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..JET OPERATOR'S MANUAL HBS-916W & 1018W Bandsaws JET EQUIPMENT &.TOOLS, INC. A WMH Company www.jettools.com EQUIPMENT & TOOLS P.O. BOX 1349 Auburn, WA 98071-1349 e-mail jet@jettools.com ------- 253-351-6000 Fax 253-939-8001 M-414468 2/99...
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Important Information 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for this tool are available directly form JET Equipment & Tools. To place an order, call 1-800-274-6848. Please have the following information ready: 1. Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card number 2. Expiration date 3.
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WARNING Read and understand the entire instruction manual before attempting assembly or operation. All JET bandsaws are designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a bandsaw, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained.
Remove all bolts attaching machine to shipping base. Leave packing material between vice clamps and saw head intact until bandsaw has been lifted to its final position. Clean all rust protected surfaces with kerosene or diesel oil to remove protective coating.
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Remove two hex cap bolts and washers (A, Fig. 3) from the right side of the saw arm. Slide belt cover (8, Fig. 3) around pulley shafts and attach to saw with two hex cap bolts and two washers.
115 volt from the factory. The HBS1018Wis rated at 230V, 1Ph. only. Confirm power available at the saw's location is the same as the saw is wired. To switch the HBS-916Wfrom 115V to 230V, the following items will have to be...
Select proper speed and feed rate for material being cut. See speed selection chart found in the enclosed "Guide to Bandsawing" booklet supplied with this saw. Material to be cut must be securely held in vise. Check to see that coolant level is adequate and turn on coolant pump if material to be cut requires it.
Adjusting Vise Square to the Blade Disconnect the machine from the power source. Place a machinist's square on the table against the blade and the vise. The square should lie along the entire length of the vise and blade without a gap. If adjustment is necessary, loosen bolts holding the vise and adjust vise so square lines up properly.
Insufficient pressure rapidly dulls the blade. Material chips or shavings are the best indicator of proper speed and pressure. The ideal chip is thin, tightly curled, and warm to the touch.
Connect machine to power and run freely for approximately two minutes. 12. Turn power off and re-check blade tension and wire brush adjustment. If further adjustment is necessary, disconnect saw from power source, make adjustments, and re-connect to power. Blade Tracking Adjustment Blade tracking has been set at the factory and should require no adjustment.
(A - Fig. 9). Note: Left guide roller has two hex socket cap screw; right guide roller has one (HBS- 916Wonly) The HBS-1018W has two screws on each guide.. Move guide seat (B) up or down until a clearance of .003"...
Connect machine to the power source. Bow Weight Adjustment Bow weight is one of the most important adjustments of the saw. If the bow weight is not set properly, one can expect poor performance, crooked cuts, tooth stripping, stalling, and the blade popping off the blade wheels.
The scale should indicate approximately 18-20 Ibs. for the HBS-916W. For the HBS-1018W, it should indicate 22-24 Ibs. Adjust tension to approximately 18-20 Ibs.(or 22-24 Ibs.) by turning the adjustable C-bolt found at the end of the coil spring on the rear of the bandsaw.
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To check level of gear box lubricant, place saw arm in down position and allow a few minutes to pass so that oil drains down. Check level in sight glass on side of gear casing. Correct level is the dot in the middle of sight glass.
Parts List for the HBS-916W/-1018W Bandsaws Index Part Description HBS916W-01 Base (SIN 8081108 and lower) HBS916W-01A Base (SIN 8081109 and higher) HBS1018W-01 Base (SIN 808718 and lower) HBS1018W-01A Base (SIN 808719 and higher) TS-1492071 ,... Hex Cap Bolt TS-1540081 Hex Nut HBS916W-CP Coolant Pump TS-1531051.
Electrical Schematic for the HBS-916W STOP Selec-Sw Pump AC 110/220V 220V Electrical Panel Layout 0 4-1 T U, v, W, U, v, W, a 1 2 3 4 51 0 1 15V 11 5V 230V R 230 0 115 TR 11OV /220V U2V2 U, V,...
Electrical Schematic STOP AC 1~ 220V 110V 220V Electrical Panel 0 Lt-i T U, V, w, U, v, W, 0 1 2 3 4 51 230V R 230 0 11 5 u. v. for the HBS-1 a 18W Selec-Sw Pump Layout 0 11 5V U,V,...
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