Jet Tools HBS-56S operating instructions Blade Replacement, Automatic Shut-Off, Switch Lock-Out

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Blade Replacement

Use caution and proceed slowly when working with or around a band saw blade. Use gloves when handling it.

1.Disconnect band saw from power source.

2.Remove the knob and the back blade cover from the band saw. See Figure 19.

3.Loosen the handle on the blade guide (A, Figure 18) and lower the blade guide as far as it will go. See Figure 19.

4.Release tension on the blade.

5.Remove old blade and install new one by placing it between the guides and around the band wheels. Make sure the blade is oriented properly so that the teeth will point downward and into the workpiece (Figure 20). An arrow on the the body of the bow indicates blade direction (shown in Figure 15).

6.The blade should be tensioned and tracked properly before operating. See “Blade Tension” and “Blade Tracking” above.

Automatic Shut-Off

At the end of a cut, the screw (A, Figure 21) contacts the paddle switch, shutting off the machine. The screw has been set at the factory. If future adjustment is needed, loosen the hex nut (B, Figure 21) with a 12mm wrench and rotate the screw as needed, then re-tighten the hex nut.

NOTE: The bow must be raised in order to re- start the band saw.

Switch Lock-Out

The switch has a removable piece (C, Figure 21). When this is removed, the band saw cannot be activated. To start the band saw, first snap this piece back into place.

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Figure 19

Figure 20

Figure 21

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Contents 6-inch Horizontal Band Saw More Information Warranty and ServiceTable of Contents Page Page HBS-56S Introduction SpecificationsShipping Contents Tools required for assembly Assembly of StandMounting Band Saw to Stand Assembly of Band SawPulley Cover and Belt Installation Stock Stop Grounding InstructionsVolt Operation Squaring Vise to Blade 90 Stop AdjustmentsExtension cords Positioning the Vise Setting 45 StopSetting Downfeed Rate Miter Cuts Blade Tracking Setting Blade SpeedBlade Tension Guide Bearings Blade Guide AssemblyBelt Tension Automatic Shut-Off Blade ReplacementSwitch Lock-Out Vertical Bow Position OperationMaintenance Parts TroubleshootingReplacement Parts Index No. Part No Description Size Qty Parts List HBS-56S Band SawTS-0050011 Index No Description Size Qty Bow Assembly Parts ListBow Assembly Page 2 Bow Assembly Page 3 Base and Cabinet Assembly Electrical Connections