JET VBS-1610 , 16" Vertical Bandsaw

Manual - Page 9

For VBS-1610.

PDF File Manual, 28 pages, Read Online | Download pdf file

VBS-1610 photo
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
9
Table Tilt Mechanism located under work table.
To tilt table left or right, loosen two socket head
cap screws (P, Figure 5) at rear of mechanism. To
level table front to back, loosen four socket head
cap screws (Q, Figure 6) on either side of
mechanism.
Figure 5
Figure 6
10.0 Adjustments
All adjustments or repairs to
machine must be done with power off and
machine disconnected from power source.
Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
10.1 Blade tensioning
1. Raise upper blade guide by loosening lock
knob (A, Figure 7) and lifting blade guide
handle (B, Figure 7) to its highest position.
Figure 7
2. Apply finger pressure to blade. Travel from
vertical should be approximately 3/8" each
way.
3. To tighten blade, turn handwheel (C, Figure 7)
clockwise. To loosen blade, turn handwheel
counterclockwise.
4. Use blade tension indicator (D, Figure 8) as
reference only. Blade should be tensioned
using the finger pressure method.
Figure 8
10.2 Blade tracking
Blade tracking may be required periodically
depending upon blade size and tension. The blade
must be tensioned as outlined in section 10.1
Blade tensioning. Disconnect machine from power
source and open upper blade wheel door. Shift
high-low gear box lever into neutral position. Turn
upper blade wheel by hand while observing blade
position on upper blade wheel. If adjustment is
necessary:
1. Turn blade tracking knob (E, Figure 8)
clockwise to track blade toward front of blade
wheel.
2. Turn tracking knob counterclockwise to track
blade toward rear of blade wheel. Blade
should run next to, but not against, the wheel
flange.
Note: Upper and lower blade guides should be
moved away and left loose from the blade while
tracking adjustments are being made.
10.3 Blade guide adjustment
Blade guides must be properly
adjusted or damage may occur to blade and/or
guides.
Guard has been removed to
show detail. Always operate saw with guard in
place and properly adjusted. Failure to comply
may cause serious injury.
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...