Jet AB-1012W, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Page 1: ...x12 inch Automatic Horizontal Band Saw Model AB 1012W WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne TN 37086 Part No M 414462 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision B 01 2013 www waltermeier com Copy...

Page 2: ...n postage prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint...

Page 3: ...atic Operation 19 13 5 Bundle Cutting 19 13 6 Evaluating Cutting Efficiency 19 13 7 Verifying Cutting Accuracy 19 13 8 Blade Selection 20 13 9 Blade Break In Procedure 20 14 0 General Maintenance 21 1...

Page 4: ...cally treated lumber Your risk of exposure varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safet...

Page 5: ...r debris do not use your hands 32 Avoid contact with coolant especially guarding your eyes 33 Do not stand on the machine Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over 34 Never leave the machine...

Page 6: ...1 7 A Coolant Pump Motor 1 6HP 0 12kW 3PH 230 460V 1 60Hz 0 4 0 24 A Recommended circuit 2 20A for 230V 15A for 460V Reduction unit in oil bath 40 1L Noise Emission 3 Without load 71 dB With load mild...

Page 7: ...e and safety instructions 6 1 Contents of Shipping Container 1 Band Saw not shown 1 Roller Table 6 1 2 ft with guides A 1 Chip Cart B 2 Bundle Clamps C 1 Can of Hydraulic Oil D 1 Tool Box E containing...

Page 8: ...ble fatal injury 8 1 230V Operation The Band Saw is equipped with a three phase 230 460 volt motor it is pre wired 230V You may either install a UL CSA listed plug suitable for 230 volt operation or h...

Page 9: ...personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately Make sure the vol...

Page 10: ...adjusting screw D to bring the carbide guides into light contact with the blade they should not pinch the blade Check the blade to make sure the welded section is the same thickness as the rest of the...

Page 11: ...in place using the blade clip Figure 5 The clip will automatically release the blade when the blade begins moving 12 Turn blade tension lever Figure 4 to full tension position 13 Slide the left guide...

Page 12: ...tracking make any further adjustments as needed Do not over track excessive rubbing of blade back against the wheel shoulder may cause damage to blade and wheels 10 4 Blade Tension Refer to Figure 8...

Page 13: ...raw into the workpiece at current speed The chip brush has its own valve lever The general purpose coolant can be a mixture of water soluble oil or synthetic solution and water Mix the soluble oil wit...

Page 14: ...e main switch 2 The screen will illuminate with the JET logo and machine model number Figure 16 3 If an error notice window appears refer to Troubleshooting Touch Pad Screen Error Notices in this manu...

Page 15: ...his first level is 1234 NOTE System parameters have been set by the manufacturer and should not require adjustment Only qualified personnel should change system parameters 1K Machine execution message...

Page 16: ...number will highlight only if cutting length and quantity have been keyed in To cancel a task press the task number again 3E Length Setting Touch the task number then touch the box with the length fi...

Page 17: ...rself with the functions of the control panel shown on page 23 The Band Saw will automatically shut off power if left inactive for five minutes while the hydraulic pump is on To restart the machine tu...

Page 18: ...2 Establish settings under automatic operation see below 3 Clamp the workpiece Zero setting will not work until the bench vise is clamped 4 Begin the initial cut in automatic mode If you wish to inclu...

Page 19: ...e bed do not overtighten or the vise will not move freely 3 Connect hydraulic hoses from the bundle clamps to the fixtures D and E 4 Operations are the same as in the instructions above for either aut...

Page 20: ...pecific blade recommendations Also the supplier who provides the workpiece material should be prepared to provide you with specific instructions regarding the best blade and coolant or cutting fluid i...

Page 21: ...to clear shavings from vise and band wheel areas Top off coolant level Inspect coolant drain hole clear it of any obstructions Slacken blade tension to prevent premature wear Check blade for wear cra...

Page 22: ...after cleaning Coolant tank Water soluble cutting fluid High level on gauge Top off Daily Worm gear Grease as needed Monthly Drive wheel oil nipple Grease as needed Every 2 weeks Idle wheel oil nipple...

Page 23: ...e Vise Forward Advances the shuttle work piece N Bow Up Raises the saw bow and stops machine operations without re setting Work piece will remain clamped O Bow Down Lowers the saw bow P Shuttle Vise O...

Page 24: ...nsor 6 Abnormal blade tension Check for broken blade proper blade tension and inspect the blade sensor 7 Abnormal arm probe limit switch Inspect the arm probe limit switch and check the sliding functi...

Page 25: ...d pressure Insufficient blade tension Increase tension to proper level Bad cuts out of square Workpiece not square with blade Make sure vise is square with blade Work must be clamped tightly in vise F...

Page 26: ...ooth pitch Gearbox requires lubrication Check gearbox Maintain lubrication levels No coolant flow Screen filter on pump is clogged Clean screen filter Impeller is loose Tighten impeller Coolant level...

Page 27: ...27 19 1 1 Base Assembly Exploded View...

Page 28: ...12W A27 Right Plate 1 28 AB1012W A28 Conveyer Cover C 1 29 5712561 Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw M5x8L 2 30 AB1012W A9 Large Round Head Screw M6x12L 2 31 AB1012W A31 Plastic Handle 1 32 AB1012W A32...

Page 29: ...85 AB1012W A85 Chain 1 86 AB1012W A86 Key 5x20L mm 1 87 AB1012W A87 Small Shaft 1 88 AB1012W A88 Oil Less Bushing 1625 1 89 AB1012W A89 Conveyor Base 1 90 AB1012W A90 Small Shaft Bushing 1 91 AB1012W...

Page 30: ...30 19 2 1 Bow Assembly Exploded View...

Page 31: ...31 Socket Head Cap Screw M6x12L 4 29 AB1012W B29 Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw M5x8L 4 30 AB1012W B30 Flat Head Screw M5x8L 2 31 AB1012W B31 Setting Plate 1 32 AB1012W B32 Plate 1 33 TS 1525031 Sock...

Page 32: ...TS 2361081 Helical Spring Lock Washer 8mm 1 87 AB1012W B87 Short Arm 1 88 TS 2361081 Helical Spring Lock Washer 8mm 1 89 TS 1540061 Hex Nut M8 1 90 TS 1504061 Socket Head Cap Screw M8x30L 1 91 AB1012W...

Page 33: ...1 123 TS 2361121 Helical Spring Lock Washer 12mm 1 124 AB1012W B20 Steel Hex Cap Bolt M12x35L 1 125 AB1012W B125 Setting Ring 1 126 AB1012W B126 Oil Nipple PT1 8 1 127 AB1012W B127 Warning Label Safe...

Page 34: ...34 19 3 1 Vise Transfer Assembly Exploded View...

Page 35: ...Head Cap Screw M6x16L 3 28 TS 1504061 Socket Head Cap Screw M8x30L 1 29 AB1012W C29 Rod Bushing 15mm 1 30 AB1012W C30 O Ring P11 1 31 TS 154010 Hex Nut M16 1 32 TS 2361161 Helical Spring Lock Washer...

Page 36: ...d 1 64 AB1012W C64 Feeding Cylinder 1 65 AB1012W C65 Round Head Screw M4x6L 4 66 TS 1521021 Set Screw M4x6L 2 67 AB1012W C67 Small Gear 1 68 AB1012W C68 Cover 1 69 AB1012W C69 Spring Plate 1 70 HVBS71...

Page 37: ...37 19 4 1 Vise Gearbox Assembly Exploded View...

Page 38: ...8 Shaft 1 29 TS 1540081 Hex Nut M12 1 30 AB1012W D30 Spring Washer 12mm 1 31 AB1012W D31 Motor Support 1 32 AB1012W D32 Motor 3HP 3PH 230 460V 1 33 TS 1491041 Hex Cap Screw M10x30L 4 34 TS 2361101 Hel...

Page 39: ...ize Qty 61 AB1012W D61 Taper Bearing 32206J 1 62 AB1012W D62 C Ring R62 1 63 AB1012W D63 Roller Bearing E30306J 1 64 AB1012W D64 Oil Seal 40x52x5 mm 1 65 AB1012W D65 Dust Seal 1 66 AB1012W D66 O Ring...

Page 40: ...40 19 5 1 Bearing Guide and Brush Assemblies Exploded View...

Page 41: ...y 1 25 AB1012W E25 Pin 5x20L mm 1 AB1012W LBG Left Bearing Guide Assembly index 26 45 and 51 1 AB1012W RBG Right Bearing Guide Assembly index 27 32 34 35 38 40 42 51 1 26 AB1012W E26 Adjusting Screw L...

Page 42: ...42 19 6 1 Accessories Exploded View...

Page 43: ...10 GB5783 M12x20 Hex Cap Screw M12x20L 8 11 TS 2360121 Flat Washer M12 8 12 AB1012W F12 Roller 7 13 AB1012W F13 C Clip S20 14 14 AB1012W CC Chip Cart complete assembly index 15 20 1 15 AB1012W F15 Whe...

Page 44: ...44 19 7 1 Electric Box and Control Panel Assembly Exploded View...

Page 45: ...W FU7 Transformer Fuse 230V operation 4A 1 FU7 AB1012W FU7 A Transformer Fuse 460V operation 2A 1 21 FU8 AB1012W FU7 Transformer Fuse 230V operation 4A 1 FU7 AB1012W FU7 A Transformer Fuse 460V operat...

Page 46: ...3 AB1012W H3 Heater Tube 1 4 AB1012W H4 Upper Cover 1 5 AB1012W A4 Large Round Head Screw M6x8L 2 6 AB1012W H6 Heater Electrical Box 1 7 AB1012W H7 Temperature Control Power Light 1 8 AB1012W H8 Temp...

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Page 52: ...52 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Phone 800 274 6848 www waltermeier com...