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EQUIPMENT & TOOLS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
HBS-916W & 1018W Bandsaws
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JET EQUIPMENT &.TOOLS, INC.
A WMH Company
www.jettools.com
P.O. BOX 1349
Auburn, WA 98071-1349
e-mail [email protected]
253-351-6000
Fax [phone]
M-414468 2/99

Important Information
1-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY JET offers a one-year limited
warranty on this product
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for this tool are availabledirectlyform JET Equipment& Tools.
To place an order, call 1-800-274-6848. Pleasehave thefollowing informationready:
1. Visa, MasterCard, or DiscoverCard number
2. Expirationdate
3. Part number listedwithin this manual
4. Shipping address other than a PostOffice box.
REPLACEMENT PART WARRANTY
JET Equipment & Tools makes every effort to assurethat parts meet high quality and durability standards
and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaserof our parts that each such part(s) to be free from
defects in materials and workmanshipfor a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Please retainyour dated sales receiptas proofof purchaseto validate thewarranty period.
LIMITED TOOL AND EQUIPMENTWARRANTY
JET makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the
original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and
workmanship as follows: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON THIS JET PRODUCT. Warranty does not apply to
defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our
facilities or to a lack of maintenance. JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED
ABOVE FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCTWAS PURCHASEDAT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MECHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. JET SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR
PROPERY OR FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM
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TO YOU. To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage
prepaid, to an authorized service station designated by our Auburn office. Proof of purchase date and an
explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, JET will either
repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price, if we cannot readily and quickly provide a repair or
replacement, if you are willing to accept such refund. JET will return repaired product or replacement at JET's
expense, but if it is determined there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of
JET's warranty, then the user must bear the cost of storing and returning the product. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you have other rights, which vary, from state to state.
JET Equipment & Tools. P.O. Box 1349, Auburn, WA 98071-1349 .[phone]

it WARNING
.Read and understand the entire
instruction manual before attempting
assembly or operation.
All JET bandsaws are designed and
intended for use by properly trained and
experienced personnel only. If you are
not familiar with the proper and safe
operation of a bandsaw, do not use until
proper training and knowledge have
been obtained.
.
.Always wear approved safety glasses/face
shields while usingthis machine.
.Make certain the machine is properly
grounded.
.Before operating the machine, remove tie,
rings,watches, otherjewelry, and roll up
sleeves above the elbows. Removeall
loose clothing and confine long hair. Do
NOT wear gloves.
.Keepthe floor around the machineclean
and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
.Keep machine guards in place at all times
when the machine is in use. If removedfor
maintenance purposes, use extremecaution
and replace the guards immediately.
.Do NOT over reach. Maintain a balanced
stance at alltimes so that you do not fall or
lean against bladesor other moving parts.
.Make all machine adjustmentsor
maintenancewith the machine unplugged
from the power source.
.Use the right tool. Don'tforce a tool or
attachment to do a job which it was not
designed for.
.Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
.Make certain the motorswitch is in the OFF
position before connecting the machineto
the powersupply.
.Giveyour work undividedattention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation, and
"horse-play"are careless acts that can
result in serious injury.
.Keepvisitors a safe distance from the work
area.
.Use recommendedaccessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
.Make a habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed before
turning on the machine.
.Always keep hands and fingers away from
the bladewhen the machine is running.
.Never hand holdthe material. Always use
the vise andclamp it securely.
.Keep belt guard, blade guards, and wheel
covers in place and inworking order.
.Always provideadequate support for long
and heavy material.
.Use a sharp blade and keep machine clean
for best and safest performance.
.Failureto complywith all of these warnings
may cause serious injury.

Specifications: HBS-916W HBS-1018W
StockNumber ""'" 414468 ..414473
Capacity:
Round at 900 9" 10"
Round at 450 7-3/4" 8-1/2"
Rectangle at 900 2"x16" - 9"x14" '2" x 18"- 10" x 15"
Rectangle at 450 9"x7-3/4" """""""""""""'"'''''''''''''''''''''''' 10"x 8-112"
Blade Size 1"xO.032"x119-1I2" 1.0"x 0.032" x 130"
Blade Wheel Diameter 13" 13"
Blade Wheel Speed 82,132,170,235 SFPM 82,132,210,330 SFPM
Motor(TEFC) 1-1I2 HP ,1 Ph 115/230V 2HP, 1Ph,230V
Prewired 115V """"""""'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' .230V only
Lowered Height ..0...41 " ".. """""'''' ..'"'' "'"'''' 43"
Raised Height 65"... " '''''' ""'''''' 69"
Bed Height 0" """"""""""""" 25" 0 0 0.00"""""""',," 0.0 25"
Overall Dimensions (approx.) "'"'' 65"L x 28"W """""""""""""""'"'''''''''''''' 70"L x 31"W
Net Weight (approx.) """"'''''''''''''''''''''''' 625 Ibs. " 776 Ibs.
Shipping Weight (approx.) 704lbs. 864Ibs.
Table of Contents
Uncrating and Cleanup 0 0""""""',"'...0 0...1
Installation .1
Assembly 1-2
ElectricalConnections 0...0 0 0..3
Controls 0 0 00 0 0 0"""""""""""""""" 0 0 3
Prior To Operation 4
Adjusting Vise Square to Blade "'"'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''' 5
Changing Blade Speeds 05
Adjusting Feed Rate 06
Changing Blades 6
Blade Tracking Adjustment """""""'"'''' 0.7
Automatic Shut-Off Adjustment 0.0 0 0 8
Thrust Roller Adjustment 08
Guide Roller Adjustment 0 0 9
BowWeight Adjustment 0...0 0 0 0 9
ViseAdjustment 0 00...0 0 0 0 ..0..0 ..0 ..0 0 10
Maintenance 0..0...0 0 0...10
Lubrication 0 00..0.00 0 00..0 0.0...0 0"...0..0,,0 10-11
Parts Breakdown ... ..0 """"""""" 12-14
Parts List 0..0 0 """"""","""""""'" ,... "0.. 15-23
Electrical Schematic..o.. 0..0.0.0 ' 0 00"""..0...0.0.0..0 ""0 000""""""""""""0 24-25
The specifications in this manualare given as general informationand are not binding. JET Equipment
and Tools reserves the right to effect, at any time andwithout prior notice, changes or alterations to parts,
fittings, and accessoryequipment deemed necessaryfor any reasonwhatsoever.

Uncrating and Cleanup
Note: Readand understandthe entire manualbefore
attempting setup or operation.
1. Finish uncrating the saw and inspectfor
damage. Should any have occurred,contact
your local distributor.
2. Remove all bolts attaching machineto
shipping base.
3. Leave packing material betweenvice clamps
and saw head intact until bandsawhas been
lifted to its final position.
4. Clean all rust protectedsurfaces with
kerosene or diesel oil to remove protective
coating. Do not use gasoline, paintthinner,
mineral spirits, etc. These may damage
painted surfaces.
5. Lubricate all slideways with SAE 1OWoil.
Installation
For best performance,the bandsawshould be
located on a solid and levelfoundation. Allow room
for servicing and for moving large stock aroundthe
bandsaw when deciding a locationfor the machine.
1. Using lifting straps that are isolatedfrom the
bandsaw's finished surfaces, lift machineplace
in desired location. See figure 1 for strap
placement.
2. Install four leveling bolts with lock nuts on both
sides of the base as shown in the parts
breakdown on page 12- items#2 and#3.
3. Place a level on the table surface and check
side to side and front to back.
4. Adjust leveling screws until machine is level in
both directions and tighten locking nuts.
Assembly
1. Unbolt the motor assembly fromthe shipping
crate bottom.
2. Remove nut and washer from the motor
support shaft.
Fig. 1
1

3. Remove shaft (A- Fig. 2) from the motor mount
bracket.
4. Carefully lift motor and line up holes in the
motor mounting plate and the motor bracket.
5. Slide motor support shaft into motor mount
bracket to hold the motor in place.
6. Fasten shaft with nut and washer.
7. Loosen strain relief nut on the motorjunction
box. Removethe junction box cover. Insert
wire through strain reliefand wire to the
terminal strip usingthe diagramon thejunction
box cover. Tighten the strain relief nut and
replace the junction box cover.
Remove two hex cap bolts and washers
8. (A, Fig. 3) from the right side of the saw arm.
9. Slide belt cover (8, Fig. 3) around pulley shafts
and attach to saw with two hex cap boltsand
two washers.
10. Lift motor and place v-belt around both pulleys.
Lower motor.
11. Tension the v-belt by pushingdown on the
motor and tightening the lock handleon the
motor tilt plate. Correct tension is achieved
when finger pressure between the two pulleys
causes approximatelya 1/2"deflection. See
Figure4.
12. Close pulley cover door and fastenwith lock
knob.
13. Fasten work stop rod (#17 - page 12) to saw
bed (#11) by inserting into bedand turning
clockwise untiltight. Placework stop bracket
(#16) onto stop rod (#17) and tighten lock
handle (#20). Attach stop screw (#19)to stop
bracket (#16) with lock handle (#18) and
tighten.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
2

Electrical Connections
it WARNING
All electrical connections must be done by a
qualified electrician! Failure to comply may
result in serious injury!
it WARNING
Disconnect machine from the power source
before changing any voltage components!
Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
The HBS-916W bandsaw is ratedat 115/230V,1Ph.
and is prewired 115 volt from the factory. The
HBS1018Wis rated at 230V, 1Ph.only. Confirm
power available at the saw's location is the sameas
the saw is wired. To switch the HBS-916Wfrom
115Vto 230V, the following itemswill haveto be
changed:
.Main Motor - follow diagram insidejunction box
cover.
.Coolant Pump - Removechip panon front of
saw, removejunction box cover on pump, and
follow diagram insidejunction box cover.
.Control Transformer - Open electrical panel
on rear of base and switch primarywire on
transformer from 115Vto 230V.
Machine must always be correctly grounded.
Note:The powercord end will haveto bechanged
to one that is rated 230V when changingto the
highervoltage.
Controls - Figure 5
A. Power Indicator Light (A) - litwhenever
machine is running.
B. Start Button (B) - depress to start bandsaw.
C. Emergency Stop Button (C) - depress to
immediately stop all machine functions.
o. Coolant Switch (0) - Turn arrowto "I" to turn
on flow of coolant. Turn arrow to "0" to stop
flow of coolant. Fig. 5
3

E. Cutting PressureControl (E)- turn clockwise
to decrease cutting pressure. Turn counter-
clockwise to increase cutting pressure.
F. Hydraulic On-Off Valve (F) - turns hydraulic
cylinder on and off.
Prior to Operation
1. Check bladetooth direction matchesdiagram
on blade guides.
2. Check to see that blade is properly seated on
wheels after applying correct tension
(approximately25,000 Ibs.).
3. Set blade holder guides for approximately
.003"to .005" clearance betweenthe guides
and blade.
4. Check for slight clearance between back up
rollers and back of blade.
5. Position blade guides as close to work piece
as possible.
6. Select proper speed and feed rate for material
being cut. See speed selection chart found in
the enclosed "Guide to Bandsawing"booklet
supplied with this saw.
7. Material to be cut must be securely held in
vise.
8. Check to see that coolant level is adequate
and turn on coolant pump if materialto be cut
requires it. Machine should be filled with four
gallons of the propercoolant mixture. Follow
the directions on the product makers label and
fill the coolant tank throughthe chip tray area.
9. Do not start cut on a sharp edge.
10. Keepmachinelubricated. See "Lubrication"
section.
4

Adjusting Vise Square to the Blade
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source.
2. Place a machinist's square on the table
against the blade and the vise. The square
should lie along the entire lengthof thevise
and blade without a gap.
3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen bolts
holding the vise and adjust vise so square
lines up properly. Tighten bolts.
4. Connect machineto the powersource.
Changing Blade Speeds
it. WARNING
Disconnect the machine from the power source
before making any repair or adjustment!
Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
1. Disconnect machine from the power
source.
2. Open pulley cover by supportingthe belt cover
with one handwhile removingthe beltcover
lock knob with the other. Lowerguard gently
to its full open position.
3. Support motorwith one handwhile loosening
lock handle (A - Fig.6). Lowermotorgently.
4. Position belt in grooves accordingto the speed
selection chart.
5. Tension the v-belt by pushingdown on the
motor and tightening the lock handleon the
motor tilt plate. Correct tension is achieved
when finger pressure on the belt betweenthe
two pulleys causes approximately a 1/2"
deflection.
6. Close pulley cover and fasten. Fig. 6
7. Connect machineto the powersource.
5

Adjusting Feed Rate
Rateof feed is adjusted by turningthe cutting
pressure control knob on the control panel. Rateof
feed is important to bandsawperformance;
excessive pressure may breakthe bladeor stall the
saw. Insufficient pressure rapidly dulls the blade.
Materialchips or shavings are the best indicatorof
proper speed and pressure. The idealchip isthin,
tightly curled, and warm to the touch. Chipsthat
range from golden brown to black indicate
excessive force. Bluechips indicateextreme heat
from too high a band speed which will shorten blade
life. Thin or powderedchips indicateinsufficient
feed pressure.
A detailed explanation on feed rate can be found in
the enclosed "Guide to Band Sawing"published by
American Saw and ManufacturingCompany.
Reprinted by permission.
Changing Blades
it. WARNING
Disconnect machine from the power source
before making any adjustments or repairs!
Failure tQ comply l1'1ayresult in serious injury!
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Raise saw arm approximately6". Hold saw
arm in place by closing cutting pressure
control valve. Remove screw (#145),
washer(#146), and brush (#147)from the wire
brush post (#148) as shown on page 13.
3. Open bothwheel covers andclean chips out
of bothwheel housings. Loosentwo lock
knobs and remove upper bladeguard.
4. Release bladetension by turning blade
tensioning handwheel (A - Fig.7)counter-
clockwise until blade is free.
5. Loosen lock knoband slide left bladeguide
arm (B) to the right as far as possible.
6. Remove old blade from bothwheels and out of
each bladeguide. it Caution:Evendull
6
B
Fig. 7