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approved safety equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles. 10. Do not operate this machine while tired or 3.0 Safety warnings under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication. 1. Read and understand the entire owner's 11.
4.0 About this manual This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model HVBS-7MW Band Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown.
5.0 Specifications Model number ........................HBS-7MW Stock number ........................... 414459 Capacity: Round at 90°........................7” (178mm) Round at 45°......................4-1/2” (144mm) Rectangle at 90° ......... 2”H x 12”W (51x305mm); 7”H x 10-7/8”W (178 x 276mm) Rectangle at 45° ........ 7”H x 3-1/2”W (178 x 89mm); 5-1/2”H x 4-1/2”W (140 x 114mm) Throat depth ........................
6.0 Setup and assembly 6.1 Shipping contents Band saw Wheel axles Wheels Split pins Strain clamps Material stop bar Material stop Belt cover Vertical cutting plate Figure 1 Tools required for assembly: #2 cross point screwdriver Pliers 6.2 Unpacking and clean-up 1.
4. Fill tank to approximately 80% of capacity. 5. Place lid back onto tank, and place tank assembly back into base. 6. Replace return hose back into the hole in the tank lid. 6.6 Electrical connections Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes.
7.0 Adjustments 7.1 Hydraulic feed selector The hydraulic feed selector is used to control the blade feed rate and to lock the bow in vertical position. To increase feed rate, turn knob (A, Figure 9) counter-clockwise. To decrease feed rate, turn knob (A) clockwise. To turn off flow of hydraulic fluid, turn lever (B) as shown in Figure 9.
4. Adjust the movable vise parallel to the fixed 3. Turn blade tension knob (A, Figure 14) one vise by loosening bolt (A, Figure 13), three quarter revolutions adjusting to parallel, and tightening bolt. clockwise. This equals approximately 23,000 lbs. of blade tension. Do not overtighten blade.
2. Raise bow to vertical position and lock in 3. Verify that blade makes contact with square place by turning the hydraulic cylinder off. along the entire width of blade. 3. Remove red blade guard assembly (A, 4. If adjustment is necessary, loosen bolts (A, Figure 15) by removing two screws (B, Figure rotate...
7.9 Adjusting blade tracking bearing is approximately 0.003" to 0.005" from the back of the blade. Blade tracking adjustment 4. Turn nut (B, Figure 19) to adjust the requires running the saw with the back cover eccentric bearing snug to the blade. Blade open.
2. Turn on hydraulic cylinder valve and place 8.0 Operation the saw bow in horizontal position. Prior to Operation: 3. Turn feed rate valve on hydraulic cylinder counter-clockwise until it stops. 1. Check to see that the blade tooth direction matches the diagram on saw body.
4. Hold a container under the lower right corner 9.0 Maintenance of the gear box with one hand while slowly raising the saw bow with the other. Disconnect machine from 5. Place the saw bow in horizontal position power source before making any repair or again.
10.1.3 HVBS-7MW Bed and Bow Assemblies – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....HVBS7MW-1 ...Coolant Pan ..................1 2 ....HVBS7MW-2 ...Base Leg (left) ..................1 3 ....HVBS7MW-3 ...Base Leg (right) .................. 1 4 ....HVBS7MW-4 ...Skirt ....................1 5 ....