Jet J-9180, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Miter Cuts
Referring to Figure 9, the J-9180 bandsaw is capable
of making angle cuts from 0–60º. The vise remains
stationary while the saw head is adjusted as follows:
1. Place the saw head (F) in the raised position so
the blade doesn't catch in the table slots.
2. Set the lock handle (A) to the unlock position as
indicated by the arrows.
3. Using handles (B and C), rotate the saw head (F)
to any desired angle within a range of 0º (square
cut) to 60º, setting it to the
scale (D) on the base.
4. Set the lock handle (A) to the lock position.
Note: Two miter stops (E) on either side of the saw
base set the miter range of 0–60º. Adjust only if
necessary so the saw travel stops at 0º and 60º.
Coolant Flow Control
The coolant pump must be
submerged before operating to prevent damage
to the pump.
A coolant pump, which provides coolant to the
workpiece, runs at all times when the machine is
turned on.
Two coolant flow control valves (A, Fig. 10), located
on the top of the bearing blocks, control the amount
of flow from the nozzles. Coolant flow should be
adjusted to be no more than the saw blade can draw
into the workpiece by the movement of the blade. To
stop coolant flow, turn the control valves fully
counterclockwise.
Adjustments
Blade Guide Adjustment
Refer to Figure 11. The J-9180 Bandsaw has two
blade guide assemblies; one is stationary (A) and
mounted to the body of the saw head. The other,
consisting of a
blade guide support or bracket (B) and
blade guide (C), is adjustable.
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 made as follows:
1. Place the workpiece (D) in the vise (E) and clamp
tightly.
2. Loosen the lock handle (F).
3. Slide the guide support (B) left or right so that it
just clears the piece to be cut (D).
4. Tighten the lock handle (F).
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11