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ManualsBrandsJET ManualsPower ToolsHBS-812G 8 ft. x 12 ft. Horizontal/Vertical Geared Head Bandsaw

2.0 Table of Contents

Section Page

1.0 Warranty and Service ............................................................................................................................................. 2

2.0 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................... 3

3.0 Safety Warnings ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

4.0 About this manual .................................................................................................................................................. 5

5.0 Features ................................................................................................................................................................. 6

6.0 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

7.0 Set-Up and Assembly ............................................................................................................................................ 8

7.1 Unpacking and cleanup ...................................................................................................................................... 8

7.2 Shipping contents ............................................................................................................................................... 8

7.3 Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................ 9

7.4 Vertical cutting plate ........................................................................................................................................... 9

7.5 Coolant system ................................................................................................................................................. 10

8.0 Electrical connections .......................................................................................................................................... 11

8.1 Grounding instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 11

8.2 Voltage conversion ........................................................................................................................................... 11

8.3 Extension cords ................................................................................................................................................ 12

9.0 Adjustments ......................................................................................................................................................... 12

9.1 Squaring blade to table .................................................................................................................................... 12

9.2 Squaring blade to vise ...................................................................................................................................... 12

9.3 Vise positioning ................................................................................................................................................ 13

9.4 Setting feed rate ............................................................................................................................................... 13

9.5 Counterbalance spring ..................................................................................................................................... 14

9.6 Blade installation/replacement ......................................................................................................................... 14

9.7 Blade tension .................................................................................................................................................... 15

9.8 Blade tracking ................................................................................................................................................... 15

9.9 Test cutting to verify adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 16

9.10 Blade speed ................................................................................................................................................... 16

9.11 Blade guide adjustment .................................................................................................................................. 17

9.12 Chip brush ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

9.13 On/off switch ................................................................................................................................................... 17

10.0 Operating controls .............................................................................................................................................. 18

11.0 Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 18

11.1 Pre-Operation inspection ................................................................................................................................ 18

11.2 Blade break-in procedure ............................................................................................................................... 18

11.3 General operating procedure ......................................................................................................................... 18

11.4 Evaluating cutting efficiency ........................................................................................................................... 19

12.0 Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................... 19

12.1 Coolant level ................................................................................................................................................... 19

12.2 Gear box ......................................................................................................................................................... 19

13.0 Troubleshooting the HBS-812G ......................................................................................................................... 20

14.0 Replacement Parts ............................................................................................................................................. 21

14.1.1 HBS-812G Table and Stand Assembly – Exploded View ........................................................................... 22

14.1.2 HBS-812G Bow Assembly – Exploded View ............................................................................................... 23

14.1.3 HBS-812G Table, Bow, Stand Assemblies – Parts List .............................................................................. 24

14.2.1 HBS-812G Gearbox Assembly – Exploded View ........................................................................................ 28

14.2.2 HBS-812G Gearbox Assembly – Parts List ................................................................................................. 29

15.0 Electrical Connections for HBS-812G ................................................................................................................ 30