Use and Care Manual

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11. Tension the v-belt by pushing down on the
motor and tightening the lock handle on the
motor tilt plate. Correct tension is achieved
when finger pressure between the two pulleys
causes approximately a 1/2” deflection. See
Figure 4.
Figure 4
12. Close pulley cover door and fasten with lock
knob.
13. Fasten work stop rod (#17, sect. 14.1.1) to
saw bed (#11) by inserting into bed and
turning clockwise until tight. Place work stop
bracket (#16) onto stop rod (#17) and tighten
lock handle (#20). Attach stop screw (#19) to
stop bracket (#16) with lock handle (#18) and
tighten.
9.0 Electrical connections
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.
Disconnect machine from power source before
changing any voltage components!
The HBS-916W Band Saw is rated at 115/230V
single phase, and is pre-wired 115 volt from the
factory. The HBS-1018W is rated at 230V only,
single phase. Confirm that power available at the
saw’s location matches that for which the saw is
wired.
To convert the HBS-916W from 115V to 230V, the
following items will have to be changed:
Main Motor – follow diagram inside junction box
cover.
Coolant Pump – Remove chip pan on front of
saw, remove junction box cover on pump, and
follow diagram inside junction box cover.
Control Transformer – Open electrical panel on
rear of base and change the fuse from 115V to
230V.
Machine must always be correctly grounded.
NOTE: The power cord end will have to be
changed to one rated 230V when changing to the
higher voltage.
10.0 Controls
Refer to Figure 5.
Figure 5
Power Indicator Light (A) – lit whenever machine
is running.
Start Button (B) – press to start band saw.
Emergency Stop Button (C) – press to
immediately stop all machine functions.
Coolant Switch (D) – Turn arrow to “I” to turn on
coolant flow. Turn arrow to “O” to stop coolant flow.
Cutting Pressure Control (E) – turn clockwise to
decrease cutting pressure. Turn counter-clockwise
to increase cutting pressure.
Hydraulic On-Off Valve (F) – turns hydraulic
cylinder on and off.
11.0 Prior to Operation
1. Check that blade tooth direction matches
diagram on blade guides.
2. Check to see that blade is properly seated on
wheels after applying correct tension
(approximately 25,000 lbs.).
3. Set blade holder guides for approximately
.003” to .005” clearance between guides and
blade.
4. Check for slight clearance between back up
rollers and back of blade.
5. Position blade guides as close to workpiece as
possible.
6. Select proper speed and feed rate for material
being cut. See speed selection chart found in
the enclosed “Guide to Band Sawing” booklet
supplied with this saw.
7. Material to be cut must be securely held in
vise.