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Table of Contents
Warranty and Servic e .............................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
Electric al Connec tions ............................................................................................................................. 8
Prior to Ope r a t io n .................................................................................................................................... 9
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
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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Adjusting Feed Rate
Rate of feed is adjusted by turning the cutting
pressure control knob on the c ontrol panel. Rate
of feed is important to band saw performance;
excessiv e pressure may break t he blade or stal l
the saw. Insufficient pressure rapidly dulls the
blade.
Material c hips or shavings are the best i ndicator
of proper speed and pre ssure. The ideal chip is
thin, tightly curled, and warm to the touch. Chips
that range from golden brown to black indicate
excessive force. Blue chips indicate extreme
heat from too high a band speed which will
shorten blade life. Thin or powdered chips
indicate insufficient feed pressure.
A detailed explanat ion on feed rate can be found
in the enclosed “Guide to Band Sawing”
published by Amer ican Saw and Manufacturing
Company. Reprinted by permission.
Changing Blades
Disconnect machine from
power source before making any
adjustments or repairs. Failure to comply
may result in serious injury.
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Raise saw arm approximately 6 inches.
Hold saw arm in place by closing cutting
pressure control valve. Remove screw
(#145, page 17 or 18), washer (#146), and
brush (#147) from the wire brush post
(#148).
3. Open both wheel covers and clean chips out
of both wheel housings. Loosen two lock
knobs and remov e upper bl ade guar d.
4. Release blade tension by turning blade
tensioning hand wheel (A, Fi gure 7) counterclockwise until blade is free.
5. Loosen lock knob and slide l eft blade guide
arm (B) to the right as far as possible.
6. Remove old blade from both wheels and out
of each blade guide. CAUTION: Even dull
blades are sharp to the skin! Use extra
caution handli ng band saw blade s!
7. Install new blade making sure teeth are
pointed downward in the proper cutting
direction. If necessary , turn blade inside out.
8. Position blade on band wheels and tighten
just enough to hold bl ade on wheels. Make
sure back of blade rests lightly against the
wheel flange of both wheels. Twist blade
slightly to all ow it t o sli p into guides.
Figure 7
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9. Tension blade to approx imately 25,000 lbs.
of blade t ension, as indicated on t he blade
tension indi cator found on t he tension wheel
shaft housing.
10. A ttach wire brush to the wire brush post with
screw and washer. Adjust wire brush post
so that brush just comes into contact with
blade teeth.
11. Close all covers and guards and fasten
securely. Connect machine to power and
run freely for approximately two minutes.
12. Turn power off and re-check blade tension
and wire brush adjustment. If further
adjustment is necessary, disconnect saw
from power source, m ake adjustment s, and
re-connect to power.
Blade Tracking Adjustment
Blade tracking has been set at the factory and
should not require adjustment. If a tracking
problem occur s, adjust the machine as follows:
Tracking adjustment is don e
with the wheel covers open to observe the
blade. Use extreme caution so that you do
not come into contact with t he blade.
Since tracking can only be adjusted while
machine is running, it is suggested that this
adjustment be accomplished by qualified
personnel that are familiar with this type of
adjustment and the danger s associated with it.
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Raise saw arm to its highest position and
close cutti ng pressure control valv e to hold
saw arm in place.
3. Locate tracking adjustment plate on the
back side of the driv en blade wheel .
4. Loosen the thr ee bolts (A, Figure 8) located
on the top of the tracking nut s.
5. Tracking adjustment is accomplished by
either loosening or tighteni ng three adjusting
nuts (B, Figure 8).
6. Tracking is set properly when the back of
the blade lightly touches the wheel flange.
Note: Over-t racking (allowing blade back to
rub hard against wheel fl ange) will damage
the blade wheels and blade.
7. Tighten locking bolts (A) once proper
tracking is com pleted.
8. Connect machi ne to the power source.
Figure 8
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Automatic Shut-Off Adjustment
The motor should shut off im mediately aft er the
blade has cut through the material and just
before the head comes to r est on the horizontal
stop bolt. If the machine continues to run after
the workpiece has been fully cut, locate and
adjust the m icro switch mounti ng plate down. If
the machine shuts off before the workpi ece has
been completely cut, move the micro switch
mounting plate up.
Thrust Roller Adjustment
1. Disconnect machine from the power source.
2. Loosen two hex socket cap screws (A,
Figure 9). Note: Left guide roller has two
hex socket cap screws; r ight guide roller has
one (HBS-916W only). The HBS-1018W
has two screws on each guide.
3. Move guide seat (B) up or down until a
clearance of .003” to . 005” between back of
blade and thrust roller is obtained.
4. Tighten two hex socket cap screws (A).
5. Repeat for other blade guide assembly.
6. Connect machine to power source.
Guide Roller Adjustment
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Loosen blade guides (A, Figure 10) by
loosening screws (B). Slide blade guides
away from blade.
3. Loosen locking screws (C) by using a hex
wrench.
Figure 9
4. Adjust the eccentric bushings with a
combination wrench until the ball bearings
are snug to the blade. Note: Blade should
travel freely up and down between the ball
bearings. Do not pi nc h the blade.
5. Tighten locki ng scr ews (C).
6. Slide blade guides back into contact with
blade and tighten screws (B).
7. Connect machi ne to the power source.
Figure 10
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Bow Weight Adjustment
Bow weight is one of the most important
adjustment s of the saw. If the bow weight is not
set properly, one c an expect poor per formance,
crooked cuts, tooth stripping, stalling, and the
blade popping off the blade wheels. The
hydraulic feed rate uni t will not compensate for
improper bow weight. Bow weight has been set
at the factory and should not need any
adjustment. If adjustment becomes necessary:
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Turn on hydrauli c valve (F, Figure 5).
3. Turn cutting pressure control valve (E,
Figure 5) counter cl oc k wise until it stops.
4. Place one end of a fish-ty pe scale under t he
blade tension handle and lift the saw with
the other end. The scale should indicate
approximately 18-20 l bs. for t he HBS-916W.
For the HBS-1018W, it should indicate 2224 lbs.
5. Adjust tension to approximately 18-20 lbs.
(or 22-24 lbs.) by turning the adjustable Cbolt found at the end of the coil spring on
the rear of the band saw.
6. Connect the machine t o the power source.
Vise Adjustment
To position the moveable vise jaw:
1. Tur n vise handwheel ( A, Fi gure 11) 1/2 t urn
counterclockwise.
2. Move rack block (B, Figure 11) to desired
location by sli ding along the bed. P lace the
rack block onto the rac k .
3. Turn the handwheel to ti ghten the vise.
To adjust the vise f or angl e c utti ng:
1. Loosen bolt s and move vi se jaw (C, Figure
11) to desired loc ation.
2. Set the v ise to desired angle, re-install nuts
and tighten the nut and bolt assemblies.
3. Adj ust the m ovable v ise parall el to t he fixed
vise by loosening bolt (D, Figure 11),
adjusting to par allel, and re-tightening bolt.
Figure 11
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Maintenance
Before doing maintenance
on the machine, disconnect it from the
electrical supply by pulling out the plug or
switching off the main switch! Failure to
comply may cause seriou s injury.
Keep the band saw and the motor cl ean.
If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in
any way, have it repl ac ed immediately.
Lubrication
All ball bearings are perm anentl y lubric ated and
sealed. They require no further attention.
Figure 12
The gear box l ubricant should be changed af ter
the first 50 hour s of operati on. Change l ubricant
from then on every 250 hours of oper ation.
To check level of gear box lubricant, place saw
arm in down posit ion and all ow a f ew minutes to
pass so that oil drains down. Chec k level in sight
glass on side of gear casing. Correc t l evel is the
dot in the middle of sight glass.
To change gear box lubricant:
1. Disconnect machine from the power source.
2. Open dr ain plug and al low lubri cant t o drain
completely. Drain plug may be found on
lower front of gear case under right wheel
cover. Remove drain plug with a hex
wrench.
3. Replace drain plug.
4. Remove filler cap (A, Fi gur e 12) and fill gear
box with Mobil DTE® Oil Heavy Medium
until level reaches dot in middle of sight
glass.
5. Replace filler cap.
6. Connect machi ne to the power source.
Use a light machine oil to lubricate all other
moving part s as needed.
A detailed explanation on blade selection and
blade problems and t heir soluti ons can be f ound
in the enclosed “Guide to Band Sawing,”
published by Amer ican Saw and Manufacturing
Company. Used by permi ssion.
Replacement Parts
Replacement par ts are li sted on the f ollowing page s. To order par ts or reach our serv i ce departm ent, call
1-800-274-6848, Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.waltermeier.com).
Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your mac hine available when you call will allow us to
serve you quickly and accurately.