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work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles. 3.0 Safety Warnings 10. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
4.0 About this manual This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model HVBS-710S Band Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown.
16. Fixed vise Chip brush 17. Rotating disc hub for miter cuts Hydraulic cylinder with valve regulator 6.0 Specifications Model Number ............................... HVBS-710S Stock Number ................................413451 Materials: Frame ................................cast iron Table ................................cast iron Blade wheels ..............................cast iron Base ..................................
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Capacities: Miter angle...............................90 to 45 deg. Round capacity at 90° ..........................7” (180 mm) Round capacity at 45° ..........................4” (100 mm) Round capacity at 30° ......................... 6-3/4” (171mm) Rectangle capacity at 90° (W x H) ................7” x 10-13/64” (180 x 260 mm) Rectangle capacity at 45°...
7.0 Set-Up and Assembly Tools required for assembly: 12mm wrench 3, 4, and 6mm hex keys 7.1 Unpacking and cleanup Inspect contents of shipping container for shipping damage. Report any damage to your distributor. Remove all contents from carton, and compare to the contents list in this manual.
Figure 4 4. Use properly rated lifting equipment (hoist or 7.3 Assembly forklift) with straps placed beneath cast iron portion of saw. Refer to Figure 4. 5. Position saw atop base and secure with four screws and washers (HP-1/6/7). Band should disconnected from electrical power during 6.
7.4 Vertical cutting plate These steps are only necessary when using band saw in vertical position. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Open valve on hydraulic cylinder (lever parallel to cylinder) and raise bow to vertical position. 3. Remove two screws and remove seat plate, as shown in Figure 5.
2. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for injury. use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating The HVBS-710S Band Saw is rated at 115/230V less than 150 volts: power, and pre-wired for 115 volt. The band saw This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has...
The green-colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. 3. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating between 150 - 250 volts, inclusive: This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in D,...
9.0 Adjustments The settings on your band saw, such as blade squareness, tension, and tracking were carefully performed by the manufacturer. You should, however, verify these before operating, in case misalignment has occurred during shipping. 9.1 Squaring blade to table 1.
9.4 Miter cuts 1. Loosen handle (G, Figure 17). 2. Rotate bow to desired angle up to 45- degrees, using scale indicator on front of base. 3. Tighten handle. Figure 18 9.6 Counterbalance spring The counterbalance spring helps control the amount of weight the saw bow puts on the workpiece when the hydraulic control valve is fully open.
times. If the teeth of the blade are so far apart the blade has been turned inside-out. Twist that they straddle the work, severe damage to blade right side-out and reinstall.) the workpiece and to the blade can result. 9. Position blade around wheels, making sure 1.
TIP: Slacken blade tension when finished with Keep fingers clear of blade operations, to prolong blade life. Make note of and wheel to avoid injury. indicator position on tension label (E, Figure 20) for quickly returning tension to its previous 7.
Figure 23 Figure 22 Figure 24 The saw blade can be considered correctly adjusted when the variation measure is no more 9.12 Blade guide adjustment than 0.012 inch across the face of the disk. 1. Loosen knobs (A, Figure 25). If you do not have a piece of 2-inch bar stock 2.
9.14 Limit switch 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Raise bow to vertical and secure in place by The stop screw (F, Figure 28) activates a limit turning off hydraulic cylinder. switch to shut off the saw when it reaches down position.
Consult the blade manufacturer’s literature for break-in of specific blades on specific materials. Figure 30 However, the following procedure will be adequate for break-in of JET-supplied blades on Never hold a workpiece by lower alloy ferrous materials. hand when cutting it – the workpiece should 1.
10. The machine will shut off at the completion of the cut. Turn off coolant flow and remove workpiece. 11. Return bow to raised position for next cut. 11.4 Evaluating cutting efficiency Is the blade cutting efficiently? The best way to determine this is to observe the chips formed by the cutting blade.
7. Reinstall gasket and cover. Fasten cover with screws. Completely drain and refill gear box oil after the first 90 days of operation. Thereafter, change every six months. 13.0 Troubleshooting the HVBS-710S Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Motor will not start.
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Excessive blade Incorrect blade tension. Adjust blade tension. breakage. Incorrect blade speed or downfeed rate. Adjust acccordingly. Workpiece loose in vise. Clamp workpiece securely. Blade rubs on wheel flange. Adjust blade tracking. Use appropriate blade for material being Teeth too coarse for material.
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