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.
power source before
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 1
Figure 2
Disconnect machine
making repairs
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