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2.0 Table of contents
Section Page
1.0 Warranty and Service ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 3
4.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 5
14.0 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 12
14.1.1 Base and Bed Assembly – Exploded View ......................................................................................... 13
1. Read and understand the e ntire instruction
manual before attempting assembly or
operation.
2. 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
3. Always wear approved safety glasses/face
shields while using this machine. (Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses.)
4. Make certain the machine is properly
grounded.
5. Before operating this machine, remove tie,
rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll up
sleeves past the elbows. Remove all loose
clot hing and conf ine long hair. Do NOT wear
gloves.
6. Keep the floor around the machine clean and
free of scrap material, oil and grease.
7. Keep machine guards in place at all times
when the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution
and replace the guards immediately after
completion of maintenance.
8. Do NOT over reach. Maintain a balanced
stance at all times so that you do not fall or
lean against blades or other moving parts.
9. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance
with the machine unplugged from the power
source.
10. Use the right tool. Do not force a tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed. The right tool will do the job better
and more safely.
11. Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
12. Make certain the switch is in t he OFF position
before connecting the machine to the power
supply.
13. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and “horseplay” are careless acts that can result in
serious injury.
14. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area.
15. Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
16. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the
machine before turning it on.
17. Always keep hands a nd fingers away from the
blade when the machine is running.
18. Never hand-hold the material. Always use the
vise and clamp it securely.
19. Keep belt guard, blade guards, and wheel
covers in place and in working order.
20. Always provide adequate support for lo ng and
heavy material.
21. Use a sharp blade and keep machine clean for
best and safest performance.
22. Failure to comply with all of these warnings
may ca use serio u s i njury.
23. WARNING: Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contain chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
•
Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and
other masonry products.
•
Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
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.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if preca utions are not heeded, it m ay result in minor injury a nd/or possible
machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious, or even fatal, injury.
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4.0 About this manual
This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. covering the safe operation and maintenance
procedures for a JET Model MBS-1014W Horizontal Saw. This manual contains instructions on installat io n,
safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Your
machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of tro uble-free operation if used i n accordance
with the instructions as set forth in this document.
If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or Walter Meier. Walter Meier can also
be reached at our web site: www.waltermeier.com.
Retain this manual for future reference. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.
Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attem pting assembly
or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
5.0 Specifications
Model number ...................................................... MBS-1014W-1....................................... MBS-1014W-3
Bed Hei ght (in.) ....................................................................... 25.......................................................... 25
Floor Space Requi r ed (i n.) ............................................... 26 x 69................................................... 26 x 69
Net Weigh t (lb ) ...................................................................... 948........................................................ 948
Shipping Weigh t (lb) ............................................................ 1102...................................................... 1102
The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous
improvement, Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., reserves the right to change specifications at any time and
without prior notice, without incurring obligations.
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6.0 Uncrating and Cleanup
NOTE: Read and understand the entire manual
before attempting setup or operation.
1. Finish uncrating the saw and inspect for
damage. Should any have occurred, contact
your loc a l d i st ribut o r.
2. Remove all bolts attaching machine to
shipping base.
3. Leave packing material between vice clamps
and saw head intact until bandsaw 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 spirit s,
etc. These may damage painted surfaces.
5. Lubricate all slideway s with SAE 10W oil.
7.0 Installation
For best performance, the bandsaw should be
locat e d on a solid a nd level fo u nda tion. A l lo w r oo m
for servicing and f or m oving large stock around the
bandsaw when deciding a location for the machine.
1. Using lifting straps that are isolated from the
bandsaw’s finished surfaces, place machine in
desired location. See Figure 1 for strap
placement.
8.0 Assembly
1. Unbolt the motor assembly from the shipping
crate bottom.
2. Remove nut (A, Figure 2) and washer (B,
Figure 2) from the motor support shaft. Note:
Picture shows motor already in place.
Figure 2
3. Remove shaft (C, Figure 2) from the motor
mount bracket.
4. Carefully lift motor and line up holes in the
motor mounting place 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 though strain relief and wire to the
terminal strip using the diagram on the junction
box cover. Tighten the strain relief nut and
replace the junction box cover.
8. Remove two hex cap bolts and washers (A,
Figure 3) from the right side of the saw arm.
Figure 1
2. Install f our leveling bo lts with lock nuts o n bot h
sides of the base as shown in the parts
breakdown on page 13, 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 machine is level in
both directions and tighten locking nuts.
Figure 3
9. Slide belt cover (B, Figure 3) around pulley
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 tightening the lock handle on the
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motor tilt plate. Correct tension is achieved
when finger pressure between the two pulleys
causes approximately a 1/2” deflection.
Note: the pow er co rd end w ill have to be chang ed
to one that is rated 460V when changing voltage.
12. Close pulley cover door and fasten with lock
knob.
13. Fasten work stop rod (#241, page 13) to saw
bed (11A) by inserting into bed and turning
clockwise until tight. Place work stop bracket
(#16) onto stop rod (241) and tighten lock
handle (#20). Attach stop screw (#19) to stop
bracket (#16) with lock handle (#18) and
tighten.
9.0 Electrical Connections
All electrical connections
must be done by a qualified electrician. Failure
to comply may result in serious injury.
Disconnect machine from the
power source before changing any voltage
components. Failure to comply may cause
serious injury.
The MBS-1014W bandsaw is rated at 3HP, 3
phase 230/460V, prewired 230V; or 2HP, single
phase, 230V only. Confirm power available at t he
saw’s location is the same as the saw is wired. To
switch the MBS-1014W from 230V to 460V, the
following item s will have to be changed:
10.0 Controls
See Figure 5.
Power Indicator Light (A) – lit whenever machine
is running.
Start Button (B) – depress to start bandsaw.
Emergency Stop Button (C) – depress to
immediately stop all machine functions.
Coolant Switch (D) – turn arrow to “I” to turn on
flow of coolant. Turn arrow to “O” to stop flow of
coolant.
Cutting Pressur e Control (E) – t urn clockwise to
decrease cutting pressure. Turn counterclockwise
to increase cutting pressure.
Hydraulic On-Off Valve (F) – turns hydraulic
cylinder on and off.
•Main Motor – follow diagram inside
junction box cover.
•Coolant Pump – Remove access panel
on right side of saw, remove junction box
cover on pump, and follow diagram inside
junction box cover. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
•Control Transformer – Open electrical
panel on rear of base and switch primary
wire on transformer from 230V to 460V.
Machine must always be correctly grounded.
Figure 5
11.0 Prior to Operation
1. Check that blade tooth direction matches
diagram on blade guides.
2. Check to see that b lade is properly seated on
wheels after applying correction tension
(approximately 25,000 lbs.)
3. Set blade holder guides for approximately
0.003” to 0.005” clearance between t he 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 a nd feed rate f or material
being cut. See speed selection chart found in
the enclosed “Guide to Bandsawing” booklet
supplied with this saw.
7. Material to be cut must be securely held in
vise.
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8. Check to see that coolant level is adequate
and turn on coolant pump if m aterial to be cut
requires it. Machine should be filled with four
gallons of the proper coolant mixture. Follow
the directions on the product maker’s label and
fill the coolant tank through the chip tray area.
9. Do not start cut on a sharp edge.
10. Keep machine lubricated. See “Lubrication”
section.
Material chips or shavings are the best indicator of
proper speed and pressure. 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 e xtreme heat
from too high a band speed which will shorten
blade life. Thin or powdered chips indicate
insufficient feed pressure.
12.4 Changing blades
12.0 Adjustments
12.1 Adjusting vise square to blade
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Place a machinist’s square on the table
against the blade and the vise. The square
should lie along the entire length 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 p roper ly. Tighten bolts.
4. Connect machine to the power source.
12.2 Changing blade sp eeds
Disconnect the machine from
the power source before making any repair or
adjustment. Failure to comply may cause
serious injury.
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Open pulley cover b y supporti ng the belt co ver
with one hand while removing the belt cover
lock knob with the other. Lower guard gently to
its full open position.
Disconnect the machine from
the power source before making any repair or
adjustment. Failure to comply may cause
serious injury.
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Raise saw arm approximately 6”. Hold saw
arm in place by closing cutting pressure
control valve.
3. Open both wheel covers and clean chips out of
both wheel housings. Loosen two lock knobs
below the control panel and remove upper
blade guard.
4. Loose n set screw (A, Figure 6) and lower the
blade cleaning brush.
3. Support motor with one hand while loosening
lock handle. Lower motor gently.
4. Position belt in grooves according to the speed
selection chart.
5. Tension the v-belt by pushing down on the
motor and tightening the lock handle on the
motor tilt plate. Correct tension is achieved
when finger pressure on the belt between the
two pulleys causes approximately 1/2"
deflection.
6. Close pulley cover and fasten.
7. Connect machine to the power source.
12.3 Adjusting feed rate
Rate of 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 blade or stall
the saw. Insufficient pressure rapidly dulls the
blade.
Figure 6
5. Release blade tension by turning blade
tensioning handwheel (A, Figure 7)
counterclockwise until blade is f ree.
Figure 7
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6. Loosen lock knob (A, Figure 8) and slide left
blade guide arm (B, Figure 8) to the right as far
as possible.
accomplished by qualified personnel that are
familiar with this type of adjustment and the
dangers associated with it.
Figure 8
7. Rem ove old blade from both wheels and out of
each blade guide.
Even dull blades are sharp
to the skin. Use extra caution handling
bandsaw blades.
8. Install new blade making sure teeth are
pointed downward in the proper cutting
direction. If necessary, turn blade inside out.
9. Position blade on band wheel s and tighten j ust
enough to hold blade on wheels. Make sure
back of blade rests lightly against the wheel
flange of both wheels. Twist blade slightly to
allow it to slip into guides.
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Raise saw arm to its highest position and close
cutting pressure control valve to hold saw arm
in place.
3. Locate tracking adjustment plate on the back
side of the driven blade wheel.
4. Loosen the three bolts (A, F ig ure 9) located on
the top of the tracking nuts.
5. Tracking adjustment is accomplished by either
loosening or tightening three adjusting nuts (B,
Figure 9).
6. Tracking is 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.
7. Tighten locking bolts (A, Figure 9) once proper
tracking is completed.
8. Connect machine to the power source.
10. Tension blade to appro ximately 25,000 lbs., as
indicated on the blade tension indicator found
on the tension wheel shaft housing.
11. Raise wire brush and tighten set screw to hold
brush in place.
12. Close all covers and guards and fasten
securely. Connect machine to power and run
freely for approximately two minutes.
13. Turn power off and recheck blade tension and
wire brush adjustment. If further adjustment is
necessary, disconnect saw from power source,
make adjustments, and reconnect to power.
12.5 Blade tracking adjustment
Blade tracking has been set at the factory and
should require no adjustment. If a tracki ng problem
occurs, adjust the machine as follows:
Tracking adjustment is done
with the wheel covers open to observe the
blade. Use extreme caution so as not to come
into contact with the blade.
Since tracking can only be adjusted while machi ne
is running, it is suggested that this adjustment be
Figure 9
12.6 Automatic shut-off adjustment
The motor should shut off immediately after the
blade has cut through the material and just before
the head comes to rest on the horizontal stop bolt.
If the machine continues to run after the work piece
has been fully cut, locate and adjust the micro
switch mounting plate down. If the machine s hut s
off before the work piece has been completely cut,
move the micro switch mounting plate up.
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12.7 Thrust roller a djustment
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Loosen two hex socket cap screws (A, Figure
10).
3. Move guide seat (B, Figure 10) up or down
until a clearance of 0.003” to 0.005” between
back of blade and thrust roller is obtained.
4. Tighten two he x socket cap screws (A , Figure
10).
5. Repeat for other blade guide assembly.
6. Connect machine to power source.
Figure 11
12.9 Bow weight adjustment
Bow weight is one of the most important
adjustments of the saw. If the bow weight is not set
properly, one can expect poor performance,
crooked cuts, tooth stripping, stalling, and the
blade popping off the blade wheels. They hydraulic
feed rate unit will not com pensate for improper bow
weight. Bow weight has been set at the factory and
should not need any adjustment. If adjustment is
necessary:
Figure 10
12.8 Guide roller adjustment
1. Disconnect machine from the power source.
2. Loosen blade guides (A, Figure 11) by
loosening screws (B, Figure 10). Slide blade
guides away from blade.
3. Loosen locking screws (C, Figure 11) by using
a hex wrench.
4. Adjust the eccentric bushings with a
combination wrench until the ball beari ngs are
snug to the blade. Note: Blade should travel
freely up and down between the ba ll bearings.
Do not pinch the blade.
5. Tighte n locking screws (C, Figure 11).
6. Slide blade guides back into contact with blade
and tighten screws (B, Figure 11).
7. Connect machine to the power source.
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source.
2. Turn on hydraulic valve (F, Figure 5).
3. Tur n cutting pressure contro l valve (E, Figure
5) counterclockwise until it stops.
4. Place one end of a fish-type scale under the
blade tension handle and lift the saw with t he
other end. Scale should indicate approximately
22-24 lbs.
5. Adjust tension to approximately 22-24 lbs. by
turning the adjustable C-bolt found at the end
of the coil spring on the rear of the bandsaw.
See Figure 12.
6. Connect the machine to the power source.
Figure 12
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12.10 Angle adjustment
To swivel the saw arm up to a 45° angle:
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source.
2. Pull the handle (A, Figure 13) toward the front
of the saw.
3. Rotate the upper assembly to the desired
angle.
4. Push the handle back toward the rear of the
saw to lock the upper assembly.
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source.
2. Lower saw arm completely.
3. Pull the lock lever toward the front of the saw
and push the saw arm assembly against the
45° stop.
4. Place a 45° angle sq uare on t he blade and the
fixed vise jaw.
5. Loosen the lock nut (A, Figure 15).
6. Adjust the hex cap screw (B, Figure 15) until
the blade is at a 90° angle to the fixed vise
jaw.
7. Tighten the lock nut (A, Figure 15).
Figure 13
To adjust the 90° stop:
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source.
2. Lower saw arm completely.
3. Pull the lock lever toward the front of the saw
and pull the saw arm assembly against the 90°
stop.
4. Place a 90° square on the blade a nd the fixed
vise jaw.
5. Loosen the lock nut (A, Figure 14).
6. Adjust the hex cap screw (B, Figure 14) until
the blade is at a 90° angle to the fixed vise
jaw.
2. Move rack block (B, Figure 16) to desired
location by sliding along the bed. Place the
rack block onto the rack.
3. Tur n the handwheel to tighten th e vise.
Figure 14
To adjust the 45° stop:
Figure 16
To adjust the vise for angle cutting:
1. Loosen adjustable handle (index #219,221) to
desire d lo c at ion.
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2. Set the vise to desired angle, reinstall nuts and
tighten the nut and bolt assemblies.
3. Adjust the movable vise parallel to the fixed
vise by loosening bolt (A, Figure 17), adjusting
to parallel, and tightening bolt.
Figure 17
13.0 Maintenance
Keep bandsaw and motor clean.
2. Open drain plug and allow lubricant to drain
completely. Drain plug may be found on lower
rear of gear case. Remove drain plug with a
hex wrench.
3. Replace drain plug.
4. Remove filler cap (A, F igure 18) and fill gear
box wit h 50 we ight gea r oil u ntil le vel rea ches
dot in middle of sight glass.
5. Replace filler cap.
6. Connect machine to the power source.
Use a light machine oil to lubricate all other moving
parts as needed.
13.1 Lubrication
All ball bearings are permanently lubricated and
sealed. They require no further lubrication.
The gear box lubricant should be changed after the
first 50 hours of operation. Change lubricant from
then on every 250 hours of operation.
To check level of gear box lubricant, place saw arm
in down position and allow a few minutes 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 sight glass.
To change gear box lubricant:
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
14.0 Replacement Parts
Figure 18
Replacement parts are listed on the followi ng pages. To order parts or reach our service departm ent, call 1800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.jettools.com). Having the
Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly
and accurately.
101 ............ HBS916W-101 .......... Hos e ........................................................................ ...................................... 1
110 ............ HBS916W-110 .......... Motor Mount Pl ate ................................................... ...................................... 1
172 ............ HBS916W-172 .......... Han dle ..................................................................... ...................................... 1
183 ............ HBS916W-183 .......... Tension Ind icator ..................................................... ...................................... 1
184 ............ BB-51104 .................. Thrus t Bearing ......................................................... ...................................... 1
187 ............ HBS916W-187 .......... Sli de ......................................................................... ...................................... 1
188 ............ TS-1524021 .............. Set Screw ................................................................ M8x10 ........................... 2
189 ............ HBS916W-189 .......... Ex tension Bar .......................................................... ...................................... 1
190 ............ HBS916W-190 .......... Wheel Sh aft ............................................................. ...................................... 1
207 ............ HBS916W-207 .......... Hos e ........................................................................ ...................................... 1
208 ............ HBS916W-208 .......... Hos e ........................................................................ ...................................... 1