Do not use this band saw for other than its around, carrying on a conversation and “horse- intended use. If used for other purposes, JET play” are careless acts that can result in serious disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds injury.
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.
(Note: Ratchets and sockets will speed assembly.) 5.0 Setup and assembly 5.3 Unpacking and cleanup Inspect all contents for shipping damage. Read understand Compare contents of shipping carton with instructions before attempting assembly. Band contents list in this manual. Report any damage Saw must be disconnected from power during or part shortages to your distributor.
Figure 3 5.4 Assembling stand 5.6 Additional assembly Refer to Figure 3. 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-56 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.
The plug on the end of the power cord must be Check with qualified replaced with a UL/CSA listed plug rated for 230 volt electrician or service personnel if the grounding operation. instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
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 Disconnect band saw from power source. 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.
Consult the blade manufacturer’s literature for break-in of specific blades on specific materials. However, the following procedure will be adequate for break-in of JET-supplied blades lower alloy ferrous materials.
The top row shows acceptable clamping may force chips into the guide bearings and other positions, the bottom row shows unacceptable critical areas of saw. positions. Periodically apply a light coat of oil on exposed If the thickness of profile section is very thin, a 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-56 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-56 – 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” ........ 3 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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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-56 Stand – Exploded View 11.2.2 HVBS-56 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 .....
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