Use and Care Manual

9
8.0 Assembly of Band Saw
Tools required for assembly:
– cross point (Phillips) screwdriver
– 3mm and 4mm hex wrenches (provided)
– 1/2" and 9/16" wrenches
Remove any plastic or holding straps from around
the band saw. Areas of the machine have been
given a protective coating at the factory. This
should be removed using a soft cloth moistened
with kerosene or a cleaner-degreaser. Do not use
gasoline, paint thinner, or lacquer thinner as these
will damage painted surfaces. Do not use an
abrasive pad.
8.1 Mounting Band Saw to Stand
Referring to Figure 2:
1. Place the chip pan (D) on the stand (E). The
side with the mounting holes further from the
edge (F) must be towards the left.
Figure 2
2. Using an assistant, place the band saw (C)
onto the stand on top of the chip pan (D).
3. Align the holes at the four corners of the saw
and chip pan with the holes in the stand. Make
sure the front of the band saw faces the same
direction as the JET logo on the stand (see
photo on cover of this manual).
4. Install a 3/8"x1-1/4" hex cap screw (A) with 10
x 23 x t2 flat washer (B) in each of the four
holes. Tighten the hex cap screws with a 1/2"
wrench.
Remove the bracket and two screws (not shown)
which secured the bow during shipment. Retain
these items in case they are needed for future
transporting of the band saw.
When moving the band saw,
the cutting head, or “bow”, should be in the
down position.
8.2 Pulley Cover and Belt Installation
1. The knob (A, Figure 3) should be loosened so
that the motor is allowed to drop freely.
Figure 3
2. Slide the pulley cover down over the pulley
shafts as shown in Figure 3. (Slide it onto the
gearbox pulley shaft first, then the motor pulley
shaft.)
3. Secure the pulley cover with two 1/4-20 x 1/2”
hex cap screws and flat washers (B, Figure 3)
using a 10mm wrench. Use the slots to adjust
the guard so that it will not interfere with the
pulleys.
4. Lift up on the motor and install the belt around
the pulley grooves, as shown in Figure 4.
Allow the motor to drop back down, then push
it down farther to tension the belt. (For further
information on belt tension and belt position on
the grooves, see page 15.)
5. Tighten the knob (A, Figure 3).
6. Close the pulley cover and secure it with the
pan head screw and hex nut.
Figure 4