Jet Elite EHB-1018VM, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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EHB-1018VM | EHB-1018VMH

6.0  UNCRATING AND ASSEMBLY

Note: Read and understand the entire manual before 
attempting setup or operation.

1.  Finish uncrating the saw and inspect for damage.  

Should any have occurred, contact your local distribu- 

 tor.

2.  Remove all bolts attaching machine to shipping base.

3.  Leave packing material between vise clamps and saw  
 

head intact until band saw has been lifted to its fi nal    

 position.

4.  Clean all rust protected surfaces with kerosene or  

diesel oil to remove protective coating. Do not use    

gasoline, paint thinner, mineral spirits, etc. These may  

damage painted surfaces.

5.  Lubricate all slideways with SAE 10W oil.

7.0  INSTALLATION

For best performance, the band saw should be located on 
a solid and level foundation. Allow room for servicing and 
for moving large stock around the band saw when decid-
ing a location for the machine.

1.  Using lifting straps that are isolated from the band  

 saw’s 

fi nished surfaces, lift machine and place in  

desired location. See Figure 1 for strap placement.

2.  Install four leveling bolts with lock nuts on both sides   
 

of the base as shown in the parts breakdown on page  

16, items 2 and 3.

3.  Place a level on the table surface and check side-to-   
 

side and front-to-back.

4.  Adjust leveling screws until machine is level in both    
 

directions and tighten locking nuts.

8.0  ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

The EHB-1018VM/VMH is rated at 230/460V, 3 phase. 
Confi rm that power available at the saw’s location match-
es that for which the saw is wired.

If the saw runs backward, disconnect from power and 
switch any two of the three power leads.

Fig. 1

9.0  CONTROLS

Refer to Figure 2.

Power Indicator Light (A)

 – lit whenever machine is 

running.

Start Button (B)

 – press to start band saw.

Stop Button (C)

 – press to stop band saw.

Emergency Stop Button (D)

 – press to immediately stop 

all machine functions.

Blade Up Button (E)

 – when in automatic mode, press to 

raise saw head.

Blade Down Button (F)

 – when in Automatic mode, press 

to lower saw head. 

Coolant Switch (G)

 – Turn arrow to “I” to turn on coolant 

fl ow. Turn arrow to “O” to stop coolant fl ow.

Manual/Auto Switch (H)

 – due to saw head weight, use 

the auto mode to raise and lower saw head.

Hydraulic Vise Closed Button (I)

 – press to close vise.

Hydraulic Vise Open Button (J)

 – press to open vise.

Saw Head Down Feed Speed Control (K)

 – this knob is 

used to set the amount of downward force that is applied 
to the saw blade. The feed rate is proportional to the 
opening of the valve. When set to zero, the saw head is 
locked in the raised position. Increasing the valve opening 
(counterclockwise adjustment) increases the feed rate; 
decreasing the valve opening (clockwise adjustment) 
reduces the feed rate.

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All electrical connections must be done by a 
qualifi ed electrician. All adjustments or repairs must 
be done with machine disconnected from power 
source. Failure to comply may cause serious injury.