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WARNING
• Read and understand th e entire instruction manual befo re at t emptin g assembly or operation.
• All JET bandsaws are design ed and in t end ed for u se by properly trained and experien ced
personnel only. If you are no t familiar with the proper and safe operatio n o f a band saw, do
not use until proper t rain ing and knowledge have been obtained.
• Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this machine.
• Make cert ain t he machine is properly grounded.
• Befor e operating the machine, remov e tie, rings, watches, other jewelry , and roll up sleeves above
the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hai r . Do NOT wear gloves.
• Keep the floor ar ound the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
• Keep machine guar ds in place at all times when the machine is in use. If remov ed f or maintenance
purposes, use ext r eme caution and replace the guards imm ediately.
•Do NOT over reach. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that y ou do not f all or l ean against
blades or other moving parts.
• Make all m achi ne adjustments or maintenance with t he machine unplugged from the power source.
• Use the right tool. Don't force a tool or attachment to do a job whic h it was not designed for.
• Replace warning labels if they become obscured or r em ov ed.
• Make cert ain t he mot or switc h is i n the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power
supply.
•Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation, and "horse-play"
are careless acts that c an r esul t in serious injury.
• Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area.
• Use recommended ac c essories; improper accessories may be hazardous.
• Make a habit of check ing to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are rem ov ed before turning on the
machine.
• Always keep hands and fingers away from the blade when the machine is running.
• Never hand hold the material. Always use the vise and clamp it securely.
• Keep belt guar d, blade guards, and wheel covers in pl ace and in working order.
• Always provide adequate support for long and heav y mater ial.
• Use a sharp blade and keep mac hine clean for best and safest perf ormance.
• Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious i njury.
• Some dust creat ed by power sanding, sa wing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contain chemi c als known to cause cancer, birth def ects or ot her r epr oduc tive harm. Some examples
of these chemic als are:
Lead from lead based paint.
Crystalline sil ic a from bricks, cement and other m asonry pr oduc ts.
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.
Replacing Vari able Speed Belt .................................................................................................. 13
Bed and Base Assembly Break down & Parts List .................................................................. 14-17
Arm Assembly Breakdown & Parts List ................................................................................. 18-22
Gearbox Assembly Breakdown & Parts List ............................................................................... 22
Wiring Diagram and Symbols ................................................................................................ 23-24
The specificati ons i n this manual are given as general information and are not binding. W alter Meier
(Manufactur ing) Inc., reserves the ri ght t o eff ect, at any tim e and without pri or notice, changes or
alterations to par ts, fittings, and accessory equipment deemed necessary for any reason whatsoever.
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Uncrating and Cleanup
1. Read and understand the entire manual
before attempting setup or operation.
2. Finish uncrating the saw and inspect for
damage. If any damage has occurr ed,
contact your local distributor.
3. Remove all bolts att ac hing m ac hine to
shipping base.
4. Leave packing material between vice
clamps and saw head intact until bandsaw
has been lifted to its final position.
5. Clean all rust protected surfaces with
kerosene or diesel oi l t o remov e pr otective
coating. Do not use gasoline, paint thinner,
mineral spirits, etc. These may damage
painted surf ac es.
6. Lubricate all slideways with a light film of
Mobil DTE® Oi l Heavy Medium.
Installation
For best perform anc e, t he bandsa w shoul d be
located on a solid and level foundation. Allow
room for servicing and for moving large stock
around the bandsaw when deci ding a location
for the machine.
1. Using lifting str aps of adequate lifting
capacity, that are isolated from the
bandsaw's finished surfaces, lift mac hine
and place in desired l oc ation. See Figure 1
for strap placement.
2. Install four lev eling bolts with lock nuts on
both sides of the base.
3. Place a level on the bed surface and check
side to side and front to bac k.
4. Adjust leveling screws until machine is level
in both directi ons and tighten locking nuts.
Assembly
1. Insert stop rod (A, Fig. 2) i nto t he base
below the vise. Plac e stop br ac k et (B, Fig.
2) onto stop rod and tighten loc k k nob ( C,
Fig. 2). Attach the connec ting plate (D, Fig.
2) to stop bracket with hex c ap bolt and
washer (E, Fig. 2), and tighten. Attach the
work stop (F, Fig. 2) t o the connec ting plate
with lock handle (G, Fi g. 2), and tighten.
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2. Slide the tensioni ng handle (A, Fig.3) onto
the shaft and tighten the hex socket set
screw.
Electrical Connections
WARNING
All electrical connections must be done by a
qualified el ect rician! Failure to comply may
result in serious injury!
WARNING
Disconnect mach in e f rom the power sou rce
before changing any volt age components!
Failure to compl y may cause seri ou s in ju ry!
The HBS-1321W bandsaw is rated at 230/460V,
3Ph. and is prewired 230 volt from the factory.
Confirm power source available at the saw's
location is the sam e as the saw is wired. T o
switch the HBS-1321W from 230V to 460V, t he
following items will have to be changed:
Bandsaw must always be properly grounded.
•Main Motor: Follow diagram insi de junction
box cover.
•Coolant Pump: Follow diagram inside
junction box cov er.
•Control Transformer: Open electrical
panel on rear of base and switch only the
one 230V primary wire on t r ansformer to the
460V position.
•Hydraulic Pump: Remove access panel
and follow diagram inside junction box
cover.
Controls (figure 4)
A. Power Indicator Li gh t : Lit whenev er
machine has power.
B. Start Button: Depress to start bandsa w.
Will not work if emergenc y butt on is
depressed.
C. Stop Button: Depress to stop bandsaw.
D. Emergency Stop Button: Depress to
immediately stop all m ac hine functions.
E. Arm Up Button: Depress to raise arm.
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F. Arm Down Button: Depress to lower arm.
G. Coolant Switch: Turn arrow to ON starting
flow of coolant. Turn arr ow to OFF stopping
flow of coolant. Blade m ust be ci r c ulating
for coolant pump to work.
H. Downfeed Rate Knob: Turn clockwise to
increase down feed r ate. Tur n counter clockwise to decr ease do wn feed rate. See
adjusting feed r ate page 9.
Prior to Operation
1. All JET bandsaws are designed and
intended for use by proper ly tr ained and
experienced personnel only. If you are not
familiar with the proper and safe operation of
a bandsaw, do not use until pr oper tr aining
and knowledge have been obtained.
2. Check blade toot h dir ection matches
diagram on blade guides.
3. Check to see that blade i s proper ly seated
on wheels after appl yi ng c or r ect tension
(approximately 25,000 lbs.).
4. Check blade guides for pr oper adjust ments.
See guide adjustm ent s, page 11.
5. Position sliding blade guide arms as close to
workpiece as possible.
6. Select proper speed and f eed rate for
material being c ut. See speed select ion
chart found in the encl osed "Guide to
Bandsawing" booklet supplied with thi s saw.
7. Material to be cut must be securely held in
the vise. See vise adjustment page 8.
8. Check to see that coolant lev el is adequat e
and turn on coolant pump if material to be
cut requires it. S ee cool ant pump page 13.
9. Do not start cut on a sharp edge.
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WARNING
Disconnect mach in e f rom the power sou rce
before adju sting or changi ng vise position!
Failure to compl y may cause seri ou s in ju ry!
Adjusting Vise Square to the Blade
Position A
1. Place a machinist' s square on the bed
against the blade and the vise. The square
should lie along t he entire length of the vise
and blade without a gap.
2. If adjustment is necessary, loosen bolts (A,
Fig. 5) holding the vise and adjust vise so
square lines up properl y . Tighten bolts.
3. You may want to perform a test cut. Cut off
the end of the stock. Make anot her cut so
that you have an accurat e sect ion to
measure. Measure thic k ness wit h c alipers.
Adjusting Vise for Mite r Cuts
Position B
1. Move the vi se into the second set of
threaded holes (B, Fig. 5) by removing hex
cap bolts (A, Fig. 5).
2. When angle has been set ti ght en bolts.
3. Adjust other jaw.
4. There is an angle label on t he backsi de of
the bed. This is for refer enc e only. Chec k
angles with a machi nist’s prot r ac tor.
For your own safety: only use position B for
miter cuts. Vise square to the blade, in position
B would expose more of the blade, ri ght of the
vise, than is necessary for the cut.
Positioning Vise
To position the m ov eable v ise:
1. Pull up on the rack block (C, Fig. 5).
2. Move vise to desired l oc ation by sliding
along bed.
3. Tighten vise by turning handwheel, found at
the left end of the bed, clock wise.
4. Loosen vise by turning handwheel counter-
clockwise so you can pull up on the rack
block.
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Changing Blade Speeds
Adjust the variable blade speed only while the
machine is running. The dial (A, Fig. 6) sticking
out of the belt cover (right si de) controls the
variable speeds between 66 F P M to 264 F PM.
Semi-Automatic Arm
Preset the height , whic h t he arm stops when i t
raises automati c ally. The height the arm raises
depends upon the piece you want t o c ut. The
limit switch is l owered or raised by loosening a
locking handle ( A, Fig. 7). Tight en the locking
handle when the limit switc h has been properly
adjusted.
Automatic S h u t-Off
The blade will stop aft er the m aterial has been
cut, and the arm reaches it s l owest position.
The arm will automatically rise to the preset
height.
Adjusting Feed Rate
Rate of downfeed is adjusted by t ur ning the
downfeed knob on the contr ol panel. Rate of
feed is important to bandsa w performance;
excessiv e pressure may break the blade or stall
the saw. Insufficient pressure rapidly dulls the
blade.
Material c hips or shavi ngs are t he best indicator
of proper speed and downfeed. The ideal chip
is thin, tightl y curled, and warm to the touch.
Chips that range fr om gol den brown to black
indicate excessive force. Blue chips indicat e
extreme heat from too high a band speed, which
will shorten blade life. Thin or powdered chips
indicate insufficient downfeed rate.
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Changing Blades
WARNING
Disconnect mach in e f rom the power sou rce
before making any adjust ments or repairs!
Failure to compl y may resul t in seri ou s
injury!
1. Raise the saw arm approximately 6".
2. Disconnect machine from power source.
3. Open both wheel covers and clean chips out
of both wheel housings. Loosen l oc k knobs
and remove upper and lower bl ade guar ds.
4. Release blade tension by turning blade
tensioning handwheel ( A , Fi g. 8) c ount er clockwise until blade is free.
5. Loosen lock handl e and sli de left blade
guide arm (B, Fig. 8) to the right as far as
possible.
6. Remove old blade fr om both wheels and out
of each blade guide. Caution: Even dull
blades are sharp to the skin! Use ext r a
caution handli ng bandsa w blades!
7. Install a new blade making sure teeth are
pointed downward in t he pr oper c utt ing
direction.
8. Position blade on wheels and tighten just
enough to hold blade on wheels. Make sure
back of blade rests li ghtly against the wheel
flange of both wheels. T wist blade slightly to
allow it to slip into guides.
9. Tension blade to appr oximately 25,000 lbs.
Blade tension is indic ated on the tension
wheel shaft housing (left side).
10. Install all guards, cl ose covers and fasten
securely. Connect machine to power and
run freely for approximately two minutes.
11. Turn power of f and re-check blade tension
and wire brush adjustment. If further
adjustment i s necessary, disconnect saw from power source, make adjustments,
and re-connect to power.
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Guide Roller Adjustment
The bearings come pre- adjusted from the
factory. If adjustm ent is needed follow the below
steps:
1. Disconnect mach ine from the power
source.
2. Loosen two hex socket cap screws (A, Fig. 9).
3. Move guide seat (B, Fi g. 9) up or down until
an approximat e cl ear anc e of .003" between
blade and bearing is obtained, (C, Fig. 9).
4. Tighten two hex socket cap screws (A, Fig. 9).
5. Adjust the eccentr ic bearings (A, Fig. 10) by
loosening hex sock et cap screw (B, Fig. 10)
about one full turn.
6. With a 19mm wrench turn hex nut (C, Fig.
10) until the ball beari ngs are approximately
.003”. Note: Do not pinch the blade.
7. Tighten the hex socket cap screw (B, Fig.
10) while holding t he hex nut ( C, Fig. 10) in
place.
8. Repeat for other blade guide assembly.
9. Connect machine to power source.
Blade Guide Adjustment
The blade guides com e pr e- adjusted from the
factory. If adjustm ent is needed follow the below
steps:
1. Disconnect mach ine from the power
source.
2. Adjust spring l oaded blade guide (A, Fig. 11)
by loosening or tightening the guide
adjustment screw (B, Fig. 11).
3. The blade guide should pl ac e a light
pressure on the blade.
4. Connect machi ne to the power source.
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Blade Tracking Adjustment
Since tracking c an only be adjusted while
machine is running, it is suggested that this
adjustment be acc om plished by qualified
personnel that ar e famil iar with this type of
adjustment and the danger s associated with it.
Blade tracki ng has been set at t he factory and
should require no adj ustment. If a tracking
problem occur s, adjust the machine as follows:
WARNING
Tracking adju st ment is done with the wheel
covers open to observe the blade. Use
extreme cautio n so as not to come into
contact with the blade!
1. Raise saw arm to its highest position.
2. Locate tracking adjustment plate on the
backside of the idle wheel.
3. Loosen the three bolts (A , Fig. 12) located
on the top of the tracking nut s.
4. Tracking adj ustm ent is accomplished by
either loosening or tightening three adj usting
nuts (B, Fig. 12).
5. Tracking i s set properly when the back of
the blade lightly touches the wheel flange.
Note: over-tracking (allowing blade back to
rub hard against wheel flange) will damage
the blade wheels and blade.
6. Tighten locki ng bolts (A) once proper
tracking is com pleted.
Lubrication and Gearbox
All ball bearings are permanently lubric ated and
sealed. They requir e no f urt her lubr ic ation.
The gearbox lubri c ant shoul d be c hanged after
the first 3 months of operation. Use Mobil SHC
634, or equivalent . Change lubricant from then
on every year.
To check level of gear box lubr ic ant, place arm
in down position and all ow a few mi nutes to
pass so that oil drains down. Check level in
sight glass on side of gear casing. Correct level
is the dot in the middle of si ght gl ass.
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To change gear box lubricant:
1. Disconnect machine from the power source.
2. Remove drain plug and all ow l ubr ic ant to
drain complet ely . T he drai n plug is l oc ated
on lower front of gear case under right
wheel cover. Remove drain plug with a hex
wrench.
3. Reinstall drain plug.
4. Remove filler cap and fill gear box with Mobil
SHC 634 until level reac hes dot in mi ddle of
sight glass.
5. Reinstall filler cap.
6. Use Mobil DTE® Oil Heavy Medium to
lubricate all ot her m ov ing parts as needed.
Hydraulic Pump
If you need to add hydrauli c fluid to the tank
remove cap (A, Fig. 13). Add Mobil DTE ® 24
until the black ball floats to the full position.
Coolant Pump
The coolant tank shoul d be filled with 6 gallons
of a cutting coolant. Fill by pouri ng c oolant into
the chip tray. Add cool ant i n the same manner
when coolant is low. To drain coolant remove
hex cap screw (A, Fig. 14). Follow all coolant
manufacturer ’s i nstr uc tions for safety, mixi ng
disposal, etc.
The spray nozzle (B, Fig. 14) enabl es the user
to wash chips out of the way. Ther e are thr ee
ball valves that control the coolant distri buti on to
the spray nozzle and eac h blade guide.
Replacing the Variable Speed Belt
Disconnect the mac hine from the power source.
Take the belt cover off by remov ing the knob
and washer. Loosen tension on the belt by
turning the variable speed dial (A, Fig. 15) to the
lowest setting. This will allow you to remove the
belt (B, Fig. 15). When installing the new belt
turn the pulley by hand while increasing variable
speed dial setti ng. Aft er runni ng the machine
additional adjustment of the variable speed di al
may be needed.
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Bed and Base Assembly
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Parts List for the JET HBS-1321W Bandsaw
Bed and Base Assembly
Index Part
No. No. Description Size Qty.
1 .......... 1321W-01 ................................. Base ......................................... ............................................... 1
LS1 Cut off Limit Switch 1321W-45
LS2 Roller Limit Swi tch 1321W-45-1
SB1 Emergency Switch 1321W-156
SB2 Start Switch 1321W-154
SB3 Arm Down Switch 1321W-158
SB4 Arm Up Switch 1321W- 157
SB5 Stop Switch 1321W-155
HL Power Indicator Light 1321W-153
TC Control Transformer 1321W-76
FU1 3A Fuse 1321W-77-1
FU2 3A Fuse 1321W-77
M1 Magnetic Switch (w/OL) 1321W-74
M2 Magnetic Switch 1321W-74-1
M3 Magnetic Switch 1321W-74-2
R1 Arm Up Relay 1321W-75
R2 Arm Down Relay 1321W-75-1
SA1 Coolant Pump On / Off Switch 1321W-159
SOL SOL Valve 1321W-152
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