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Operating Instructions — Parts Manual
20-Inch x 20-Inch Semi Automatic
Horizontal Cut-Off Band Saw
Model: 7060
WHM TOOL GROUP
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60124 Part No. 5511736
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision A2 08/06
www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group
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Table of Contents Cover Page ........................................................................................................................... 1 General Specifications ..........................................................................................................4 Operating Precautions .......................................................................................................... 5 Operating Instructions ............................................................
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General Specifications The Wilton 7060 Semi-Automatic Horizontal Cut-Off Band Saw incorporates a number of exclusive design features and innovations to make this saw a powerful and productive addition to machine shops, mainte- nance shops, tool rooms, and fabrication and welding shops. The exclusive swivel control panel allows the operator access to all machine controls from any side of the machine. The exclusive 6-point contact blade guide assemblies give the machine greater accuracy and long
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- Misuse of this machine can cause serious injury. - Always follow instructions in Operating Instruc- - For safety, machine must be set up, used and tions and Parts Manual when changing acces- serviced properly. sory tools or parts. - Read, understand and follow instructions in the - Never modify the machine without consulting Operating Instructions and Parts Manual which Wilton Corporation. was shipped with your machine. You - the Stationary Power Tool User - Hold When Setting up Machine:
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from the work area. Make the workshop com- 19. Know the tool you are using — its application, pletely safe by using padlocks, master limitations, and potential hazards. switches, or by removing starter keys. General Electrical Cautions Caution: For circuits which are far away from the This saw should be grounded in accordance with electrical service box, the wire size must be in- the National Electrical Code and local codes and creased in order to deliver ample voltage to the motor. ordinance
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Introduction Operating Instructions This manual includes operating and maintenance Controls instructions for the Wilton 12-inch by 20-inch Cut Off Band Saw, Model 7060. This manual also includes The operating controls for the saw are provided in a parts listings and illustrations of replaceable parts. control panel on the left side of the machine. The control panel is mounted on a pivoting tube. The Cut-Off Saw Features pivoting tube allows the operator to position the Refer to Figure 1 and 2
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The bottom row of controls include the following: WARNING: TO CHANGE SPEED, THE SAW 1. Stop pushbutton is used to stop the saw blade MOTOR MUST BE OPERATING. drive motor. 5. Turn the speed adjustment knob to the desired 2. Emergency stop pushbutton is used to quickly rate setting as determined by the material being disconnect electrical power to the machine. cut. 3. Coolant On/Off selector switch is used to start and stop the coolant pump motor. Raising/Lowering the Saw Head Other Controls 1. To
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appropriate for many shop cutting needs, do not Controlling the Cut: encompass the wide variety of blades of special Hydraulic Feed Control configuration (tooth pitch and set) and special alloys for cutting unusual or exotic materials. The weight of the saw arm provides all the force A coarse blade could be used for a solid steel bar needed to move the saw blade through the workpiece. but a finer tooth blade would be used on a thin-wall In fact, if the full weight of the arm is allowed to make t
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Set Workpiece Angle Setting Against Corner Work Set-up of Right Block Vise Jaw Securing the Workpiece for Left Vise Jaw Square Cuts (see figure 5) Pivot 1. Raise the saw head. Screw Angle 2. Slide the left vise jaw far enough to the left to allow Locking Screw the workpiece to be placed in the vise. 3. Place the workpiece on the work table. If the workpiece is long, provide support at the other Figure 6: Adjusting vise end. It may also be necessary to provide addi- tional downward clamping
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rod. Position the stop post against the work piece Coolant Flow and tighten the knob in the stop L-bracket. The stop post can be moved left or right as required to CAUTION: THE COOLANT PUMP MUST BE SUB- place the stop post against the work piece. MERGED BEFORE OPERATING TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE PUMP. Starting the Saw 1. The blade guides are fitted with coolant fittings. Coolant is provided to the fittings through intercon- WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE SAW WITH- necting tubing. The coolant is
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8. Turn the single hex adjustment screw to stop the Blade Tracking motion of the blade on the wheel as it gets closer Hex Adjustment to the wheel shoulder. Put a 6-inch length of Screws paper between the blade and the wheel as shown in figure 11. The paper should not be cut as it Single passes between the wheel shoulder and the blade. Adjustment Screw 9. Turn the single hex adjustment screw a small amount. Repeat the insertion of the paper between the wheel shoulder and the blade until the
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5. Tighten the center locking screw with an Allen 5. Blade Guide Bearing 5. Tighten the center locking screw with an Allen Adjustment wrench while holding the eccentric bushing in position with the 3/4-inch wrench. Proper adjustment of the blade guide bearings is 6. When the adjustment is correct, the guide critical to efficient operation of the cut-off saw. The bearing should rotate freely with slight pressure blade guide bearings are adjusted at the Factory. of the finger (with the blade st
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Test cuts can be used to determine whether or not you have adjusted the blade accurately. Use 2-inch round Maintenance bar stock to perform these test cuts, as follows: Cleaning 1. With the bar stock securely clamped in the vise, make a cut through the bar stock. (See figure 14.) 1. Clean off any preservative on machine surfaces. 2. Mark the top of the bar stock. 2. After cleaning, coat the machined surfaces of the 3. Move the bar stock about 1/4-inch past the blade cut-off saw with a med
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FROM THE SAW TEETH. Servicing Hydraulic Oil 3. Turn the blade tensioning hand wheel clockwise to WARNING: SHUT OFF ALL ELECTRICAL relieve tension on the blade. Loosen the blade POWER TO THE MACHINE enough to remove the blade from the idler and drive wheels. Remove the blade from between the 1. Remove hydraulic oil reservoir access panel. blade guides. 2. Check oil level (refer to Figure 16). If level is 4. Install the new blade between the blade guide below the yellow (upper) line, the res
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2. Remove the drive belt from the drive motor pulley Scale (Metric) Scale (Inches) (see Changing the Drive Belt). 3. Remove motor pulley. 4. Open the motor junction box and disconnect the power cord wires from their terminals. 5. Remove the nuts, washers and bolts that secure Lock Lock Handle the motor to the mounting plate. Handle 6. Installation of a new motor is a reversal of the above steps. Left Right Guide Guide Support Support Replacing the Drive Wheel 1. Remove the blade (see Changi
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1. Remove front blade guide by removing adjust- 2. Remove the attaching screw, spring washer and ment knob, spring, and shaft. washer. Remove and discard the brush (see 2. Remove the rear blade guide by removing its figure 20). attachment screw 3. Install replacement brush and secure with screw, 3. Install replacement blade guide in the rear guide spring washer and washer. location. Secure with attachment screw. 4. Close the blade cover and secure with four knobs. 4. Install replacement bla
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Machine Setup The saw delivered to you has been adjusted at the factory. A number of test pieces have been cut using the saw to verify the accuracy of cutting. Therefore, the only setup operations required before releasing the saw for service are spotting the saw and estab- lishing the electrical connections to the motor. Uncrating and Spotting Spot the saw where it makes the most sense for the operations you will probably be doing. If you are going to be doing cut-off work on very long piec
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Wiring Diagram 19
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Troubleshooting Fault Probable cause Suggested remedy Excessive blade 1. Material loose in vise. 1. Clamp work securely. breakage 2. Incorrect speed or feed. 2. Check Machinist’s Handbook for speed/feed appropriate for the material being cut. 3. Teeth too coarse for material. 3. Check Machinist’s Handbook for recommended blade type. 4. Incorrect blade tension. 4. Adjust blade tension to the point where the blade just does not slip on the wheel. 5. Saw blade is in contact with 5. Start the motor
