Adjusting Automatic Shutoff; Operation - Jet HVBS-7MW Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

2. Turn on hydraulic cylinder valve and place
the saw bow in horizontal position.
3. Turn feed rate valve on hydraulic cylinder
counter-clockwise until it stops.
4. Place a fish-type scale under the blade
tension handle and lift the saw bow. Scale
should indicate approximately 13 to 15 lbs.
5. Adjust tension to approximately 13 to 15 lbs.
by turning bolt (A, Figure 21).
6. Connect machine to power source.
Figure 21

7.12 Adjusting automatic shutoff

The saw should stop after the cut has been
completed:
1. If the saw completes the cut and continues
to run, adjust the trip bracket (A, Figure 22)
down.
2. If the saw shuts off before the cut is
complete, adjust the trip bracket (A, Figure
22) up.
3. If the saw stops cutting but continues to run,
adjust the stop bolt (B, Figure 22).
The saw is properly adjusted when the saw
shuts off just after the blade has finished the cut.
Figure 22

8.0 Operation

Prior to Operation:
1. Check to see that the blade tooth direction
matches the diagram on saw body.
2. Check to see that the blade is properly
seated on the wheels after proper tension
has been applied.
3. Set the blade guide roller bearings snug
against blade. See section 7.10, Adjusting
blade guide bearings, for more detail.
4. Check for a slight clearance between the
backup rollers and the back of the blade.
5. Position both blade guides as close to work
as possible.
6. Select proper speed and feed rate for
material being cut.
7. Material to be cut must be held securely in
vise.
8. Check to see that coolant level is adequate.
9. Do not start a cut on a sharp edge.
10. Keep machine lubricated. See section 9.1,
Lubrication.
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