JET VBS-3612 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

36-inch Metalworking Band Saw

Model VBS-3612

JET

427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-414470A
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision E1 10/2018
www.jettools.com Copyright © 2014 JET

Warranty and Service

JET warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please
contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday.

Warranty Period
The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official
JET branded website.

• JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product. (See chart below)

• Accessories carry a limited warranty of one year from the date of receipt.

• Consumable items are defined as expendable parts or accessories expected to become inoperable within a

reasonable amount of use and are covered by a 90 day limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects.

Who is Covered

This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product from the date of delivery.

What is Covered

This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the limitations stated below. This warranty
does not cover failures due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear,
improper repair, alterations or lack of maintenance. JET woodworking machinery is designed to be used with Wood.
Use of these machines in the processing of metal, plastics, or other materials outside recommended guidelines may
void the warranty. The exceptions are acrylics and other natural items that are made specifically for wood turning.

Warranty Limitations

Woodworking products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial or industrial purposes default to a
Two Year Warranty. Please contact Technical Service at 1-800-274-6846 for further clarification.

How to Get Technical Support
Please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846. Please note that you will be asked to provide proof
of initial purchase when calling. If a product requires further inspection, the Technical Service representative will

explain and assist with any additional action needed. JET has Authorized Service Centers located throughout the
United States. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6846 or use the Service
Center Locator on the JET website.

More Information

JET is constantly adding new products. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local distributor
or visit the JET website.

How State Law Applies

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, subject to applicable state law.

Limitations on This Warranty

JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT.
EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
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 PROPERTY, OR FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, 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.

JET sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in JET printed materials and on official JET website are
given as general information and are not binding. JET reserves 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
whatsoever. JET

Product Listing with Warranty Period

90 Days – Parts; Consumable items
1 Year – Motors; Machine Accessories
2 Year – Metalworking Machinery; Electric Hoists, Electric Hoist Accessories; Woodworking Machinery used
for industrial or commercial purposes
5 Year – Woodworking Machinery
Limited Lifetime – JET Parallel clamps; VOLT Series Electric Hoists; Manual Hoists; Manual Hoist
Accessories; Shop Tools; Warehouse & Dock products; Hand Tools; Air Tools

NOTE: JET is a division of JPW Industries, Inc. References in this document to JET also apply to JPW Industries,
Inc., or any of its successors in interest to the JET brand.

®

branded products are not sold in Canada by JPW Industries, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Warranty and Service .................................................................................................................................... 2

Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Warning ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 6

Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 6

Features and Terminology ............................................................................................................................ 7

Unpacking ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Contents of the Shipping Container .......................................................................................................... 8

Installation and Assembly ............................................................................................................................. 9

Fence ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Feed Screw ............................................................................................................................................... 9

Shear ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Circle Cutting Attachment .......................................................................................................................... 9

Grounding Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 10

Extension cords ....................................................................................................................................... 10

230 Volt, Three Phase Operation ............................................................................................................ 10

Converting from 230 Volt to 460 Volt (Three Phase) .............................................................................. 11

Three-Phase Test Run ............................................................................................................................ 11

Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Blade Removal and Installation ............................................................................................................... 11

Blade Tension .......................................................................................................................................... 12

Blade Tracking ......................................................................................................................................... 12

Guide Post ............................................................................................................................................... 13

Blade Guides ........................................................................................................................................... 13

Squaring Work Table with Blade ............................................................................................................. 14

Auxiliary Table ......................................................................................................................................... 14

Replacing Drive Belts .............................................................................................................................. 14

Work Lamp Bulb ...................................................................................................................................... 15

Band Saw Operation ................................................................................................................................... 15

Blade Break-In Procedure ....................................................................................................................... 15

Setting Blade Speed ................................................................................................................................ 15

Evaluating Cutting Efficiency ................................................................................................................... 16

Welder Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 16

Shearing .................................................................................................................................................. 16

Removing Teeth ...................................................................................................................................... 17

Welding .................................................................................................................................................... 17

Annealing ................................................................................................................................................. 18

Blade Selection ........................................................................................................................................... 19

Width........................................................................................................................................................ 19

Gage ........................................................................................................................................................ 20

Pitch ......................................................................................................................................................... 20

Shape ...................................................................................................................................................... 20

Set ........................................................................................................................................................... 21

Material .................................................................................................................................................... 21

Blade Breakage ....................................................................................................................................... 21

Speed and Pitch Chart ................................................................................................................................ 23

Typical Band Saw Operations ..................................................................................................................... 24

Troubleshooting – Mechanical and Electrical Problems ............................................................................. 26

Replacement Parts ...................................................................................................................................... 29

Parts List: VBS-3612 Band Saw .............................................................................................................. 30

Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 34

VBS-3612 Band Saw ............................................................................................................................... 35

VBS-3612 Band Saw ............................................................................................................................... 36

Parts List: Welder, Shear and Work Lamp Assemblies .......................................................................... 37

Welder, Shear and Work Lamp Assemblies............................................................................................ 39

Electrical Connections – 3Ph, 230/460V ..................................................................................................... 40

Electrical Connections – 3Ph, 230/460V ..................................................................................................... 41

Electrical Box .............................................................................................................................................. 42

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Warning

1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation.

2. Read and understand the war nings p osted on the m achine an d in t his m anua l. F ailure t o com pl y with

all of these warnings may cause serious injury.

3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.

4. This band saw is designed and intended f or use b y properl y trained and ex perien ced person nel 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 this ba nd saw for other than its intended use. If used for other purp oses, JET disclaim s

any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use.

6. Always wear approved saf ety glasses/face shields while using this band sa w. Everyday eyeglasses

only have impact resistant 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. Remove al l loo se clothi ng and c onfin e lon g hair. N on-sl ip foot wear or anti-sk id f loor str ips
are recommended. Do not wear glo ves.

8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.

9. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.

10. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply.

11. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.

12. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source.

13. 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.

14. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. If rem oved for maintenance

purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.

15. 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 f or alignment of m oving parts, bindin g of moving parts , breakage of parts, m ounting
and any other conditions that may affect its oper ation. A guard or other part th at is damaged shoul d
be properly repaired or replaced.

16. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting.

17. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.

18. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.

19. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.

20. Give your work undivided a ttention. Look ing around, c arrying o n a conversati on and “hors e-pla y” are

careless acts that can result in serious injury.

21. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the blade or other

moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation.

22. Use the r ight to ol at the c orr ect spee d and feed rate. Do n ot for ce a t ool or att achm ent to d o a j ob f or

which it was not designed. The right tool will do the job better and safer.

23. Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.

24. Maintain to ols with care. Keep blades sharp and cle an for the best and safest perform ance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

25. T ur n of f the machine before clea n ing. Us e a br ush or compres sed air to remove c hips or d ebr is — do

not use your hands.

26. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over.

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27. Never l eave the m achine r unning unatt ended. T urn the power off and do not le ave the m achine unti l

the blade comes to a complete stop.

28. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the machine.

29. Never place hands directly in line with the saw blade.

30. Always use push sticks when cutting small material.

31. Raise or lower the blade guide only when the machine has been turned off and the blade has stopped

moving.

32. Alwa ys wear leather gloves whe n handling saw blades. T he operator should n ot wear gloves when

operating the machine.

33. Do not allow the saw blade to rest against the workpiece when the saw is not running.

34. The saw mu st be stopped and the electrical supp ly must be cut off before any bla de replacement,

drive belt replacement, or any periodic service or maintenance is performed on the machine.

35. Rem ove cut off pieces caref ully, keeping hands away f rom the blad e. The saw must be stoppe d and

the electrical supply cut off or machine unplugged before reaching into the cutting area.

WARNING: This product c an expose you to ch emicals includi ng lead which is known to the Stat e
of California to cause c ancer and birt h defects or other reproducti ve harm. F or more inform ation go to
http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING: Some dust, fumes and gases created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
welding and other cons truction activities con tain chemicals known to t he State of California to caus e
cancer and 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 chem ic als, work in a wel l-vent ilated area a nd wor k with approv ed saf ety equ ipm ent,
such as dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles. For more
information go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/ and http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood.

Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or

possible machine damage.

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly

even death.

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Introduction

This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET
Model VBS-3612 Band Sa w. T his manual contains ins tru ctions on ins ta ll ati on, s a f et y precau tio ns , ge ner a l
operating procedures , maintenance instruc tions and parts breakdown. T his machine has been d esigned
and constructed to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with instructions set
forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comments, please cont act either your loca l supplier or
JET. JET can also be reached at our web site: www.jettools.com.

Specifications

Model Number ................................................................................................................................. VBS-3612

Stock Number ..................................................................................................................................... 414470

Blade Speeds (SFPM) ....................................................................................... Low 50-410; High 540-4925

Height Capacity, Maximum (in.) .................................................................................................................. 12

Throat Capacity, Maximum (in.) .................................................................................................................. 36

Table Size, Main (L x W)(in.)................................................................................................... 23-5/8 x 27-1/2

Table Size, Auxiliary (L x W)(in.) ............................................................................................. 17-3/4 x 27-1/2

Table Height at 90° (in.) .............................................................................................................................. 40

Table Tilt (deg.) ............................................................................................................................ 10° L, 45° R

Welder (KVA) ............................................................................................................................................. 4.2

Blade Length, approx. (in.) .................................................................................................. 195-1/4 – 198-1/4

Blade Width (in.) .................................................................................................................... 1/8 min., 1 max.

Motor ............................................................................. TEFC, 3HP, 3Ph, 230/460V (prewired 230V), 60Hz

Floor Space Required (LxWxH)(in.) ............................................................................................ 69 x 32 x 81

Net Weight (lbs.) .................................................................................................................................... 1,760

The above specif ic atio ns were c ur rent at the time this manual was publishe d, but bec ause of our policy of
continuous improvem ent, JET reserves the right to change specif ications at any time and without prior
notice, without incurring obligations.

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Features and Terminology

1 – Main Work Table
2 – Work Lamp
3 – Blade Tension Handwheel
4 – Auxiliary Work Table
5 – Variable Speed Handwheel
6 – Chip Port
7 – Gear Shift Lever
8 – Rod for Circle Cutting Attachment
9 – Guide Post Lock Knob
10 – Guide Post Raise/Lower Handwheel
11 – Blade Tracking Knob
12 – Electrical box
13 – Blade Speed readout (SFPM)
14 – Power Indicator Light

15 – Control Panel Lockout
16 – Emergency Stop Button
17 – Blade Start Button
18 – Blade Stop Button
19 – Shear
20 – Weld Switch
21 – Anneal Switch
22 – Clamp Pressure Selector
23 – Clamp Jaws
24 – Grinding Wheel Switch
25 – Grinding Wheel
26 – Clamp Handles
27 – Blade Tension Gauge
28 – Chip Blower Hose

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Unpacking

Open shipping container and check for shipping
damage. Report any damage immediately to
your distributor and shipping agent. Do not
discard any shipping m ater i al unt il the Ba nd Sa w
is set up and running properly.

Compare the contents of your container with t he
following parts list to make sure all parts are
intact. Missing part s, if any, should be reported
to your distributor. Read the instruction manual
thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and
safety instructions.

Contents of the Shipping Container

1 Band Saw
1 Fence
1 Feed Screw

1 Miter Gauge
1 Circle Cutting Attachment
1 Shear
1 Tool box, containing:
1 Reversible Screwdriver
2 Socket Head Cap Screws, 5/16” x 1”
2 Socket Head Cap Screws, 5/16” x 5/8”
1 Eye Bolt
1 Knob
1 Set of Hex Wrenches
1 Wrench, 26mm
1 Set of Keys for control panel
1 Set of Keys for rear door
1 Owner's Manual
1 Warranty Card

Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting set-up

or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury.

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Installation and Assembly

Tools required for assembly:

Forklift with strap or chain
Eye bolt (provided)
Set of hex wrenches (provided)

Remove all crating and plastic from around the
band saw. Remove any lag screws or holding
straps which secure the b and saw to the wood
pallet.

Remove the eye bolt from the tool box, and
screw it into the ho le at the top of the m achine.
Use a forklift with a stra p or chain connected to
the eye bolt to lift the band saw from the pallet.

Move the band saw to its permanent location
which should be dry, well ventilated, with
sufficient lighting. Leave enough space on all
sides to handle long stock or perform routine
maintenance on the machine. Make sure the
floor is level and able to support the weight of
the machine.

The Band Saw may be further stabilized by
securing it to the floor usin g lag screws through
the four holes in the stand.

Areas of the Band Saw have been given a
protective coating at the f actory. This should be
removed with a soft cloth moistened with
kerosene or miner al spirits. Do not get s olvents
near plastic or r ubber parts, and do not us e an
abrasive pad as it may scratch metal surfaces.

Fence

Place the fence (Fig ure 1) onto t he gr o ove in t he
table as shown, and sc rew in the k nob (from the
toolbox) to tighten the fence in position.

Feed Screw

Use two socket head cap screws (provided) to
mount the feed screw to the front edge of the
table (Figure 1). Use a 6mm hex wrench to
tighten the screws.

Shear

Mount the shear to the back edge of the band
saw with two socket head cap screws
(provided), as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Circle Cutting Attachment

To use the circle c utting attac hment, mount it to
the rod as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3

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Grounding Instructions

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.

This machine must be grounded. In the ev ent of
a malfunction or br eakdo wn, grounding provides
a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock.

Improper connection of the equipment­grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. The conductor with insulation
having an outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes, is the equipment­grounding conductor. If repair or r eplacem ent of
the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not
connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a
live terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if in doubt as to
whether the tool is properly grounded.

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately.

Make sure the voltage of your power supply
matches the specif ications on t he motor plate of
the Band Saw. The machine should be
connected to a dedicated circuit.

Extension cords

Recommended Gauges (AWG) of Extension Cords

Extension Cord Length *

25

50

75

100

150

200

Amps

feet

feet

feet

feet

feet

feet

The use of an extension cord is not
recommended for this Band Saw. But if one is
necessary, mak e sure the cor d rating is s uitable
for the amperage listed on the machine’s motor
plate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating.

Use the chart in Figure 4 as a gener al guide in
choosing the correct size cord. If in doubt, use
the next heavier ga uge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.

230 Volt, Three Phase Operation

The three-phase m odel is factory wired for 230
volt, but can be converted to 460 volt if so
desired (see “C onverting From 230 Volt t o 460
Volt”). You may either install a plug or “hard­wire” the Band Saw directly to a control panel.

If you are connecting a plug, use a proper UL­listed plug suitable for 230 volt operation.

< 5 16 16 16 14 12 12

5 to 8 16 16 14 12 10 NR

8 to 12 14 14 12 10 NR NR
12 to 15 12 12 10 10 NR NR
15 to 20 10 10 10 NR NR NR
21 to 30 10 NR NR NR NR NR

*based on limiting the line voltage drop to 5V at 150% of the
rated amperes.

NR: Not Recommended.

Figure 4

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If the Band Sa w is to be hard-wir ed to a panel,
make sure a disconnect is available for the
operator. During hard-wiring of the Band Saw,
make sure the fus es have been removed or the
breakers have been tripped in the circuit to
which the Band Saw will b e connected. Place a
warning placard on the fuse holder or circuit
breaker to prevent it being turned on while the
machine is being wired.

Converting from 230 Volt to 460 Volt (Three Phase)

To convert from 230 volt to 460 volt:

1. In the band s aw’s electric al box, change t he
setting on the dial of the overload relay
(“FR” on page 42).

2. All re-wiring is done in the electrical box
only, by moving the j umpers at the terminal
block. Re-connect jumpers from 230V to
460V positions as shown in the diagram
inside the electrical box. (The diagram is
also included in the back of this manual.)

3. If using a plug, install a proper UL-listed
plug suitable for 460 volt operation.

IMPORTANT: Consult the diagrams on pages
40-42 for any clarification of these changes on
230V to 460V conversion.

Three-Phase Test Run

After wiring the band s a w, you sh ould check that
the wires have been connected properly.
Connect machine to the p ower source and turn
it on for an instant to watch the direction of blade
movement.

If the blade runs upward instead of downward,
disconnect machine from power, and switch
any two of the three leads in the motor junction
box (see “Electrical Connections”, page 40).

Adjustments

Blade Removal and Installation

Wear leather gloves when

removing or installing band saw blades. New
blades usually come in a coiled position; to
prevent injury, hold the blade with one hand
while carefully uncoiling it with the other.

1. Disconnect machine from power source.

2. Open the u pper and lower doors, and s wing
away the guard (Figure 5).

3. Rem ove th e block f rom the front ed ge of the
table (Figure 5).

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Figure 5

4. Loosen tension on the blade b y turning the
tension handwheel (Figure 6) to the left.

5. Remove the worn b lade and install the ne w
blade, making sur e th e t eet h f ac e do wnwar d
where they pass through the slot in the
table.

6. Use the tension handwheel to tighten the
tension on the blade.

7. Proceed with “Blade Tension” and “Blade
Tracking” before operating the band saw.

Blade Tension

Rotate blade tension handwheel to the right to
increase tension on the blade, to the left to
decrease tension on the blade. Initially, set the
blade tension to corres pond to the width of your
blade, as indicated on t he tens ion gau ge (Fig ure

6). As you become familiar with the saw, you

may find it necessary to change the blade
tension from the initial setti ng, depen ding on the
width of the blade as well as the m aterial being
worked.

Keep in mind that too much or too little blade
tension can cause blade breakage and/or poor
cutting performance.

If the band saw is not to b e used for a period of
time, release tension on the blade – this will
prolong its lif e. First mak e a note of the spec ific
tension setting for that blade. The tension can
then be re-establis hed quickly when operations
are resumed.

Blade Tracking

1. Disconnect machine from power source.

Figure 6

2. Open the top blade wheel doors.

3. Move the gear shift lever into neutral
position (straight down).

4. Move the upper and lower blade guides
away from the blade (see “Blade Guides”).

5. Rotate upper blade wheel by hand,
observing the position of the blade as it
rides upon the wheel. The blade should
track as near the center of the wheel as
possible.

6. If the blade does not track properly, rotate
the blade tracking k nob (Figure 6) clock wise
to move the blade toward the front of the
wheel (as viewed from the front of the saw)
or counterclockwise to move the blade
toward the rear of the wheel. NOTE: This
will also move the blade away from or
toward the stoppers on the blade guide
assemblies, as shown in Figure 7.

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Figure 7

IMPORTANT: These are sensitive
adjustments; make them gradually and
allow the blade time to react to the changes.

7. When satisfied, return the upper and lower
blade guides close to the blade.

8. Close upper and lower doors.

Guide Post

For effective cutt ing and for s afety’s sake, there
should be a minimum am ount of space between
the top of the workpiec e and the bottom of the
blade guides. Loosen the locking knob (see
Figure 6) and rotate the hand wheel (Figure 6) to
raise or lower the guide post so th at the guides
clear the workpiece by about 3/16”.

Blade Guides

Blade guides must be

properly adjusted or damage may occur to
the blade and/or guides.

1. Loosen the two sock et head cap screws on
the guide housing. See Figure 8.

Figure 8

2. Move the guide support forward or
backward in accordance with the width of
the blade. The front e nd of the blade guides
should be adjusted approximately 1/8”
behind the blade teeth. See Figure 8.

3. Tighten the hex cap screws securely.

4. This procedure should be done for both
upper and lower guide housings.

5. Loosen the soc ket head ca p screws (Fig ure

9) on the blade guides.

6. Move the blade guides so t hey are as close
to the blade as possible without touching it.

7. Tighten the sock et head cap screws (Figur e

9).

8. This procedure should be done for both
upper and lower blade guides.

As the blade guides receive use, they will
become worn at the front end. If the blade
guides become dif ficult to adjust, switch the l eft
and right blade guides (Figure 10).

The stopper positioned behind the back edge of
the blade (Figure 10) will als o become worn with
use, and the friction of the shaft with the saw
blade may cause lines in the surface of the
stopper. If this occurs, loosen the socket head
cap screw, and rotate the stopper to either side
to change its position on the blade. Re-tighten
socket head cap screw.

Figure 9

Figure 10

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Squaring Work Table with Blade

1. Plac e the table in hori zonta l pos ition with “ 0”
on the scale (Figure 11).

2. Place a m achinist’s square on the ta ble and
against the blade as shown.

3. If the square is not flush against the blade,
loosen the screw belo w the tabl e ( Figur e 1 1)
with a 26mm wrench (provided).

4. Tilt the table as needed until the square is
flush with blade. Retighten the screw.

5. Make sure the pointer is set at “0” on the
scale. If it needs slight adjustment, loosen
the screw and sh ift the pointer u ntil it aligns
with “0”. Re-tighten the screw.

Auxiliary Table

1. After the main work table has been set
perpendicular to the blade, use a straight
edge to confirm that the auxiliary table is
level with the m ain t able, as shown in F igure

12. If the auxiliary table is not level with the
main table, make adjustments as follows.

2. To tilt the auxiliary table lef t or right, loosen
the screws (A, Figure 12) and turn one of
the stops (B, Figure 12) as needed. Re­tighten screws (A, F igure 12) securely after
adjustment.

3. To adjust the table front to back, loosen
screws (C, Figure 12). Re-tighten screws
securely after adjustment.

Replacing Drive Belts

(See Figure 13)

Figure 11

Figure 12

1. Disconnect machine from power source.

2. T o rem ove t he motor drive belt, loosen the
four screws at the base of the m otor. Lift up
on the motor to slacken and remove the
belt.

3. To remove the air compressor drive belt,
loosen the four hex nuts on the base of the
air compressor and slide the compressor in
the direction of the motor. After installing a
new belt, slide the compressor away from
the motor to tension the belt, and re-t ighten
the four hex nuts.

4. To r emove the gearbox drive belt, lo osen
the hex nuts on the base of the lower
variator, and slide the lo wer variator upwar d
to slacken and remove the belt.

5. To remove the variator belt, loosen the four
hex nuts on the variator and push the
variator upward to slacken the belt.

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Figure 13