User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 14-inch Vertical Band Saws
- Warranty and Service
- Table of contents
- Warnings
- Specifications
- Introduction
- Band Saw Features
- Setup and Operation
- Set-up
- Electrical
- Installing Optional Frame Riser
- Installing Optional Rip Fence
- Operating Controls
- Operating Instructions
- Adjustments
- Adjusting Blade Support/Guide Height
- Adjusting Blade Tension
- Adjusting Table Angle
- Leveling Work Table
- Adjusting Miter Gauge Slot Parallelism
- Adjusting Blade Speed (Models J-8201/J-8203)
- Adjusting Blade Speed (Models J-8201VS/J-8203VS)
- Changing Clutch Position
- Changing Drive Belt Position
- Changing Pulley-to-Belt Position
- Using Miter System
- Using Rip Fence
- Using the Dust Control Chute
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Periodic Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Replacement Parts
- Exploded View and Parts List – Base – Models J-8201 and J-8203
- Exploded View and Parts List – Base – Models J-8201VS and J-8203VS
- Exploded View – Saw Head – Models J-8201,J-8203,J-8201VS and J-8203VS
- Parts List – Saw Head – Models J-8201,J-8203,J-8201VS and J-8203VS
- Exploded View – Gearbox – Models J-8201 and J-8203
- Parts List – Gearbox – Models J-8201 and J-8203
- Exploded View – Gearbox – Models J-8201VS and J-8203VS
- Parts List – Gearbox – Models J-8201VS and J-8203VS
- Exploded View and Parts List – 5782181 Optional Riser Block – All Models
- Rip Fence Assembly (Optional Equipment)
- Electrical Connections
Safety Instructions for Sawing Systems
1. Always wear leather gloves when handling
saw blade. The operator shall not wear gloves
when operating the machine.
2. All doors shall be closed, all panels replaced,
and other safety guards in place prior to the
machine being started or operated.
3. Be sure that the blade is not in contact with the
workpiece when the motor is started. The
motor shall be started and you should allow
the saw to come up to full speed before
bringing the saw blade into contact with the
workpiece.
4. Keep hands away from the blade area. See
Figure A.
5. Remove any cut off piece carefully while
keeping your hands free of the blade area.
6. Saw must be stopped and electrical supply
must be cut off before any blade replacement
or adjustment of blade support mechanism is
done, or before any attempt is made to change
the drive belts or before any periodic service or
maintenance is performed on the saw.7.
7. Remove loose items and unnecessary
workpieces from area before starting machine.
8. Bring adjustable saw guides and guards as
close as possible to the workpiece.
9. Always wear protective eye wear when
operating, servicing, or adjusting machinery.
Eyewear shall be impact resistant, protective
safety glasses with side shields complying with
ANSIZ87.1 specifications. Use of eye wear
which does not comply with ANSI Z87.1
specifications could result in severe injury from
breakage of eye protection. See Figure B.
10. Nonslip footwear and safety shoes are
recommended. See Figure C.
11. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation. See Figure D.
12. The workpiece, or part being sawed, must be
securely clamped before the saw blade enters
the workpiece.
13. Remove cut off pieces carefully, keeping
hands away from saw blade.
14. Saw must be stopped and electrical supply
cutoff or machine unplugged before reaching
into cutting area.
15. Avoid contact with coolant, especially guarding
your eyes.