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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 

5x6

-inch

 Mitering Variable-Speed Band Saw 

Model HBS-56MVS 

 

 

 

 

JET 

427 New Sanford Road 
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 

Part No. M-414558

 

Ph.: 800-274-6848 

Edition 2   05/2018 

www.jettools.com 

Copyright © 2018 JET

Summary of Contents for HBS-56MVS

Page 1: ...tions and Parts Manual 5x6 inch Mitering Variable Speed Band Saw Model HBS 56MVS JET 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 414558 Ph 800 274 6848 Edition 2 05 2018 www jettools com C...

Page 2: ...alifornia Health and Safety Code Section 25249 5 et seq 9 Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication 10 Reduce the risk of unintentional starting...

Page 3: ...s in damp or wet location or expose them to rain Keep work area well lighted 34 Use proper extension cord Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use...

Page 4: ...r local supplier or JET JET can also be reached at our web site www jettools com Retain this manual for future reference If the machine transfers ownership the manual should accompany it Read and unde...

Page 5: ...12 Blade replacement 14 7 13 Feed pressure adjustment 14 7 14 Test cut to verify adjustment 14 8 0 Operation 15 8 1 Blade selection 15 8 2 Blade break in 15 8 3 General operating procedure 15 8 4 Eva...

Page 6: ...eds variable 80 230 SFPM 25 72 MPM Blade wheel diameter 7 3 8 in 187 mm Bed and vise Work table height from floor 28 in 710 mm Cutting angles per vise position back position 0 45 deg front position 45...

Page 7: ...base D 01 Plate bottom E 02 Feet F 01 Front door knob G 02 Wheels H 01 Handle J 01 Work stop assembly K 01 Axle L 01 Chip pan M 01 Drip tray N 01 Open end wrench 12 14mm not shown 01 Hex wrenches 3mm...

Page 8: ...hex cap screws eight flat washers four hex nuts HP2 4 8 5 Insert axle L through holes of wheel base D 6 Install wheel H and two 5 8 x30mm flat washers HP6 on each side of wheel Insert cotter pins HP7...

Page 9: ...our are inserted tighten screws with 1 2 wrench 5 Remove two screws and shipping bracket Y Figure 5 4 which secured the bow during shipment Retain these items in case they are needed for future transp...

Page 10: ...structions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Failure to comply may cause serious or fatal injury Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 pron...

Page 11: ...7 3 Squaring vise to blade 90 stop For accurate cutting vise jaws must be square to blade Inspect as follows 1 Loosen handle B Figure 7 2 and make sure bow is swiveled enough that the stop screw C is...

Page 12: ...r lines up with 60 on scale Tighten handle B Figure 7 2 Note If handle becomes too constrained to be easily tightened while at 60 position lift up on handle and use hex wrench to tighten the pin then...

Page 13: ...to changes 6 Once tracking is set tighten bolts L 7 Make any final adjustments to blade tension sect 7 9 7 11 Blade guide adjustments 7 11 1 Guide assemblies The left blade guide assembly should be mo...

Page 14: ...tes downfeed pressure of bow Turn screw with 12mm wrench clockwise to decrease pressure counterclockwise to increase pressure Figure 7 9 7 14 Test cut to verify adjustment Test cuts can be used to det...

Page 15: ...f special materials or to work hard to cut materials such as stainless steel tool steel or titanium ask your industrial distributor for more specific blade recommendations Also the supplier who provid...

Page 16: ...isconnect it from the electrical supply by pulling out the plug or switching off the main switch Failure to comply may cause serious injury 9 1 General maintenance Wipe down saw with a soft rag after...

Page 17: ...at saw be run without load for several minutes to seat new brushes Figure 9 1 9 3 Lubrication Ball bearings on blade guide assemblies and blade wheels are permanently lubricated and sealed and require...

Page 18: ...h Replace blade Poor weld on blade Replace or re weld blade Frequent blade breakage Workpiece shifting in vise Properly secure workpiece Improper blade selection too few teeth per inch or blade too th...

Page 19: ...r Increase speed or decrease feed pressure Make sure blade is appropriate for material Air circulation through motor is restricted Clean motor fan with vacuum to restore normal air circulation Gear mi...

Page 20: ...20 11 1 1 HBS 56MVS Base and Stand Assembly Exploded View...

Page 21: ...S 0050031 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20x1 2 355 TS 0570011 Hex Nut 1 4 20 2 356 TS 0051051 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18x1 1 384 1 HBS56S 384 1G Side Plate Left 1 384 2 HBS56S 384 2G Side Plate Right 1 384 3 HBS56S 38...

Page 22: ...22 Index No Part No Description Size Qty 423A HBS56MVS 423A Tension Spring Assembly 423 423 1 1 423 1 HBS56MVS 423 1 Brace 1 425 TS 1540061 Hex Nut M8 1 426 TS 1550061 Flat Washer M8 1...

Page 23: ...23 11 2 1 HBS 56MVS Bow Assembly I Exploded View...

Page 24: ...24 11 2 2 HBS 56MVS Bow Assembly II Exploded View...

Page 25: ...1 95 5 HBS56MVS 095 5 Motor 1 95 5A HBS56MVS 095 5A Motor Assembly 95 1 95 3 95 4 95 5 1 HBS56MVS 095 MCB Motor Carbon Brush 2 95 6 HBS56MVS 095 6 Driver 1 95 7 HBS56MVS 095 7 Magnetic Switch 110V 1 9...

Page 26: ...HBS56S 308 Bushing 2 309 TS 0680011 Flat Washer 3 16 5 310 TS 0208081 Hex Socket Hd Cap Screw 5 16 18x1 1 2 2 311 TS 0081031 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18x3 4 3 312 TS 0680031 Flat Washer 5 16 1 313 TS 02080...

Page 27: ...27 11 3 1 HBS 56MVS Blade Guide Assembly Exploded View...

Page 28: ...62 1 HVBS462 062 1 Centrifugal Guide Pivot 2 62 1A HVBS462 062 1A Eccentric Shaft Assembly Includes 60 61 62 1 2 62A HVBS462 062A Center Shaft Assembly Includes 60 62 2 63 HVBS462 063 Bearing Shaft P...

Page 29: ...29 12 0 Electrical Connections HBS 56MVS Band Saw...

Page 30: ...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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Page 32: ...32 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Phone 800 274 6848 www jettools com...

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