Do not use this band saw for other than its Saw must be stopped and electrical supply cut intended use. If used for other purposes, JET off or machine unplugged before reaching into disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds cutting area.
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28. Keep safety guards in place at all times when 41. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury the machine is in use. If removed for could occur if the machine tips over. maintenance purposes, use extreme caution 42. Never leave the machine running unattended. and replace the guards immediately after Turn the power off and do not leave the completion of maintenance.
4.0 Specifications Table 1 Stock number 424469 424470 Model number HBS-916EVS HBS-1018EVS Motor and Electricals Main motor type Totally-enclosed, fan-cooled, AC induction Horsepower 1-1/2 HP (1.1 kW) 2 HP (1.5 kW) Phase 3 phase Voltage 230V Cycle 60 Hz Listed FLA (full load amps) 6.5 A...
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SFPM = surface feet per minute 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.
Read and understand the Install four leveling screws with hex nuts entire contents of this manual before attempting (provided) into threaded holes on base flanges assembly or operation. Failure to comply may (Figure 5-1). Place a level on table surface and cause serious injury.
The HBS-916EVS and HBS-1018EVS are prewired for single phase, 115 volt incoming power. The inverter converts the incoming current to the 230 volt Figure 5-3: motor locking handle required by the three phase motor.
installed and grounded in accordance with all local 6.4 Extension cords codes and ordinances. The use of extension cords is discouraged; try to Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the position machines near the power source. If an outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified extension cord is necessary, make sure it is in good electrician.
Remove blade from both wheels and out of NOTE: Maintain proper tension at all times each blade guide. using blade tensioning mechanism. Make sure teeth of new blade are pointing in Loosen center locking screws (D , Figure 8-3) proper direction of travel. Work blade all the in all three hex adjustment screws (D way up into blade guide bearings and guide blocks with back of blade against rear support...
Rotate the bar stock 180 degrees so that your 7-3). Note: Left guide has two hex socket cap mark is now at the bottom of the cut. screws; right guide has one (HBS-916EVS Make a cut through the bar stock. only). The HBS-1018EVS has two screws on each guide.
The scale should indicate approximately 18-to-20 lbs. for the HBS-916EVS. For the HBS-1018EVS, it should indicate 22-to-24 lbs. Adjust tension by loosening one nut on the C- bolt (L, Figure 7-6) and tightening the other.
Feed rate control (F) – Sets speed of bow descent, Make sure bolts on left/floating vise (M ) are loosened. Use handwheel to push vise against i.e. amount of downward force that is applied to workpiece until it conforms to workpiece angle. workpiece.
10.1 Blade selection 10.3 Evaluating cutting efficiency The HBS-916EVS and 1018EVS are provided with The best way to determine if the blade is cutting a hook-type variable-tooth blade adequate for a efficiently is to observe the chips formed by the wide range of jobs on a variety of common cutting.
11.1 Lubrication See sect. 11.4, Table 3, for lubrication chart. Blade guide ball bearings permanently lubricated and sealed; they require no further lubrication. Apply a light coat of machine oil to moving parts as needed. Periodically apply light coat of machine oil to exposed metal surfaces, such as vise bed, to prohibit rust.
11.4 Lubrication schedule Item or location Recommended lubricant Frequency Vise lead screw Light machine oil Monthly Hydraulic cylinder pivot Light machine oil Every 6 months areas Blade tension shaft General purpose grease Every 6 months Blade brush shaft Light machine oil As needed Front slide General purpose grease...
13.0 Troubleshooting HBS-916, HBS-1018 Table 5 * WARNING: Some corrections may require a qualified electrician. Symptom Possible Cause Correction* Motor will not start. No incoming power. Check plug connection. Blown electrical panel fuses or tripped Replace fuses, or reset breaker. circuit breaker.
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.
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 whatsoever.
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