Walter Drake JET HBS-916W - Manual (Page 9)

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To convert the HBS-916W from 115V to 230V,
the following items will have to be changed:
Main Motor – follow diagram inside junction box
cover.
Coolant Pump – Remove chip pan on front of
saw, remove junction box cover on pump, and
follow diagram inside junction box cover.
Control Transformer – Open electrical panel
on rear of base and change the fuse from 115V
to 230V.
Machine must always be correctly grounded.
NOTE: The power cord end will have to be
changed to one rated 230V when changing to
the higher voltage.
Controls
Refer to Figure 5.
Power Indicator Light (A) – lit whenever
machine is running.
Start Button (B) – press to start band saw.
Emergency Stop Button (C) – press to
immediately stop all machine functions.
Coolant Switch (D) – Turn arrow to “I” to turn
on coolant flow. Turn arrow to “O” to stop
coolant flow.
Cutting Pressure Control (E) – turn clockwise
to decrease cutting pressure. Turn counter-
clockwise to increase cutting pressure.
Hydraulic On-Off Valve (F) – turns hydraulic
cylinder on and off.
Prior to Operation
1. Check that blade tooth direction matches
diagram on blade guides.
2. Check to see that blade is properly seated
on wheels after applying correct tensio n
(approximately 25,000 lbs.).
3. Set blade holder guides for approximately
.003” to .005” clearance between the guides
and blade.
4. Check for slight clearance between back up
rollers and back of blade.
5. Position blade guides as close to workpiece
as possible.
6. Select proper speed and feed rate for
material being cut. See speed selection
chart found in the enclosed “Guide to Band
Sawing” booklet supplied with this saw.
Figure 5