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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

8-in x 13-in Horizontal Cut-Off Bandsaw

Model: J-7015

WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.

427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086

Part No. M-414450

Ph.: 800-274-6848

Revision B 03/2012

www.waltermeier.com

Summary of Contents for J-7015

Page 1: ...n x 13 in Horizontal Cut Off Bandsaw Model J 7015 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 414450 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision B 03 2012 www waltermeier com Copyright 2012 Walter Meier Manufacturing Inc ...

Page 2: ...age prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection discloses a defect we will repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price at our option We will return the repaired product or replacement at ou...

Page 3: ...oubleshooting 21 Parts 23 Saw Stand and Bed 23 Saw Stand and Bed Parts Breakdown 25 Saw Head 26 Saw Head Parts Breakdown 29 Electric Assembly Parts and Breakdown 30 Wiring Diagram 31 Ordering Replacement Parts 32 The specifications in this manual are given as general information and are not binding Walter Meier Manufacturing Inc reserves the right to effect at any time and without prior notice cha...

Page 4: ... from bricks cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber 10 Your risk of exposure varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles 11 Do not ope...

Page 5: ...oves when operating the machine 33 All doors shall be closed all panels replaced and other safety guards in place prior to the machine being started or operated 34 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 35 Keep...

Page 6: ...atly extend blade life and speed the cutting of a variety of materials that are best cut with cutting fluids and coolants Specifications Model Number J 7015 Stock Number 414450 Capacity Rectangular Stock at 90 in 9 x 13 Rectangular Stock at 45 in 9 x 8 Round Stock at 90 in 9 Round Stock at 45 in 9 Flat Stock in 8 x 10 Speeds FPM 82 132 170 235 Motor TEFC 1 1 2 Horsepower Capacitor Start 1725 RPM 1...

Page 7: ...into the coolant tank Coolant is added to the tank by pouring coolant into the collection pan The tank is easily removed from its shelf for cleaning and maintenance Saw Head The saw head Figure 2 consists of a drive motor drive pulleys gearbox blade wheels blade guides and supports control panel blade tension blade tracking mechanism wire brush and the saw blade The drive motor is mounted on a piv...

Page 8: ...achine Setup The cut off saw has been pre adjusted at the factory and several test pieces have been cut to verify cutting accuracy Remove the saw from the shipping skid discard any hold down devices Place the saw on the shop floor secure the saw to the floor using mounting anchors secured through four holes in the machine base If the saw will be used to cut long pieces of stock allow plenty of roo...

Page 9: ...g the valve opening clockwise adjustment reduces the feed rate Blade Speeds The Model J 7015 horizontal cut off bandsaw has four blade speeds The different speeds are obtained by changing the position of the motor drive V belt on step pulleys Change blade speeds as follows 1 Disconnect the electrical power from the cut off saw branch circuit to prevent accidental motor start up 2 Set the saw head ...

Page 10: ...or break in of JET supplied blades on lower alloy ferrous materials 1 Clamp a section of round stock in the vise The stock should be 2 inches or larger in diameter 2 Operate the saw at low speed Start the cut with a very light feed rate 3 When the saw has completed 1 3 of the cut increase the feed rate slightly and allow the saw to complete the cut 4 Keep the hydraulic cylinder needle valve in the...

Page 11: ...piece F in the vise by first pushing the moveable vise jaw E against the workpiece Then rotate the vise hand wheel D clockwise to secure the work piece Figure 8 Setting The Vise For Angle Cuts Referring to Figure 9 the vise can be adjusted through a 45 degree arc as follows 1 Loosen the lock handle E that secures the fixed vise jaw D 2 Rotate the fixed vise jaw D to the desired angle setting it to...

Page 12: ...ntact with the workpiece when the motor is started Do not drop the saw head on the workpiece or force the saw through the workpiece To start the saw 1 Clamp the workpiece in the vise Refer to Figure 11 for examples of workpieces in the vise Be sure the blade is not in contact with the workpiece when the motor is started 2 Start the motor and allow the saw to come up to speed 3 Slowly set the saw d...

Page 13: ...pump is self circulating when the shut off valve is closed Setting the Work Stop Referring to Figure 12 The work stop is an accessory that is included with the JET J 7015 Bandsaw It is used to set up the saw for making multiple cuts of the same length Do not allow the blade to rest on the workpiece when the saw is not cutting Thread the stop rod A into the threaded opening the on the front of the ...

Page 14: ...heel and or the blade 6 Start the saw Turn the adjustment screws F to tilt the idler wheel Figure 14 until the blade is touching the shoulder of the idler wheel Note As a general rule make the same adjustment to the two adjustment screws on the right F The single adjustment on the left is independent 7 Next turn the adjustment screws F so the blade starts to move away from the shoulder of the whee...

Page 15: ...ustment on page 16 15 Close the wheel covers K Fig 14 Blade Guide Adjustment Referring to Figure 15 The J 7015 Bandsaw has two adjustable blade guide assemblies each consisting of the blade guide support or bracket B H and blade guide A The position of the blade guides is important in order to make accurate cuts and prolong blade life and is determined by the size of the workpiece Adjustment is ma...

Page 16: ...me thickness as the rest of the blade If the blade is thicker at the weld the guide bearings may be damaged If required adjust first one guide bearing and blade guide assembly then the other as follows 1 Using a 3mm hex wrench loosen two set screws A securing the eccentric bushings 2 Using a 5mm hex wrench loosen two socket head cap screws D securing the carbide blade guides E 3 Position the beari...

Page 17: ... per inch of stock diameter Switch Adjustment Disconnect the cut off saw from its electrical power source Referring to Figure 19 Loosen the jam nut and set the adjustment screw so that the limit switch will actuate to the off position when the saw has cut through the workpiece Counterbalance Spring Tension Disconnect the cut off saw from its electrical power source The counterbalance spring is loc...

Page 18: ...els H and out of the blade guides J Store the removed blade carefully before proceeding 6 Slide the new blade into the blade guides J then loop the blade G around the drive wheels H such that the teeth face towards the back and the smooth side faces towards the front This will permit the vertical side of the teeth to contact the workpiece first 7 Push the blade G so it is seated against the should...

Page 19: ... does not slip when the machine is running Do not over tighten This will cause premature wear on belt and pulley bearings 7 Reinstall drive belt cover and install knob Replacing the Drive Motor Disconnect the cut off saw from its electrical power source Referring to Figure 24 1 Remove the drive V belt see Changing the Drive Motor Belt above 2 Open the motor junction box and disconnect the power co...

Page 20: ...e Guide Bearing the bearings are lubri cated and sealed periodic lubrication is not required Upper Wheel Bushing six to eight drops of oil each week Pivot Points Shafts and Bearing areas six to eight drops of oil each week Coolant Change coolant on a frequency appropriate to the type of coolant being used Oil based coolants can sour Refer to the coolant supplier s instructions for change frequency...

Page 21: ...ension 7 Operating saw without pressure on workpiece 1 Use a finer tooth blade 2 Try a lower blade speed 3 Decrease spring tension 4 Increase feed pressure hard spots Reduce speed increase feed pressure Scale 5 Increase feed pressure by reducing spring tension 6 Increase tension to proper level 7 Do not run blade at idle in on material Bad cuts crooked 1 Workpiece not square with blade 2 Feed pres...

Page 22: ... 2 Replace with finer blade Blade is twisting 1 Blade is binding in the cut 2 Blade tension too high 1 Decrease feed pressure 2 Decrease tension on Blade Unusual wear on side back of blade 1 Blade guides worn 2 Blade guide bearings not adjusted 3 Blade guide bearing bracket is loose 1 Replace blade guides 2 Adjust blade guide bearings 3 Tighten blade guide bearing bracket ...

Page 23: ...21 Flat Washer 1 4 4 6 6 TS 081F052 Pan Head Machine Screw 1 4 20x3 4 4 7 7015 7 Pivot Shaft 1 8S 7015 8S Cylinder Assembly 1 9 7015 9 Ext Retaining Ring S18 1 12 J 7015 12 Cylinder Upper Bracket 1 13 TS 0720081 Lock Washer 5 16 3 14 TS 1504061 Socket Head Cap Screw M8x30 3 15 TS 1505081 Socket Head Cap Screw M10x50 1 7015 16S Stock Stop Assembly Index 16 2 thru 16 9 1 16 2 TS 1523031 Socket Set S...

Page 24: ...27xt3mm 1 47 7015 47 Bolt 1 48 7015 48 Socket Set Screw M8x30 2 49 7015 46 Washer ø10 5xø27xt3mm 1 50 7015 50 Locking Handle 1 51 J 7015 51 Rear Fixed Vise Jaw 1 52 TS 1523031 Socket Set Screw M6x10 1 53 7015 53 Bushing 1 54 TS 1505051 Socket Head Cap Screw M10x35 1 55 TS 0561031 Hex Nut 3 8 16 1 56 TS 0680041 Flat Washer 3 8 1 57 7015 57 Spring Bracket 1 58 7015 58 Spring Eye Bolt 1 59 7015 59 Sp...

Page 25: ...25 Saw Stand and Bed Parts Breakdown ...

Page 26: ... 6 TS 2246122 Button Head Socket Screw M6x12 4 221 J 7015 221 Right Guide Bracket 1 7015 222S Brush Assembly Index 222 1 thru 222 5 1 222 1 7015 222 1 Brush Holder 1 222 2 7015 222 2 Blade Brush 1 222 3 TS 1550041 Flat Washer M6 2 222 4 TS 1540041 Hex Nut M6 2 222 5 TS 1482071 Hex Cap Screw M6x35 1 223 TS 2246122 Button Head Socket Screw M6x12 1 223 1 TS 2361061 Lock Washer M6 1 224 TS 2246122 But...

Page 27: ...2 1 332 TS 1505101 Socket Head Cap Screw M10x60 1 333 7015 333 Motor Adjusting Screw 1 334 7015 334 Motor Mount Plate 1 335 7015 335 Motor Mount Plate Bracket 2 336 TS 1550041 Flat Washer M6 4 337 TS 1503051 Socket Head Cap Screw M6x20 4 338 J 7015 338 Motor 1 5HP 115 230V 1PH 1 339 7015 339 Key 6x6x35L 1 340 TS 1550061 Flat Washer M8 4 341 TS 1490021 Hex Cap Screw M8x16 4 342 TS 1482011 Hex Cap S...

Page 28: ...1 360 1 7015 360 1 Tension Scale 1 361 TS 1523051 Socket Set Screw M6x16 1 362 J 7015 362 Tension Slide Block 1 363 TS 154010 Hex Nut M16 1 364 7015 364 Washer 1 365 TS 1490031 Hex Cap Screw M8x20 1 366 7015 366 Screw 3 367 TS 2361101 Lock Washer M10 3 368 TS 1491101 Hex Cap Screw M10x60 3 369 7015 369 Plate 2 370 TS 2361081 Lock Washer M8 4 371 TS 1490011 Hex Cap Screw M8x12 4 372 TS 2246122 Butt...

Page 29: ...29 Saw Head Parts Breakdown ...

Page 30: ...ransformer CE 30W 110 220V 1 5 11 7015 5 11 Cable Setting Nut PG 11 4 5 12 7015 5 12 Cable Setting Nut PG 13 5 1 5 14 7015 5 14 Electrical Control Box Cover 1 5 15 7015 5 15 Electrical Control Box 1 5 16 7015 5 16 Net Plate 1 5 20 7015 5 20 Screw Tapping M4x8L 14 5 21 TS 1550031 Washer M5 3 5 22 TS 1533032 Pan Head Machine Screw M5x10 3 5 24 7015 5 24 Motor Cable 14 3C 1 5 25 7015 5 25 Power Cable...

Page 31: ...31 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 32: ...h Friday see our website for business hours www waltermeier com Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Phone 800 274 6848 www waltermeier com ...

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