Setup And Assembly; Shipping Contents; Unpacking And Clean-Up; Assembly - Jet HVBS-7MW Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

6.0 Setup and assembly

6.1 Shipping contents

1 Band saw
2 Wheel axles
4 Wheels
4 Split pins
2 Strain clamps
1 Material stop bar
1 Material stop
1 Belt cover
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Vertical cutting plate

Tools required for assembly:
#2 cross point screwdriver
Pliers

6.2 Unpacking and clean-up

1. Finish uncrating the saw. Inspect it for
shipping damage. If any damage has
occurred, contact your distributor.
2. Unbolt the saw from the skid and place it on
a level surface.
3. Clean rust protected surfaces with kerosene,
diesel oil, or a mild solvent. Do not use
cellulose based solvents such as paint
thinner or lacquer thinner. These will
damage painted surfaces.

6.3 Assembly

1. Place blocking under the ends of the saw
base to allow wheel installation. Caution:
Make sure saw is steady while temporarily
supported.
2. Slide wheel axles through the holes in the
base.
3. Slide the wheels onto the axles and fasten
with pins. Bend the pins to hold in place.
4. Slide material stop bar (A, Figure 1) into the
base and secure by tightening bolt (B,
Figure 1). Slide material stop (C, Figure 1)
onto the bar and tighten bolt (D, Figure 1).
5. Slide belt cover over pulley assemblies and
fasten with screws and washers (A, Figure
2).
6. Close belt cover and secure with lock knob
(B, Figure 2).
7. Remove transportation strap which holds the
bow to the bed, and keep it for later use
should the saw be moved any distance.
6.4 Vertical cutting plate
Note: These steps are only necessary if using
the band saw in vertical mode.
Disconnect machine from
power source before making repairs or
adjustments.
1. Disconnect band saw from power source.
2. Raise bow to vertical position by turning the
bow stop (A, Figure 3) a quarter turn
clockwise; slowly bring bow to vertical and
lock in place by turning the hydraulic
cylinder valve to the off position. Caution:
Do not pinch fingers between bow stop
and bracket.
3. Remove two screws (A, Figure 4) and
remove deflector plate (B, Figure 4).
4. Guide blade through the slot in the table and
fasten with two screws. See Figure 5.
5. When vertical operations are completed, to
lower bow turn hydraulic cylinder lever to on
position.
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Figure 2