Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET® tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6848.
14.2.1 Head (J-7020/7040) – Exploded View ....................24 14.2.2 Head (J-7020/7040) – Parts List ......................25 15.0 Electrical Connections ..........................28 15.1 Electrical Connections – single phase only (model J-7020) ..............28 15.2 Electrical Connections – three phase only (model J-7040) ..............29...
Read and follow these simple rules for best results and full benefits from your machine. Used properly, 14. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite JET machinery is among the best in design and accidents. safety. However, any machine used improperly can 15.
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18. Keep hands in sight and clear of all moving parts motor shall be started and you should allow and cutting surfaces. the saw to achieve full speed before bringing the saw blade into contact with the workpiece. 19. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area.
This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the J-7020 and J-7040 Horizontal Band Saws. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Your machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble-free operation if used in accordance with the instructions as set forth in this document.
It is recommended that the single phase band saw downward is controlled by a hydraulic feed (model J-7020), when operated on 115 volt power, rate control located on the top, rear of the saw be connected to a dedicated 30 amp circuit with a head (see Figure 3).
8.4 Controlling the cut: Hydraulic knob turned counterclockwise. Speed decreases when the knob is turned clockwise. feed control 2. A placard on the drive belt guard provides The weight of the saw arm provides all the force recommended speeds for various materials. needed to move the saw blade through the workpiece.
However, the following procedure will be adequate for break-in of JET-supplied blades on 2. Turn the locking handle on the round, angle- lower alloy ferrous materials.
vise jaw. Put the rear end of the workpiece 4. Install the locking knob in the hole in the side against the angle-setting block. of the stop L-bracket. 4. Turn clamping hand wheel clockwise until the 5. Slide the assembled stop L-bracket onto the left vise jaw is parallel with the workpiece.
7. DO NOT DROP THE SAW HEAD OR FORCE used properly or if the blade is correctly welded. THE CUT. Let the weight of the saw head (See Figure 10 for location of blade tracking provide the cutting force. adjustment screws.) 8.
length of paper between the blade and the blade guide bearings are adjusted at the factory. wheel as shown in Figure 11. The paper They should rarely require adjustment. When should not be cut as it passes between the adjustment is required, adjust immediately. Failure wheel shoulder and the blade.
(The blade should be in a vertical position between the bearings. (See Figure 13.) 5. Tighten the center locking screw with an Allen wrench while holding the eccentric bushing in position with the 3/4-inch wrench. 6. Use the same procedure to adjust the other guide bearing.
cuttings and other material that would cause from the idler and drive wheels. Remove the damage. blade from between the blade guides. 4. Clean the chip sludge from the coolant tank. 2. Install the new blade between the blade guide The frequency should be determined by how bearings and the carbide blade guides.
12.8 Replacing idler wheel or idler 12.5 Replacing drive motor bearing 1. Disconnect the motor from all electrical power. 1. Remove the saw blade (see sect. 12.3, Unplug the motor if it is plugged into a socket. Changing blades). Shut off the power to the branch and remove the connection to the junction box if the motor 2.
2. Insert the capscrew into the new bearing. 12.10 Replacing carbide blade guide Replace the spring washer onto the capscrew and re-install into the floating block. Refer to Figure 17. 3. If re-adjustment is necessary, loosen the pivot 1. Remove the cap screw and remove the capscrew and move the floating block so that carbide guide.
13.0 Troubleshooting the J-7020/7040 Band Saws Symptom Possible Cause Correction Excessive blade Material loose in vise. Clamp work securely. breakage Incorrect speed or feed. Check machinist’s handbook for speed/feed appropriate for the material being cut. Teeth too coarse for material.
Symptom Possible Cause Correction Unusual wear on Blade guides worn Replace blade guides. side/back of blade Blade guide bearings not adjusted. Adjust blade guide bearings. Blade guide bearing bracket is loose. Tighten blade guide bearing bracket. Teeth missing/ripped Blade tooth pitch too coarse for Use blade with finer tooth pitch.
14.1.2 Base (J-7020/7040) – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ....J-5712251 ....Foot, Left......................1 2 ....J-5712261 ....Foot, Right ..................... 1 3 ....J-5712271 ....Coolant Reservoir ..................1 3-1 ..... 5519485 ....Stopper (PT 3/8") ................... 1 4 ....
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(For Saw Serial No.12020250 and Earlier) ....5516855N....Coolant Pump Switch ...... 1 (For Saw Serial No.12020251 and Later) ....STRIPE-1-3/4 .... JET stripe (not shown) ..............sold per ft. *** Spring Changed since Dec. '96 Piston/Seal Kit 5512787 E-M valve &...
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