20. Never modify the machine without consulting Keep guards in place and in proper working JET. order. Do not operate the machine with guards removed. 1.2 General Electrical Cautions Avoid dangerous working environments. Do not...
11. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation. See Figure D. 1.3 Safety Instructions for Sawing Systems 12. The workpiece, or part being sawn, must be securely clamped before the saw blade enters Always wear leather gloves when handling saw the workpiece.
Figure 5: Securing workpiece 7.0 Electrical connections 8.2 Adjusting vise for angle cuts JET recommends that any Loosen angle locking screw and pivot screw on wiring involving hard wiring of the saw to a left vise jaw. See Figure 6.
Turn clamping handwheel clockwise until left be made to increase blade life. To change the blade, vise jaw is parallel with workpiece. Tighten pivot refer to sect. 11.4. To adjust blade tracking, refer to screw and angle locking screw on left vise jaw. the following procedures.
Turn the single hex adjustment screw so that Position the bearing by turning the bushing. Set blade starts to move away from shoulder of the bearing in contact with blade then back it off wheel; then immediately turn the single hex very slightly so that it will still turn by hand.
Rotate the bar stock 180 degrees so that the mark you made is now at the bottom of the cut. Make a cut through the bar stock. Use a micrometer to measure the thickness variation of the disk you have cut from the bar stock.
long range production task, or are required to cut some of the more exotic materials. 10.4 Controls The operating controls for the saw are provided in a control panel on the left side of the machine. The control panel is mounted on a pivoting tube. The pivoting tube allows the operator to position the control panel in a convenient location.
• When saw head is being lowered to cut a Blade guide support adjustment: used to set workpiece, the saw blade drive motor must be distance between the saw blade guide bearing started before lowering blade against as required by the size of the workpiece. workpiece.
Lead screw: Lubricate with light oil monthly (see However, the following procedure will be exploded figure, section 13.1.1). adequate for break-in of JET-supplied blades on Hydraulic cylinder pivot: Lubricate with light oil lower alloy ferrous materials. every 6 months (see exploded figure, section Clamp a round section workpiece in the vise.
Gear box: check oil once a year. Remove blade guard mounted to left blade guide support. 10. Change coolant on a frequency appropriate to the type of coolant being used. Oil based Always wear leather gloves coolants can sour. Refer to coolant supplier’s when handling saw blade to avoid injury instructions for change frequency.
11.6 Replacing drive motor 11.9 Adjusting blade guides Disconnect motor from all electrical power. The band saw has adjustable blade guide supports Unplug the motor if it is plugged into a socket. (see Figure 17). These allow you to set the blade Shut off the power to the branch and remove guides for varying widths of workpieces.
Adjust outermost blade guide using adjustment Install replacement brush and secure with knob. Set the guide so it just contacts the side screw, spring washer and washer. of the blade. Close blade cover and secure with four knobs. 11.11 Replacing guide bearings Remove cap screw from bearing being replaced.
12.0 Troubleshooting J-7060 Band Saw Symptom Possible Cause Correction Excessive blade Material loose in vise. Clamp work securely. breakage Incorrect speed or feed. Check machinist’s handbook for speed/feed appropriate for the material being cut. Teeth too coarse for material. Check machinist’s handbook for recommended blade type.
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.
Base Assembly: Electrical components 13.1.2 J-7060 Base Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....5512120 ....Bolt, Hex Cap............M12x35 ......1 2 ....5512121 ....Washer, Lock ............M12 ....... 1 3 ....5512122 ....Pin........................2 4 ....
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Index No Part No Description Size 41 ....5512153 ....Shaft, Pivot ....................1 42 ....5512154 ....Bearing, Needle ............CB3020 ......1 43 ....5512155 ....Bolt, Hex Cap............M8x25 ......1 44 ....5512156 ....Washer, Lock ............M8 ......... 1 45 ....
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Index No Part No Description Size 103 .... J-5512205 ....Bracket, Stop ....................1 104 .... 5512206 ....Handle, Lock ....................1 105 .... 5512207 ....Stop, Work ..................... 1 106 .... 5512208 ....Rod, Stop ....................... 1 107 ....
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