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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 Shipping contents ....................................................................................................................................... 7

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

5.3 Unpacking and cleanup .............................................................................................................................. 7

5.4 Assembling stand ....................................................................................................................................... 8

5.5 Mounting saw to stand ............................................................................................................................... 8

5.6 Additional assembly ................................................................................................................................... 8

5.7 Vertical cutting plate ................................................................................................................................... 9

6.0 Electrical connections .................................................................................................................................... 9

6.1 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................. 9

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

7.0 Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................. 10

7.1 Tools required for adjustments ................................................................................................................. 10

7.2 Blade guide adjustment ............................................................................................................................ 10

7.3 Blade tension ............................................................................................................................................ 10

7.4 Blade changes .......................................................................................................................................... 10

7.5 Blade guide bearings ................................................................................................................................ 11

7.6 Blade tracking ........................................................................................................................................... 11

7.7 Feed pressure adjustment ........................................................................................................................ 12

7.8 Blade-to-table squareness ....................................................................................................................... 12

7.9 Auto shut-off adjustment .......................................................................................................................... 13

7.10 Vise adjustment ...................................................................................................................................... 13

7.11 Vertical stop adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 13

8.0 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

8.1 Blade selection ......................................................................................................................................... 13

8.2 Blade break-in .......................................................................................................................................... 14

8.3 General operating procedure ................................................................................................................... 14

8.4 Evaluating cutting efficiency ..................................................................................................................... 14

9.0 User-maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 15

9.1 General maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 15

9.2 Commutator brush inspection .................................................................................................................. 15

9.3 Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................ 15

9.4 Additional servicing .................................................................................................................................. 15

10.0 Troubleshooting HVBS-56V Band Saw ...................................................................................................... 16

10.1 Mechanical and electrical problems ....................................................................................................... 16

10.2 Operational problems ............................................................................................................................. 16

11.0 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 17

11.1.1 HVBS-56V Bed Assembly – Exploded View ....................................................................................... 18

11.1.2 HVBS-56V Bow Assembly – Exploded View ....................................................................................... 19

11.1.3 HVBS-56V – Bow and Bed Assemblies Parts List .............................................................................. 20

11.2.1 HVBS-56V Stand – Exploded View ..................................................................................................... 23

11.2.2 HVBS-56V Stand – Parts List .............................................................................................................. 23

12.0 Electrical Connections – HVBS-56V Band Saw ......................................................................................... 24

13.0 Warranty and service ................................................................................................................................. 25

The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous

improvement, JET reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring

obligations.