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Page 2 - Warranty and Service

2 Warranty and Service JET warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time period sp...

Page 3 - Table of contents

3 Table of contents Section Page Warranty and Service ............................................................................................................................................ 2 Table of contents ........................................................................................

Page 4 - When setting up machine:; Machinery General Safety Warnings

Warning - Misuse of this machine can cause serious injury. - For safety, machine must be set up, used and serviced properly. - Read, understand and follow instructions in the Operating Instructions and Parts Manual which was shipped with your machine. When setting up machine: - Always avoid using ma...

Page 6 - Safety Instructions for Sawing Systems

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 ...

Page 7 - Specifications

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...

Page 9 - Electrical; Connecting to 3-phase power

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 ...

Page 12 - Installing Optional Frame Riser; Installing Optional Rip Fence

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 ...

Page 13 - Saw blades

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...

Page 14 - Adjustments; Adjusting Blade Tension

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...

Page 15 - Changing Clutch Position

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...

Page 16 - Changing Drive Belt Position

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 ...

Page 17 - Maintenance; Changing Saw Blade

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...

Page 19 - Periodic Maintenance

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. ...

Page 22 - Replacement Parts

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...

Page 23 - Exploded View and Parts List – Base – Models J-8201 and J-8203

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 ..........

Page 24 - Exploded View and Parts List – Base – Models J-8201VS and J-8203VS

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 ......

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

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

Page 34 - Parts List – Rip Fence Assembly (Optional Equipment)

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...

Page 35 - Electrical Connections