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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
5-Inch x 8-Inch Horizontal Band Saw
Models: J-3130, J-3230
WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing), Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086
Ph.: 800-274-6848
www.waltermeier.com
Model J-3130 shown
Copyright © 2011 Walter Meier (Manufacturing), Inc.
This .pdf document is bookmarked
Part No. M-414453
Revision A4 03/2011
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Page 1: Cover Page
This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 5-Inch x 8-Inch Horizontal Band Saw Models: J-3130, J-3230 Model J-3130 shown WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing), Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-414453 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision A4 03/2011 www.waltermeier.com... -
Page 2: Warranty
Walter Meier is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local Walter Meier distributor, or visit waltermeier.com. WARRANTY JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product (MW stands for Metalworking, WW stands for Woodworking). WHAT IS COVERED? This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Cover Page .......................... 1 Warranty ..........................2 Table of Contents ......................... 3 General Specifications ......................4 Warning ..........................5-6 Operating Instructions ...................... 7 Clamping materials in the saw vise ..................7 Right angle cutting ........................ 7 Angle cutting ......................... 8 Clamping methods ........................ -
Page 4: General Specifications
General Specifications The JET 5x8 cutoff bandsaw is available as a dry cutting bandsaw or as a wet cutting bandsaw. If required, a dry cutting bandsaw can be retrofitted with a kit which converts it to use with cutting fluids. -
Page 5: Warning
Used properly, - Always be sure the machine support is se- JET machinery is among the best in design and curely anchored to the floor or the work bench. safety. However, any machine used improperly can be When Using Machine: rendered inefficient and unsafe. -
Page 6: General Electrical Cautions
20. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, General Electrical Cautions grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth This saw should be grounded in accordance with the defects or other reproductive harm. Some National Electrical Code and local codes and ordi- examples of these chemicals are: nances. -
Page 7: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Left and right guide Pulley cover Arm lift bearing seats handle Motor Blade tension Right blade knob guide lock knob Left blade guide lock knob Right vise jaw ON/OFF switch actuator Arm stop Base adjustmemt Left vise Right vise jaw Left vise lock pivot bolt bolt... -
Page 8: Angle Cutting
Angle cutting Refer to Figure 2. 1. Loosen the right jaw pivot and lock bolts. 2. With the arm in its fully lowered position, and using a machinist's protractor between the saw blade and right vise jaw, set the angle of the right jaw to the required angle. -
Page 9: Using The Stock Stop
1/2 inch of play in the belt as a variety of jobs on a variety of common materials. shown in Figure7. However, JET's blades, while appropriate to many 7. Tighten the adjustment lock nut. shop cutting needs, don't begin to exhaust the wide 8. -
Page 10: Evaluating Cutting Efficiency
JET supplied blades. If the chips formed are curled but not colored, 1. Clamp a 2 inch or larger work piece in the saw. -
Page 11: Change Blades
Changing blades Maintenance 1. Disconnect the saw from its electric power source. 2. Lift the saw arm to its full up position and lock it Note: The following maintenance operation up using the hydraulic feed control knob. requires the services of a licensed electrician. Note: Use the handle on the arm to lift the arm. -
Page 12: Maintenance Chart
Maintenance chart Item Action Interval Comments Wheel, guide Inspect for Daily All bearings are sealed -- any or back-up leakage leaking bearing must be bearings replaced Lead screw Wipe on lubricant Weekly Gear oil* (see note, below) Drive belt Inspect and replace When changing when glazed or worn blade speeds... -
Page 13: Replacing Guide Bearings
Figure 13: Adjusting back-up bearings Figure 12: Checking blade tracking Adjusting the arm stop adjustment bolt Replacing guide bearings Refer to Figure 1. 1. Lower the arm to its fully lowered position. The 1. Remove the blade according to instructions 1 saw blade should be level and the cutting edge of through 5 in Changing blades, page 11 the blade should be in the relief slot, below the level... -
Page 14: Ajusting The Bearing Guide Seats For Blade Vertical
saw arm by removing the guide lock knob and Test cutting to verify adjustment accuracy sliding the assembly from the arm. Test cuts can be used to determine whether or not 3. Use a drift to knock out the pin until until the you have adjusted the blade accurately. -
Page 15: Machine Set-Up
Installing the coolant kit Machine set-up Refer to Page 25 for a complete view of the compo- nents in the coolant kit, and refer to Figure 17 for the Uncrating and spotting the saw attachment of the valve to the valve bracket on the The saw was operated and adjusted by the guide bearing seat. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Probable cause Problem Potential solutions 1. Use more pressure to tighten vise. Excessive Material loose in the vise 2. Check right jaw pivot and lock bolts for tightness. blade 3. Check left jaw pivot bolt for looseness -- be certain the breakage jaw is not tilting upward when you apply pressure to the work in the vise. - Page 17 Troubleshooting (Continued) Probable cause Potential solutions Problem 1. Observe chip formation to be sure cutting is efficient. Feed pressure too great 1. Adjust guide bearings according to instructions in this Guide bearings not adjusted properly manual. 1. Increase blade tension so blade does not slip on the Inadequate blade tension wheels.
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Page 18: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts This section provides exploded view illustrations that show the replacement parts for the JETmodel J-3130 (Stock Number 414453) and J-3230 (Stock Number 414453), 5-inch x 8-inch Horizontal Band Saw. Also provided are parts listings that provide part number and description. The item numbers shown on the illustration relate to the item number in the facing parts listing. - Page 20 Parts List - Lower Saw Head ITEM PART ITEM PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5631421 HH Screw 1/4"-20x3/4" 5630921 Worm gear & shaft assy. 5631431 Hex nut 1/4"-20 5630911 Bearing bushing 5630221 Washer 1/4"x5/8xt1.5mm 563093A Belt tension adj. screw 5631451 Washer 5/16"x23xt2 5/16"-18x1-1/2"L 5630061 Hex nut 5/16"-18...
- Page 22 Parts List - Upper Saw Head ITEM PART ITEM PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5630221 Washer 1/4"x16xt1.5 5630721 Bushing 5630051 HH screw J-563120A Bottom blade guard 5/16"-18x1-1/4"L J-5631211 Upper blade guard 5630301 Washer 3/8"x27xt3 5631231 Bracket 5631471 RH Phillips screw 5630261 Aluminum hd. screw 3/16"-24x3/8"L 5/16"-18x1-1/4"L 5631481...
- Page 24 Parts List - Saw Base ITEM PART ITEM PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5630221 Washer 1/4"x16xt1.5 5632061 Hex nut 7/16"-14 5630031 Washer 5/16" 5632091 RH Phillips screw 5630051 HH screw 5/16"-18x1"L 3/16"-24x3/8"L 5630061 Hex nut 5/16"-18 40-1 5521947 RH Phillips screw 5630081 Adjust rod 3/16"-24x3/4"L 5630111...
- Page 26 Parts List - Stand and Coolant System ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 5631431 Hex nut 1/4"-20 5630221 Washer 1/4"x16xt1.5 J-5630041 Right floor stand 5631441 Cotter pin 1/8"x1"L 5633021 Wheel assy. 5630031 Washer 5/16"x23xt2 5630051 HH screw 5/16"-18x1-1/4"L 5630061 Hex nut 5/16"-18 J-5630071 Left floor stand 5631461 Handle...
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