3. Do not use this band saw for other than its should be carefully checked to determine that it intended use. If used for other purposes, JET will operate properly and perform its intended disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds function.
Subject to local/national electrical codes. The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, JET reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligations.
5.3 Unpacking and cleanup 5.0 Setup and assembly 1. Inspect all contents for shipping damage. Compare contents of shipping carton with contents list in this manual. Report any damage Read and understand all or part shortages to your distributor. instructions before attempting assembly. Band Saw must be disconnected from power during 2.
Figure 3 5.4 Assembling stand 5.6 Additional assembly Refer to Figure 3. 1. Remove shipping bracket (P, Figure 4) and adjust switch trip (Q) so that it will turn off switch NOTE: Only make fasteners hand-tight at this time. when bow reaches down position. (Note: Switch They will be fully tightened after band saw has been trip is bendable for optimum positioning.) settled atop stand.
) on motor base 6.0 Electrical connections to secure belt tension. The HVBS-56M Band Saw is rated at 115/230V power, and is pre-wired for 115 volt. The band saw comes with a plug designed for use on a circuit with a grounded outlet that looks like the one pictured in A, Figure 8.
grounded. Failure to comply may cause serious or fatal injury. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. Repair replace damaged or worn cord immediately. When operated at 115-volt, this tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in A, Figure 8.
6. Close pulley cover and connect to power Ampere Total length of Volts source. Rating cord in feet General rule for band saw blade speed: The harder More the material being cut, the slower the blade speed. More Than Refer to Table 2 for blade speed recommendations. Than Speed Motor...
7.4 Blade tension 1. Disconnect band saw from power source. 2. Open blade cover by removing knob and 2 screws (G, Figure 15). Observe position of blade on wheel. If blade is not adjacent to wheel flange, adjust blade tracking according to sect. 7.7, Blade tracking.
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 workpiece should be 2 inches or larger in diameter.
shows acceptable clamping positions, the may force chips into the guide bearings and other bottom row shows unacceptable positions. critical areas of saw. If the thickness of profile section is very thin, a Periodically apply a light coat of oil on exposed piece which duplicates the profile should be metal surfaces to inhibit rust.
9.2 Additional servicing Any additional servicing on the band saw should be performed by an authorized service representative. Figure 24 10.0 Troubleshooting HVBS-56M Band Saw 10.1 Mechanical and electrical problems Symptom Possible Cause Correction * Motor will not start. Low voltage.
Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually. Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can usually be found at local hardware stores or may be ordered from JET.
11.1.3 HVBS-56M – Bow and Bed Assemblies Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....TS-0051031 ....Hex Cap Bolt............5/16”x3/4” ...... 4 2 ....TS-0561011 ....Hex Nut ..............1/4” ........ 1 3 ....TS-0680021 ....Flat Washer ............. 1/4” ........ 4 8 ....
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Index No Part No Description Size 63 ....HVBS462-063 ... Bearing Shaft Pin ................... 2 64-1 ... HVBS462-064-1 ..Blade Seat Left ....................1 64-2 ... HVBS462-064-2 ..Blade Seat Right .................... 1 65 ....HVBS56M-065 ..Adjustable Bracket-RH .................. 1 65A ....
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158 .... HVBS463-158 ... Hex Nut ..............3/16” ......2 159 .... HVBS463-159 ... Round Cross Head Screw ........3/16”x1/2” ...... 1 160 .... JET-92....... JET Logo with 3M adhesive........92 x 38 mm ....1 ....JJ6CS-OEW2 .... Open End Wrench (not shown) ....... 12/14 mm ...... 1 ....
11.2.1 HVBS-56M Stand – Exploded View 11.2.2 HVBS-56M Stand – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....HVBS56M-CSA ..Complete Stand Assembly ................1 1-1 ..... HVBS56M-S1 .... Left Stand Leg ....................2 1-2 ..... HVBS56M-S2 .... Right Stand Leg ..................... 2 1-3 .....
Accessories; Shop Tools; Warehouse & Dock products; Hand Tools; Air Tools NOTE: JET is a division of JPW Industries, Inc. References in this document to JET also apply to JPW Industries, Inc., or any of its successors in interest to the JET brand.