Do not use this band saw for other than its 18. Keep the floor around the machine clean and intended use. If used for other purposes, JET free of scrap material, oil and grease. disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result 19.
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28. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury 35. Do not remove jammed pieces until blade has could occur if the machine tips over. stopped. 29. Never leave the machine running unattended. 36. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t use Turn the power off and do not leave the power tools in damp or wet location, or expose machine until it comes to a complete stop.
4.0 Specifications Model number ..............MBS-1018-1 ..........MBS-1018-3 Stock number ................413411 ............413410 Motor and electricals: Motor type .............. TEFC, induction ......... TEFC, induction Horsepower ..............2HP (1.5kW) ..........2HP (1.5kW) Phase ..................single ..............3 Voltage ................230V only ......230/460V (prewired 230V) Cycle ..................
subject to local and national electrical codes The specified values are emission levels and are not necessarily to be seen as safe operating levels. As workplace conditions vary, this information is intended to allow the user to make a better estimation of the hazards and risks involved only.
Compare contents of shipping carton with the shock and possible fatal injury. contents list in this manual. Report shortages, if The MBS-1018-1 Horizontal Band Saw is rated at any, to your distributor. single phase, 230V power only. The band saw comes with a plug designed for use on a circuit with 5.3 Installation...
Figure 9- sure it is heavy enough to carry the current your 1. The MBS-1018-1 has a grounding plug that looks product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a like the plug illustrated in Figure 9-1. Make sure the...
7.2 Bracket adjustment 7.0 Adjustments The blade guide brackets (F, Figure 7-1) must be set to just clear the workpiece, but should not Disconnect machine from interfere with workpiece or other saw components power source before making adjustments, during bow’s descent. unless indicated otherwise.
If tension mechanism will not move blade, loosen Turn single hex adjustment screw (M ) so blade and then re-tighten socket head cap screws on gibs starts to move away from wheel shoulder — (X, Figure 7-3). then immediately turn single hex adjustment screw in opposite direction so that blade stops, 7.4.2 Tracking then moves slowly toward shoulder.
Push down lever (W) all the way until it locks into position. If lever will not push all the way down or does not have sufficient tightness to secure bow, adjust screw beneath lever (W Figure 7-4: belt de-tensioning Figure 7-7: bow swivel adjustment Figure 7-5: belt positioning 7.6 Vise adjustment Refer to Figure 7-6.
7.9 Coolant flow 9.0 Operation Coolant pump must 9.1 Automatic shut-off submerged before operating to prevent damage to pump. 9.1.1 Cut completion The blade guides are fitted with coolant valves. The machine and any accessories which are wired Coolant is provided to the fittings through into the electrical system are controlled by the start- interconnecting tubing, and is dispensed directly stop buttons.
Select proper speed and feed rate for material being cut. Material to be cut must be securely held in vise. Check to see that coolant level is adequate and turn on coolant pump if material to be cut requires it. Machine should be filled with approximately 15 L (4 gal.) of proper coolant mixture.
However, the If it is necessary to fill the hydraulic cylinder with oil, following procedure will be adequate for break-in of proceed as follows: JET-supplied blades lower alloy ferrous Lift bow slightly (about 15°) and place a block materials.
10.4 Additional servicing Any additional servicing should be performed by authorized service personnel. 11.0 Troubleshooting MBS-1018 Band Saw Symptom Possible Cause Correction* Excessive blade Material loose in vise. Clamp work securely. breakage Incorrect speed or feed. Check machinery handbook for speed/ feed appropriate for material being cut.
Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can be found at local hardware stores, or may be ordered from JET. Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually.
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 ®...