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Jet J-3130 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

5-inch x 8-inch horizontal band saw
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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 D1 10/2013
www.waltermeier.com
Copyright © 2013 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.

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  • Page 1 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 D1 10/2013 www.waltermeier.com...

  • Page 2: Warranty And Service

    Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET® tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6848.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    10.10 Test cutting to verify adjustment accuracy ................... 16   11.0 Maintenance Chart ............................. 17   12.0 Troubleshooting the J-3130 and J-3230 ....................18   13.0 Replacement Parts ............................. 21   13.1.1 Lower Saw Head – Exploded View ..................... 22  ...

  • Page 4: Safety Warnings

    Read and follow these simple rules for best results and full benefits from your machine. Used properly, 14. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite JET machinery is among the best in design and accidents. safety. However, any machine used improperly can 15.
  • Page 5 18. Keep hands in sight and clear of all moving parts motor shall be started and you should allow and cutting surfaces. the saw to achieve full speed before bringing the saw blade into contact with the workpiece. 19. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area.

  • Page 6: About This Machine And Manual

    4.0 About this machine and manual The JET 5”x8” Band Saw is available as a dry cutting saw or a wet cutting saw. If required, a dry cutting band saw can be retrofitted with a kit which converts it to use with cutting fluids. The use of an hydraulic feed delivers consistent, accurate cuts and longer blade life.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    6.0 Specifications Model numbers ................. J-3130 ..........J-3230 Stock numbers................. 414461 ..........414453 Type ....................... dry ............wet Motor and electricals: Motor type ................totally enclosed fan cooled, induction, capacitor start Horsepower ............................... 1/2 HP Phase................................. single Voltage ........................115/230V (prewired 115V) Cycle ................................

  • Page 8: Set-Up And Assembly

    7.0 Set-up and assembly stand, aligning the holes at the four corners with the holes in the stand. Make sure front of band saw faces same direction as JET logo on Read and understand all stand. Install a 5/16 x 1-1/4 hex cap screw with...

  • Page 9: Installing Coolant Kit

    7.3.1 Valve connection 7.3 Installing coolant kit Refer to Figure 6 Refer sect. 13.4.1 for a complete view of the components in the coolant kit, and refer to Figure 6 1. Install the valve, back end first, into the for the attachment of the valve to the valve bracket bracket.

  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    9.0 Operating Instructions 9.1 Clamping materials in the vise Refer to Figure 1. 1. Lift the saw arm to its full up position. 2. Lock the arm up using the hydraulic feed control valve. NOTE: Use the handle on the arm to lift the arm.

  • Page 11: Clamping Methods

    The saw is delivered with a blade adequate for a variety of jobs on a variety of common materials. However, JET's blades, while appropriate to many shop cutting needs, don't begin to exhaust the wide variety of special blades available for special cutting jobs.

  • Page 12: Evaluating Cutting Efficiency

    2. Disconnect the saw from its electrical power If the chips formed are curled but not colored, then source. the blade is sharp enough and cutting at an efficient rate. 3. With the arm in its fully lowered position, remove the pulley cover lock screw and open 9.9 Cutting procedure the pulley cover.

  • Page 13: Blade Break-In Procedures

    However, the the drive and idler wheels. following break-in procedure will be adequate for break-in of JET supplied blades. NOTE: The saw blade teeth must point in the direction of travel. See Figure 16. 1. Clamp a 2 inch or larger work piece in the saw.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Guide Bearings

    cover and remove the three wires which 4. Remove the thumb screw and open the blade connect it to the power cable. guard cover. Prop it open so you can have access to the idler wheel. 6. Remove the four nuts, bolts and washers which hold the motor to its mounting plate.

  • Page 15: Replacing Guide Bearings

    10.6 Adjusting the arm stop 13. Check with a paper strip to be certain the blade has not moved back into contact with the adjustment bolt flange. Readjust, if necessary. Refer to Figure 1. 14. Using the blade tension knob, reapply tension 1.

  • Page 16: Test Cutting To Verify Adjustment Accuracy

    2. Adjust the guide bearings according to 1. With the bar stock securely clamped in the instructions in sect. 10.2, Adjusting guide vise, make a cut through the bar stock. (See bearings. Figure 21.) 3. Adjust the back-up bearing according to 2.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Chart

    11.0 Maintenance Chart Item Action Interval Comments Wheel, guide or back-up Inspect for leakage Daily All bearings are sealed – bearings any leaking bearing must be replaced. Lead screw Wipe on lubricant Weekly Gear oil* (see note, below) Drive belt Inspect and replace when When changing blade glazed or worn...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting The J-3130 And J-3230

    12.0 Troubleshooting the J-3130 and J-3230 Table 4 Symptom Possible Cause Correction Excessive blade Material loose in the vise. Use more pressure to tighten vise. breakage. Check right jaw pivot and lock bolts for tightness. Check left jaw pivot bolt for looseness -- be certain the jaw is not tilting upward when you apply pressure to the work in the vise.
  • Page 19 Symptom Possible Cause Correction Incorrect coolant or no coolant. Check with materials supplier and/or blade Premature blade supplier for coolant recommendations. dulling. (cont.) Check with coolant supplier for specific recommendations on the blade and material you are using. Insufficient blade tension. Increase tension so blade is above the slipping point.
  • Page 20 Symptom Possible Cause Correction Blade twisting. (cont.) Incorrect guide bearing adjustment Adjust guide bearings according to instructions in this manual. Loose guide bearing bracket Tighten bracket on saw arm. Loose bearing seat attachment screw Tighten bearing seat attachment screw – adjust bearing clearance.

  • Page 21: Replacement Parts

    13.0 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.waltermeier.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.

  • Page 22: Lower Saw Head - Exploded View

    13.1.1 Lower Saw Head – Exploded View...

  • Page 23: Lower Saw Head - Parts List

    13.1.2 Lower Saw Head – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 01 ....5631421 ....Hex head Screw ..........1/4"-20x3/4"......4 02 ....5631431 ....Hex nut ............1/4"-20 ........4 03 ....5630221 ....Washer ............1/4"x5/8xt1.5mm ..... 3 04 ....

  • Page 24: Upper Saw Head - Exploded View

    13.2.1 Upper Saw Head – Exploded View...

  • Page 25: Upper Saw Head - Parts List

    13.2.2 Upper Saw Head – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 01 ....5630221 ....Washer ............1/4"x16xt1.5 ......1 02 ....5630051 ....Hex head screw ..........5/16"-18x1-1/4"L ....2 03 ....5630301 ....Washer ............3/8"x27xt3 ......3 04 ....

  • Page 26: Saw Base - Exploded View

    13.3.1 Saw Base – Exploded View...

  • Page 27: Saw Base - Parts List

    13.3.2 Saw Base – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 01 ....5630221 ....Washer ............1/4"x16xt1.5 ......1 02 ....5630031 ....Washer ............. 5/16" ........1 03 ....5630051 ....Hex head screw ..........5/16"-18x1"L ......2 04 ....
  • Page 28 57 ....HBS56S-259 ..... Cylinder Upper support (serial #11110606 and higher) ........1 58 ....TS-0209061 ....Socket HD cap screw ........3/8”-16x1-1/4”L ....1 59 ....TS-0561021 ....Hex nut ............. 5/16”........1 60 ....J-3130-60 ....Socket HD cap screw ........5/16”-18x4”L ......1...

  • Page 29: Stand And Coolant System - Exploded View

    13.4.1 Stand and Coolant System – Exploded View...

  • Page 30: Stand And Coolant System - Parts List

    13.4.2 Stand and Coolant System – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 01 ....5631431 ....Hex nut ............. 1/4"-20 ......... 2 02 ....5630221 ....Washer ............. 1/4"x16xt1.5 ......4 03 ....J-5630041 ....Right floor stand..................... 1 04 ....
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  • Page 32 WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.jettools.com www.waltermeier.com...

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