This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Horizontal-Vertical Band Saw Model HVBS-56M JET 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.jettools.com Part No.
• • 1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This band saw is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a band saw, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained. WARNING – To reduce risk of injury: c. d. e. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 2.
20. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall into the blade or other moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation. 28. Make sure workpiece is securely clamped in vise. Never use your hand to hold the workpiece. 29. Never reach around or over a moving saw blade. 21. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
3.0 Table of contents Section Page 1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 2 2.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 3 3.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 4 4.
4.0 Specifications Model number ................................................................................................................................................ HVBS-56M Stock number ....................................................................................................................................................... 414458 Motor and electricals: Motor type (UL listed) ..............................................................
(Note: Ratchets and sockets will speed assembly.) 5.0 Setup and assembly 5.3 Unpacking and cleanup Read and understand all instructions before attempting assembly. Band Saw must be disconnected from power during all assembly procedures. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. 5.1 Shipping contents See Figures 1 and 2.
Figure 3 5.4 Assembling stand 5.6 Additional assembly Refer to Figure 3. 1. NOTE: Only make fasteners hand-tight at this time. They will be fully tightened after band saw has been settled atop stand. 1. Assemble legs, cross braces, front panel and shelf, as shown in Figure 3. 2. Install handle (H) into end of assembled stand. 3. Install axle and wheels on right side of stand. Use two flat washers between wheel and stand leg on each side.
Figure 5 4. Slide pulley cover (A, Figure 6) over pulley spindles and secure with two screws (HP1). 5. Lift up on motor base (A2) and place belt around pulley grooves. Release motor base to allow belt to tension. Tighten nut (A3) on motor base to secure belt tension. Figure 7 6.0 Electrical connections The HVBS-56M Band Saw is rated at 115/230V power, and is pre-wired for 115 volt.
The plug on the end of the power cord must be replaced with a UL/CSA listed plug rated for 230 volt operation. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded. Failure to comply may cause serious or fatal injury. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. Repair or replace immediately.
Ampere Rating More Than Not More Than 00 06 6. Close pulley cover and connect to power source. Volts Total length of cord in feet 120 240 25 50 50 100 100 200 AWG 150 300 General rule for band saw blade speed: The harder the material being cut, the slower the blade speed. Refer to Table 2 for blade speed recommendations.
7.4 Blade tension 1. Disconnect band saw from power source. 2. Open blade cover by removing knob and 2 screws (G, Figure 15). Observe position of blade on wheel. If blade is not adjacent to wheel flange, adjust blade tracking according to sect. 7.7, Blade tracking. 3. If blade is adjacent to wheel flange, loosen blade guide assembly handle and bolt (B and D, Figure 14) and slide blade guide assemblies as far apart as possible. Lock in place. 4. Push on blade to test tension.
4. Hold bottom nut (L2) to prevent it turning further, and retighten top nut (L1). 5. Repeat above steps for opposite blade guide assembly. 7.8 Feed pressure adjustment Turn handle (O, Figure 19) clockwise to decrease feed pressure; counterclockwise to increase feed pressure. A good indication of proper feed pressure is the color and shape of the cutting chips. If the chips are thin or powdered, increase feed pressure. If the chips are burned and heavy, decrease feed pressure.
5. After making this adjustment, be sure to recheck other blade adjustments as noted in this manual. 7.10 Auto shut-off adjustment The saw is properly adjusted when blade shuts off just after cut completion. To set this: • If saw completes cut but blade continues moving, adjust switch trip (P, Figure 21) downward. • If blade stops before cut is complete, adjust switch trip (P) upward. • If blade stops descending and continues running without completing the cut, turn stop bolt (Q) down. Figure 22 8.
shows acceptable clamping positions, the bottom row shows unacceptable positions. may force chips into the guide bearings and other critical areas of saw. If the thickness of profile section is very thin, a piece which duplicates the profile should be fitted inside the workpiece itself, to prevent workpiece being crushed between the jaws. Periodically apply a light coat of oil on exposed metal surfaces to inhibit rust.
9.2 Additional servicing Any additional servicing on the band saw should be performed by an authorized service representative. Figure 24 10.0 Troubleshooting HVBS-56M Band Saw 10.1 Mechanical and electrical problems Symptom Motor will not start. Motor will not start, or motor stalls, resulting in blown fuse or tripped breaker. Motor overheats. Machine slows when operating. Loud, repetitive noise coming from machine. Possible Cause Correction * Low voltage. Check power line for proper voltage.
10.2 Operational problems Symptom Cuts not square. Premature dulling of blade teeth Rough cut. Possible Cause Correction Blade not square to vise/material. Adjust vise square to blade. Blade surface not perpendicular to table. Workpiece shifting in vise. Adjust blade guides until perpendicular. Properly secure workpiece. Low blade tension. Increase tension. Blade guides out of adjustment. Adjust blade guides. Improper blade break-in. Follow proper break-in procedure.
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11.1.3 HVBS-56M – Bow and Bed Assemblies Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ TS-0051031 .............. Hex Cap Bolt............................................................ 5/16”x3/4” ...................... 4 2 ................ TS-0561011 .............. Hex Nut .................................................................... 1/4” ................................ 1 3 ................ TS-0680021 .............. Flat Washer .............................................
Index No Part No Description Size Qty 63 .............. HVBS462-063 ........... Bearing Shaft Pin ..................................................... ...................................... 2 64-1 ........... HVBS462-064-1 ........ Blade Seat Left ........................................................ ...................................... 1 64-2 ........... HVBS462-064-2 ........ Blade Seat Right ...................................................... ...................................... 1 65 .....
Index No Part No Description Size Qty 123 ............ TS-0050031 .............. Cap Screw ............................................................... 1/4”x3/4” ........................ 1 124 ............ HVBS463-124 ........... Machine Screw ........................................................ 3/16”x3/4” ...................... 2 126 ............ HVBS462-126 ........... Bushing .................................................................... ...................................... 1 132 .....
11.2.1 HVBS-56M Stand – Exploded View 11.2.2 HVBS-56M Stand – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ HVBS56M-CSA ......... Complete Stand Assembly ...................................... ...................................... 1 1-1 ............. HVBS56M-S1 ............ Left Stand Leg ......................................................... ...................................... 2 1-2 ............. HVBS56M-S2 ............ Right Stand Leg .....................................
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13.0 Warranty and service JET warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official JET branded website. • JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product.
