Installation; General; Machine Setup; Electrical Connections - Jet VSF-14-1 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

4. UPPER BLADE WHEEL BLADE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT (See Blade Tracking
Adjustments) – If your saw should get out of adjustment and the blade runs off the wheel or
runs back against the lip, loosen the two bottom bolts on the upper wheel slide. Turn the set
screw in or out to make the blade run approximately 1/32" away from the lip on the back of
the wheel. Tighten the two upper wheel slide bolts. IMPORTANT: If the blade is allowed to
run against the lip on the wheel it will wear the lip off.
5. GUIDE BAR LOCK – Used to lock the roll guides in position.
6. BLADE GUIDE – Should be adjusted so it clears your work by approximately 1/2". This will
insure maximum blade rigidity.
7. STOP CLAMP – Has two uses:
7.1. Stop Clamp Scale – Shows the maximum depth of cut based on the size of blade you are
using.
7.2. Stop Clamp – Used with the Stop Clamp Scale (Figure 3 Item 7.1) to select the size of
the blade.
7.3. Lock Knob – To Lock the Stop Clamp.
8. C-CLAMP VISE – Used to hold stock in place during cutting. Graduations are provided to set
angle cuts.
9. COUNTERBALANCE WEIGHT – Used to maintain the blade pressure you desire.
10. HYDRAULIC CYLINDER – This should be adjusted to allow the frame to travel rapidly but not
free fall. This is a safety device and therefore should be kept properly adjusted.

Installation

General

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Do not install the machine in a damp, humid, dirty or badly illuminated environment.

Machine Setup

The band saw has been pre-adjusted at the factory and several test pieces have
been cut to verify cutting accuracy. Setup of the machine is limited to uncrating the
machine, securing it to the shop floor and connecting it to the electrical power source.
1. Remove the saw from the shipping skid; discard any hold-down devices.
2. Place the saw on the shop floor. This machine must be installed on a firm, level
surface. Make sure it is mounted securely to the floor using mounting anchors
secured through the holes in the base. In addition, adjust the level of the
worktable by adjusting the four feet pads.
3. If the saw will be used to cut long pieces of stock, allow plenty of room for the
length of the stock.

Electrical Connections

A qualified electrician should make the electrical connections
following all local and state codes.
The machine uses high voltage electrical power that poses a
significant risk of serious injury or death if proper precautions
are not observed. Make sure the machine is properly
grounded.
Connect the machine to the electrical power branch circuit. Observe the following
guidelines when connecting the saw to the power source.
1. Make sure the saw is disconnected from the electrical power branch circuit (trip
the required circuit breakers or remove the required fuses).
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1) It can be set for the depth of cut;
2) If placed behind the frame, it will lock the frame in a
forward position for contour work.