Jet Tools J-7060 Work Set-up, Securing the Workpiece for, Adjusting the Vise for Angle Cuts

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(see figure 6)

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Work Set-up

Securing the Workpiece for

Square Cuts (see figure 5)

1.Raise the saw head.

2.Slide the left vise jaw far enough to the left to allow the workpiece to be placed in the vise.

3.Place the workpiece on the work table. If the workpiece is long, provide support at the other end. It may also be necessary to provide addi- tional downward clamping to hold the workpiece securely on the work table.

4.Turn clamping hand wheel clockwise to clamp the workpiece in position against the fixed (right) vise jaw.

5.After completing the cut, turn the clamping hand wheel counterclockwise and slide the left jaw away from the workpiece.

Clamping

 

 

Hand

 

 

Wheel

 

Saw Head

 

Left Vise Jaw

 

 

Work Table

 

 

Figure 5: Securing workpiece

Adjusting the Vise for Angle Cuts

1.Loosen the angle locking screw and the pivot screw on the left vise jaw.

2.Turn the locking handle on the round, angle- setting block counterclockwise to unlock the block. Slide the block until the pointer on the block is aligned with desired angle (see figure 7). Tighten the locking handle to set the angle.

3.Set the workpiece in the vise. Put the front end of the workpiece against the corner of the right vise jaw. Put the rear end of the workpiece against the angle-setting block.

4.Turn clamping hand wheel clockwise until the left vise jaw is parallel with the workpiece. Tighten the pivot screw and angle locking screw on the left vise jaw. Clamp the workpiece in position.

5.After completing the cut, turn the clamping hand wheel counterclockwise and slide the left jaw away from the workpiece.

Angle

Set Workpiece

Setting

Against Corner

Block

of Right

 

Vise Jaw

Left

 

Vise

 

Jaw

 

 

Pivot

Angle

Screw

Locking

 

Screw

 

Figure 6: Adjusting vise

Angle Block

Locking Handle

Angle

Pointer

Figure 7: Angle setting block

Installation and Adjustment of Work Stop

The work stop is used to set up the saw for making multiple cuts of the same length (see figure

8). Install and adjust the work stop as follows:

Stop Post

Locking Lever

"Wing" Screw

Stop L-Bracket

Knob

Stop Rod

Figure 8: Work stop

1.Insert the end of the stop rod in the hole in the front right side of the work table.

2.Tighten the “wing” screw to secure the rod in place.

3.Install the stop post in the channel on the back of the stop L-bracket. Install the locking lever in the threaded hole in the stop post. Snug-up the locking lever.

4.Install the locking knob in the hole in the side of the stop L-bracket.

5.Slide the assembled stop L-bracket onto the stop

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Contents Inch x 20-Inch Semi Automatic Horizontal Cut-Off Band Saw Warranty and Service Table of Contents General Specifications SpecificationsMachinery General Safety Warnings When Setting up MachineSafety Instructions on Sawing Systems General Electrical CautionsOperating Instructions IntroductionControls Other Controls Setting Blade SpeedRaising/Lowering the Saw Head Evaluating Cutting Efficiency Blade Break-in ProceduresControlling the Cut Hydraulic Feed Control Blade SelectionWork Set-up Adjusting the Vise for Angle CutsInstallation and Adjustment of Work Stop Securing the Workpiece forStarting the Saw AdjustmentsBlade Tracking Adjustment Coolant FlowFactory or Field Procedure Excessive Rubbing will Damage the Wheel AND/OR the BladeBlade Guide Bearing Adjustment Test Cutting to Verify Adjustment AccuracyCleaning MaintenanceAdjustment of Limit Switches LubricationChanging the Drive Belt Servicing Hydraulic OilChanging Blades Replacing the Drive MotorReplacing the Drive Wheel Adjusting the Blade GuidesReplacement of Carbide Replacing Idler Wheel or Idler BearingReplacement of the Wire Brush Replacement of GuideReplacement of Blade Edge Replacing the Coolant PumpUncrating and Spotting Machine SetupElectrical Wiring Diagram Troubleshooting Fault Probable cause Suggested remedyTroubleshooting Replacement Parts 55 56 Page Electrical Components Detail a Page WMH Tool Group

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