade breakage and or poor cutting performance Tip When the band saw is not being used slightly release the tension on the blade this will prolong the blade s life Make a note of the specific tension setting for that particular blade as shown on the gauge B The tension can then be re set quickly when band saw operations are resumed Blade Tracking Tracking refers to the position of the saw blade on the wheels while the machine is in operation Tracking has been factory adjusted However it should be checked occasionally including after every blade change AWARNING Disconnect machine from power source before making any adjustments Important The blade must be properly tensioned before adjusting blade tracking see previous section Make sure the blade guides and other parts of the machine will not interfere with the movement of the blade To inspect and adjust tracking proceed as follows A Ncreasa pecreas Figure 23 1 Open upper front door to expose the wheel Rotate the wheel clockwise by hand and observe the position of the blade on the wheel through the window E The blade should ride upon the center of the wheel Figure 24 2 If the blade tends to move toward the edge of the wheel loosen the wing nut D and slightly rotate the knob C Rotating the knob clockwis
14. IGLAS 10 R L 6 R L 3 S M To cut a radius otudy the part drawing or prototype or actually measure the smallest cutting radius required and locate this radius in inches on the chart at the right Follow the curve to where the approximate blade width is specified If a radius falls between two of the curves select the widest blade that will saw this radius This procedure should be used for making initial blade selections These recommendations can of course be adjusted to meet specific requirements of a cutting job Compromises may be necessary if you cannot find all needed specifications in a single blade CUTTING RADII FAR S 6R 33AR 2 R My 17 6R 1 34 Y AR YR C Va Ye ie WIDTH OF SAW BLADE IN INCHES 25 Blade Speed per Materials Chart Speed range Material being cut SF M 165 Cr moly steel 105 135 Ni Cr moly steel 90 115 Chromium steel 80 140 Cr vanadium steel 105 115 Tool steel 40 80 Stainless steel 40 70 Free machining steel 80 100 Copper alloy CU Zm Bronze Al bronze Aluminum soft 3000 26 Troubleshooting Does not make Check blade with square and adjust accurate 45 or 90 Sep ner aa MEA stop See page 13 cuts qa REN o seid Check blade with square and adjust ge p y pointer See page 13 Miter gauge out of adjustment Adjust miter gauge See page 12 Blade wanders during Fence not aligned with blade Check and adjust fence cut or out of squa
15. If the teeth cannot be made to point down try turning the blade inside out first then re attempt 9 Position blade on the middle of the upper and lower wheels 10 Replace the table insert B and tapered pin C Before operating the band saw the new blade must be adjusted and blade guides re adjusted The required adjustments are contained in the sections listed below and which follow immediately Blade Tension page 15 Blade Tracking page 15 Upper Bearing Adjustment page 16 Lower Bearing Adjustment page 17 Qu dg TE Figure 22 Blade Tension Blade tension is set with the blade tension handwheel A Figure 23 and is performed following blade replacement and periodically as the blade stretches from use AWARNING Disconnect machine from power source before making any adjustments Referring to Figure 23 1 Set the blade tension by rotating the handwheel according to the arrow directions in Figure 23 2 The gauge B indicates the approximate tension according to the width of the blade in inches Initially set the blade tension to correspond to the width of your blade The VBS 18MW comes with a 3 4 metal working blade so the tension should be set at 3 4 on the metal working scale when using this blade Note A tension gauge can also be seen from the front of the saw through the wheel when the upper door is open As you become familiar with the saw you may find it necessary to change
16. R 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 JET sells through distributors only The specifications listed in JET printed materials and on official JET website are given as general information and are not binding JET reserves the right to effect at any time without prior notice those alterations to parts fittings and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever JET branded products are not sold in Canada by JPW Industries Inc Product Listing with Warranty Period 90 Days Parts Consumable items Light Duty Air Tools 1 Year Motors Machine Accessories Heavy Duty Air Tools Pro Duty Air Tools 2 Year Metalworking Machinery Electric Hoists Electric Hoist Accessories 5 Year Woodworking Machinery Limited Lifetime JET Parallel clamps VOLT Series Electric Hoists Manual Hoists Manual Hoist Accessories Shop Tools Warehouse amp Dock products Hand Tools NOTE JET is a division of JPW Industries Inc References in this document to JET also apply to JPW Industries Inc or any of its successors in interest to the JET brand Table of Contents Warranty andAetVi6Q s toa 2 Table Or Contents RE m m mm 3 WARIO rias dd dona 4 Kg ders Cede er em 6 je serie zt MINE nee ee em er
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18. Table Fence and Rail Assembly Resaw Guide and Knob Miter Gauge Upper Chip Tray Owner s Manual Warranty Card Accessory Package Contains Hardware Bag 2 Knobs 1 Handle 1 10 12mm Wrench 2 Screws 1 4 20x1 4 Upper Chip Tray Fence Hardware Bag 4 Socket Head Cap Screws 5 16x3 4 4 Flat Washers 5 16 4 Lock Washers 5 16 Rail Hardware Bag 9 Hex Cap Screws 1 4 20 x 5 8 9 Flat Washers 1 4 9 Lock Washers 1 4 bb bobo o ho bobo bd 1 Remove the crate and packing material from the band saw except for the transport skid on the bottom 2 Move the saw to its permanent working location The site should be dry well lit and have enough room to handle long stock and the service or adjustment of the machine from any side Move the band saw off the skid Clean all rust protected surfaces with a mild solvent or kerosene and a soft cloth Do not use lacquer thinner paint thinner or gasoline These will damage painted surfaces 5 For greater stability the band saw can be secured to the floor with lag screws not provided through the four holes in the base Tools Required for Assembly amp Adjustments 1 10mm Open End Wrench provided 2 14mm Open End Wrenches not provided 1 Cross Point Screw Driver not provided 1 Combination Square not provided 1 6mm hex wrench not provided Assembly Handwheel Attach the handle A Fig 4 to the handwheel B Fig 4 Mounting the Table
19. This pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 18 inch Metal Wood Cutting Band Saw Model VBS 18MW JET 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne TN 37086 4184 USA Part No M 414418 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision B1 05 2014 www jettools com Copyright 2014 JET Warranty and Service JET warrants every product it sells against manufacturers defects If one of our tools needs service or repair please contact Technical Service by calling 1 800 274 6846 8AM to 5PM CST Monday through Friday Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official JET branded website e JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product See chart below e Accessories carry a limited warranty of one year from the date of receipt e Consumable items are defined as expendable parts or accessories expected to become inoperable within a reasonable amount of use and are covered by a 90 day limited warranty against manufacturer s defects Who is Covered This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product from the date of delivery What is Covered This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the limitations stated below This warranty does not cover failures due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents normal wear and tear improper repair alterations or lac
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21. ade for resawing is the widest one the machine can handle as the wider the blade the better it can hold a straight line When resawing thin stock use a push block push stick or similar device to keep your hands away from the blade Figure 35 Saw Blade Selection Using the proper blade for the job will increase the operating efficiency of your band saw help reduce necessary saw maintenance and improve your productivity Thus it is important to follow certain guidelines when selecting a saw blade Here are factors to consider when selecting a blade O The type of material you will be cutting O The thickness of the workpiece or part O The features of the workpiece or part such as bends or curves with small radii These factors are important because they involve basic concepts of saw blade design There are five 5 blade features that are normally changed to meet certain kinds of sawing requirements They are 1 width 2 pitch number of teeth per inch 3 tooth form or shape 4 the set of the teeth 5 the blade material itself Width Band saw blades come in different standard widths measured from the back of the blade to the tip of the tooth Generally wider blades are used for ripping or making straight cuts narrower blades are often used when the part being cut has curves with small radii When cutting straight lines with a narrow blade the blade may have a tendency to wander causing bla
22. and five 1 4 flat washers Screws should be in approximately the center of the slot Only hand tighten the guide tube at this time You will be instructed to secure it later in the Fence Assembly and Adjustment section B A x 4 aD Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 7 Screws Chip Tray Referring to Figure 8 Insert two 1 4 x 1 4 pan head screws through the holes in the rear rail and into the table edge leaving the screw heads protruding slightly Mount the chip tray onto the screws as shown Dust Collection Hu A If cutting wood on the band saw attach the hose of a proper dust collection system to the 4 port at the rear of the band saw NOTE Dryer vent hose is not acceptable for this purpose ACAUTION If using the bandsaw for metal working DO NOT connect a dust collection system designed for wood dust Hot metal shavings can pose a fire risk ta Fence Assembly and Adjustment Assembling the Fence to Fence Body Referring to Figure 9 1 Attach the fence A to the fence body B with four 5 16 x 3 4 socket head cap screws C four 5 16 lock washers D and four 5 16 flat washers E Hand tighten only at this time Figure 9 Assembling the Rear Hook Referring to Figure 10 2 Thread a 1 4 20 hex nut B onto the pad s threaded stud A and insert through the fence C so the threaded stud is now inside the fence 3 Plac
23. ating saw without pressure on Do not run blade at idle in on material workpiece Blade is twisting Blade is binding in the cut Decrease feed pressure Blade tension too high Decrease tension on blade Unusual wear on Blade guides worn Replace blade guides side back of blade l Blade guide bearings not adjusted Adjust blade guide bearings Blade guide bearing bracket is loose Tighten blade guide bearing bracket Teeth missing ripped Blade tooth pitch too coarse for Use blade with finer tooth pitch from blade workpiece Feed rate either too slow or too fast Adjust feed rate and or blade speed Workpiece vibrating Clamp workpiece securely Use blade with coarse tooth pitch Gullets loading up with chips and or reduce feed rate Brush blade to remove chips 28 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 Monday through Friday see our website for business hours www jettools com Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately 29 Upper Wheel Assembly 30 Parts List Upper Wheel Assembly Index No Part No Description Size Qty VBS18MW 101 vcl sleep t M S 1 TS 0152011 Cattiadge BOM sae siccus on amo ctio edito 5 16 18x1 6 JWBS18DX 103 Upp
24. bearing guides clean and free of build up Check that the cleaning brush over the band wheel is working properly and remove any deposits from the band wheels to avoid vibration and blade breakage The table surface should be kept clean and free of rust for best results Some users prefer a paste wax coating Another option is talcum powder applied with a blackboard eraser rubbed in vigorously once a week this will fill casting pores and form a moisture barrier This method provides a table top that is slick and allows rust rings to be easily wiped from the surface Important also is the fact that talcum powder will not stain wood or mar finishes as wax pickup does Do not let saw dust build up in the upper and lower wheel housings Vacuum out frequently Connect the band saw to a JET dust collection system Clean and grease the raising lowering rack for the upper bearing guides if it becomes difficult to raise or lower Clean and oil the tensioning mechanism if it becomes difficult to adjust Vacuum out the motor fan cover Maintain oil level in the gearbox Before use pull the pin out of the oil plug Make sure the gearbox has lubricant at least halfway up the sight glass past the indicator mark After the initial 100 hours of use remove the drain plug beneath the gearbox and drain the oil Replace the oil plug and fill the gearbox with 90 weight gear oil After this initial lubrication the gearbox should be drained an
25. ctric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Use only three wire extension cords that have three prong grounding plugs and three pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug 115 Volt Operation The VBS 18MW band saw is wired from the factory for 115 volt operation The power cord has a plug that looks like A Figure 1 and is used in an outlet that looks like B Figure 1 A temporary adapter with a grounding ear secured with a screw C Figure 1 may be used to connect this plug to a two pole receptacle if a properly grounded outlet is not available The temporary adapter should only be used until a properly grounded out
26. d refilled every 2500 hours 4 Clean the surface of the drive wheels Use a Replacing Tires solvent such as mineral spirits as required to The rubber tires that cover the drive wheels achieve a clean dry surface for the new protect the wheel from blade damage and tires provide ia MON Wichon Anye Torce on tE 5 Carefully slip the replacement tires onto the tensioned blade Over a long period of service drive wheels the tires wear and may require replacement 6 Re install the saw blade and re connect the 1 Disconnect machine from power source saw to power 2 Remove the blade according to the instructions on page 14 3 Use a flat screwdriver blade or knife blade to loosen the tires and remove them from the wheels Periodic Maintenance em aston memo tienes Saw blade Replace blade when teeth are broken Listen for sound of missing teeth Whenever operating ee Saw Observe cutting action for cleanness Whenever operating Replace blade when bent or worn and accuracy Saw use a wider blade for more accurate straight cuts Listen for a poor weld a click as it When changing blade Use a different blade or dress the passes through the guide bearings weld with a grinder Watch for signs of slippage on the Whenever sawing Be sure you are using the correct drive wheels blade occasionally blade tension check rubber tires slows or comes to a stop while for cleanliness and adherence to sawing driv
27. de For resawing attach the post A Figure 15 to the fence with the lock knob B Figure 15 There is a slotted hole in the fence that will accommodate the resaw kit Position the post so that it is centered Figure 14 with the front edge of the blade The resaw guide will give you a taller single point contact surface during resawing approx 1 8 Rear Rail Miter Gauge 1 Place the miter gauge in the table slot 2 With a square verify the miter gauge face is square to the blade 3 If the miter gauge is not square to the blade loosen the lock knob C Figure 15 and adjust to the proper setting Tighten the lock knob 4 f the pointer is not at 90 degrees loosen the screw D Figure 15 holding the pointer and move the pointer to 90 degrees 5 Re tighten the screw Adjustments Table Tilt 1 Disconnect machine from power source sceau 2 Loosen the lock knobs G Figure 16 emt E 3 Tilt table up to 45 degrees to the right or up to 10 degrees to the left 4 Tighten the lock knobs Note Table stop bolt F Figure 16 must be removed to tilt table to the left Figure 16 12 Hex Nut Hex Nut Rear Hook Adjusting 90 Degree Table Stop Referring to Figures 17 and 18 Blade tension must be properly adjusted prior to adjusting 90 degree stop Refer to the Adjusting Blade Tension section 1 Loosen lock knobs C and tilt the table until it rests against the table stop bolt B then re tight
28. de lead refer to the Blade Lead section in Adjustments Pitch Pitch is measured in teeth per inch TPI Figure 36 shows blades with different pitches A fine pitch more teeth per inch will cut slower but smoother A coarse pitch fewer teeth per inch will cut rougher but faster As a rule of thumb the thicker the workpiece the coarser will be the blade pitch If you have to cut a hard or very brittle material you will probably want to use a blade with a finer pitch in order to get good clean cuts General rule Try to use a blade that will have no fewer than 6 and no more than 12 teeth in the workpiece at any given time Gullet Y Pitch No of teeth in 1 inch A COARSE MEDIUM Figure 36 Shape Figure 37 shows common types of tooth shape Tooth shape has an effect on cutting rate and with few exceptions the Skip and Hook types are used to obtain higher feed rates when cutting thick workpieces Variable tooth blades are also available which combine features of the other styles VARIABLE REGULAR SKIP HOOK Figure 37 Set The term set refers to the way in which the saw teeth are bent or positioned Set patterns are usually selected depending on the type of material that needs to be cut Three common set patterns are shown in Figure 38 Generally the Raker set is used for cutting metal workpieces the Wave set when the thickness of the workpiece changes such as cutting
29. done by a qualified electrician Failure to comply may result in loss of property and or serious injury VBS 18MW is rated at 1 1 2 HP 1Ph 115 230V prewired 115V The band saw comes with a 115V plug If you switch to 230V a UL CSA listed plug needs to be purchased for the band saw that matches the 230V outlet you intend to use Confirm that power at the site matches that on the motor plate of the band saw before making any electrical connections Review the wiring diagram on page 40 Review Grounding Instructions on pages 6 7 20 Operation General Procedure 1 Make sure the blade and upper and lower bearings are properly adjusted for tension and tracking 2 Adjust blade guide assembly so that the guide bearings are just above the workpiece about 3 16 allowing minimum exposure to the blade See Figure 32 3 If using the fence move it into position and lock it to the guide rail If you are using the miter gauge for a crosscut the fence should be moved safely out of the way 4 Turn on the band saw and allow a few seconds for the machine to reach full speed AWARNING Whenever possible use a push stick hold down power feeder jig or similar device while feeding stock to prevent your hands getting too close to the blade 5 Place the straightest edge of the workpiece against the fence and push the workpiece slowly into the blade Do not force the workpiece into the blade ACAUTION When cutting d
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31. dull O Teeth have too much set on one side of the blade If replacement of the blade is not currently an option the blade lead can be compensated for by skewing the fence Proceed as follows 1 Cut a scrap piece of wood about the same length as the band saw table and joint one edge along its length or rip it on a table saw to give it a straight edge 2 Draw a line on the board parallel with the jointed or straight edge of the board 3 Move the band saw fence out of the way and carefully make a freehand cut along your drawn line on the board Stop about midway on the board and shut off the band saw allow the blade to come to a complete stop but do not allow the board to move Clamp the board to the table Slide the band saw fence over against the board until it contacts the straight edge of the board at some point Lock the fence down 6 Loosen the four hex cap screws at the top of the fence see Figure 11 and shift the fence until it is parallel to the board along its length 7 Re tighten the four hex cap screws Note Skewing the fence to correct blade lead is effective for that particular blade when a new blade is installed the fence will probably need re adjustment Figure 28 Replacing the V Belt AWARNING Disconnect machine from power source before making any adjustments Referring to Figures 29 and 30 1 Release blade tension as described in the Blade Tension section 2 Re
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34. e the rear hook D on the threaded stud Finish the assembly by placing a 1 4 flat washer E 1 4 lock washer F and 1 4 hex nut G on the threaded stud and finger tighten Note Adjust for a gap of approximately 1 8 between the pad A and hook D and as shown in the inset 4 Tighten the assembly using two 10mm wrenches Figure 10 10 Fence Adjustment D Place the fence assembly onto the guide rail D Figure 11 and against the edge of the miter slot C Figure 11 The hook at the rear of the fence should fit under the rear rail see Figure 14 The fence must align parallel to the miter slot along the entire length of the fence If adjustment is necessary 6 Lock the fence by pushing down the ock handle A Figure 11 Because the screws are only hand tight you can shift the fence slightly as needed until the fence is parallel to the miter slot When the fence has been properly aligned to the miter slot tighten the four socket head cap screws B Figure 11 with a 6mm hex wrench Make sure the fence remains parallel to the miter slot as you tighten the screws Note This alignment will again be checked once the guide rail has been tightened Move the fence assembly to the other side of the blade as shown in Figure 12 so that the pointer B Figure 12 on the fence body points to zero on the scale Lock the fence by pushing down the handle A Figure 12 Move the guide rail D Figure
35. e wheel replace if necessary Lower drive Check bearing area for leakage of Monthly Replace bearing if leakage occurs wheel lubricant Upper drive Check bearing area for leakage of Monthly Replace bearing if leakage occurs wheel lubrication Drive wheel Check for cleanliness Daily and when Wipe or brush clean rubber tires changing blade Drive belt Check for smooth surfaces and Monthly or when Clean when necessary replace if adherence to drive wheel blade slippage occurs damaged or excessively worn Check for glazing Monthly or when Replace a glazed belt DO NOT slippage occurs USE BELT DRESSING squealing belt Gearbox Check sight glass for level should Daily Fill up to halfway point on sight be to halfway point on sight glass glass with 90 wt gear oil Annually Drain and refill Blade support Check for wear damage or lubricant Monthly and when Replace when necessary bearings leakage changing blade Carbide blade Check for excessive wear When changing blade Replace if excessively worn guides 24 Blade Selection Guide Identify the material and thickness of your work piece The chart will show the recommended PITCH blade TYPE and FEED RATE Key H Hook L Low o Skip M Medium R Regular H High Example 10 H M means 10 teeth per inch Hook Type Blade Medium Feed WORKPIECE THICKNESS MATERIAL S e l 3 S M 2 S H PLASTICS NON METALS WOODS PLEX
36. e will cause the blade to move toward the rear edge of the wheel Rotating the knob counterclockwise will cause the blade to move toward the front edge of the wheel Note This adjustment is sensitive perform it in small increments and give the blade time to react to the changes as you continue to rotate the wheel 3 When the blade is tracking properly in the center of the wheel re tighten the wing nut D 4 Close the upper front door Blade approximately Blade Tire Wheel centered Figure 24 Overview Bearing Adjustments A Thrust back support bearing is located behind the saw blade and provides support to the back of the blade when the saw is in operation Guide bearings are located on either side of the saw blade and provide stability for the blade when the saw is in operation These bearings rotate on an eccentric shaft so the distance from the blade can be adjusted for optimal performance Upper Bearing Adjustments AWARNING Unplug the machine from power source before making any adjustments Blade teeth are sharp use care when working near the saw blade Failure to comply may cause serious injury Note Blade tension must be properly adjusted prior to bearing guide setup Refer to the Blade Tension section To adjust the thrust bearing while referring to Figure 25 1 Loosen the thumb screw E and slide the bearing and bearing post until the space between the thrust bearing
37. en the lock knobs 2 Use a square E placed on the table and against the blade to see if the table is 90 degrees to the blade 3 If an adjustment is necessary loosen the ock knobs C Tilt the table until it is square to the blade then re tighten the lock knobs 4 Loosen ock nut A and turn table stop bolt B until it contacts the table Tighten the nut A to hold table stop in place When tightening the nut hold the table stop bolt in place with a wrench to prevent movement 5 If necessary adjust the pointer D to zero Speed Adjustments Figure 18 Make sure the gearbox has lubricant at least halfway up the sight glass past the indicator mark Refer to page 23 for further information on oil level and gearbox maintenance fill plug A S S 1 Disconnect band saw from power 2 To change speeds loosen the handle A Figure 19 and use the lever B Figure 19 to lift the gearbox motor to release tension on the belt Re tighten the handle with the gearbox in raised position 3 Open the lower door on the band saw and move the v belt to the desired set of pulleys Figure 20 shows the speeds achieved by the three belt positions 4 Loosen the handle A Figure 19 and lower the gearbox Set the belt tension by lightly pressing Blade Speed down on the lever B The weight of the motor SFPM and gearbox should put enough tension on the belt you just want to push down lightly to take up any slac
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39. fore attempting assembly or operation Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed This band saw is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a band saw do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained Do not use this band saw for other than its intended use If used for other purposes JET disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use Always wear approved safety glasses face shields while using this band saw Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are not safety glasses Before operating this band saw remove tie rings watches and other jewelry and roll sleeves up past the elbows Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair Non slip footwear or anti skid floor strips are recommended Do not wear gloves Wear ear protectors plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding driling and other construction activities contain chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paint Crystalline silica from bricks cement and othe
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41. k Tighten the handle A Push in the clutch lever C Figure 19 to engage the high speed pulley drive or pull out the clutch lever for low speed drive See Figure 20 for clutch lever position in conjunction with belt positions ACAUTION Never attempt to shift the clutch mechanism while the saw is running The saw must be turned off before the clutch is shifted Figure 20 Installing Changing Blades Referring to Figures 21 and 22 The band saw is provided with a 10 TPI metal cutting blade 137 L x 3 4 W x 0 025 Thk AWARNING Disconnect machine from power source Blade teeth are sharp use care when handling the blade Failure to comply may cause serious injury 1 Disconnect machine from power source 2 Decrease blade tension by rotating the blade tension handwheel A according to the arrow direction until the handwheel stops Remove the table insert B Remove the tapered pin C by using the wrench attached with the pin together 5 Lower the upper blade guide assembly H by loosening the knob F and rotating the handwheel G Open upper and ower front doors D Carefully remove the blade from between upper and lower blade guides then remove the blade from the upper and lower wheels 8 Guide new blade through table slot E Place blade in upper and lower blade guides Note Make sure blade teeth point down toward table see inset Figure 21 and toward the front of the saw Hint
42. k of maintenance Warranty Limitations Woodworking products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial or industrial purposes default to a Two Year Warranty Please contact Technical Service at 1 800 274 6846 for further clarification How to Get Technical Support Please contact Technical Service by calling 1 800 274 6846 Please note that you will be asked to provide proof of initial purchase when calling If a product requires further inspection the Technical Service representative will explain and assist with any additional action needed JET has Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1 800 274 6846 or use the Service Center Locator on the JET website More Information JET is constantly adding new products For complete up to date product information check with your local distributor or visit the JET website How State Law Applies This warranty gives you specific legal rights subject to applicable state law Limitations on This Warranty JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU JET SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY O
43. ld be used with the 230V plug p S E is Om Grounded Outlet 230 Volt Plug Grounding Prong Figure 2 It is recommended that the Band Saw when operated at 230 volts be connected to a dedicated minimum 15 amp circuit with a 15 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse Local codes take precedence over recommend dations Important In all cases 115 or 230 volts make certain the receptacle in question is properly grounded If you are not sure have a registered electrician check the receptacle Extension cords The use of an extension cord is not recommended for this band saw try to position the machine within reach of the power supply If an extension cord is necessary make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the machine s motor plate An undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Use the chart in Figure 3 as a general guide in choosing the correct size cord If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord Recommended Gauges AWG of Extension Cords enn cora teran a ee een em feet feet feet feet feet feet es E ses efe eo e peer Depp p pep Dew Dwpwpepwpepw oz ww pw pe pep mme pw pepe pe based on limiting the line voltage drop to 5V at 150 of the rated amperes NR Not Recommended Figure 3 Unpacking Contents of Shipping Container Band Saw
44. lease belt tension by loosening the handle A and lifting up on the ever B Re tighten the handle 3 Open the lower wheel door D and remove the hex nut and washer E 4 Remove the wheel F If the lower wheel does not come off easily you may need to use a pulley puller to remove it Note If you are doing a pulley alignment only skip Step 5 5 Remove the old belt G and install the new belt 6 Since the wheel is still off this is the most convenient time to check the wheel and motor pulley alignment Jump to the Pulley Alignment procedure following page at this time At the conclusion you will be re directed back here 7 Re install the lower wheel hex nut and washer and tighten the hex nut 8 Lower motor gearbox handle A Important Before operating the band saw refer to the sections listed below and perform the required adjustments described in them B and tighten the Installing Changing Blades page 14 Belt Tension below Blade Tension page 15 Blade Tracking page 15 Upper Bearing Adjustments page 16 Lower Bearing Adjustments page 17 a4a9g000 Belt Tension The drive belt and pulleys are properly adjusted at the factory However belt tension should be occasionally checked The belt will need to be re tensioned after belt replacement AWARNING Disconnect machine from power source before making any adjustments 1 Release belt tension by loosening the handle A Figure
45. let can be installed by a qualified electrician This adapter is not applicable in Canada The green colored grounding ear lug or tsab extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box as shown in C Figure 1 Grounding ear secured with screw Figure 1 It is recommended that the Band Saw when operated at 115 volts be connected to a dedicated minimum 30 amp circuit with a 30 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse Local codes take precedence over recommenda tions 230 Volt Operation If 230V single phase operation is desired the following instructions must be followed 1 Disconnect machine from the power source 2 This band saw is supplied with four motor leads that are connected for 115V operation For 230V operation re connect the leads as shown in the diagram inside the motor junction box The diagram is replicated on page 40 of this manual 3 he 115V attachment plug supplied with the band saw must be replaced with a UL CSA listed plug suitable for 230V operation similar to that shown in Figure 2 Contact your local Authorized JET Service Center or qualified electrician for proper procedures to install the plug The band saw must comply with all local and national codes after the 230V plug is installed 4 The band saw with a 230V plug should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration Figure 2 No adapter is available or shou
46. o not overfeed the blade overfeeding will reduce blade life and may cause the blade to break 6 When cutting long stock the operator should use roller stands support tables or an si Pape approx Lott POEM Scu 3 16 Workpiece TA 7 When cutting at an angle with a tilted table provide a guide against which the material being cut can rest Cutting freehand at an angle can result in injury and maintaining an accurate cut is difficult 21 Ripping Ripping is cutting lengthwise down the workpiece and with the grain of wood stock See Figure 33 Figure 33 Crosscutting Crosscutting is cutting across the grain of the workpiece while using the miter gauge to feed the workpiece into the blade Slide the bar of the miter gauge into the end of the T slot on the table The right hand should hold the workpiece steady against the miter gauge while the left hand pushes the miter gauge past the blade as shown in Figure 34 Do not use the fence in conjunction with the miter gauge The offcut of the workpiece must not be constrained during or after the cutting process ACAUTION Using the fence in conjunction with the miter gauge can cause binding and possible damage to the blade Figure 34 Resawing Resawing is the process of slicing stock to reduce its thickness or to produce boards that are thinner than the original workpiece Figure 35 demonstrates resawing The ideal bl
47. r masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk of exposure varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply Make certain the machine is properly grounded Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use If removed for maintenance purposes use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately Check damaged parts Before further use of the machine a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced Provide for adequate space
48. re cuts Warped wood Select another piece of wood Gum or pitch on blade or table Clean as needed Excessive feed rate Reduce feed rate Change blade to correct type See Incorrect blade for cut page 25 Inadequate blade tension ee tension according to blade Blade guide assembly is loose Tighten blade guide assembly Review guide bearing adjustment pages 16 17 If bearings are worn replace them Dull blade Replace blade Incorrect blade speed oee page 26 ie excessively Bad v belt Replace v belt See page 19 Motor mount is loose Tighten motor mount hardware Guide bearings not set properly or are worn Locate source of vibration and tighten fasteners Loose fasteners 2 Excessive blade Material loose in vise Clamp work securely breakage Refer to charts on pages 25 26 or check Machinist s Handbook for speed feed appropriate for the material being cut medios coore ormara Check Machinist s Handbook for l recommended blade type Adjust blade tension to point where Incorrect blade tension the blade just does not slip on the Incorrect speed or feed rate wheel annealing cycle if welding your own Increase feed pressure hard spots Reduce speed increase feed pressure scale Work hardening of material ES especially stainless steel m tension to proper level page Hard spots in workpiece or scale on in workpiece Insufficient blade tension Oper
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50. surrounding work area and non glare overhead lighting Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material oil and grease Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area Keep children away A Warnings 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Make your workshop child proof with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys Give your work undivided attention Looking around carrying on a conversation and horse play are careless acts that can result in serious injury Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the blade or other moving parts Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed The right tool will do the job better and safer Use recommended accessories improper accessories may be hazardous Maintain tools with care Keep blades sharp and clean for the best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Turn off the machine before cleaning Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips shavings or debris do not use your hands Do not stand on the machine Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over Never leave the machine running unattended Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop
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52. t screw E to adjust the assembly forward or backward until the front of the guide bearings F rest just behind the gullet of the blade teeth see inset 3 Tighten the locking handle D Thrust Bearing Adjustment 4 With the thumb screw B still loose from Step 1 slide the thrust bearing A and bearing post until the soace between the bearing A and the back edge of the blade C is approximately 1 64 A convenient way to achieve this spacing is by placing a dollar bill folded twice four thicknesses between the blade and support bearing four thicknesses of a dollar bill is Figure 27 approximately 1 64 Tighten the thumb screw B Loosen the lock knob G Rotate the adjustment handles H until the guide bearings F rest lightly against the blade C Do not force the guide bearings against the side of the blade 5 Tighten the lock knob G Check to make sure that the adjustments have not changed during tightening and that the bearing guides do not pinch the blade Blade Lead Blade drift also known as ead or fence drift is a problem that may occur when the blade begins to wander off the cutting line even when the band saw fence is being used Figure 28 shows an example of blade lead Blade lead can be caused by a number of factors and these should all be checked and corrected if necessary O Fence is not parallel to miter slot and blade O Blade is not tensioned correctly O Blade is
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