Jet HBS-1018W User Manual

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..JET

EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

HBS-916W & 1018W Bandsaws

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JET EQUIPMENT &.TOOLS, INC.

A WMH Company

www.jettools.com

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P.O. BOX 1349
Auburn, WA 98071-1349
e-mail [e-mail]

253-351-6000
Fax [phone]

M-414468 2/99

Important Information

1-YEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY

JET offers a one-year limited
warranty on this product

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts for this tool are available directlyform JET Equipment& Tools.
To place an order, call 1-800-274-6848. Pleasehavethefollowing information ready:

1. Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card number

2. Expirationdate

3. Part number listed within this manual

4. Shipping address other than a PostOffice box.
REPLACEMENT PART WARRANTY

JET Equipment & Tools makes every effort to assure that parts meet high quality and durability standards
and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaserof our parts that each such part(s) to be free from
defects in materials and workmanshipfor a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.

PROOF OF PURCHASE

Please retain your dated sales receiptas proof of purchaseto validate the warranty period.

LIMITED TOOL AND EQUIPMENTWARRANTY

JET makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the

original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and
workmanship as follows: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON THIS JET PRODUCT. Warranty does not apply to
defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our
facilities or to a lack of maintenance. JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED

ABOVE FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCTWAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MECHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE 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

PROPERY OR FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM

THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATESDONOTALLOWTHI; I;XCiLU~IONORLIMITATIONOF

INCIDENTAlORCONS~OUENTIAlDAMAG~S,~o T~~ AQOV~LIMITATIO~O~ ~~~LUQIO~UA V ~CT A~~L V

TO YOU. To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage

prepaid, to an authorized service station designated by our Auburn office. Proof of purchase date and an
explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, JET will either

repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price, if we cannot readily and quickly provide a repair or

replacement, if you are willing to accept such refund. JET will return repaired product or replacement at JET's
expense, but if it is determined there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of
JET's warranty, then the user must bear the cost of storing and returning the product. This warranty gives you

specific legal rights, and you have other rights, which vary, from state to state.

JET Equipment & Tools. P.O. Box 1349, Auburn, WA 98071-1349 . [phone]

it WARNING

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Read and understand the entire
instruction manual before attempting
assembly or operation.

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All JET bandsaws are 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 bandsaw, do not use until
proper training and knowledge have

been obtained.

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Always wear approved safety glasses/face
shields while using this machine.

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Make certain the machine is properly

grounded.

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Giveyour work undivided attention. Looking
around,carrying on a conversation, and

"horse-play"are careless acts that can
result in serious injury.

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Keepvisitors a safe distance from the work

area.

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Use recommendedaccessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.

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Make a habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed before
turning on the machine.

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Always keep hands and fingers away from
the bladewhen the machine is running.

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Before operating the machine, removetie,
rings,watches, otherjewelry, and roll up

sleeves above the elbows. Removeall
loose clothing and confine long hair. Do

NOT wear gloves.

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Keepthe floor around the machineclean
and free of scrap material, oil and grease.

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Keep machine guards in place at all times

when the machine is in use. If removedfor

maintenance purposes, use extreme caution

and replace the guards immediately.

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Do NOT over reach. Maintaina balanced

stance at all times so that you do notfall or

lean against blades or other movingparts.

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Make all machine adjustmentsor
maintenancewith the machineunplugged
from the power source.

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Use the right tool. Don'tforce a tool or
attachment to do ajob which it was not
designed for.

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Never hand holdthe material. Always use

the vise and clamp it securely.

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Keepbelt guard, bladeguards, and wheel

covers in place and inworking order.

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Always provideadequate support for long

and heavy material.

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Use a sharp bladeand keepmachine clean
for best and safest performance.

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Failureto comply with all of these warnings
may cause serious injury.

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Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.

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Make certain the motor switch is in the OFF

position before connecting the machineto
the power supply.

Specifications:

HBS-916W

HBS-1018W

StockNumber ""'" 414468 ..414473

Capacity:

Round at 900 9" 10"
Round at 450 7-3/4" 8-1/2"

Rectangle at 900 2"x16" - 9"x14"

' 2" x 18"- 10"x 15"

Rectangle at 450 9"x7-3/4" """""""""""""'"'''''''''''''''''''''''' 10"x 8-112"

Blade Size 1"xO.032"x119-1I2" 1.0"x 0.032" x 130"
Blade Wheel Diameter 13" 13"
Blade Wheel Speed 82,132,170,235 SFPM 82,132,210,330 SFPM

Motor(TEFC) 1-1I2 HP ,1 Ph 115/230V 2HP, 1Ph, 230V

Prewired 115V """"""""'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' .230V only

Lowered Height ..0...41 " ".. """""'''' ..'"'' "'"''''
Raised Height 65"... " '''''' ""'''''' 69"

Bed Height 0" """"""""""""" 25" 0 0 0.00"""""""',," 0.0 25"

Overall Dimensions (approx.) "'"'' 65"L x 28"W """""""""""""""'"'''''''''''''' 70"L x 31"W

Net Weight (approx.) """"'''''''''''''''''''''''' 625 Ibs. " 776 Ibs.

Shipping Weight (approx.) 704lbs. 864Ibs.

43"

Table of Contents

Uncrating and Cleanup 0 0""""""',"'...0 0...1

Installation .1

Assembly 1-2

ElectricalConnections 0...0 0 0..3

Controls 0 0 00 0 0 0"""""""""""""""" 0 0 3

Prior To Operation 4
Adjusting Vise Square to Blade "'"'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''' 5
Changing Blade Speeds 0 5
Adjusting Feed Rate 0 6

Changing Blades 6

Blade Tracking Adjustment """""""'"'''' 0.7

Automatic Shut-Off Adjustment 0.0 0 0 8

Thrust Roller Adjustment 0 8

Guide Roller Adjustment

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BowWeight Adjustment 0...0 0 0 0 9

ViseAdjustment 0 00...0 0 0 0 ..0..0 ..0 ..0 0 10

Maintenance 0..0...0 0 0...10

Lubrication 0 00..0.00 0 0 0..0 0.0...0 0"...0..0,,0 10-11

Parts Breakdown ... ..0 """"""""" 12-14

Parts List 0..0 0 """"""","""""""'" ,... "0.. 15-23

Electrical Schematic..o.. 0..0.0.0 ' 0 00"""..0...0.0.0..0 ""0 000""""""""""""0 24-25

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The specifications in this manualare given as general information and are not binding. JET Equipment
and Tools reserves the right to effect, at any time and without prior notice, changes or alterations to parts,
fittings, and accessory equipment deemed necessaryfor any reason whatsoever.

Uncrating and Cleanup

Note: Read and understand the entire manual before

attempting setup or operation.

1.

Finish uncrating the saw and inspectfor
damage. Should any have occurred, contact

your local distributor.

2.

Remove all boltsattaching machineto

shipping base.

3.

Leave packing material betweenvice clamps
and saw head intact until bandsaw has been

lifted to its final position.

4.

Clean all rust protected surfaces with
kerosene or diesel oilto removeprotective
coating. Do not use gasoline, paintthinner,
mineral spirits, etc. These may damage
painted surfaces.

5.

Lubricate all slideways with SAE 1OW oil.

Installation

For best performance, the bandsawshould be
located on a solid and level foundation. Allow room

for servicing and for moving large stock aroundthe

bandsaw when deciding a locationfor the machine.

1.

Using lifting straps that are isolatedfrom the
bandsaw's finished surfaces, lift machineplace
in desired location. See figure 1 for strap

placement.

2.

Install four leveling bolts with lock nuts on both
sides of the baseas shown in the parts

breakdown on page 12- 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 machineis level in

both directions and tighten locking nuts.

Assembly

1.

Unbolt the motor assembly from the shipping
crate bottom.

Fig. 1

2. Remove nut and washer from the motor
support shaft.

1

3.

Remove shaft (A- Fig. 2) from the motor mount
bracket.

4.

Carefully lift motorand line up holes in the
motor mounting plate and the motor bracket.

5.

Slide motor support shaft into motor mount
bracket to hold the motor in place.

6.

Fasten shaft with nut and washer.

7.

Loosen strain relief nuton the motorjunction
box. Removethe junction boxcover. Insert

wire through strain reliefand wire to the
terminal strip using the diagram on the junction

box cover. Tighten the strain relief nutand
replace thejunction box cover.

Remove two hexcap bolts and washers

8. (A, Fig. 3) from the right side of the saw arm.

9.

Slide belt cover (8, Fig.3) around pulleyshafts
and attach to saw with two hex cap boltsand

two washers.

Fig. 2

10. Lift motor and place v-belt around both pulleys.
Lower motor.

11. Tension the v-belt by pushing down on the
motor and tightening the lock handleon the
motor tilt plate. Correct tension is achieved

when finger pressure between the two pulleys
causes approximatelya 1/2"deflection. See
Figure4.

12. Close pulley cover door andfasten with lock
knob.

13. Fasten work stop rod(#17 - page 12)to saw
bed (#11) by inserting into bed and turning

clockwise until tight. Placework stop bracket
(#16) onto stop rod (#17)and tighten lock
handle (#20). Attach stop screw (#19)to stop
bracket (#16) with lock handle (#18) and
tighten.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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Electrical Connections

it WARNING

All electrical connections must be done by a

qualified electrician! Failure to comply may

result in serious injury!

it WARNING

Disconnect machine from the power source

before changing any voltage components!

Failure to comply may cause serious injury!

The HBS-916W bandsaw is rated at 115/230V,1Ph.

and is prewired 115 volt from the factory. The
HBS1018Wis rated at 230V, 1Ph.only. Confirm
power available at the saw's location is the same as

the saw is wired. To switch the HBS-916Wfrom
115Vto 230V, the following itemswill have to be

changed:

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Main Motor - follow diagram insidejunction box
cover.

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Coolant Pump - Removechip pan on front of
saw, removejunction boxcover on pump,and
follow diagram inside junction box cover.

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Control Transformer - Open electrical panel
on rear of base and switch primarywire on

transformer from 115Vto 230V.

Machine must always be correctly grounded.
Note:The powercord end will have to be changed

to one that is rated 230V when changing to the

highervoltage.

Controls - Figure 5

A.

Power Indicator Light (A) - lit whenever
machine is running.

B.

Start Button (B) - depress to start bandsaw.

C.

Emergency Stop Button (C) - depress to
immediately stop all machine functions.

o.

Coolant Switch (0) - Turn arrowto "I" to turn
on flow of coolant. Turn arrow to "0" to stop

flow of coolant.

Fig. 5

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E.

Cutting PressureControl (E) - turn clockwise
to decrease cutting pressure. Turn counter-
clockwise to increasecutting pressure.

F.

Hydraulic On-Off Valve (F) - turns hydraulic
cylinder on and off.

Prior to Operation

1.

Check blade tooth direction matchesdiagram
on blade guides.

2.

Check to see that blade is properlyseated on
wheels after applying correct tension
(approximately25,000 Ibs.).

3.

Set blade holder guides for approximately
.003"to .005" clearance betweenthe guides

and blade.

4.

Check for slight clearance between back up
rollers and back of blade.

5.

Position blade guides as close to work piece
as possible.

6.

Select proper speed and feed ratefor material
being cut. See speed selectionchart found in

the enclosed "Guide to Bandsawing" booklet

supplied with this saw.

7.

Material to be cut must be securely held in

vise.

8.

Check to see that coolant level is adequate
and turn on coolant pump if materialto becut
requires it. Machine should be filledwith four
gallons of the proper coolant mixture. Follow
the directions on the product makers label and

fill the coolant tank through the chip tray area.

9.

Do not start cut on a sharp edge.

10. Keepmachinelubricated. See "Lubrication"

section.

4

Adjusting Vise Square to the Blade

1.

Disconnect the machine from the power

source.

2.

Place a machinist's square on the table
against the bladeand the vise. The square
should lie along the entire lengthof the vise
and blade without a gap.

3.

If adjustment is necessary, loosen bolts

holding the vise and adjust vise so square

lines up properly. Tighten bolts.

4.

Connect machine to the powersource.

Changing Blade Speeds

it. WARNING

Disconnect the machine from the power source

before making any repair or adjustment!

Failure to comply may cause serious injury!

1.

Disconnect machine from the power
source.

2.

Open pulley cover by supporting the belt cover
with one hand while removingthe belt cover

lock knob with the other. Lowerguard gently
to its full open position.

3.

Support motor with one hand while loosening

lock handle (A - Fig. 6). Lower motor gently.

4.

Position belt in grooves accordingto the speed
selection chart.

5.

Tension the v-belt by pushingdown on the
motor and tightening the lock handle on the
motor tilt plate. Correct tension is achieved
when finger pressure on the belt betweenthe
two pulleys causes approximately a 1/2"

deflection.

6.

Close pulley cover and fasten.

7.

Connect machine to the powersource.

Fig. 6

5

Adjusting Feed Rate

Rateof feed is adjusted by turning the cutting
pressure control knob on the control panel. Rate of
feed is important to bandsaw performance;
excessive pressure may break the bladeor stall the
saw. Insufficient pressure rapidly dulls the blade.

Materialchips or shavings are the best indicatorof
proper speed and pressure. The idealchip is thin,
tightly curled, and warm to the touch. Chips that
range from golden brown to black indicate
excessive force. Blue chips indicateextreme heat
from too high a bandspeed which will shorten blade
life. Thin or powderedchips indicateinsufficient

feed pressure.

A detailed explanation on feed ratecan be found in
the enclosed "Guide to Band Sawing" published by

American Saw and ManufacturingCompany.

Reprinted by permission.

Changing Blades

it. WARNING

Disconnect machine from the power source

before making any adjustments or repairs!

Failure tQ comply l1'1ayresult in serious injury!

1.

Disconnect machine from power source.

2.

Raise saw arm approximately6". Hold saw
arm in place by closing cutting pressure
control valve. Remove screw (#145),

washer(#146), and brush (#147)from the wire

brush post (#148) as shown on page 13.

3.

Open bothwheel covers and clean chips out
of bothwheel housings. Loosentwo lock

knobs and remove upper bladeguard.

4.

Release blade tension by turning blade

tensioning handwheel (A - Fig.7)counter-
clockwise until blade isfree.

5.

Loosen lock knob and slide left blade guide

arm (B) to the right as far as possible.

B

Fig. 7

6.

Remove old bladefrom bothwheels and out of

each blade guide. it Caution:Even dull

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