JET HBS-56MVS Manual

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3.0 Table of contents

Section Page

1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 2

1.1 ON/OFF Switch padlock ............................................................................................................................. 3

2.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 4

3.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 5

4.0 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 6

5.0 Setup and assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 7

5.1 Carton contents .......................................................................................................................................... 7

5.2 Tools required for assembly ....................................................................................................................... 7

5.3 Assembly of Stand ..................................................................................................................................... 8

5.4 Mounting band saw to stand ...................................................................................................................... 9

5.5 Handwheel ................................................................................................................................................. 9

5.6 Stock stop ................................................................................................................................................... 9

5.7 Drip tray ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

6.0 Electrical connections .................................................................................................................................. 10

6.1 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 10

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

7.0 Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................. 11

7.1 Tools required for adjustments ................................................................................................................. 11

7.2 Blade-to-table squareness ....................................................................................................................... 11

7.3 Squaring vise to blade (90° stop) ............................................................................................................. 11

7.4 45° stop .................................................................................................................................................... 11

7.5 Downfeed stop ......................................................................................................................................... 12

7.6 Limit switch stop ....................................................................................................................................... 12

7.7 Bow prop .................................................................................................................................................. 12

7.8 Vise adjustment ........................................................................................................................................ 12

7.9 Blade tension ............................................................................................................................................ 12

7.10 Blade tracking ......................................................................................................................................... 13

7.11 Blade guide adjustments ........................................................................................................................ 13

7.12 Blade replacement ................................................................................................................................. 14

7.13 Feed pressure adjustment ...................................................................................................................... 14

7.14 Test cut to verify adjustment .................................................................................................................. 14

8.0 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

8.1 Blade selection ......................................................................................................................................... 15

8.2 Blade break-in .......................................................................................................................................... 15

8.3 General operating procedure ................................................................................................................... 15

8.4 Evaluating cutting efficiency ..................................................................................................................... 16

9.0 User-maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 16

9.1 General maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 16

9.2 Commutator brush inspection .................................................................................................................. 16

9.3 Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................ 17

9.4 Additional servicing .................................................................................................................................. 17

10.0 Troubleshooting HBS-56MVS Band Saw ................................................................................................... 18

10.1 Operational problems ............................................................................................................................. 18

10.2 Mechanical and electrical problems ....................................................................................................... 19

11.0 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 19

11.1.1 HBS-56MVS Base and Stand Assembly – Exploded View ................................................................. 20

11.1.2 HBS-56MVS Base and Stand Assembly – Parts List .......................................................................... 21

11.2.1 HBS-56MVS Bow Assembly I – Exploded View .................................................................................. 23

11.2.2 HBS-56MVS Bow Assembly II – Exploded View ................................................................................. 24

11.2.3 HBS-56MVS Bow Assembly – Parts List ............................................................................................ 25

11.3.1 HBS-56MVS Blade Guide Assembly – Exploded View ....................................................................... 27

11.3.2 HBS-56MVS Blade Guide Assembly – Parts List ................................................................................ 28

12.0 Electrical Connections – HBS-56MVS Band Saw ...................................................................................... 29

13.0 Warranty and service ................................................................................................................................. 30

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JET HBS-56MVS , Variable Speed, Mitering 5" x 6" Horizontal Bandsaw, .5HP 115V

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