Jet J-7060 Operating Instructions Manual

20-inch x 20-inch semi-automatic band saw

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
20-inch x 20-inch Semi-Automatic Band Saw
Model J-7060
JET
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086
Part No. M-414476
Ph.: 800-274-6848
Revision B 06/2014
www.jettools.com
Copyright © 2014 JET
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  • Page 1 This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 20-inch x 20-inch Semi-Automatic Band Saw Model J-7060 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-414476 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B 06/2014 www.jettools.com Copyright © 2014 JET...
  • Page 2 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 ®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Cover Page ........................... 1 General Specifications ......................4 Operating Precautions ......................5 Operating Instructions ......................7 Blade Selection/Break-in Procedures..................9 Work Set-up ........................10 Adjustments .........................11 Maintenance ........................14 Wiring Diagram ........................19 Troubleshooting ........................20 Replacement Parts ......................22...
  • Page 4: General Specifications

    General Specifications The JET J-7060 Semi-Automatic Horizontal Cut-Off Band Saw incorporates a number of exclusive design features and innovations to make this saw a powerful and productive addition to machine shops, mainte- nance shops, tool rooms, and fabrication and welding shops.
  • Page 5 Used properly, - Always be sure the machine support is se- JET’s machinery is among the best in design and curely anchored to the floor or the work bench. safety. However, any machine used improperly can When Using Machine: be rendered inefficient and unsafe.
  • Page 6 19. Know the tool you are using — its application, from the work area. Make the workshop com- pletely safe by using padlocks, master limitations, and potential hazards. switches, or by removing starter keys. General Electrical Cautions Caution: For circuits which are far away from the This saw should be grounded in accordance with electrical service box, the wire size must be in- the National Electrical Code and local codes and...
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Controls This manual includes operating and maintenance instructions for the JET 12-inch by 20-inch Cut Off Band Saw, Model J-7060. This manual also includes The operating controls for the saw are provided in a parts listings and illustrations of replaceable parts.
  • Page 8 The bottom row of controls include the following: WARNING: TO CHANGE SPEED, THE SAW 1. Stop pushbutton is used to stop the saw blade MOTOR MUST BE OPERATING. drive motor. 5. Turn the speed adjustment knob to the desired 2. Emergency stop pushbutton is used to quickly rate setting as determined by the material being disconnect electrical power to the machine.
  • Page 9: Blade Selection/Break-In Procedures

    However, the following procedure will be adequate for break-in of JET- supplied blades on lower alloy ferrous materials. 1. Clamp a round section workpiece in the vise. The Evaluating Cutting Efficiency workpiece should be 2 inches or larger in diam- eter.
  • Page 10: Work Set-Up

    Work Set-up Angle Set Workpiece Setting Against Corner of Right Block Vise Jaw Securing the Workpiece for Left Square Cuts Vise (see figure 5) Pivot 1. Raise the saw head. Screw Angle 2. Slide the left vise jaw far enough to the left to allow Locking Screw the workpiece to be placed in the vise.
  • Page 11: Adjustments

    Coolant Flow rod. Position the stop post against the work piece and tighten the knob in the stop L-bracket. The CAUTION: THE COOLANT PUMP MUST BE SUB- stop post can be moved left or right as required to place the stop post against the work piece. MERGED BEFORE OPERATING TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE PUMP.
  • Page 12 8. Turn the single hex adjustment screw to stop the Blade Tracking motion of the blade on the wheel as it gets closer Hex Adjustment to the wheel shoulder. Put a 6-inch length of Screws paper between the blade and the wheel as shown in figure 11.
  • Page 13 Blade Guide Bearing 5. Tighten the center locking screw with an Allen 5. 5. Tighten the center locking screw with an Allen Adjustment wrench while holding the eccentric bushing in position with the 3/4-inch wrench. Proper adjustment of the blade guide bearings is 6.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Maintenance Test cuts can be used to determine whether or not you have adjusted the blade accurately. Use 2-inch round bar stock to perform these test cuts, as follows: Cleaning 1. With the bar stock securely clamped in the vise, make a cut through the bar stock.
  • Page 15 Servicing Hydraulic Oil FROM THE SAW TEETH. 3. Turn the blade tensioning hand wheel clockwise to WARNING: SHUT OFF ALL ELECTRICAL relieve tension on the blade. Loosen the blade POWER TO THE MACHINE enough to remove the blade from the idler and drive wheels.
  • Page 16 1. Remove front blade guide by removing adjust- 2. Remove the attaching screw, spring washer and ment knob, spring, and shaft. washer. Remove and discard the brush (see 2. Remove the rear blade guide by removing its figure 20). attachment screw 3.
  • Page 17 Observe the following when connecting to the power source. (The cut-off saw wiring diagrams are provided in Figures 21 and 22.) WARNING: JET RECOMMENDS THAT ANY WIRING INVOLVING HARD WIRING OF THE SAW TO A BRANCH, OR ANY CHANGE OF VOLTAGE SUP- PLIED TO THE MOTOR BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.
  • Page 18: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 19 Troubleshooting Probable cause Suggested remedy Fault 1. Material loose in vise. 1. Clamp work securely. Excessive blade 2. Incorrect speed or feed. 2. Check Machinist’s Handbook for breakage speed/feed appropriate for the material being cut. 3. Teeth too coarse for material. 3.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (Continued) Blade is twisting 1. Blade is binding in the cut. 1. Decrease feed pressure. 2. Blade tension too high. 2. Decrease tension on blade Unusual wear on 1. Blade guides worn 1. Replace blade guides. side/back of blade 2.
  • Page 21: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts This section provides exploded view illustrations that show the replacement parts for the Model J-7060 12-Inch x 20-Inch Semi-Automatic Horizontal Cut-Off 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 27 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Ph: 800-274-6848 www.jettools.com...

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