JET 414458 User Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Horizontal/Vertical Bandsaw

Model: HVBS-56M

JET

Warranty and Service

JET warrant s every prod uct i t sell s against m anuf acturers ’ def ects. If o ne of o ur tools need s servi ce or r epair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday.

Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official JET branded website.

• JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product. (See chart below)

• Accessories carry a limited warranty of one year from the date of receipt.

• Consumable items are defined as expendable parts or accessories expected to become inoperable within a

reasonable amount of use and are covered by a 90 day limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects.

Who is Covered

This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product from the date of delivery.

What is Co vered

This war ranty covers any defects in workmanship or materi als subject to t he limit ations stated below. This wa r ranty does not cover failures due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair, alterations or lack of maintenance.

Warranty Limitations

Woodworking products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial or industrial purposes default to a Two Year Warranty. Please contact Technical Service at 1-800-274-6846 for further clarification.

How to Get Technical Support Please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846. Please note that you will be asked to provide proof of initial purchase when calling. If a product requires further inspecti o n, the Techn ic a l Servi c e r epr esent a tive will

explain and assist with any additional action needed. JET has Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6846 or use the Service Center Locator on the JET website.

More Informat io n

JET is constantly adding new products. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local distributor or visit the JET website.

How S tate Law A pplies

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, subject to applicable state law.

Limitations on This Warranty

JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

JET SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

JET sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in JET printed materials and on official JET website are given as general information and are not binding. JET reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever. JET

Product Listing with Warranty Period

90 Days – Parts; Consumable items; Light-Duty Air Tools 1 Year – Motors; Machine Accessories; Heavy-Duty Air Tools; Pro-Duty Air Tools 2 Year – Metalworking Machinery; Electric Hoists, Electric Hoist Accessories; Woodworking Machinery used for industrial or commercial purposes 5 Year – Woodworking Machinery Limited Lifetime – JET Parallel clamps; VOLT Series Electric Hoists; Manual Hoists; Manual Hoist Accessories; Shop Tools; Warehouse & Dock products; Hand Tools

NOTE: JET is a division of JPW Industries, Inc. References in this document to JET also apply to JPW Industries, Inc., or any of its successors in interest to the JET brand.

branded products are not sold in Canada by JPW Industries, Inc.

Warranty and Servic e .............................................................................................................................. 2

Table of Contents..................................................................................................................................... 3

Warning ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Minimum gage for cor d ............................................................................................................................ 5

Grounding Inst r uc tions ............................................................................................................................. 6

Specifica tions ................................................................................................................ .......................... 7

Unpacking and Clean- Up ......................................................................................................................... 8

Tools Supplied for Assembly.................................................................................................................... 8

Tools Required for Assembly ................................................................................................................... 8

Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Vertical Cutting Plate Assembly ............................................................................................................. 10

Electri c al Connec tions ........................................................................................................................... 11

Changing Blade Speed .......................................................................................................................... 12

Adjusting Bl ade Guides ......................................................................................................................... 12 

Adjusting Bl ade Tension ........................................................................................................................ 1 2

Changing Blades ................................................................................................................................... 13

Adjusting Bl ade Guide Bearings............................................................................................................. 13

Adjusting Bl ade Trac ki ng ....................................................................................................................... 1 4

Adjusting Feed Pressure........................................................................................................................ 14

Blade-Table S quar eness ....................................................................................................................... 14

Adjusting Automatic Shut-Off ................................................................................................................. 15

Adjusting the Vise .................................................................................................................................. 15

Lubrication............................................................................................................................................. 15

Breakdown for Bow Assembly ............................................................................................................... 17

Parts List for the HV BS-56M B andsaw ................................................................................................... 19

Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................................................................... 22

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Warning

Read and understand the entire instruction manual before operating machine.

This bandsaw is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel

only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe use of a bandsaw, do not use until proper

training and knowl edge have been obtained.

“Warning: F or you own safet y r ead i nstr uc tion manual before operati ng saw.”

a) Wear eye protection. b) Do not remove jammed cut off piec es until blade has stopped. c) Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, blade guides, and thrust bearing. d) Adjust upper gui de to just clear workpiece. e) Hold workpiece fi rmly against table.

1. Keep guar ds i n place and in working order.

2. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on.

3. Keep work ar ea c lean. Clutter ed ar eas and benches i nvite accidents.

4. Don’t use in dangerous envi ronm ent. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or ex pose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

5. Keep c hildren away. All vi sitor s should be k ept a safe distance from the work area.

6. Mak e y our workshop child proof wi th padlocks, master switches or by rem ov ing starter keys.

7. Don’t force tool. It will do the job bett er and m or e safely at the rate for which it was designed.

8. Use the right t ool at the corr ect speed and f eed rat e. Do not forc e a tool or att achment to do a job for which it was not designed.

9. Use proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size t o use depending on cord lengt h and nameplate ampere rating. If in double, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, t he heav ier the cor d.

10. W ear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothi ng, gloves, neckties, r ings, bracelet s, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering t o contain long hair.

11. Always wear approv ed safety glasses/f ace shields while using thi s bandsaw. Also use face or dust mask if cutting oper ation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resi stant lenses; they are NOT safe ty glasses.

12. Secure work. Use clamp or vise to hold work when practi cal. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate t ool.

13. Don’t overreac h. Keep pr oper footing and balance at all times.

14. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and c hanging accessories.

15. Di sconnect tool s before servicing; when changing ac cessories such as blades, bi ts, cutter s, and the like.

16. Reduc e the risk of unint entional starting. Mak e sure switc h is i n off posi tion before plugging in.

17. Use recomm ended acc essories. Consul t t he owner’s m anual for recomm ended accessories. T he use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

18. Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

19. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contain chemi cals known to cause cancer , bir th defects or other r eproductiv e harm . Some exampl es of these chemic als are:

• Lead from lead based paint.

• Crystalli ne sil ic a from bricks, cement and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lum ber.

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 safety equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.

20. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Chec k for alignment of moving par ts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repair ed or r eplac ed.

21. Feed work into a blade or cutt er only against the direction of r otation of the blade or cutter.

22. Never leav e tool running unattended. Turn power off . Don’t leave tool until it comes to a c ompl ete stop.

23. Giv e your work undivi ded attention. Looki ng around, carryi ng on a conversati on and “horse-play” ar e careless acts that can r esul t in serious injury.

24. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medic ation.

25. Never leave the m ac hine r unning unattended. Turn the power off and do not l eav e the mac hine until it comes to a complete stop.

26. Tur n off the machine bef ore cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air t o remove chips or debris — do not use your hands.

Minimum gage for cord

Volts

Total length of cord in feet

120V 25 ft. 50ft. 100ft. 150ft.

Ampere Rating

240V 50ft. 100ft. 200ft. 300ft.

Not More More Than Than

0 6 16 16 14

6 10 161412 10 12 16 14 12 12 16 12

18 18 16 14

AWG

Not Recommended

Only the applicable parts o the Table need to be included, For instance, a 120-volt product need not include the 240-volt heading

Table 1

Grounding Instructions

Caution: This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock.

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-gr ounding conduct or and a grounding pl ug. The plug m ust be plugged into a mat ching outl et that is properly installed and grounded in acc or danc e with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor, with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes, is the equipment-gr ounding c onductor . If r epair or repl acement of the elec tri c cord or pl ug is necessary , do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded. Use only three wire extension cords that hav e three- pr ong gr ounding plugs and three-pole r ec eptacles that accept the tool’s plug.

Repair or replace a dam aged or worn cord im mediately. This tool is int ended for use on a circuit that has an outl et that looks like the one illustr ated in sketch A.

The tool has a groundi ng that looks li ke the pl ug ill ustrated i n sketch A. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrat ed in sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as show in sketch B if a properly until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrici an. (This adapter is not permitted in Canada) The green-color ed rigid ear, lug, the like, extendi ng from the adapter must be c onnec ted to a permanent ground such as a properly gr ounded outlet box.

This tool is int ended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that l ooks like the one illustrated in sketch D. The tool has a grounding t hat looks like the plug illustrated in sketch D. Make sure the tool is connected to an outlet havi ng the same configuration as the pl ug. No adapter is available or should be used wit h this tool. If the tool must be reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit, the reconnect ion should be made by qualified service personnel; and after reconnection, the tool should comply with all local codes and ordinances.

The conversion fro m 115V to 230V op erat ion must be done by a qualified elect rician.

Specifications

Model Number .......................................................................................................................... HVBS-56M

Stock Number................................................................................................................................ 414458

Horizontal Capacity:

Round @ 90° .................................................................................................................................... 5”

Round @ 45° .................................................................................................................................... 3”

Rectangle @ 90° .......................................................................... 5”(H) x 5-3/4”(W), and 2”(H) x 6”(W)

Rectangle @ 45° ....................................................................................................... 4-1/2”(H ) x 3”(W)

Throat Depth .......................................................................................................................................... 5”

Vertical Work Table Size...................................................................................................... 9-5/8” x 9-1/2”

Vise Swivels ......................................................................................................................................... 45°

Blade Size ............................................................................................................... 1/2” x 0.025” x 64-1/2”

Blade Wheel Diameter ...................................................................................................................... 7-3/8”

Speeds ........................................................................................................................ 80, 120, 200 SFPM

Bed Height ..................................................................................................................................... 25-1/2 ”

Floor Space Requi r ed ...................................................................................................... 16-1/4 ” x 42-1/2”

Motor (UL listed) ........................................................................... 1/2 HP, 1 Ph, 115/230V, prewired 115V

Net Weight (approx.)...................................................................................................................... 115 lbs.

The specifi cati ons in this m anual are giv en as general i nform ation and are not bi nding. J ET reserv es the right to eff ect, at any tim e and wit hout pri or notic e, changes or alt erat ions to par ts, fi tti ngs, and accessory equipment deemed nec essary for any reason whatsoever.

Unpacking and Clean-Up

Note: Read and understand the entire manual

before attem pting setup or operation.

1. Remove all content s form the shipping carton.

2. I nspect c ontents for shippi ng dam age and report any damage t o your distributor.

3. Wipe bed and vise assembly wit h cl ean cloth to remov e excess oil used to pr event rust.

4. Do not discard any packing material until saw has been assembl ed and is running properly.

Tools Supplied for Assembly

Wrench 12/14mm 4mm Angle Hex Wrench

Tools Required for Assembly

• #2 Cross Point Screwdriver

• 6-8" Adjustable Wrench or Wrench Set

• Pliers - Regular or Needl e Nose

• Ratchet and Sockets will Speed Assembly

Assembly

1. With the help of another person tur n the saw over so that it rests on the m otor and saw bow, Figure 1. Place it on a piece of cardboard, or a surface that will not damage the saw.

2. Attach a cross brace (A, Fig. 1) to t he motor side of the bed using t hr ee 5/16”x 1” hex cap bolts, six 5/16” flat washers, and secure with three 5/16” hex nuts. Hint: Tighten the nut (B, Fig. 1) on the end of the bed first followed by the nuts on the si des.

3. Attach a leg to the cross brace using f our 5/16”x3/ 4” car ri age bolts, four 5/16” flat washers and four 5/ 16” hex nuts. Use a 12mm wrench to tighten. Repeat for other leg.

4. Remove the brace (C, Fig. 1) on the opposite end of the bed and bow using a 10mm wrench.

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