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Jet VBS-1408 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
14-inch Metalworking Band Saw
Model VBS-1408
WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086
Part No. M-414483
Ph.: 800-274-6848
Revision G 04/2013
www.waltermeier.com
Copyright © 2013 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.

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  • Page 1 This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14-inch Metalworking Band Saw Model VBS-1408 WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-414483 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision G 04/2013 www.waltermeier.com Copyright © 2013 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.

  • Page 2: Warranty And Service

    Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET® tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6848.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    18.0 Replacement Parts ............................. 21   18.1.1 VBS-1408 Band Saw – Exploded View ....................22   18.1.2 VBS-1408 Band Saw (Welder Assembly) – Exploded View ............... 23   18.1.3 VBS-1408 Band Saw – Parts List ......................24   19.0 Electrical diagram (VBS-1408) ........................27...

  • Page 4: Safety Warnings

    that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles. 10. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any 3.0 Safety warnings medication. 11. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position 1.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model VBS-1408 Band Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Your machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble-free operation if used in accordance with the instructions as set forth in this document.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    5.0 Specifications Model number ............................VBS-1610 Stock number .............................. 414485 Blade speed ............................... variable Low range (SFM) ............................ 82-330 High range (SFM) ..........................985-3950 Capacities: Height (max. thickness) ........................... 8” Throat (max. width) ............................14” Welder capacity ............................1/2" Motor ............TEFC, 1HP(0.75kW), 1PH, 115/230V (prewired 115V), 14/7 A, 60Hz Table size ..............................

  • Page 7: Uncrating And Assembly

    Failure to comply may cause serious injury. diesel oil. Do not use gasoline, paint thinner, or any cellulose-based product, as these will The VBS-1408 Band Saw is rated at 115/230V and damage painted surfaces. comes from the factory prewired 115V.

  • Page 8: Controls

    Anneal Button (K, Figure 3) – located on blade 9.0 Controls welder panel. Press and hold to anneal blade, release to stop. Variable Speed Handwheel (B, Figure 2) – Turn Blade Clamp Pressure Knob (L, Figure 3) – clockwise to increase speed and counterclockwise located on blade welder panel.

  • Page 9: Adjustments

    next to, but not against, the flange at the rear. If adjustment is needed: 1. Slightly loosen all four socket head cap screws (D, Figure 7). 2. Tighten two top set screws (E, Figure 7) slightly to shift blade toward front. Conversely, tighten two lower set screws (F, Figure 7) to shift blade toward rear.

  • Page 10: Top Guide Adjustment

    far enough back to clear saw blade even both wheel flanges. Make sure teeth point during cutting operation when the blade is down toward table. NOTE: If teeth will not deflected toward the rear. point downward regardless blade orientation, the blade is inside-out. Twist blade 3.

  • Page 11: Set Type

    11.3 Set type 5. Teeth are dull or improperly set. 6. Upper guides are set too high off the Straight Set – used for free cutting non-ferrous workpiece. materials; i.e., aluminum, magnesium, plastics, and 7. Faulty weld on blade. wood. Wavy Set –...

  • Page 12: Removing Teeth

    5. Insert opposite end of blade into right clamp. Position back edge of blade against back edge of right clamp. Then butt the end of blade against the other end of blade (the blade ends need to be in contact with each other). Tighten right clamp.

  • Page 13: Annealing

    excess weld material using the grinder. Refer to section 12.5, Blade grinding. If blade is thicker at the weld than at the rest of the blade, using the blade may damage the guides. The following are variations of the general procedure, based upon blade type: 12.4.1 Carbon steel blades 1.

  • Page 14: Blade Grinding

    The following Figure 16 illustrates some unacceptable grindings. procedure will be adequate, however, for break-in of JET-supplied blades on lower alloy ferrous materials. 1. Use a section of round stock. 2. Operate the saw at low speed. Start the cut with a very light feed rate.

  • Page 15: Evaluating Cutting Efficiency

    13.3 Evaluating cutting efficiency Use a brush to loosen accumulated chips and debris. Use a shop vacuum to remove the debris. The best way to determine whether a blade is Make sure the chip brush on the lower band wheel cutting efficiently is to observe the chips formed by is properly adjusted.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    15.0 Troubleshooting 15.1 Operating problems Table 1 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Blade has been improperly welded. Re-weld blade. See section 12.3 Blade not installed properly. Set guide inserts closer, and increase blade tension. Saw blade is twisted. Feeding workpiece too forcefully. Decrease feed rate.

  • Page 17: Mechanical And Electrical Problems

    15.2 Mechanical and electrical problems Table 2 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Machine will not Verify machine is connected to power start/restart or source. Make sure START button is No incoming power. repeatedly trips circuit pushed in completely, and STOP button breaker or blows is disengaged.

  • Page 18: Welded Blade Inspection

    15.3 Welded blade inspection Table 3 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Weld is misaligned. Dirt or scale on clamp 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 19: Welder Mechanical Problems

    15.4 Welder mechanical problems Table 4 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 20: Speed And Pitch Chart

    16.0 Speed and pitch chart Table 5...

  • Page 21: Typical Band Saw Operations

    17.0 Typical Band Saw Operations Figure 17 18.0 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1- 800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.waltermeier.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.

  • Page 22: Vbs-1408 Band Saw - Exploded View

    18.1.1 VBS-1408 Band Saw – Exploded View...

  • Page 23: Vbs-1408 Band Saw (Welder Assembly) - Exploded View

    18.1.2 VBS-1408 Band Saw (Welder Assembly) – Exploded View...

  • Page 24: Vbs-1408 Band Saw - Parts List

    18.1.3 VBS-1408 Band Saw – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1010 ..VBS1408-1010 ..Work Table ....................1 1020 ..VBS14-102 ....Table Support Frame (s/n previous to 7011501) ........... 1 ....VBS14-1021 ....Table Support Frame (s/n 7011501 and higher)..........1 1030 ..
  • Page 25 Index No Part No Description Size 5000 ..VBS1408-5000 ..Main Body ...................... 1 5100 ..VBS1408-5100 ..Rear Door ...................... 1 5120 ..VBS1408-5120 ..Lower Door ....................1 5140 ..VBS1408-5140 ..Upper Door ....................1 6010 ..
  • Page 26 G6201 ..BB-6201 ....Ball Bearing ....................2 G6205 ..BB-6205 ....Ball Bearing ....................2 P3-15 ..P3-15......On-Off Switch ....................1 ....STRIPE-1-3/4 .... JET Stripe (not shown) ..........1-3/4”...... per ft. * Included in VBS1610-VP Variable Pulley Assembly Complete...

  • Page 27: Electrical Diagram (Vbs-1408)

    19.0 Electrical diagram (VBS-1408)
  • Page 28 WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.jettools.com www.waltermeier.com...

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