Jet 414500 - Manuals

Safety Instructions for Sawing Systems 1. Always wear leather gloves when handling saw blade. The operator shall not wear gloves when operating the machine. 2. All doors shall be closed, all panels replaced, and other safety guards in place prior to the machine being started or operated. 3. Be sure ...

7 Specifications JET’s 14-inch Vertical Band Saws are specially designed to effectively cut a variety of materials including wood, plastic, bakelite, composites, ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Models J-8201 and J-8203 are wood and metal cutting band saws. JET’s Model J-8201VS and J-8203VS 14-inch V...

9 NOTE: Observe all electrical codes. Local codes or difficult environmental conditions may demand special electrical hook-ups. Always use a licensed electrician for any special electrical hook-up. Electrical Models J-8201 and J-8201VS are delivered with a 115 volt single phase motor. Models J-8203 ...

12 Installing Optional Frame Riser NOTE: Refer to the illustrations in the Replacement Parts section for location of the parts used on the frame riser. 1. Remove the saw blade (refer to Changing Saw Blade). 2. Remove the two screws at the top and bottom of the blade guide that holds the blade guide ...

13 Operating Controls START/STOP Switch The START/STOP switch (refer to Figure 6) is used to turn on the band saw drive motor. The START switch has a molded guard which prevents inadvertent pressing of the START pushbutton. Figure 6: START/STOP Controls The STOP pushbutton is not guarded to allow us...

14 Adjustments Adjusting Blade Support/Guide Height The upper blade support and guide mechanism can be adjusted to accommodate the height of the work piece. 1. To adjust the support, loosen the knob that clamps the support rod, then move the support up or down in its holder. (Refer to Figure 3 for l...

15 5. Using a machinist’s square, check to make sure the table is 90 degrees to the blade. USING LEATHER PROTECTIVE GLOVES, turn the upper drive wheel to check the squareness at a minimum of three points on the blade 6. If the table is not level, unlock the lock nut on the table leveling bolt. 7. Tu...

16 way out, so the clutch dogs are in full engagement when the saw is started. 4. Close the pulley case door. 5. Plug the electrical cord into the power source or close the circuit breaker on the branch circuit. Changing Drive Belt Position WARNING: The saw must be turned off and power disconnected ...

17 12. The weight of the motor should provide sufficient tension so the middle of the small drive belt is displaced approximately the thickness of the belt. (The high speed belt is adjusted at the same time as the smaller belt.) 13. Set the drive clutch to the desired position (IN or OUT). 14. Close...

19 19. Adjust the upper support assembly so the support bearing just contacts the back edge of the saw blade. 20. Adjust the upper carbide blade guides until they just make contact with the blade BEHIND THE TOOTH AREA OF THE BLADE. Then tighten the set screws securely. 21. Replace the table insert. ...

22 Fault Probable cause Suggested remedy Blade is twisting 1. Blade is binding in the cut. 1. Decrease feed pressure. 2. Blade tension too high. 2. Decrease tension on blade Unusual wear onside/back of blade 1. Blade guides worn 1. Replace blade guides. 2. Blade guide bearings not adjusted. 2. Adjus...

23 Exploded View and Parts List – Base – Models J-8201 and J-8203 Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ J-5513834G .............. Closed Stand ........................................................... ..................................... .1 .................. J-5507565G ..........

24 Exploded View and Parts List – Base – Models J-8201VS and J-8203VS Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 ................ J-5513860G .............. Closed Stand ........................................................... ...................................... 1 2 ................ J-5513835G ......

30 Exploded View – Gearbox – Models J-8201VS and J-8203VS

34 Parts List – Rip Fence Assembly (Optional Equipment) Index No Part No Description Size Qty ..................5782172......................Rip Fence Assembly (includes #1-32)....................... ........................................ 1 ................ 198013 ...................... Lock Handl...