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- Page 1 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 20-inch Variable Speed Vertical Band Saw Model VBS-2012VS-DC 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-JT1-1377 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Edition 2 07/2024 www.jettools.com Copyright © 2024 JET...
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Page 2: Warranty And Service
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 ®... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
16.0 Typical Band Saw Operations ........................29 17.0 Replacement Parts ............................. 29 17.1.1 VBS-2012VS-DC Cabinet Assembly – Exploded View ............... 30 17.1.2 VBS-2012VS-DC Work Table Assembly – Exploded View ..............31 17.1.3 VBS-2012VS-DC Lower Wheel Set Assembly – Exploded View ............32... - Page 4 17.1.4 VBS-2012VS-DC Welder Assembly – Exploded View ................ 32 17.1.5 VBS-2012VS-DC Guide Post Assembly – Exploded View ..............33 17.1.6 VBS-2012VS-DC Upper Wheel Set Assembly – Exploded View ............34 17.2.1 VBS-2012VS-DC Band Saw – Parts List .................... 35 18.0 Electrical Connections ..........................40...
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Page 5: Safety Warnings
5. Only use this band saw for its intended use. If removed from the machine before use. used for other purposes, JET disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself 19. Always keep safety guards in place when the harmless from any injury that may result from machine is in use. -
Page 6: About This Manual
If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. JET can also be reached at our web site: www.jettools.com. -
Page 7: Specifications
Shipping ............................. 851 lbs (386kg) 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. -
Page 8: Uncrating And Checking Contents
6.0 Uncrating and Checking 3. Use a forklift with sufficient lifting capacity and forks that are long enough to reach the Contents complete width of the machine. 4. Remove the securing bolts that attach the machine to the pallet. Suffocation Hazard! 5. -
Page 9: Anchoring The Machine
(153mm) minimum is preferred. properly grounded. The VBS-2012VS-DC Band Saw is rated at 230V, 60Hz alternating current. Verify the input power supply before making any electrical connections. Before connecting the machine to the power source, make sure the power source is OFF. -
Page 10: Product And Controls Identification
• 9.0 Product and Controls Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not Identification completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the machine is properly grounded. • Repair or replace damaged or worn cord. OVERALL MACHINE Extension Cord Safety Refer to Figure 9-1... - Page 11 CONTROL PANEL D - Blade Shear: Trims end of blade square prior to welding. Cuts saw bands ranging in width from Refer to Figure 9-2 0.062” to 1” (1.6mm to 25.4mm) and thickness of 0.025” to 0.035” (0.63mm to 0.89mm). E - Emergency Stop Switch: Removes power to the operating controls and stops operation.
- Page 12 WELD STATION C – Upper Guide Post Lock Knob: Turn counterclockwise to loosen guide post. Turn Refer to Figure 9-3 clockwise to lock guide post in place. D – Upper Guide Post Handwheel: Turn handwheel to raise or lower guide post. E –...
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Page 13: Adjustments
TILTING WORK TABLE FENCE GUIDE The work table may be tilted from 15° to 45°. A fence guide is provided with this saw to ad in The outboard side of the table will lift to create a precise cut lengths and repeat cuts. 15°... -
Page 14: Blade Tracking
IMPORTANT: To prolong the blade life, release 6. If adjustment is needed, slowly and a little at a the tension on the blade if the bandsaw will be time, turn the adjustment knob (B) to cause the idle for an extended period of time. blade to move toward the middle of the wheel. -
Page 15: Guide Post Adjustment
the blade guides and the blade. Now tighten each socket cap screw C. (Check the position of the air nozzle). The guides should now be positioned correctly without touching the blade. Note: Over time, the blade inserts will wear. When this happens, flip inserts over and reverse the guides. -
Page 16: Blade Selection
11.4 Blade Terminology 11.0 Blade Selection Proper blade selection is just as important to band saw operation as is blade speed and material feed. Proper blade selection will impact blade life, straightness of cut, cut finish, and efficiency of operation. Excessive blade breakage, stripping of teeth, and waviness of cut are some of the results of improper blade selection. -
Page 17: Metal Chip Indicators
Always wear leather gloves when specific blades on specific materials. The following working near the blade. procedure will be adequate for break-in of JET- supplied blades on lower alloy ferrous materials. Never operate band 1. -
Page 18: Evaluating Cutting Efficiency
4. When the saw has completed about 1/3 of the reach without crossing the blade path or vision cut, increase the feed rate slightly and allow of the cut area. Simulating the cut without the saw to complete the cut. power may be helpful. -
Page 19: Welder Operation
13.0 Welder Operation to be removed by grinding so that the weld area of the blade is uniform, and the teeth will be uniformly spaced (see Figure 13-2). The electrical current that Squaring Ends: If the saw band cut is not square after shearing, use the grinding wheel to square it flows through the blade welder when operating up. -
Page 20: Welding
13.2 Welding edge of right clamp. Slide the butt the end of blade against the other end of blade. Make sure the blade ends fit together with no gap The electrical current that (the blade ends need to be in contact with flows through the blade welder when operating each other). -
Page 21: Annealing
10. Release weld button (F) and wait 3 or 4 weld area a dull orangish-red. The wider the seconds until blade returns to original color. blade, the more bursts and time it will take. Unclamp blade. Do not press and hold the 11. -
Page 22: Blade Grinding
13.3.2 Carbon Steel Hard Back Blades 1. Heat blade slowly until weld becomes a deep blue color. 2. Continue to heat by jogging the anneal button until the width of the blue color is one-half the length of the band exposed between the jaws. 3. -
Page 23: Maintenance
14.3 Monthly Maintenance 14.0 Maintenance Tighten any loose bolts, nuts, or screws on the machine. Before doing maintenance on Re-grease the drive bearings. the machine, disconnect it from the electrical Inspect the blade brush for wear. Adjust or replace supply by pulling out the plug or turning the if needed. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
15.0 Troubleshooting 15.1 Driver Error Codes Table 2 Code Description Possible Cause Troubleshoot Problems Low voltage protection. Input voltage too low. Check the power supply. 1. Main power input over limit 1. Check main power voltage. voltage between 104- 2. Over motor allowance rate 120V(12”/18”), 208-230V Overload voltage protection. -
Page 25: Operating Problems
15.2 Operating Problems Table 3 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Blade has been improperly welded. Re-weld blade. See Section 13.0 Welder Operation. Blade not installed properly. Follow instructions in Section 10.5 Changing Saw Blades. Saw blade is twisted. Feeding workpiece too forcefully. Decrease feed rate. -
Page 26: Mechanical And Electrical Problems
15.3 Mechanical and Electrical Problems Table 4 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Machine will not Verify machine is connected to power start/restart, stops source. Make sure key switch is turned on No incoming power. during operation, or and ON button is pushed in completely, repeatedly trips circuit and STOP button is disengaged. -
Page 27: Welded Blade Inspection
15.4 Welded Blade Inspection Table 5 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Weld is misaligned. Dirt or scale on welder jaws or blade. Always keep jaws clean. Clean blade before welding. Blade ends not square. Before welding, grind cut edges of blade until they are square. Use the shear on the band saw for square cuts. -
Page 28: Welder Mechanical Problems
15.5 Welder Mechanical Problems Table 6 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Wire connection is poor; connecting Change switch or grind the connecting point of welding switch is bad. port with a file. Weld could not be Transformer burned out. Change transformer or rewire it. made. -
Page 29: Typical Band Saw Operations
Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately. 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. -
Page 30: Vbs-2012Vs-Dc Cabinet Assembly - Exploded View
17.1.1 VBS-2012VS-DC Cabinet Assembly – Exploded View... -
Page 31: Vbs-2012Vs-Dc Work Table Assembly - Exploded View
17.1.2 VBS-2012VS-DC Work Table Assembly – Exploded View... -
Page 32: Vbs-2012Vs-Dc Lower Wheel Set Assembly - Exploded View
17.1.3 VBS-2012VS-DC Lower Wheel Set Assembly – Exploded View 17.1.4 VBS-2012VS-DC Welder Assembly – Exploded View... -
Page 33: Vbs-2012Vs-Dc Guide Post Assembly - Exploded View
17.1.5 VBS-2012VS-DC Guide Post Assembly – Exploded View... -
Page 34: Vbs-2012Vs-Dc Upper Wheel Set Assembly - Exploded View
17.1.6 VBS-2012VS-DC Upper Wheel Set Assembly – Exploded View... -
Page 35: Vbs-2012Vs-Dc Band Saw - Parts List
17.2.1 VBS-2012VS-DC Band Saw – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Cabinet Assembly 1 ....VBS2012VS-01 ..Lower Wheel Door ..................1 2 ....BSV12VS-V2-02 ..Hinge Pin Lower .................... 2 3 ....TS-2245102 ....Round Head Machine Screw ........M5 x 10 ......6 4 .... - Page 36 29-1 ... TS-1532042 ....Pan Head Machine Screw ........M4 x 12 ......4 30 ....TS-1531022 ....Pan Head Machine Screw ........M4 x 8 ......2 31 ....VBS1207VS-35 ..Acrylic Bracket-Right (Small) ................. 1 32 ....VBS1207VS-34 ..Acrylic Bracket-Left (Small) ................1 33 ....
- Page 37 Lower Wheel Set Assembly 201 .... BSV20VS-V2-201 ..PU Belt ..............500mm ......1 202 .... BSV20VS-V2-203N ... Wheel Lower ............500mm ......1 207 .... BB6206 ..... Bering ..............6206 ......2 210 .... BSV20VS-V2-210 ..Special Screw ....................4 211 ....
- Page 38 333 .... BSV20VS-V2-333 ..Welding Clamp Right ..................1 334 .... BSV20VS-V2-334 ..Insulating Plate ....................1 335 .... TS-1550041 ....Flat Washer ............. 6mm ......1 336 .... TS-1503051 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ......... M6-1 x 20 ...... 1 337 ....
- Page 39 612 .... TS-1523011 ....Set Screw ..............M6 x 1.0P x 6MM ..2 613 .... VBS1813VS-613 ..Collar ......................2 614 .... TB2902 ...... Thrust Bearing ............2902 ......2 615 .... BSV20VS-V2-615 ..Tensioning Bracket ..................1 616 ....
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Page 40: Electrical Connections
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