Jet Tools VBS-3612 - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service ..............................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................3
Warning...................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................6
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................6
Features and Terminology .......................................................................................................................7
Unpacking ...............................................................................................................................................8
Contents of the Shipping Container ......................................................................................................8
Installation and Assembly ........................................................................................................................9
Fence...................................................................................................................................................9
Feed Screw..........................................................................................................................................9
Shear ...................................................................................................................................................9
Circle Cutting Attachment .....................................................................................................................9
Grounding Instructions...........................................................................................................................10
Extension cords..................................................................................................................................10
230 Volt, Three Phase Operation........................................................................................................10
Converting from 230 Volt to 460 Volt (Three Phase) ...........................................................................11
Three-Phase Test Run .......................................................................................................................11
Adjustments...........................................................................................................................................11
Blade Removal and Installation ..........................................................................................................11
Blade Tension ....................................................................................................................................12
Blade Tracking ...................................................................................................................................12
Guide Post .........................................................................................................................................13
Blade Guides .....................................................................................................................................13
Squaring Work Table with Blade.........................................................................................................14
Auxiliary Table....................................................................................................................................14
Replacing Drive Belts .........................................................................................................................14
Work Lamp Bulb.................................................................................................................................15
Band Saw Operation..............................................................................................................................15
Blade Break-In Procedure ..................................................................................................................15
Setting Blade Speed...........................................................................................................................15
Evaluating Cutting Efficiency ..............................................................................................................16
Welder Operation...................................................................................................................................16
Shearing ............................................................................................................................................16
Removing Teeth.................................................................................................................................17
Welding..............................................................................................................................................17
Annealing...........................................................................................................................................18
Blade Selection......................................................................................................................................19
Width .................................................................................................................................................19
Gage..................................................................................................................................................20
Pitch...................................................................................................................................................20
Shape ................................................................................................................................................20
Set .....................................................................................................................................................21
Material ..............................................................................................................................................21
Blade Breakage..................................................................................................................................21
Speed and Pitch Chart...........................................................................................................................23
Typical Band Saw Operations ................................................................................................................24
Troubleshooting – Mechanical and Electrical Problems ..........................................................................26
Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................29
Parts List: VBS-3612 Band Saw .........................................................................................................30
VBS-3612 Band Saw..........................................................................................................................35
VBS-3612 Band Saw..........................................................................................................................36
Parts List: Welder, Shear and Work Lamp Assemblies........................................................................37
Welder, Shear and Work Lamp Assemblies ........................................................................................39
Electrical Connections – 3Ph, 230/460V .............................................................................................40
Electrical Connections – 3Ph, 230/460V .............................................................................................41
Electrical Box .....................................................................................................................................42