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 10 

Ampere 
Rating 

Volts 

Total length of  
cord in feet 

More 
Than 

Not 
More 
Than 

120 
240 

25 
50 

50 
100 

100 
200 

150 
300 

 AWG 

0

0

6   18 

16 16  14 

0

6 10   18 

16 14  12 

10 12   16 

16 14  12 

12 16   14 

12 

Not 
Recommended 

Table 1:  Extension cord recommendations 

7.0

  Adjustments 

 Disconnect band saw from 

power source before making adjustments. 

7.1

  Tools required for adjustments 

(Not all may be needed depending on adjustment.) 
Wrenches 12,14,16mm 
Hex key 4mm 
Square 
Straight edge 
Small clamp 
 

7.2

  Blade speed adjustment 

1.  Disconnect band saw from power source. 

2.  Place bow in horizontal position. 

3.  Loosen tensioning plate hex nut (A, Figure 12). 

 

Figure 12  

4.  Open pulley cover. Lift motor with one hand 

while placing belt on desired pulley 
combination. Refer to chart inside pulley cover 
or Figure 13.   

5.  Tension belt by pressing down on motor while 

tightening hex nut (A) until finger pressure on 
the belt between the two pulleys causes 
approximately 1/2-inch deflection. Do not 
overtighten belt. 

6.  Close pulley cover and connect to power 

source. 

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. 

Material 

Speed 

(SFPM)* 

Motor 

pulley 

Spindle 

pulley 

Tool, Stainless, or 
Alloy Steel,  
Bearing Bronzes 

80  

SFPM 

Small Large 

Mild Steel,  
Hard Brass, or 
Bronze 

120 

SFPM 

Medium Medium 

Soft Brass, 
Aluminum, or  
other light materials 

200 

SFPM 

Large Small 

*SFPM = surface feet per minute 

Table 2:  Speed recommendations 

 

 

Figure 13 

7.3

  Blade guide adjustment 

1. 

Disconnect band saw from power source. 

2.  Loosen handle (B, Figure 14) and slide left 

blade guide assembly (C) as close as possible 
without interference to material being cut. 
Tighten knob. 

3.  Loosen bolt (D) and slide right blade guide 

assembly (E) as close as possible, without 
interference, to material being cut. Tighten 
bolt. 

 

Figure 14 

Summary of Contents for HVBS-56

Page 1: ...Parts Manual Horizontal Vertical Band Saw Model HVBS 56 JET 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 414458 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision H5 06 2020 www jettools com Copyright 2017 JET This...

Page 2: ...djusting keys and wrenches Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on 12 Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machi...

Page 3: ...Saw This manual contains instructions on installation safety precautions general operating procedures maintenance instructions and parts breakdown Your machine has been designed and constructed to pro...

Page 4: ...11 7 6 Blade guide bearings 11 7 7 Blade tracking 12 7 8 Feed pressure adjustment 12 7 9 Blade to table squareness 12 7 10 Auto shut off adjustment 13 7 11 Vise adjustment 13 7 12 Vertical stop adjust...

Page 5: ...120 200 SFPM Blade wheel diameter 7 3 8 in 187 mm Bed and vise Bed height from floor 25 1 2 in 648 mm Vise swivel 45 deg Main materials Bed cast iron ground surface Bow cast iron Stand steel Blade dr...

Page 6: ...ews 5 16x1 1 4 HP2 2 Cotter pins 1 8x1 HP3 6 Flat washers 5 8 HP4 20 Flat washers 1 4 HP5 21 Hex nuts 1 4 HP6 1 Flat head screw 1 4 x 3 4 HP7 6 Flat washers 5 16 HP8 2 Hex cap screw 3 16x1 2 HP9 6 Hex...

Page 7: ...cure 4 Install adjustable feet C at opposite end of stand and adjust until stand is level 5 5 Mounting saw to stand Saw is heavy two person lift 1 With help from another person position saw atop stand...

Page 8: ...115 volt The band saw comes with a plug designed for use on a circuit with a grounded outlet that looks like the one pictured in A Figure 8 Before connecting to power source be sure switch is in off p...

Page 9: ...rated in D Make sure the tool is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug No adapter is available or should be used with this tool If the tool must be reconnected for use on a...

Page 10: ...while tightening hex nut A until finger pressure on the belt between the two pulleys causes approximately 1 2 inch deflection Do not overtighten belt 6 Close pulley cover and connect to power source...

Page 11: ...blade Figure 15 6 Place new blade between blade guide assemblies and around each wheel Make sure blade teeth are pointing in proper direction Figure 16 Tension enough to hold in place Figure 16 7 Inst...

Page 12: ...itive start with 1 4 turns on the set screw and allow blade to respond to changes 9 Once tracking is set tighten bolts M Figure 18 7 8 Feed pressure adjustment Turn handle O Figure 19 clockwise to dec...

Page 13: ...which is easily damaged if a careful break in procedure is not followed Consult the blade manufacturer s literature for break in of specific blades on specific materials However the following procedu...

Page 14: ...articles with a small paint brush or parts cleaning brush Do not use compressed air as it may force chips into the guide bearings and other critical areas of saw Periodically apply a light coat of oil...

Page 15: ...d wires Short circuit in motor or loose connections Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or worn insulation Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in power line Install correct...

Page 16: ...for material Use proper blade Rough cut Improper blade break in Follow proper break in procedure Improper speed or feed rate Adjust as needed Dull or damaged teeth Replace blade Poor weld on blade Rep...

Page 17: ...17 11 1 1 HVBS 56 Bow Assembly Exploded View...

Page 18: ...18 11 1 2 HVBS 56 Bed Assembly Exploded View...

Page 19: ...1 35 TS 0680041 Flat Washer 3 8 x1 2 36 TS 0090061 Hex Cap Bolt 3 8 x1 1 4 1 37 HVBS462 037G Bed 1 38 HVBS462 038 Cross Round Head Screw 3 16 x3 8 2 39 HVBS462 039 Scale 1 40 HVBS462 040 Electric Cord...

Page 20: ...BS462 085 02 Capacitor not shown 1 86 HVBS462 086 Motor Pulley 1 87 BB 6202ZZ Ball Bearing 6202ZZ 6 88 HVBS462 088 Bearing Bushing 1 89 OS 15375 Oil Seal 2 90 HVBS462 090 Transmission Wheel Shaft 1 91...

Page 21: ...56 HVBS462 156 Round Head Screw 3 16 x3 4 1 157 HVBS462 157 Star Washer 3 16 3 158 HVBS463 158 Hex Nut 3 16 2 159 HVBS463 159 Round Cross Head Screw 3 16 x1 2 1 160 JET 92 JET Logo with 3M adhesive 92...

Page 22: ...s Head Screw w lock washer 1 4 x 5 8 19 3 TS 0680021 Flat Washer 1 4 19 4 TS 0570011 Hex Nut 1 4 20 19 5 HVBS462 014 Floor Stand Handle 1 6 HVBS56M 09 Wheel 2 7 TS 0680081 Flat Washer 5 8 6 8 HVBS462...

Page 23: ...23 12 0 Electrical Connections HVBS 56 Band Saw...

Page 24: ...tional action needed JET has Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1 800 274 6846 or use the Service Center Loc...

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