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EHB-8VS | EHB-8VSM
11.9 SETTING THE WORK STOP
Referring to Figure 12:
The
work stop
is an accessory that is included with the Jet
EHB-8 Bandsaw. It is used to set up the saw for making
multiple cuts of the same length.
Thread the
stop rod
(A) into the threaded opening on the
front of the saw bed (B) as shown.
Set the work stop as follows:
1. Loosen
the
stop arm
(C).
2. Position
the
stop arm
(C) on the
stop rod
(A) to
obtain the desired length of cut on the
workpiece
(D).
3. Rotate
the
stop arm
(C) so it contacts the end of the
workpiece
(D).
4. Secure
the
stop arm
.
12.1 BLADE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Figures 13 and 14.
Blade tracking has been set and tested at the factory.
Adjustment is rarely required
when the blade is used
properly or if the blade is correctly welded.
If adjustment is needed:
1. Using the blade tension
handwheel
(D), make sure
the blade is properly tensioned.
Keep proper tension at all times.
Note: Blade tensioning is described in the Changing
Blades section on page 17.
12.0 ADJUSTMENTS
H exagon als
F lats/S trips
S q uares/R ec tan gles
C han n els
K n ock off s h arp ed g e
h e re w ith file
K n ock off s h arp ed g
h e re w ith file
R oun d s
A n gles
I-B eam s
T ees
Fig. 11
!
CAUTION
Do not allow the blade to rest on the workpiece
when the saw is not cutting.
2. Raise
the
saw head
(A) as shown.
3. Open
the
wheel guards
(B).
4. Remove both of the
blade-guide bearing
bracket
assemblies
(C).
5. Loosen
three
hex locking screws
(E) in the
head weldment
(G).
Fig. 12
A
B
C
D
