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This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 20-inch Metalworking Band Saw Model VBS-2012 JET 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.jettools.com Part No. M-414482 Revision G2 03/2014 Copyright © 2014 JET - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 2
contact Technical Service at 1-800-274-6846 for further clarification. How to Get Technical Support Please contact Technical Service by calling JET Parallel clamps; VOLT Series Electric Hoists; Manual Hoists; Manual Hoist Accessories; Shop Tools; Warehouse & Dock products; Hand Tools NOTE: JET - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 3
15.0 Troubleshooting ...16 15.1 Operating problems...16 15.2 Mechanical and electrical problems ...17 15.3 Welded blade inspection ...18 15.4 Welder mechanical problems ...19 16.0 Speed and pitch chart ...20 17.0 Typical Band Saw Operations ...21 18.0 Replacement Parts...21 18.1.1 VBS-2012 Band Saw - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 4
on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all its intended use. If used for other purposes, JET disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself tool at the correct speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. The right tool - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 5
blade guide only when periodic service or tools JET Model VBS-2012 Band Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Your machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 6
5.0 Specifications Model number ...VBS-2012 Stock number ...414482 Blade speed ...variable Low range ...65- ...1310 lb The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, JET reserves the right to change specifications at - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 7
a qualified electrician. All adjustments or repairs must be done with machine disconnected from power source. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. The VBS-2012 Band Saw is rated at 230/460V and comes from the factory prewired 230V. You may either connect a proper UL-listed plug suitable for - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 8
Knob (D, Figure 2) - Turn counterclockwise to loosen and clockwise to tighten. Upper Blade Guide Handwheel (E, Figure 2) - Turn clockwise to raise blade guide assembly; counterclockwise to lower. Work Lamp Switch (F, Figure 2) - on top of lamp shade; turns lamp on and off. Shear Lever (G, Figure - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 9
disconnected from power source. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. 10.1 Blade tensioning 1. Raise upper blade guide by loosening lock knob (A, Figure 8) and turning blade guide handwheel (B) clockwise until it stops. Figure 5 Table Tilt Mechanism - located under work table. To tilt table - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 10
(G, Figure 10). Slide blade stop (H, Figure 10) toward blade until a gap of 1/32" remains. Tighten screw (G, Figure 10). 4. Slide blade guide assembly toward blade until blade guides are just behind the gullets as in Figure 10. Tighten screw (F, Figure 10). 5. Open upper access door and rotate blade - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 11
Reinstall blade guard on column. 9. Tension blade by turning tension handwheel. Rotate wheel by hand and make sure blade is properly seated in blade guides. Blade guides will have to be adjusted if the replacement blade is a different type and width. 10. Turn on saw and check blade tracking. Adjust - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 12
cut your blade will ensure that cut ends are flat, square and smooth. 1. Place handle in upright position. 2. Position blade against back of square cutting guide of shear. See Figure 12. Make sure blade is held square with shear knife, so that cut will be square with blade. 3. Position blade so - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 13
appearance. See Figure 16 for examples of incorrect welds. 11. If the weld is imperfect, refer to section 15.3 for possible remedies to any problems. Make corrections before annealing. Keep hands clear of weld area and clamp jaws during welding. 7. Press and hold weld button (Figure 15). When weld - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 14
to section 12.5, Blade grinding. If blade is thicker at the weld than at the rest of the blade, using the blade may damage the guides. The following are variations of the general procedure, based upon blade type: 12.4.1 Carbon steel blades 1. Press and jog the annealing switch button until weld - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 15
. The following procedure will be adequate, however, for break-in of JET-supplied blades on lower alloy ferrous materials. 1. Use a section of clean the tables after each day's use. 14.1 Lubrication schedule • Upper Blade Guide Shaft - lightly grease weekly. Clean after each day's use. • Speed - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 16
15.0 Troubleshooting 15.1 Operating problems Table 1 Trouble Probable Cause Blade has been improperly welded. set or replace blade. Increase tension. Set guide post closer to workpiece. Decrease feed rate. Increase tension. Contact technical service for adjustment of wheel alignment. Use slower - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 17
15.2 Mechanical and electrical problems Table 2 Trouble Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit The solution is to reduce feed pressure into the blade. If too heavy a cut is not the problem, then check the amp setting on the overload relay. Match the full load amps on the motor - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 18
15.3 Welded blade inspection Table 3 Trouble Weld is misaligned. Probable Cause Dirt or scale on clamp . Cut and re-weld blade ends. Cut and re-weld blade ends. Follow annealing instructions in section 12.4. Make appropriate adjustment Use proper procedures. See section 12.0. Adjust limit switch - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 19
15.4 Welder mechanical problems Table 4 Trouble Weld could not be made. Jaws do not move. Probable Cause Wire connection is poor; connecting point of welding switch is bad. Transformer burned out. - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 20
16.0 Speed and pitch chart Table 5 20 - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 21
17.0 Typical Band Saw Operations Figure 20 18.0 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.jettools.com). Having the Model Number and Serial - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 22
18.1.1 VBS-2012 Band Saw - Exploded View 22 - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 23
18.1.2 VBS-2012 Band Saw (Welder Assembly) - Exploded View 23 - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 24
18.1.3 VBS-2012 Band Saw - Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty Control Panel Assembly 6600 not shown 2 1090 ..........VBS1220M-109......... Table Support Housing 1 1100 ..........VBS1220M-1100....... Guide Support Housing 1 1550 ..........VBS2012-1550.......... Rip Fence - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 25
Upper Wheel Assembly 3050 ..........VBS1220A-305 ......... Upper Wheel 1 3020 ..........VBS-1220A-302 ........ Rubber Tire...1 G6305 ....... BB-6305 Ball Bearing Block Seat 1 3100 ..........VBS2012-3100.......... Slide Block Guide 2 VBS2012-3110A ....... Upper Wheel Slide Assembly (includes - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 26
..........VBS2012-4180.......... Air Nozzle Clip 1 BM38.........VB-M39 V-Belt *...1 VBS16-401CP........... Air Pump ..........VBS2012-9999.......... Eye Bolt ...1 STRIPE-1-3/4 JET Stripe (not shown 1-3/4 per ft. Variable VBS2012-8372.......... Variable Speed Instruction Label 1 Variable Speed - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 27
Belt ...1 BA41 .........VB-A41 V-Belt A41 EV-6020 Guide Block 1 6021 ..........PR-EV-6021 Spring Bracket 1 6030 .......... PR-EV-6030 Guide Casting 1 * ...1 6100 .......... PR-EV-6100 Clamp Support - Right 1 6101 .......... PR-EV-6101 Clamp Support - Left 1 6110 .......... PR-EV-6110 - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 28
629......... Grinder Guard 1 6291 ..........PR-EV-6291 Grinder Cover 1 6330 ..........PR-HV-6330 Name Plate 1 6340 .......... PR-EV-6340 Instruction Label 1 6350 .......... PR-EV-6420 Grinder Label 1 6420 ..........PR-HV-6420 Anneal Switch 1 VBS2012-WCP ......... Welder Assembly Complete - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 29
19.0 Electrical Connections 29 - JET Tools VBS-2012 | User Manual - Page 30
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
20-inch Metalworking Band Saw
Model VBS-2012
JET
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086
Part No. M-414482
Ph.: 800-274-6848
Revision G2
03/2014
www.jettools.com
Copyright © 2014 JET