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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
20”and 24” Band Saws
Models 2013 and 2415
WMH TOOL GROUP
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60124 Part No. M-1791257
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision C 8/06
www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group
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Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Center located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or ® perform routine maintenance and major repair on your POWERMATIC tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1
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Table of Contents Warranty and Service....................................................................................................................................2 Table of Contents..........................................................................................................................................3 Warning.........................................................................................................................................................5 Int
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Parts List: Table Assembly (2415 Band Saw).........................................................................................38 Table Assembly (2013 and 2415) ...........................................................................................................40 Parts List: Upper Wheel Base Assembly (2013 Band Saw)....................................................................41 Parts List: Upper Wheel Base Assembly (2415 Band Saw).............................................
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Warning 1. Read and understand the entire owners manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed. 4. This band saw is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a band saw, do n
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blahblahblah 21. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 22. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the blade or other moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation. 23. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
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Introduction This manual is provided by WMH Tool Group covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model 2013 or 2415 Band Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or commen
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Features and Terminology (Model 2415 shown) 8
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1 Rear Rail Unpacking 1 Guide Rail 1 Fence Open shipping container and check for shipping 1 Fence Body damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not 1 Combination Wrench - 10/12mm discard any shipping material until the Band Saw 1 Bag of Fasteners, containing: is set up and running properly. 2 Hex Cap Screws, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4” Compare the contents of your container with the 4 Hex Cap Screws, 5/16-18 x 3/4” following parts list to make sure
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Assembly Tools required for assembly: Forklift or hoist with straps 10-12mm wrench (provided) 14mm wrench (NOTE: A socket wrench set may speed assembly time) Remove all crating and plastic from around the band saw. Remove any lag screws or holding straps which secure the band saw to the wood pallet. Use a hoist or forklift with straps to lift the band saw from the pallet. (Do NOT place forks or straps directly under the band saw table to lift it.)
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6. Attach the fence (D, Figure 2) to the fence body (E, Figure 2) with four 5/16 x 3/4 hex cap screws, four 5/16 lock washers, and four 5/16 flat washers. Hand tighten the screws only. 7. Place the fence assembly onto the guide rail and against the edge of the miter slot, as shown in Figure 2. The hook at the rear of the fence should fit under the rear rail (see Figure 5). 8. The fence must align parallel to the miter slot along the entire length of the fence. 9. Lock the fence
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14. Check the clearance between the table and the fence. The fence should not rub against the table surface but be slightly above it. This gap should be the same at the front of the table as it is at the rear. See Figure 4. 15. If the gap between fence and table is not consistent, loosen either of the hex nuts on the hook (Figure 5) and rotate the sliding pad until the fence/table gap is consistent Figure 4 across the full length of the table. When this is achieved, tighten both he
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Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Make sure the voltage of your power supply matches the specifications on the motor plate of the Band Saw. The machine should be connected to a dedicated circuit. Extension cords Recommended Gauges (AWG) of Extension Cords The use of an extensi
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During hard-wiring of the Band Saw, make sure the fuses have been removed or the breakers have been tripped in the circuit to which the Band Saw will be connected. Place a warning placard on the fuse holder or circuit breaker to prevent it being turned on while the machine is being wired. Converting from 230 Volt to 460 Volt (Three Phase Only) To convert from 230 volt to 460 volt: 1. Remove the four Phillips head screws on the switch plate (Figure 8) and tilt the switch plate
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Adjustments Table Tilt 1. Loosen the lever (Figure 10). 2. Rotate the handwheel (Figure 10) clockwise to tilt table up to 45 degrees to the right, or counterclockwise to tilt the table up to 10 degrees to the left (as viewed from the operator’s position). NOTE: If you tilt the table to the left, you must first remove the stop screw from the machine, shown in Figure 12. Figure 10 3. Tighten the lever (Figure 10). NOTE: The lever, shown in Figure 10, can be pivoted so that it
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Installing/Changing Blades Always wear gloves when handling blades. New blades are usually packaged in a coiled position; to prevent injury uncoil them slowly and carefully, while wearing gloves and safety glasses. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Decrease blade tension by rotating blade tension handwheel (A, Figure 14) according to the arrow direction in Figure 14, until the handwheel stops. Figure 13 3. Remove the table insert (Figure 13). 4. Remove the set screw a
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Changes in blade width and the type of material being cut will have an effect on blade tension. Keep in mind that too little or too much blade tension can cause blade breakage and/or poor cutting performance. TIP: When the band saw is not being used, slightly release the tension on the blade – this will prolong the blade’s life. Make a note of the specific tension setting for that particular blade, as shown on the gauge (D, Figure 14). The tension can then be re-set quickly when band
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Upper Blade Guide Assembly 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Loosen lock knob (see B, Figure 14) and raise or lower upper blade guide assembly by turning the handwheel (C, Figure 14). 3. Position the blade guide assembly about 3/16” above the material to be cut. The scale (J, Figure 14) shows the distance from bottom of upper blade guides to the table surface. 4. Tighten lock knob (B, Figure 14). Upper Blade Guides and Upper Support Bearing To adjust the b
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12. Adjust the support bearing until it lightly contacts the dollar bill. 13. When support bearing adjustment is complete, remove dollar bill and tighten nut (E, Figure 19). Lower Blade Guides and Lower Support Bearing 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Blade must already be tensioned and tracking properly. 3. Loosen two hex cap screws (J, Figure 20). 4. Adjust the guide bracket (K, Figure 20) so that the front of the guide wheels are just behind the blade’s gul
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Miter Gauge A miter gauge is provided for crosscutting operations. Install the miter gauge by sliding the end of the miter gauge bar into the T-slot in the table, as shown in Figure 22. To adjust the angle of the miter gauge: 1. Loosen the handle (A, Figure 22). 2. Rotate the gauge body until the pointer (B, Figure 22) lines up with the desired angle on the scale. You may have to pivot the stop (C, Figure 22) out of the way to allow the body to rotate. Figure 22 3. Tighten the han
