Jet Tools PB-150 - Manual (Page 12)

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Miter Cuts
The band saw’s bow can be swiveled for miter
cuts (up to 45° on the Model PB-85; up to 60°
on the Model PB-150). Loosen the handle (A,
Figure 9) and pivot the bow to the desired angle
on the scale (B, Figure 9).
Adjustable stops (C, Figure 9) for square and
45° enable a quick setup.
NOTE: The handle (A, Figure 9) can be adjusted
so that it does not interfere with other parts of
the machine. Simply pull up on the handle,
rotate it on the pin, then release the handle
making sure it seats itself properly on the pin.
Bow Depth Stop
The stop (D, Figure 9) controls the depth to
which the bow falls and prevents the blade from
contacting the base. This stop has been set at
the factory. If future adjustment is ever needed,
loosen the hex nut and turn the screw with a hex
wrench. When the depth stop is properly set,
retighten the hex nut.
Blade Tension
Rotate the knob (Figure 10) clockwise to tighten
the blade on the wheels. Do not overtighten.
The model PB-150 has a tension indicator,
shown in Figure 11. The tension is correct when
the indicators are aligned.
Blade Tracking
Tracking the blade requires
that the band saw be operating while the
back cover is removed. Use extreme caution.
Blade tracking has been set at the factory and
should require no adjustment. Since tracking
can only be accomplished with the blade moving
and the back cover removed, it is suggested that
any blade tracking be accomplished by qualified
personnel who are familiar with this type of
adjustment and the dangers associated with it.
Tracking is set properly when the back of the
blade, while running, lightly touches the lip of the
wheel. NOTE: Over-tracking (allowing blade
back to rub hard against wheel lip) will damage
the blade wheels and blade.
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
(Model PB-150 only)