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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

16-inch Metalworking Band Saw

Model VBS-1610

WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.

427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086

Part No. M-414485

Ph.: 800-274-6848

Revision H 10/2013

www.jettools.com

Summary of Contents for VBS-1610

Page 1: ...al 16 inch Metalworking Band Saw Model VBS 1610 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 414485 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision H 10 2013 www jettools com Copyright 2013 Walter Meier Manufacturing Inc ...

Page 2: ...ormation JET Wilton and Powermatic are consistently adding new products For complete up to date product information check with your local distributor or visit the JET Wilton or Powermatic website How State Law Applies This warranty gives you specific legal rights subject to applicable state law Limitations on This Warranty JET WILTON AND POWERMATIC LIMIT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE...

Page 3: ...11 11 7 Blade breakage 11 12 0 Welder operation 11 12 1 Shearing 11 12 2 Removing Teeth 12 12 3 Welding 12 12 4 Annealing 13 12 5 Blade grinding 14 12 6 Secondary Annealing 14 12 7 Welder Clean Up 14 13 0 Band saw operation 14 13 1 Blade break in procedure 14 13 2 Setting blade speed 14 13 3 Evaluating cutting efficiency 15 14 0 Maintenance 15 14 1 Lubrication schedule 15 15 0 Troubleshooting 16 1...

Page 4: ... masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles 10 Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication 11 Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply 12 Make certain the machine is properly grounded 13 Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged fr...

Page 5: ... pieces carefully keeping hands away from the blade The saw must be stopped and the electrical supply cut off or machine unplugged before reaching into the cutting area 37 Don t use in dangerous environment Don t use power tools in damp or wet location or expose them to rain Keep work area well lighted Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual This means that if pr...

Page 6: ...le height from floor at 90 40 Table tilt Front and Back 8 deg Right 15 deg Left 12 deg Blade length approximate 123 1 2 Blade width maximum 5 8 Overall height 72 1 2 Floor space required 37 x 28 Weights Net 900 lb Shipping 1015 lb The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication but because of our policy of continuous improvement Walter Meier Manufacturing Inc reserves the rig...

Page 7: ...ns must be done by a qualified electrician All adjustments or repairs must be done with machine disconnected from power source Failure to comply may cause serious injury The VBS 1610 Band Saw is rated at 230 460V and comes from the factory prewired 230V You may either connect a proper UL listed plug suitable for 230 volt operation or hard wire the machine directly to your electrical panel provided...

Page 8: ...cut blade Grinder Toggle Switch I Figure 3 located on blade welder panel Flip switch up to start grinder flip down to stop grinder Weld Button J Figure 3 located on blade welder panel Press and hold to start welding Shuts off automatically when weld is done Release when weld is completed Anneal Button K Figure 3 located on blade welder panel Press and hold to anneal blade release to stop Blade Cla...

Page 9: ...sioned using the finger pressure method Figure 8 10 2 Blade tracking Blade tracking may be required periodically depending upon blade size and tension The blade must be tensioned as outlined in section 10 1 Blade tensioning Disconnect machine from power source and open upper blade wheel door Shift high low gear box lever into neutral position Turn upper blade wheel by hand while observing blade po...

Page 10: ...when handling blades 5 Install new blade by maneuvering around blade guard on column and protective shield on upper blade guide 6 Place it between the fingers of both blade guides and onto both wheels Position next to both wheel flanges Make sure teeth point down toward table NOTE If teeth will not point downward regardless of blade orientation the blade is inside out Twist blade outside in and re...

Page 11: ...pper and lower guides and guide fingers adjusted as close as possible without touching the blade or weld joint Never adjust guide fingers while blade is running Failure to comply may cause serious injury 11 7 Blade breakage Band saw blades are subject to high stresses and breakage may sometimes be unavoidable However many factors can be controlled to help prevent most blade breakage Here are some ...

Page 12: ... right clamps Tighten left clamp 5 Insert opposite end of blade into right clamp Position back edge of blade against back edge of right clamp Then butt the end of blade against the other end of blade the blade ends need to be in contact with each other Tighten right clamp 6 Set pressure selector switch counterclockwise rotation to the approximate setting required for the width of the blade being w...

Page 13: ...section is same thickness as rest of blade If not grind off excess weld material using the grinder Refer to section 12 5 Blade grinding If blade is thicker at the weld than at the rest of the blade using the blade may damage the guides The following are variations of the general procedure based upon blade type 12 4 1 Carbon steel blades 1 Press and jog the annealing switch button until weld is a d...

Page 14: ...e New blades are very sharp and therefore have a tooth geometry that 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 The following procedure will be adequate however for break in of JET supplied blades on lower alloy ferrous materials 1 Use a section of round stock 2 Operate the saw ...

Page 15: ...nect it from the electrical supply by pulling out the plug or switching off the main switch Failure to comply may cause serious injury Use a brush to loosen accumulated chips and debris Use a shop vacuum to remove the debris Make sure the chip brush on the lower band wheel is properly adjusted If the power cord is worn cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately Wipe off the rubber tire...

Page 16: ...el alignment Blade quickly becomes dull Blade speed too fast Use slower speed Wrong blade for the job Use proper blade for workpiece Feed rate excessive Decrease feed rate Blade warps Dull blade Sharpen or replace blade Guide post not fixed properly Fix guide post in position Blade not tensioned enough Increase tension Blade not 90 to table Adjust table perpendicular to blade Band Saw is noisy or ...

Page 17: ...correct size If circuit size is correct there is probably a loose electrical lead Switch or motor failure how to distinguish If you have access to a voltmeter you can separate a starter failure from a motor failure by first verifying incoming voltage at 220 10 and second checking the voltage between starter and motor at 220 10 If incoming voltage is incorrect you have a power supply problem If vol...

Page 18: ...mp jaws not aligned correctly Make corrections as needed Weld breaks when used Weld is weak and incomplete possible blow holes see Figure 16 Cut and re weld blade ends Weld has been ground too thin Cut and re weld blade ends Weld incorrectly annealed Follow annealing instructions in section 12 4 Incomplete weld Pressure knob not set correctly Make appropriate adjustment Improper clamping procedure...

Page 19: ...ccordingly Jaw movement too slow Put some oil on rear side of welding lever and the two jaws Blade cannot be tightly clamped with the clamp jaws Clamp jaws are out of order or decayed Replace clamp jaws Lower jaw inserts are out of order Replace lower jaw inserts Annealing doesn t occur when annealing button is pushed Annealing switch connection is poor Replace annealing switch Fuse blown Replace ...

Page 20: ...20 16 0 Speed and pitch chart Table 5 ...

Page 21: ...d on the following pages To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 Monday through Friday see our website for business hours www jetttools com Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately ...

Page 22: ...22 18 1 1 VBS 1610 Band Saw Exploded View ...

Page 23: ...23 18 1 2 VBS 1610 Band Saw Welder Assembly Exploded View ...

Page 24: ...no 7031713 and higher 1 1040 1040 Table Bracket left serial no previous to 7031713 1 VBS14 1041 Table Bracket left serial no 7031713 and higher 1 1060 TS 0680061 Washer 1 2 2 1070 1070 Screw Bushing 4 1090 1090 Table Support Housing 1 1100 1100 Guide Support Housing 1 1310 VBS16 131 Upper Blade Guide Support 1 1310 1 VBS16 131 1 Lower Blade Guide Support 1 1320 VBS1220A 132 Blade Guide 4 1330 VBS1...

Page 25: ...S1610 AP Air Pump Assembly Complete 1 4010 4010 Air Pimp Housing re VBS1610 AP 1 4020 4020 Pump Cover re VBS1610 AP 1 4030 4030 Pump Shaft re VBS1610 AP 1 4040 4040 Air Pump Pulley 1 4050 4050 Air Pump Vane 4 4140 4140 Air Outlet re VBS1610 AP 1 4150 4150 Air Inlet re VBS1610 AP 1 4170 4170 Air Nozzle 1 4180 4180 Air Nozzle Clip 1 4190 4190 Air Tube 1 5000 VBS1610 5000 Main Body 1 5100 VBS1610 510...

Page 26: ...nter re VBS1610 WL 1 6830 6830 Brass Nut re VBS1610 WL 1 6840 6840 Lamp Arm re VBS1610 WL 1 6850 6850 Arm Jointer re VBS1610 WL 1 6860 6860 Arm Tube re VBS1610 WL 2 6870 6870 Tube Holder re VBS1610 WL 1 6880 6880 Arm Nut re VBS1610 WL 1 6890 6890 Tube Locker re VBS1610 WL 1 6900 6900 Arm Housing Adjuster re VBS1610 WL 1 6910 6910 Housing Adjust Screw re VBS1610 WL 1 6920 6920 Lamp Arm Housing re V...

Page 27: ...and Wheel Knob 1 9240 9240 Washer 1 9290 VBS14 609 Knob 2 9300 9300 Upper Door Hinge 2 9310 9310 Hinge 4 9500 9500 Spring Plate 4 9590 9590 Handle Arm 2 9600 9600 Chip Stopper 1 9700 9700 Indicate Pointer 2 9720 9720 Speed Pointer 1 9780 9780 Brush Bracket 1 9790 9790 Chip Brush 1 9995 9995 Grease Nozzle 1 9999 9999 Eye Bolt 1 B3320 VB B22 V Belt 1 B3520 VB B52 V Belt 1 BM36 VB M36 V Belt 1 G6008 ...

Page 28: ...28 19 0 Electrical diagram VBS 1610 ...

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