Jet EHB-916V, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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12 Horizontal Band Saw
12.11 ADJUST BLADE TENSION & BLADE
TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
Blade tension has been preset in factory; therefore, by
turning handwheel (A) in Fig. 15 clockwise until (B) portion
slip then tension for the blade is reached. Please note
that one does not need to press the handwheel, simply
turn. For blade tracking, if the back of the blade is not
against the wheel fl ange properly, loosen the screw (C) in
Fig. 15, and adjust screw (D) in Fig. 15, until the blade is
tracking properly, then tighten screw (C).
12.9 AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
The machine and any accessories which are wired into
the electrical system are controlled by the start-stop
buttons. The machine will automatically shut off when the
cut is completed. The lever (A) Fig. 13, for the automatic
shut-off contacts the top of the hydraulic cylinder (B) and
shuts off the machine.
LUBRICATION OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
If it is necessary to fi ll the hydraulic cylinder with oil,
proceed as follows:
1. Lift the saw frame slightly (about 15°), place a block
underneath the saw frame to hold it.
2. Turn cover (B) shown in Fig. 13 counterclockwise,
then
fi ll hydraulic oil or equivalent until it is full.
12.10 GEAR CASE
After the fi rst 50 hours of use the gear case should be
drained and refi lled. Remove drain plug (A) Fig. 14 drain
all of the oil out of the gearbox. Remove oil fi ller plug
located underneath the right wheel and fi ll the gear case
with 850ml of multi-function gearbox oil or equivalent.
Fig. 13
B
A
Fig. 15
C
D
A
B
Fig. 14
A