Jet Tools HBS-56S manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 5 x 6-inch Horizontal Band Saw Model HBS-56S For use with machines wit h Serial Numbers 06080307 and hig her WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Part No. M-414457A Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B 9/06 www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group[...]

2 Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it se lls. If one of our tools nee ds service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers lo cated throughout the United States can giv e you qu ick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Servic e Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obt[...]

3 Table of Contents Warranty and Service ........................................................................................................... ......................... 2 Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. ............................ 3 Warning .....[...]

4 Warning 1. Read and understand the entire o wner's manual bef ore attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the ma chine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause seri ous injury. 3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscu red or removed. 4. This band saw is d esi[...]

5 blahblahblah 20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks , master switc hes or by removing starter keys. 21. Give your work undivided attention. Looking a roun d, carrying on a conversation and “ho rse-play” are careless acts that can result in seriou s injury. 22. Maintain a balanced stan ce at all times so that you do not fall or le an[...]

6 Introduction This manual is provided by WMH Tool Grou p covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model HBS-56S Horizontal Band Saw. Thi s ma nual contains in structions on installation, safety precautions, general o perating procedures, m aintenance instructio ns and part s breakdown. This m achine has been designed and co[...]

7 Shipping Contents Open carton and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping a gent. Do not discard any shipping material until the band saw i s assembled and running pr operly. Contents of the Carton 0 1 Band Saw (not shown) 0 1 Side Plate - left (A) 0 1 Side Plate - right (B) 0 1 Front Door (C) 0 1[...]

8 Read and understand the entire conte nts of this manual before attempting set-up or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Assembly of Stand Tools required for assembl y: Two 1/2-inch wrench ( Note: A ratchet wren ch may speed assembly time.) 1. Asse mble left (A) and right (B) side p lates with six 5/16"x3/4" hex cap sc[...]

9 Assembly of Band Saw Tools required for assembl y: – cross point (Phillips) screwdriver – 3mm and 4mm hex wrenches (p rovided) – 1/2" and 9/16" wrenches Remove any plastic or holding straps from around the band saw. Area s of the machine have been given a protective coatin g at the factory. This should be removed using a soft clot[...]

10 4. Lift up on the motor and install the belt around the pulley groov es, as shown in Figure 4. Allow the motor to dro p back down, then push it down farther to tension the belt. (For further information o n belt tension and belt position on the grooves, see page 15.) 5. Tighten the knob (A, Figure 3). 6. Close the pulley cover and se cure it wit[...]

11 This band saw is pre-wired for 115 volt and is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug similar to that sho wn in Figure 6. The plug must be inserted into a matchin g outlet that is properly installed and gro unded in accordance with all local codes and ordinan ces. Do not modify the plug provid[...]

12 1. Disconnect machine from powe r source. 2. Open the switch b ox and connect the lead s according to th e wiring dia gram inside the switch box. This diagram is also shown on page 26 of this manual. 3. The 115V attachment plug sup plied with the band saw must be replaced with a UL listed plug suitable for 230 volt operation, si milar to the one[...]

13 4. If the vise and bla de are square but the pointer (D, Figure 10) i s off slightly, loosen the screw and adjust the pointer until it line s up with zero on the scale. Tighten the screw. NOTE: The handle (A, Fig ure 10) is adj ustable. Simply lift up on the handle and rotate it on the pin. Release the handle, making sure it se ats itself proper[...]

14 3. Slide the movable jaw by hand until the jaw contacts the workpiece. 4. Rotate the vise handwhee l clockwise to re- engage the lead screw, and continue the tightening process of the jaw until the workpiece is securely clam ped. 5. The quick rel ease function can be used to back off the movable jaw when the cut is finished. Miter Cuts There are[...]

15 Blade Tension Use the knob (Figure 15 ) to tension the blade. Clockwise tightens the blade, co unterclockwise loosens it. Blade Tracking Tracking the blade requires that the band sa w be operating while the back blade cover is remov ed. Use extreme caution and keep hands a w ay from blade. The blade provided with your band saw ha s already been [...]

16 Belt Tension 1. Disconnect band saw from power source. 2. Open the pulley cover. 3. Loosen the knob (see A, Figure 3 ), and push down on the motor to tighten the belt. 4. Tighten the knob (A, Figure 3). 5. Check the tension by usin g moderate finger pressure about midway between the pulleys. The belt should deflect about 1/2”. See Figure 17. 6[...]

17 Blade Replacement Use caution and proceed slowly when w orking with or around a band saw blade. Use gloves when handling it. 1. Disconnect band saw from power source. 2. Remove the knob and the back blade cover from the band saw. See Figure 19. 3. Loosen the handl e on the blade guide (A, Figure 18) and lower the blade gui de as far as it will g[...]

18 Vertical Bow Position 1. The band saw can be placed in vertical position to facilitate blade ch anges, maintenance, etc. Unscrew the knob (Fi gure 22) and slide it out t o disengage the hydraulic cylinder. 2. Raise the bow all the way. 3. The sto p screw (Figure 23) has been pre- set at the factory. If further adjustments are needed, loosen the [...]

19 5. Open the valve on the hy draulic cylinder to allow the bow to descen d in a gradual an d controlled manner. 6. The machine will shut off at the completion of the cut. Remove the workpiece. 7. Close the hydraulic cylinder valve, and raise the bow in preparation for the next cut. Maintenance Before doing maintenance on the machine, disconnect i[...]

20 Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy No incoming power. Check plug connection. Blown electrical panel fuses. Replace fuses. Motor will not start. Defective motor, switch, power cable, or plug. Qualified electrician/service personnel should inspect these items. Stand on uneven surface. Adjust stand for even support. Saw blade has cracks.[...]

21 Parts List: HBS-56S Band Saw Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... TS-0051031 ............. Hex Ca p Bolt ........................................................ 5/16”x3/4” .......... .......... 4 2 ............... TS-0561011 ............. Hex Nut ................................................................ 1/4” ..[...]

22 Parts List: HBS-56S Band Saw Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 89 ............. OS-15375 ................. Oil Seal................................................................. .............. ...................... 2 90 ............. HVBS462-090 .......... Transmi ssion Wheel Shaft ................................... ..................[...]

23 Parts List: HBS-56S Band Saw Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 313 ........... TS-0208071 ............. Hex Socket Head Screw ...................................... 5/ 16"x1-1/4" ................ 2 314 ........... TS-0267041 ............. Set Screw ............................................................. 1/4"x3/8".[...]

24 Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 393 ........... HBS56S-393 ............ Wire Ring ............................................................. ..................... ............... 1 394 ........... TS-081C032 ............. Cross Round He ad Screw ................................... 10- 24x1/2” ................... 1 395 ...[...]

25 Bow Assembl y (Page 2 of 3) 97-1(2)[...]

26 Bow Assembl y (Page 3 of 3)[...]

27 Base and Cabinet Assembly[...]

28 Electrical Connections WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.co m[...]