Jet VBS-1408, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Page 1: ...14 inch Metalworking Band Saw Model VBS 1408 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 414483 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision G 04 2013 www waltermeier com Copyri...

Page 2: ...ge 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 must a...

Page 3: ...breakage 11 12 0 Welder operation 11 12 1 Shearing 11 12 2 Removing Teeth 12 12 3 Welding 12 12 4 Annealing 13 12 5 Blade grinding 14 12 6 Secondary Annealing 14 12 7 Welder Clean Up 14 13 0 Band saw...

Page 4: ...masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles 10 Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication 11 Make certain the switch...

Page 5: ...pieces carefully keeping hands away from the blade The saw must be stopped and the electrical supply cut off or machine unplugged before reaching into the cutting area 37 Don t use in dangerous enviro...

Page 6: ...height from floor at 90 39 Table tilt Front and Back 8 deg Right 15 deg Left 12 deg Blade length approximate 114 Blade width maximum 1 2 Overall height 68 1 2 Floor space required 34 x 24 Weights Net...

Page 7: ...hinist s level on the table and observe in both directions 5 Use metal shims under the appropriate hold down screw Tighten screw and recheck for level 6 Adjust with additional shims as required until...

Page 8: ...2 Grinder Toggle Switch I Figure 3 located on blade welder panel Flip switch up to start grinder flip down to stop grinder Weld Button J Figure 3 located on blade welder panel Press and hold to start...

Page 9: ...ade should run next to but not against the flange at the rear If adjustment is needed 1 Slightly loosen all four socket head cap screws D Figure 7 2 Tighten two top set screws E Figure 7 slightly to s...

Page 10: ...the blade is inside out Twist blade outside in and reinstall 7 Tension blade by turning tension handwheel Rotate wheel by hand and make sure blade is properly seated in blade guides Blade guides will...

Page 11: ...s are subject to high stresses and breakage may sometimes be unavoidable However many factors can be controlled to help prevent most blade breakage Here are some common causes for breakage 1 Misalignm...

Page 12: ...t clamp Position back edge of blade against back edge of right clamp Then butt the end of blade against the other end of blade the blade ends need to be in contact with each other Tighten right clamp...

Page 13: ...ection is same thickness as rest of blade If not grind off excess weld material using the grinder Refer to section 12 5 Blade grinding If blade is thicker at the weld than at the rest of the blade usi...

Page 14: ...New blades are very sharp and therefore have a tooth geometry that is easily damaged if a careful break in procedure is not followed Consult the blade manufacturer s literature for break in of specif...

Page 15: ...ect it from the electrical supply by pulling out the plug or switching off the main switch Failure to comply may cause serious injury Use a brush to loosen accumulated chips and debris Use a shop vacu...

Page 16: ...l alignment Blade quickly becomes dull Blade speed too fast Use slower speed Wrong blade for the job Use proper blade for workpiece Feed rate excessive Decrease feed rate Blade warps Dull blade Sharpe...

Page 17: ...orrect size If circuit size is correct there is probably a loose electrical lead Switch or motor failure how to distinguish If you have access to a voltmeter you can separate a starter failure from a...

Page 18: ...p jaws not aligned correctly Make corrections as needed Weld breaks when used Weld is weak and incomplete possible blow holes see Figure 16 Cut and re weld blade ends Weld has been ground too thin Cut...

Page 19: ...cordingly Jaw movement too slow Put some oil on rear side of welding lever and the two jaws Blade cannot be tightly clamped with the clamp jaws Clamp jaws are out of order or decayed Replace clamp jaw...

Page 20: ...20 16 0 Speed and pitch chart Table 5...

Page 21: ...on the following pages To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 Monday through Friday see our website for business hours www waltermeier com Having the Model Number and Seria...

Page 22: ...22 18 1 1 VBS 1408 Band Saw Exploded View...

Page 23: ...23 18 1 2 VBS 1408 Band Saw Welder Assembly Exploded View...

Page 24: ...aft re VBS1610 BS 1 1940 1940 Vaned Iron Plates re VBS1610 BS 1 1950 1950 Lower Blade re VBS1610 BS 2 1960 1960 Upper Blade re VBS1610 BS 1 1970 1970 Plate re VBS1610 BS 1 1980 1980 Joint re VBS1610 B...

Page 25: ...21 Weld Tension Arm 1 6211 6211 Bushing 1 6220 6220 Spring short 1 6230 6230 Spring long 1 6240 VBS14 624 Transformer 1 6241 6241 Mounting Bracket 1 6250 VBS16 625 Switch 1 6260 VBS14 626 Grinder Moto...

Page 26: ...1 7520 VBS16 7520 Pulley outer 1 8111 8111A Name Plate 1 8741 8741 Tilt Indicator left and right 1 8771 8771 Tilt Indicator front and back 1 9015 9015 Guide Post Lock 1 9030 9030 Handwheel 1 9031 9031...

Page 27: ...27 19 0 Electrical diagram VBS 1408...

Page 28: ...28 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Phone 800 274 6848 www jettools com www waltermeier com...