Jet Tools HBS-56S User Manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 5 x 6-inch Horizontal Band Saw Model HBS-56S For use with machines with Serial Numbers 06080307 and higher

10 4. Lift up on the motor and install the belt around the pulley grooves, as shown in Figure 4. Allow the motor to drop back down, then push it dow

11This band saw is pre-wired for 115 volt and is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug similar

121. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Open the switch box and connect the leads according to the wiring diagram inside the switch box. This

134. If the vise and blade are square but the pointer (D, Figure 10) is off slightly, loosen the screw and adjust the pointer until it lines up with

143. Slide the movable jaw by hand until the jaw contacts the workpiece. 4. Rotate the vise handwheel clockwise to re-engage the lead screw, and c

15Blade Tension Use the knob (Figure 15) to tension the blade. Clockwise tightens the blade, counterclockwise loosens it. Blade Tracking Tracking t

16Belt Tension 1. Disconnect band saw from power source. 2. Open the pulley cover. 3. Loosen the knob (see A, Figure 3), and push down on the moto

17 Blade Replacement Use caution and proceed slowly when working with or around a band saw blade. Use gloves when handling it. 1. Disconnect band

18Vertical Bow Position 1. The band saw can be placed in vertical position to facilitate blade changes, maintenance, etc. Unscrew the knob (Figure 2

195. Open the valve on the hydraulic cylinder to allow the bow to descend in a gradual and controlled manner. 6. The machine will shut off at the c

2Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Servi

20Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy No incoming power. Check plug connection. Blown electrical panel fuses. Replace fuses. Motor will

21Parts List: HBS-56S Band Saw Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ...TS-0051031 ...Hex Cap Bolt...

22Parts List: HBS-56S Band Saw Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 89 ...OS-15375...Oil Seal...

23Parts List: HBS-56S Band Saw Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 313 ...TS-0208071 ...Hex Socket Head Screw ...

24Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 393 ...HBS56S-393 ...Wire Ring ...

25Bow Assembly (Page 2 of 3) 97-1(2)

26Bow Assembly (Page 3 of 3)

27Base and Cabinet Assembly

28Electrical Connections WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com

3Table of Contents Warranty and Service...

4 Warning 1. Read and understand the entire owner's manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted

5 blahblahblah 20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 21. Give your work undivided attention

6Introduction This manual is provided by WMH Tool Group covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model HBS-56S Horizontal Ban

7Shipping Contents Open carton and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard an

8 Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting set-up or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Assemb

9Assembly of Band Saw Tools required for assembly: – cross point (Phillips) screwdriver – 3mm and 4mm hex wrenches (provided) – 1/2" and 9/16&qu