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Jet VBS-2012, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

The Jet VBS-2012 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual is a comprehensive guide designed to assist users in operating and maintaining their Jet VBS-2012 product. This manual is available for free download from our website, allowing you to easily access the information you need to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

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6250 .......... PR-EV-6250 .............. Switch * ....................................................................  ...................................... 1 
6260 .......... PR-EV-6260 .............. Grinder Motor * ........................................................  ...................................... 1 
6270 .......... PR-EV-6270 .............. Spacer  * ...................................................................  ...................................... 1 
6280 .......... PR-EV-6280 .............. Grinding Wheel *......................................................  ...................................... 1 
6281 .......... TS-0680021 .............. Washer * .................................................................. 1/4" ................................ 1 
6282 .......... TS-1540041 .............. Nut * ......................................................................... 6mm .............................. 1 
6290 .......... VBS1220M-629 ......... Grinder Guard * .......................................................  ...................................... 1 
6291 .......... PR-EV-6291 .............. Grinder Cover * ........................................................  ...................................... 1 
6330 .......... PR-HV-6330 .............. Name Plate *............................................................  ...................................... 1 
6340 .......... PR-EV-6340 .............. Instruction Label * ....................................................  ...................................... 1 
6350 .......... PR-EV-6420 .............. Grinder Label *.........................................................  ...................................... 1 
6420 .......... PR-HV-6420 .............. Anneal Switch *........................................................  ...................................... 1 
* ................. VBS2012-WCP ......... Welder Assembly Complete ....................................  ...................................... 1 
 

Shear Assembly 

1910 .......... PR-EV-1910 .............. Spindle Bushing * ....................................................  ...................................... 4 
1920 .......... PR-EV-1920 .............. Spindle Lift *.............................................................  ...................................... 1 
1930 .......... PR-EV-1930 .............. Blade Shaft * ............................................................  ...................................... 1 
1940 .......... PR-EV-1940 .............. Vaned Iron Plate (Blade Stop) *...............................  ...................................... 2 
1950 .......... PR-EV-1950 .............. Lower Blade * ..........................................................  ...................................... 2 
1960 .......... PR-EV-1960 .............. Upper Blade * ..........................................................  ...................................... 2 
1970 .......... PR-EV-1970 .............. Joint Plate – Left *....................................................  ...................................... 1 
1980 .......... PR-EV-1980 .............. Joint Plate – Right * .................................................  ...................................... 1 
1990 .......... PR-EV-1990 .............. Handle Bar * ............................................................  ...................................... 1 
9210 .......... PR-EV-9210 ..............  Knob  * ......................................................................  ...................................... 1 
* ................. VBS2012-SCP  ..........  Shear  Assembly  Complete ......................................  ...................................... 1 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VBS-2012

Page 1: ... 20 inch Metalworking Band Saw Model VBS 2012 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 414482 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision G1 04 2013 www waltermeier com Copyright 2013 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: ...dth 11 11 7 Blade breakage 12 12 0 Welder operation 12 12 1 Shearing 12 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 15 13 1 Blade break in procedure 15 13 2 Setting blade speed 15 13 3 Evaluating cutting efficiency 15 14 0 Maintenance 15 14 1 Lubrication schedule 15 15 0 Troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ...ned 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 from the power source 14 Remove adju...

Page 5: ...ay 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 precautions are not heeded it may re...

Page 6: ...2 Table height from floor 39 1 2 Table tilt 8 F and B 15 R and 12 L Blade length approximate 150 1 2 min 156 1 2 max Blade width 1 8 to 1 Overall height 79 Floor space required 42 x 29 Weights Net 1210 lb Shipping 1310 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 right to cha...

Page 7: ... 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 2012 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 there ...

Page 8: ...d saw Key Lock Switch J Figure 3 Turn to 12 o clock position and remove key to lock out power from control panel Insert key and turn to 3 o clock position to turn on power to control panel Emergency Stop Switch K Figure 3 Press to stop all machine functions Turn 90 to reset Power Lamp L Figure 3 Illuminated when power is being supplied to band saw Digital Readout M Figure 3 Indicates blade speed i...

Page 9: ... Figure 6 at rear of mechanism To level table front to back loosen four socket head cap screws V Figure 7 on either side of mechanism Figure 6 Figure 7 10 0 Adjustments All adjustments or repairs to machine must be done with power off and machine disconnected from power source Failure to comply may cause serious injury 10 1 Blade tensioning 1 Raise upper blade guide by loosening lock knob A Figure...

Page 10: ...e until it stops Figure 10 3 Loosen screw G Figure 10 Slide blade stop H Figure 10 toward blade until a gap of 1 32 remains Tighten screw G Figure 10 4 Slide blade guide assembly toward blade until blade guides are just behind the gullets as in Figure 10 Tighten screw F Figure 10 5 Open upper access door and rotate blade wheel by hand until weld portion of blade is between the two fingers 6 Loosen...

Page 11: ...cutting unusual materials such as uranium titanium or beryllium 11 2 Tooth shape Note When cutting thin materials the rule for blade pitch is to have a minimum of two teeth engaging the material being cut at all times Standard Tooth generally used to cut ferrous metals hard bronze hard brass and thin metals Skip Tooth have better chip clearance larger gullet and are used on softer non ferrous mate...

Page 12: ...n of blade This procedure can be accomplished using the shear and welder assemblies on your band saw Proceed as follows 12 1 Shearing Cut blade to longest length needed for band saw Using the shear to cut your blade will ensure that cut ends are flat square and smooth 1 Place handle in upright position 2 Position blade against back of square cutting guide of shear See Figure 12 Make sure blade is ...

Page 13: ...wait 3 or 4 seconds until blade returns to original color Unclamp blade 9 Rotate pressure selector switch back to 0 10 Remove blade from clamps and carefully inspect it The spacing of the teeth should be uniform and the weld should be located in center of gullet Misalignment is easily noted at this time from the weld appearance See Figure 16 for examples of incorrect welds 11 If the weld is imperf...

Page 14: ... Metal blades 1 Heat blade slowly by jogging the annealing switch button until weld just begins to emit light dull red color The desired color may not always be visible in normal room light always shade the weld area with your hand 2 Cool the weld quickly by releasing the annealing button 3 Follow this procedure before and after grinding bimetal blades 12 5 Blade grinding Keep hands away from rota...

Page 15: ...Figure 2 to required speed setting high or low Move gear shift lever only when machine is NOT running to prevent damage to gearbox 3 Start saw using the pushbutton 4 Turn speed setting handwheel C Figure 2 to required speed Turning handwheel clockwise increases speed counterclockwise decreases speed Rotate speed setting handwheel only when machine is running 13 3 Evaluating cutting efficiency The ...

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: ...each our service department call 1 800 274 6848 Monday through 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 Note An asterisk in the parts list indicates the part belongs to a complete assembly ...

Page 22: ...22 18 1 1 VBS 2012 Band Saw Exploded View ...

Page 23: ...23 18 1 2 VBS 2012 Band Saw Welder Assembly Exploded View ...

Page 24: ...1 1450 VBS2012 1450 Post Elevating Gear 1 9015 VBS2012 9015 Guide Post Lock 1 9033 VBS2012 9033 Post Elevating Handwheel 1 9230 VBS2012 9023 Handle 1 Work Table Assembly 1010 VBS2012 1010 Work Table 1 1020 VBS1220M 102 Table Support Frame s n prior to 0709140 1 VBS1220M 1021 Table Support Frame s n 0709140 and higher 1 1030 VBS1220M 103 Table Bracket Right s n prior to 0709140 1 VBS1220M 1031 Tabl...

Page 25: ...190 VBS2012 3190 Tension Indicator 1 9030 VBS2012 9030 Handwheel 1 8712 VBS2012 8712 Indicator Plate 1 3200 VBS2012 3200 Wheel Tracking Adjuster 1 3220 VBS2012 3220 Wheel Tracking Connector 1 3240 VBS2012 3240 Connector Washer 1 3250 VBS2012 3250 Connector Housing 1 9060 VBS2012 9060 Tracking Handwheel 1 9780 VBS2012 9780 Brush Bracket 1 9790 VBS2012 9790 Chip Brush 1 Gear Box Assembly 0500 VBS201...

Page 26: ...e 2 9999 VBS2012 9999 Eye Bolt 1 STRIPE 1 3 4 JET Stripe not shown 1 3 4 per ft Variable Speed Assembly 7000 VBS2012 7000 Motor Spring Housing 1 7010 VBS2012 7010 Spring 1 7020 VBS2012 7020 Variable Speed Disk Upper Outside 1 7030 VBS2012 7030 Variable Speed Disk Upper Inside 1 7040 VBS2012 7040 Variable Speed Housing Tube 1 G6007 BB 6007 Ball Bearing 1 7050 VBS2012 7050 Variable Speed Disk Shaft ...

Page 27: ...12 9040 Brass Handwheel 1 VBS2012 6950CP Work Lamp Assembly Complete 1 Welder Grinder Assembly 6010 JWG34 601 Limit Switch 2 6011 PR EV 6011 Insulator 1 6020 PR EV 6020 Guide Block 1 6021 PR EV 6021 Spring Bracket 1 6030 PR EV 6030 Guide Casting 1 6040 PR EV 6040 Housing 1 6050 PR EV 6050 Stationary Jaw 1 6051 PR EV 6051 Insulator 1 6052 PR EV 6052 Insulating Tube 3 6053 PR EV 6053 Insulating Wash...

Page 28: ...tion Label 1 6350 PR EV 6420 Grinder Label 1 6420 PR HV 6420 Anneal Switch 1 VBS2012 WCP Welder Assembly Complete 1 Shear Assembly 1910 PR EV 1910 Spindle Bushing 4 1920 PR EV 1920 Spindle Lift 1 1930 PR EV 1930 Blade Shaft 1 1940 PR EV 1940 Vaned Iron Plate Blade Stop 2 1950 PR EV 1950 Lower Blade 2 1960 PR EV 1960 Upper Blade 2 1970 PR EV 1970 Joint Plate Left 1 1980 PR EV 1980 Joint Plate Right...

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Page 32: ...32 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Phone 800 274 6848 www jettools com www waltermeier com ...

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