Jet MBS-1014W Operating And Parts Manual

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Contents

66.0 Uncrating and CleanupNOTE: Read and understand the entire manualbefore attempting setup or operation.1. Finish uncrating the saw and inspect fordamage. Should any have occurred, contactyour local distributor.2. Remove all bolts attaching machine toshipping base.3. Leave packing material between vice clampsand saw head intact until bandsaw has beenlifted to its final position.4. Clean all rust protected surfaces with keroseneor diesel oil to remove protective coating. Donot use gasoline, paint thinner, mineral spirits,etc. These may damage painted surfaces.5. Lubricate all slideways with SAE 10W oil.7.0 InstallationFor best performance, the bandsaw should belocated on a solid and level foundation. Allow roomfor servicing and for moving large stock around thebandsaw when deciding a location for the machine.1. Using lifting straps that are isolated from thebandsaw’s finished surfaces, place machine indesired location. See Figure 1 for strapplacement.Figure 12. Install four leveling bolts with lock nuts on bothsides of the base as shown in the partsbreakdown on page 13, items #2 and #3.3. Place a level on the table surface and checkside to side and front to back.4. Adjust leveling screws until machine is level inboth directions and tighten locking nuts.8.0 Assembly1. Unbolt the motor assembly from the shippingcrate bottom.2. Remove nut (A, Figure 2) and washer (B,Figure 2) from the motor support shaft. Note:Picture shows motor already in place.Figure 23. Remove shaft (C, Figure 2) from the motormount bracket.4. Carefully lift motor and line up holes in themotor mounting place and the motor bracket.5. Slide motor support shaft into motor mountbracket to hold the motor in place.6. Fasten shaft with nut and washer.7. Loosen strain relief nut on the motor junctionbox. Remove the junction box cover. Insertwire though strain relief and wire to theterminal strip using the diagram on the junctionbox cover. Tighten the strain relief nut andreplace the junction box cover.8. Remove two hex cap bolts and washers (A,Figure 3) from the right side of the saw arm.Figure 39. Slide belt cover (B, Figure 3) around pulleyshafts and attach to saw with two hex capbolts and two washers.10. Lift motor and place v-belt around both pulleys.Lower motor.11. Tension the v-belt by pushing down on themotor and tightening the lock handle on the