Walter Drake JET HBS-916W - Manual (Page 10)

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7. Material to be cut must be securely held in
vise.
8. Check to see that coolant level is adequate
and turn on coolant pump if material to be
cut requires it. Machine should be filled with
four gallons of the proper coolant mixture.
Follow the directions on the product maker’s
label and fill the coolant tank through the
chip tray area.
9. Do not start cut on a sharp edge.
10. Keep machine lubricated. See “Lubrication”
section.
Adjustments
Adjusting Vise Square to the Blade
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source.
2. Place a machinist’s square on the table
against the blade and the vise. The square
should lie along the entire length of the vise
and blade without a gap.
3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen bolts
holding the vise and adjust vise so square
lines up properly. Tighten bolts.
4. Connect machine to the power source.
Changing Blade Speeds
Disconnect machine from
the power source before changing blade
speeds. Failure to comply may cause serious
injury.
1. Disconnect machine from the power source.
2. Open pulley cover by supporting the belt
cover with one hand while removing the belt
cover lock knob with the other. Lower guard
gently to its full open position.
3. Support motor with one hand while
loosening lock handle (A, Figure 6). Lower
motor gently.
4. Position belt in grooves according to the
speed selection chart.
5. Tension the v-belt by pushing down on the
motor and tightening the lock handle on the
motor tilt plate. Correct tension is achieved
when finger pressure on the belt between
the two pulleys causes approximately a 1/2"
deflection.
6. Close pulley cover and fasten.
7. Connect machine to the power source.
Figure 6