Jet Elite EHB-1018VM, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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8 Horizontal Band Saw
10.0 AUXILIARY COOLANT HOSE
Your saw is equipped with an auxiliary coolant hose. This
can be used when a large amount of coolant needs to be
directed at the work piece.
11.0 PRIOR TO OPERATION
1. Check that blade tooth direction matches diagram on
blade guides.
2. Check to see that blade is properly seated on wheels
after applying correct tension (approximately 25,000
lbs.).
3. Set blade holder guides for approximately .003” to
.005” clearance between guides and blade.
4. Check for slight clearance between back up rollers
and back of blade.
5. Position blade guides as close to workpiece as pos-
sible.
6. Select proper speed and feed rate for material being
cut.
7. Material to be cut must be securely held in vise.
8. Check to see that coolant level is adequate and turn
on coolant pump if material to be cut requires it.
Machine should be fi lled with four gallons of the
proper coolant mixture. Follow the directions on the
product maker’s label and fi ll the coolant tank
through the chip tray area.
9. Do not start cut on a sharp edge.
10. Keep machine lubricated. See “ Lubrication ” section.
12.0 OPERATING CONTROLS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
12.1 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE
1. Disconnect the machine from the power source.
2. Raise the saw frame about 6” and close the feed rate
lever by turning it clockwise as far as it will go.
3. Open both wheel covers and clean the swarf out of
the machine.
4. Release blade tension by turning the blade tension
handwheel (C) Fig. 3 counterclockwise.
5. Remove the blade from both wheels and out of each
blade guide.
6. Make sure the teeth of the new blade are pointing in
the direction of travel. If necessary, turn the
blade inside out.
7. Place the blade in place on the wheels (A) and
through the upper blade guard (B) Fig. 3 is shown
with the wheel covers removed for clarity.
8. Work the blade (F) all the way up into the blade guide
roller bearings (D) with the back of the blade against
the back-up bearing (E), as shown in Fig. 4.
NOTE: If roller bearings need adjusting refer to
the section ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE ROLLER
BEARINGS.
Fig. 3
C
A
A
B
Fig. 2
A
C
G
E
B
D
F
I
H
J
K