Jet HBS-916W Operating Instructions And Parts Manual
Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Horizontal Band Saw
Models HBS-916W; HBS-1018W
WALTER M EIE R (Manufac turing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-414468
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision G2 07/2012
www.waltermeier.com Copyright © 2012 Walter Meier (Manufacturi ng) Inc .
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WARRANTY
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Woodworking).
WHAT IS COVERED?
This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below. Cutting tools,
abrasives and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage.
WHO IS COVERED?
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
The general JET warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Five Year Warranties do not cover woodworking (WW) products used for commercial, industrial or educational
purposes. Woodworking products with Five Year Warranties that are used for commercial, industrial or education
purposes revert to a One Year Warranty. This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse,
abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair or alterations, or lack of maintenance.
HOW TO GET SERVICE
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You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the
merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, we will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchase price,
at our option. We will return the repaired product or replacement at our expense unless it is determined by us that
there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty in which case we will,
at your direction, dispose of or return the product. In the event you choose to have the product returned, you will be
responsible for the shipping and handling costs of the return.
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LIMITATIONS ON THIS WARRANTY
WALTER MEIER (MANUFACTURING) INC., LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
MERCHANTABILITY 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.
WALTER MEIER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR
FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECI AL, 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.
Walter Meier sells through distributors only. The specifications in Walter Meier catalogs are given as general
information and are not binding. Members of Walter Meier reserve 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
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branded products are not sold in Canada by Walter Meier.
tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Servic e .............................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
Warning ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Specifica tions .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Uncrating and Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 7
Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Electric al Connec tions ............................................................................................................................. 8
Controls ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Prior to Ope r a t io n .................................................................................................................................... 9
Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................... 1 0
Adjusting Vise Squar e t o the Bl ade .................................................................................................... 10
Changing Blade Speeds ..................................................................................................................... 10
Adjusting Feed Rate ........................................................................................................................... 11
Changing Blades ................................................................................................................................ 11
Blade Tracking Adjustment................................................................................................................. 12
Automatic Shut-Off Adjustment .......................................................................................................... 13
Thrust Roller Adjustment .................................................................................................................... 13
Guide Roller Adjustment .................................................................................................................... 13
Bow Weigh t Adjustmen t ..................................................................................................................... 14
Vise Adjustment ................................................................................................................................. 14
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Lubrication............................................................................................................................................. 15
Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................ 15
Base and Bed Assembly .................................................................................................................... 16
Saw Arm Assembly – HBS-916W ....................................................................................................... 17
Saw Arm Assembly – HBS-1018W ..................................................................................................... 18
Parts List for HBS-916W, HBS-1018W ............................................................................................... 19
Gear Speed Reducing B ox Assembly ................................................................................................. 26
Parts List for Gear Speed Reducing Box Assembly ............................................................................ 2 7
Electrical Connections – HBS-916W ...................................................................................................... 28
Electrical Connections – HBS-1018W .................................................................................................... 29
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Warning
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual befor e att empting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the m achine and i n thi s manual. Failur e to comply wit h
all of these warnings m ay cause seriou s i njury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This band saw is designed and i ntended f or use by pr operl y tr ained and ex peri enced personnel onl y.
If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a band saw, do not use until proper
training and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use thi s band saw for ot her than its intended use. If used f or other purposes, W alter Meier
(Manufactur ing), I nc., discl aim s any real or impli ed warranty and hol ds i tself harml ess fr om any inj ury
that may result from that use.
6. Always wear approv ed saf ety glasses/face shields while using this band saw. Ev eryday eyeglasses
only have impact resi stant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating this band saw, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past
the elbows. Do not wear loose cl othing. Confi ne long hair. Non-slip foot wear or anti-ski d floor strips
are recommended. Do not wear gloves.
8. Wear ear protector s (plugs or muffs) during extended peri ods of oper ation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cau se c anc er , birth defects or other 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.
10. Do not operate this machi ne while tired or under the influence of drugs, al c ohol or any m edic ation.
11. M ak e c er tain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply.
12. M ak e c er tain the machine is properly grounded.
13. M ak e all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged f r om the power source.
14. 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.
15. K eep belt guard, blade guards, and wheel c overs in place and in working or der .
16. A lways keeps hands and fingers away fr om the blade when the machine is running.
17. Never hand hold the material. Always use the vise and clamp it securel y .
18. A lways provide adequate support for long and heavy material.
19. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. If removed for maintenance
purposes, use ext r eme caution and replace the guards imm ediately after maintenance is complete.
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. Check for alignment of moving part s, binding of moving parts, break age of parts, mounting
and any other condi ti ons that m ay affect its operati on. A guard or ot her part that i s damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
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21. P r ov ide for adequate space surroundi ng work area and non-glare, ov er head lighting.
22. K eep the floor around the machi ne cl ean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
23. K eep v isitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep ch il dren away.
24. Giv e your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are
careless acts that can result in serious injury.
25. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the blade or other
moving part s. Do not over r eac h or use exc essive force to perform any machine operation.
26. Use the ri ght t ool at the corr ect speed and f eed rat e. Do not force a t ool or attac hment to do a j ob for
which it was not designed. T he ri ght tool will do the job better and mor e safely.
27. Use recom mended accessories; improper accessories m ay be hazardous.
28. Maintain t ools with care. Keep blade sharp and cl ean for the best and saf est perf ormance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
29. Turn off the m achine and di sconnect f rom power before c leaning. Use a brush to remove chips or
debris — do not use your hands.
30. Do not stand on the machine. Seri ous i njur y c ould oc c ur if the mac hine tips over.
31. Never leave the mac hine r unning unattended. Turn t he power of f and do not leave the machi ne until it
comes to a complete stop.
Familiarize you rself with the following safety no tices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result i n mi nor i njur y and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result i n serious or even fatal
injury.
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Introduction
This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., covering the safe operation and
maintenance procedures f or a JET Model HBS-916W or HBS-1018W Band Saw. T his manual contains
instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, m aintenance instructions
and parts breakdo wn. Thi s machi ne has been designe d and construc ted to prov ide year s of troubl e f ree
operation if used i n accordance with instructi ons set fort h in this manual. If there are any questions or
comments, pl ease contact either your local supplier or Walter Meier . Walter Meier c an also be reached at
our web site: www.waltermeier.com.
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Specifications
Model Number ........................................................... HBS-916W........................................... HBS-1018W
Stock Number.................................................................. 414468.................................................. 414473
Capacity (in.):
Round at 90° ........................................................................ 9 .......................................................... 10
Round at 45° .................................................................. 6 -1/8...................................................... 7-3/4
Rectangle at 90° .............................................. 4 x 16 – 9 x 12............................... 6-1/2 x 18 – 10 x 16
Rectangle at 45° ....................................................... 9 x 6-1/8.................................................9 x 7-3/4
Vise Swivel ...................................................................... 45 deg................................................... 45 deg.
Blade Size (in.) .............................................. 1 x 0.032 x 119-1/2...................................... 1 x 0.032 x 130
Blade Wheel Diameter (in.) ...................................................... 13.......................................................... 14
Blade Wheel Speed (SF PM) .............................82, 132, 170, 235................................... 82, 132, 210, 330
Motor ............................................ TEFC 1.5HP, 1PH, 115/230V*................... TEFC 2HP, 1PH, 230V only
*pre-wired 115V
Lowered Height (in.) ................................................................ 41.......................................................... 43
Raised Height (in.) ................................................................... 65.......................................................... 6 9
Bed Height (in.) ....................................................................... 25.......................................................... 25
Overall Dimensions (in.).............................................. 65L x 28W............................................. 70L x 31W
Net Weight – approx. (l bs.) .................................................... 625........................................................ 776
Shipping Weight – appr ox . (lbs.) ............................................ 704........................................................ 864
The above specifications were current at the time this manual was publi shed, but because of our policy of
continuous improvement, Walter M eier reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without
prior notice, wit hout incurring obligati ons.
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Uncrating and Cleanup
Note: Read and understand the entire manual
before attempting setup or operation.
1. Finish uncrating the saw and inspect for
damage. Shoul d any hav e occurr ed, contact
your local distributor.
2. Remove all bolts attaching machine to
shipping base.
3. Leave packing material between vise
clamps and saw head int act until band saw
has been lifted to its final position.
4. Clean all rust protected surfaces with
kerosene or diesel oil to remove protective
coating. Do not use gasoline, paint thinner,
mineral spirits, etc. These may damage
painted surf ac es.
5. Lubricate all slideways with SAE 10W oil.
Installation
For best perform ance, the band saw shoul d be
located on a solid and level foundation. Allow
room for servicing and for moving large stock
around the band saw when deci ding a location
for the machine.
1. Using lifting straps that ar e isol ated f rom t he
band saw’s finished surfaces, lift machine
and place in desir ed location. See Fi gure 1
for strap placement.
2. Install four leveling bolts with lock nuts on
both sides of the base as shown in the par ts
breakdown on page 16, it ems 2 and 3.
3. Place a level on the table surface and check
side-to-side and fr ont-to-back.
4. Adj ust leveli ng screws unti l machine i s level
in both directi ons and tighten locking nuts.
Assembly
Figure 1
1. Unbolt the motor assembly from the
shipping crate bott om .
2. Remove nut and washer from the motor
support shaft.
3. Remove shaft (A, Figure 2) f rom the motor
mount bracket .
Figure 2
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4. Carefully lift m otor and line up holes in t he
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 nut on the motor
junction box. Remove the junction box
cover. Insert wire through strain relief and
connect to the terminal strip using the
diagram on t he junction box cover. Tight en
the strain rel ief nut and repl ace the juncti on
box cover.
8. Remove two hex cap bolts and washers (A,
Figure 3) from the ri ght side of the saw arm.
9. Slide belt cover (B, Figure 3) around pul ley
shafts and attach to saw with two hex cap
bolts and two washers.
10. Lift motor and place v-belt around both
pulleys. Lower motor.
11. Tension the v -belt by pushing down on the
motor and ti ghtening the lock handl e on the
motor til t plate. Correct tension i s achieved
when finger pressure between the two
pulleys causes approximately a 1/2”
deflection. See Figure 4.
12. Close pul ley cover door and fasten wit h loc k
knob.
13. Fasten work stop r od (#17, page 1 6) to saw
bed (#11) by in serti ng into bed and turning
clockwise until tight. Place work 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 tight en.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Electrical Connection s
Electrical connections must
be made by a qualified electrician in
compliance with all relevant codes. This
machine must be properly grounded to help
prevent electrical shock and possible fatal
injury.
Disconnect machine from power source
before changing any volt age components!
The HBS-916W Band Saw is rated at 115/230V
single phase, and i s pre- wired 115 v olt fr om the
factory. The HBS-1018W is rated at 230V only ,
single phase. Confirm that power available at
the saw’s location matches that for which the
saw is wired.
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To convert the HBS-916W from 115V to 230V,
the following it em s will have to be changed:
Main Motor – follow diagr am inside j unc tion box
cover.
Coolant Pump – Remove chip pan on f ront of
saw, remove junction box cov er on pump, and
follow diagram insi de junction box cover.
Control Transformer – Open electrical panel
on rear of base and c hange the f use fr om 115V
to 230V.
Machine must always be correct ly grounded.
NOTE: The power cord end will have to be
changed to one rated 230V when changing to
the higher volt age.
Controls
Refer to Figure 5.
Power Indicator Light (A) – lit whenever
machine is running.
Start Button (B) – press to start band saw.
Emergency Stop Button (C) – press to
immediately stop all m ac hine functions.
Coolant Switch (D) – Turn arrow to “I” to turn
on coolant flow. Turn arrow to “O” to stop
coolant flow.
Cutting P ressure Control (E) – turn clockwise
to decrease cutting pressure. Turn counterclockwise to incr ease cut ting pressure.
Hydraulic On-Off Valve (F) – turns hydraulic
cylinder on and off.
Prior to Operation
1. Check that blade tooth direction matches
diagram on blade guides.
2. Check to see that blade is properly seated
on wheels after applying correct tension
(approximately 25,000 lbs.).
3. Set blade holder guides for approximately
.003” to .005” clearance between guides
and blade.
4. Check f or sli ght clearanc e between back up
rollers and back of blade.
5. Posit ion bl ade guides as close to workpi ece
as possible.
6. Select proper speed and feed rate for
material being cut. See speed selection
chart found i n the enclosed “Guide to Band
Sawing” booklet suppl ied with this saw.
Figure 5
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7. Material to be cut must be securel y held in
vise.
8. Check to see that coolant l evel is adequate
and turn on coolant pump if material to be
cut requires i t. Machine should be f illed wit h
four gallons of the proper coolant mixture.
Follow the dir ections on the pr oduct m aker’s
label and fill the coolant tank through the
chip tray area.
9. Do not start cut on a sharp edge.
10. Keep mac hine lubricated. See “Lubri cation”
section.
Adjustments
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 blade and the vi se. The square
should lie al ong the enti re lengt h of the vise
and blade without a gap.
3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen bolts
holding the vise and adjust vise so square
lines up properl y. Tighten bolts.
4. Connect machi ne to the power source.
Changing Blade Speeds
Disconnect machine from
the power source before changing blade
speeds. Failu re t o co mpl y may cause serious
injury.
1. Disconnect machine from the power source.
2. Open pulley cover by supporting the belt
cover wit h one hand whil e rem ov ing the bel t
cover lock knob with the other. Lower guard
gently to its full open position.
3. Support motor with one hand while
loosening lock handle (A, Figure 6). Lower
motor gently.
4. Position belt in grooves according to the
speed selection c har t.
5. Tension the v-belt by pushing down on the
motor and ti ghtening the lock handl e on the
motor til t plate. Correct tension i s achieved
when finger pressure on the belt between
the two pulleys cause s approxim ately a 1/2"
deflection.
6. Close pulley cover and fasten.
7. Connect machi ne to the power source.
Figure 6
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