Jet HBS-1018, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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6.  Attach motor tilt plate (B, Figure 5-3) to motor 

bracket using the provided locking handle (C, 
Figure 5-3) with lock washer and flat washer. 

Figure 5-3:  motor locking handle 

Note: Locking handle (C) is adjustable. Pull out on 
handle and rotate it on the pin to a more convenient 
position, then release it. Make sure it reseats on the 
pin. 

5.4.2

  V-belt and pulley cover 

1.  Loosen tilt locking handle (C, Figure 5-3), and 

allow motor to lower. Place v-belt around both 
pulleys.  

2.  Push up motor and tighten tilt locking handle (C) 

to tension v-belt. Correct tension is achieved 
when finger pressure midway between the two 
pulleys causes approximately 1/2” deflection. 
See Figure 5-4. 

3.  Remove two hex cap bolts and washers (D, 

Figure 5-4). 

4.  Position belt cover (E, Figure 5-4) around pulley 

shafts and attach to saw with the two bolts and 
washers. 

5.  Close pulley cover and fasten with knob. 

Figure 5-4:  installing belt and pulley cover 

5.5

  Control box 

Mount the control box atop the bow using the screws 
that are preinstalled in the two holes. 

5.6

  Lubrication 

The band saw is shipped with the appropriate level 
of gear oil. The operator should verify this before 

using the saw, by checking the sight glass. (See 
Figure 11-2 for location.)  

Cutting fluid/coolant must be supplied by the 
operator

. See 

sect. 11.0

.  

6.0

  Electrical connections 

 Electrical connections must be 

made by a qualified electrician in compliance 
with all relevant codes. This machine must be 
properly grounded while in use to protect the 
operator from electrical shock and possible fatal 
injury. 

The 

HBS-916

 (#414468) is rated for 115/230V 

single phase power, and is pre-wired 115 volt. It is 
supplied with a cord and plug designed for use on a 
circuit with a grounded outlet that looks like the one 
pictured in A, Figure 6-1. It may be converted to 
230V power, see 

sect. 6.3.

The 

HBS-1018

 (#414473) is rated at 230V only, 

single phase, and is supplied with a cord and plug 
designed for use on a circuit with a grounded outlet 
that looks like the one pictured in D, Figure 6-1. 

Confirm that power available at the saw’s location 
matches that for which the saw is wired. 

Before wiring, make sure saw is disconnected from 
power source or the fuses have been removed or 
breakers tripped in the circuit to which the saw will 
be connected. 

Use appropriate Lock-Out/Tag-Out 

procedures. 

6.1

  Connecting motor cable 

1.  Loosen strain relief nut on motor junction box. 

Remove junction box cover.  

2.  Insert motor cable (see F, Figure 5-2) through 

strain relief and connect the leads inside the 
box. Make sure the grounding wire is properly 
connected. 

3.  Tighten strain relief nut and replace junction box 

cover. 

See 

sect. 4.0 

for recommended circuit sizes. 

Local 

codes take precedence over recommendations. 

Figure 6-1:  plug configurations