JET 414500 Use and Care Manual

This Manual is BookmarkedWALTER MEIER (Manufacturing), Inc.427 New Sanford RoadLaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-414500Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision

10GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS1. All grounded, cord-connected tools:In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, groundingprovides a path of least resistance

11For 115/230VFor 115 only

12Installing Optional Frame RiserNOTE: Refer to the illustrations in the ReplacementParts section for location of the parts used onthe frame riser.1.

13Operating ControlsSTART/STOP SwitchThe START/STOP switch (refer to Figure 5) isused to turn on the band saw drive motor. TheSTART switch has a mold

14AdjustmentsAdjusting Blade Support/Guide HeightThe upper blade support and guide mechanismcan be adjusted to accomodate the height of thework piece.

15breaker in the branch circuit.2. Move the upper blade guide assembly to thevery top of its travel.3. Make sure the blade is straight, and fullytensi

161. Turn the main switch to off.2. Pull the door open on the pulley case.3. Turn the clutch handle clockwise and push in,to engage the high speed pul

1710. Install the belts as required (refer to Figure 10).11. Release the weight of motor so the motorpivots downward. The weight of the motor willprov

189. USING LEATHER GLOVES AND ANSI Z87.1EYEWEAR TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROMTHE CUTTING BLADE, carefully remove theblade from the drive wheels. Remove the

19Carbide guide blockBladeBlade support bearingGuide blockset screwsSupportbearingshaftGuide blocksupport setscrewFigure 14. Lower Blade Support Assem

Warranty and ServiceWalter Meier (Manufacturing), Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of ourAuthor

20Periodic MaintenanceMaintenanceReplace blade when teeth arebrokenReplace blade when bent — or worn— Use a wider blade for moreaccurate straight cuts

21TroubleshootingFaultExcessive bladebreakagePremature bladedullingBad cuts(out-of-square)Bad cuts (rough)Probable cause1. Material loose in vise.2. I

221. Blade is binding in the cut.2. Blade tension too high.1. Blade guides worn2. Blade guide bearings notadjusted.3. Blade guide bearing bracket islo

23Exploded View and Parts Listing– Base– Models J-8201 and J-8203In No. Part No. Description Size Qty.1 ... J-5513834 ...

24Exploded View and Parts List – Base –Models J-8201VS and J-8203VSIn No. Part No. Description Size Qty.1 ... J-5513860

25Exploded View – Saw Head – Models J-8201K, J-8203K, J-8201VS, and J-8203VS

26Parts List – Saw Head – Models J-8201K, J-8203K, J-8201VS, and J-8203VS1 ... J-5782511 ...Upper Arm, Frame ...

2758 ... 5782881 ...Flange Nut... M5 ... 1259

28Parts List – Saw Head – Models J-8201K, J-8203K, J-8201VS, and J-8203VS117 ... 5783721 ...Handle ...

29Exploded View – Gearbox – Models J-8201 and J-8203

3Table of ContentsCover Page... 1General Specifications

30Parts List – Gearbox – Models J-8201 and J-8203In No. Part No. Description Size Qty... J8201-GB ...

31Exploded View – Gearbox – Models J-8201VS and J-8203VS

32Parts List – Gearbox – Models J-8201VS and J-8203VSIn No. Part No. Description Size Qty.1 ... J-5313790 ...

33Parts Listing– Optional Riser Block– All ModelsIn No. Part No. Description Size Qty.1 ... J-5784511 ...

345782171 Rip Fence Assembly (Optional Equipment)In No. Part No. Description Size Qty.2 ... JWBS18-431 ...K

35Wiring Diagram1324WHITEBLACKGREENGROUNDGREENBLACKWHITEGREENBLACKWHITESTARTSTOP300MFD 125VAC20µfd 250VACCAPACITOR115V1324WHITEBLACKGREENGROUNDGREE

WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing), Inc.427 New Sanford RoadLaVergne, Tennessee 37086Ph: 800-274-6848www.waltermeier.com

4JET’s 14-inch Vertical Band Saws are specially de-signed to effectively cut a variety of materials includ-ing wood, plastic, bakelite, composites, fe

5 cal supply while servicing.- Always follow instructions in Operating Instruc- tions and Parts Manual when changing acces- sory tools or parts.- N

6General Electrical CautionsThis saw should be grounded in accordance withthe National Electrical Code and local codes and or-dinances. This work sho

71. Always wear leather gloves when handling sawblade. The operator shall not wear gloves whenoperating the machine.2. All doors shall be closed, all

8Upper bladeguide andsupportassemblyON/OFFswitchOptional ripfenceMiterslotTableLower bladeguide andsupportassemblyLower drivewheelUpperbladeguidesuppo

96. Tension the belts (refer to Changing Drive BeltPosition).7. Check gearbox fluid level in sight gauge. Ifrequired, add lubricant to bring level hal