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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
8x12-inch Gear Head Horizontal Band Saw
Model HBS-812G
WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086
Part No. M-413460
Ph.: 800-274-6848
Revision A1 11/2012
www.waltermeier.com
Copyright © 2012 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.
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- Page 1 This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 8x12-inch Gear Head Horizontal Band Saw Model HBS-812G WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-413460 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision A1 11/2012 www.waltermeier.com Copyright © 2012 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.
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Page 2: Warranty And Service
Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these 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
13.0 Troubleshooting the HBS-812G ....................21 14.0 Replacement Parts ........................22 14.1.1 HBS-812G Table and Stand Assembly – Exploded View ............23 14.1.2 HBS-812G Bow Assembly – Exploded View ................ 24 14.1.3 HBS-812G Table, Bow, Stand Assemblies – Parts List ............25 14.2.1 HBS-812G Gearbox Assembly –... -
Page 4: Safety Warnings
dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles. 10. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any 3.0 Safety Warnings medication. 11. Make certain the switch is in the OFF 1. -
Page 5: About This Manual
4.0 About this manual This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model HBS-812G Band Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. -
Page 6: Features
Adjustable work stop 20. Shut-off tab 10. Rubber tires 21. Drain pan 11. Steel stand with coolant tank 6.0 Specifications Model Number ..............................HBS-812G Stock Number ................................413460 Materials: Frame ................................cast iron Table ................................cast iron Band wheels ..............................cast iron Stand .................................. - Page 7 Capacities: Vise adjustment angle ..........................0 to 45 deg. Round capacity at 90° ..........................8” (203 mm) Round capacity at 45° ..........................5” (127 mm) Rectangle capacity at 90° (W x H) .................. 8” x 11-1/4” (203 x 286 mm) Rectangle capacity at 45° (W x H) ..................5” x 8” (127 x 203 mm) Gearbox capacity ..........................
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Page 8: Set-Up And Assembly
7.0 Set-Up and Assembly 7.1 Unpacking and cleanup Inspect contents of shipping container for shipping damage. Report any damage to your distributor. Remove all contents from carton, and compare to the contents list in this manual. Report any part shortages to your distributor. Do not discard carton or packing material until machine is assembled and running satisfactorily. -
Page 9: Assembly
Figure 4 6. Install handle (E), and place filter screen (C) 7.3 Assembly over coolant drain hole in pan. Refer to Figure 4. 7. Remove stop bolt (X, Figure 4) and remove shipping bracket (Y). Retain bracket in case you must transport the machine in the Band should future. -
Page 10: Coolant System
Figure 5 Figure 8 4. Guide blade through slot in vertical cutting plate (D, Figure 5), and tighten with the two 7.5 Coolant system screws. 5. Verify that vertical cutting plate is square to Make sure there is coolant in blade, using a machinist’s square on the the tank before operating, to prevent damage plate and against the blade (Figure 6). -
Page 11: Electrical Connections
Figure 10. An adapter, shown in B and C, may injury. be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole The HBS-812G Band Saw is rated at 115/230V receptacle as shown in B if a properly grounded power, and pre-wired for 115 volt. The band saw outlet is not available. -
Page 12: Extension Cords
3. The plug on the end of the motor cord must 9.0 Adjustments be replaced with a UL/CSA listed plug rated for 230V. The settings on your band saw, such as blade squareness tracking, were carefully performed by the manufacturer. You should, however, verify these before operating, in case misalignment has occurred during shipping. -
Page 13: Vise Positioning
contact with workpiece, allowing it to conform to the angle. 4. Tighten screws (E). 5. Tighten clamping pressure with handwheel. 9.3.3 Extended capacity 1. Remove two screws (C, Figure 16). 2. Reposition fixed vise in the secondary holes (H). 3. Reinstall screws (C) and tighten. Figure 14 9.3 Vise positioning 9.3.1 90-degree cut... -
Page 14: Counterbalance Spring
by observing chip formation. See section 11.4, workpiece, the more teeth advised. A minimum Evaluating cutting efficiency. of three teeth should engage the workpiece at all times. If the teeth of the blade are so far apart 9.5 Counterbalance spring that they straddle the work, severe damage to the workpiece and to the blade can result. -
Page 15: Blade Tension
TIP: Slacken blade tension when finished with direction as shown on the blade direction label on saw. (If teeth still point in wrong operations, to prolong blade life. Make note of direction despite mounting blade properly, indicator position on tension label (D, Figure 20) the blade has been turned inside-out. -
Page 16: Test Cutting To Verify Adjustment
Keep fingers clear of blade and wheel to avoid injury. 7. Turn set screw to stop shifting of blade on the wheel as it gets closer to wheel flange. Put a six-inch length of paper between blade and wheel. The paper should not be cut as it passes between wheel flange and blade. -
Page 17: Blade Guide Adjustment
Figure 25 Figure 23 4. Loosen nut (D) and rotate eccentric shaft (E) to adjust side bearing until bearing just 9.11 Blade guide adjustment touches side of blade. Do not pinch the 1. Loosen knobs (A, Figure 24). blade. 2. Slide guide assemblies close... -
Page 18: On/Off Switch
To stop saw before it reaches the end of cut, However, the following procedure will be toggle switch (C) to OFF. Otherwise, saw will adequate for break-in of JET-supplied blades on automatically stop at the end of a cut. lower alloy ferrous materials. -
Page 19: Evaluating Cutting Efficiency
NOTE: Never start a cut with blade 11.4 Evaluating cutting efficiency contacting workpiece. Is the blade cutting efficiently? The best way to 2. Place workpiece in vise and tighten vise. determine this is to observe the chips formed by The workpiece should be fitted directly the cut. -
Page 20: Coolant Level
If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in 5. Remove vent plug (B), and fill gear box any way, have it replaced immediately. through the hole with approximately 0.3L (10.14 oz.) of 90W oil. Ball bearings on blade guide assemblies and blade wheels are permanently lubricated and 6. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting The Hbs-812G
13.0 Troubleshooting the HBS-812G Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Motor will not start. No incoming power. Check plug connection. Blown electrical panel fuses or tripped Replace fuses, or reset breakers. circuit breakers. Defective motor, switch, power cable, or Qualified electrician/service personnel plug. -
Page 22: Replacement Parts
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Premature blade Teeth too coarse. Use finer tooth blade. dulling. Blade speed too fast. Reduce speed. Inadequate feed rate. Adjust cylinder dial setting as needed. Hard Spots: Increase feed rate. Scale: Hard spots or scale on material. Reduce speed and increase feed rate. -
Page 23: Hbs-812G Table And Stand Assembly - Exploded View
14.1.1 HBS-812G Table and Stand Assembly – Exploded View... -
Page 24: Hbs-812G Bow Assembly - Exploded View
14.1.2 HBS-812G Bow Assembly – Exploded View... -
Page 25: Hbs-812G Table, Bow, Stand Assemblies - Parts List
14.1.3 HBS-812G Table, Bow, Stand Assemblies – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size 1 ....HBS812G-1 ....Bottom Pan..................1 2 ....HBS812G-2 ....Leg (Left) ..................1 2-1 ... HBS812G -2-1 ..... Foot Stand ..................1 2-2 ... TS-0680021 ....Flat Washer ..........1/4" ......2 2-3 ... - Page 26 Index No. Part No. Description Size 51 .... HBS812G-51 ....Nut Seat ..................1 57 .... TS-0051021 ....Hex Cap Screw ..........5/16" x 5/8"....2 58 .... TS-0720081 ....Spring Washer ..........5/16" ......2 58-1 ..TS-0680041 ....Flat Washer ..........5/16" ......2 59 ....
- Page 27 Index No. Part No. Description Size 119-2 ..TS-0680041 ....Flat Washer ..........3/8" ......1 121-1 ..HVBS710SG-196-1..Gear Box Assembly................ 1 122 ..TS-0720081 ....Spring Washer ..........5/16" ......4 123 ..TS-0051061 ....Hex Cap Screw ..........5/16" x 1-1/4"....4 123-1 ..
- Page 28 228 ..HBS812G-ID ....I.D. Label (not shown) ..............1 ....HBS812G-HP ....Hardware Package (see contents page 8)........1 ....JETLOGO-1 ....JET Logo .............2-3/4" x 8" ....1 ....JETLOGO-2 ....JET Logo .............2" X 6" ....... 1...
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Page 29: Hbs-812G Gearbox Assembly - Exploded View
14.2.1 HBS-812G Gearbox Assembly – Exploded View... -
Page 30: Hbs-812G Gearbox Assembly - Parts List
14.2.2 HBS-812G Gearbox Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size ....HVBS710SG-196-1..Gearbox Assembly (index #1 thru 42) ..........1 1 ....HVBS710SG-129..Vent Plug..................1 2 ....TS-1503051 ....Socket Head Cap Screw .......M6 x 20 ...... 5 3 .... -
Page 31: Electrical Connections For Hbs-812G
15.0 Electrical Connections for HBS-812G... - Page 32 WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.waltermeier.com...