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8-in x 13-in Horizontal Cut-Off Bandsaw
3.0 SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation.
2.
Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause
serious injury.
3.
Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4.
This band saw is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the
proper and safe operation of a band saw, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained.
5.
Do not use this band saw for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, JET
®
, disclaims any real or implied warranty and
holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use.
6.
Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this band saw. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7.
Before operating this band saw, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past the elbows. Remove all loose
clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are recommended. Do not wear gloves.
2.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 WARRANTY AND SERVICE ...........................................................................................................................................2
2.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................................4
3.0 SAFETY WARNINGS ......................................................................................................................................................4
4.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................6
5.0 SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................................6
6.0 MACHINE FEATURES ....................................................................................................................................................7
6.1 MACHINE BASE .........................................................................................................................................................7
6.2 SAW HEAD .................................................................................................................................................................7
6.3 WORK STOP ..............................................................................................................................................................8
6.4 CONTROL PANEL ......................................................................................................................................................8
6.5 AUXILIARY COOLANT HOSE ....................................................................................................................................8
7.0 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................................................8
7.1 MACHINE SETUP .......................................................................................................................................................8
8.0 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .........................................................................................................................................8
9.0 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .....................................................................................................................................9
9.1 CONTROL PANEL ......................................................................................................................................................9
9.2 BLADE SPEEDS .........................................................................................................................................................9
10.0 BLADE SELECTION ...................................................................................................................................................10
10.1 BLADE BREAK-IN PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................10
11.0 OPERATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................10
11.1 HYDRAULIC FEED CONTROL ...............................................................................................................................10
11.2 EVALUATING CUTTING EFFICIENCY ................................................................................................................... 11
11.3 WORK SETUP ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
11.4 SETTING THE VISE FOR ANGLE CUTS (NON-MITERING VERSION ONLY) ..................................................... 11
11.5 SETTING THE VISE FOR SQUARE CUTS ............................................................................................................12
11.6 SETTING BED FOR MITERING CUTS (MITERING VERSION ONLY) ..................................................................12
11.7 STARTING THE SAW .............................................................................................................................................12
11.8 COOLANT FLOW AND NOZZLE POSITION ..........................................................................................................12
11.9 SETTING THE WORK STOP ..................................................................................................................................13
12.0 ADJUSTMENTS ..........................................................................................................................................................13
12.1 BLADE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................13
12.2 BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT ...............................................................................................................................15
12.3 BLADE GUIDE BEARING ADJUSTMENT ..............................................................................................................15
12.4 DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................................................................16
12.5 VERIFYING ADJUSTMENT ACCURACY ...............................................................................................................16
12.6 SWITCH ADJUSTMENT .........................................................................................................................................17
12.7 COUNTERBALANCE SPRING TENSION ..............................................................................................................17
13.0 MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................................................17
13.1 CHANGING BLADES ..............................................................................................................................................17
13.2 CHANGING THE DRIVE BELT ...............................................................................................................................18
13.3 REPLACING THE DRIVE MOTOR .........................................................................................................................19
14.0 CLEANING ..................................................................................................................................................................19
15.0 LUBRICATION .............................................................................................................................................................19
16.0 COOLANT ...................................................................................................................................................................19
17.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................20
18.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS .............................................................................................................................................22
19.0 WIRING DIAGRAM .....................................................................................................................................................36
