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Operating Instructions — Parts Manual
14-Inch Vertical Band Saws
Models: 8201, 8203, 8201VS and 8203VS
WHM TOOL GROUP
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60123 Part No. 9078171
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision C2 04/07
www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © 2007 WMH Tool Group
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Table of Contents Cover Page.................................................................................................. 1 General Specifications ................................................................................. 4 Operating Precautions ................................................................................. 5 Set-up and Operation ................................................................................... 7 Wiring Diagrams ...................................
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General Specifications Wilton’s 14-inch Tradesman Vertical Band Saws are specially designed to effectively cut a variety of materials including wood, plastic, bakelite, com- posites, ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Models 8201 and 8203 are wood and metal cutting band saws. Wilton’s Model 8201VS and 8203VS 14-inch Tradesman Variable Speed Band Saws are ideally suited for metal cutting only with an infinitely variable speed range from 116 to 334 SFPM. The variable speed drive system allows the ope
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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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safe by using padlocks, master switches, or by 19. Know the tool you are using — its application, removing starter keys. limitations, and potential hazards. General Electrical Cautions This saw should be grounded in accordance Caution: For circuits which are far away from the with the National Electrical Code and local codes electrical service box, the wire size must be in- and ordinances. This work should be done by a creased in order to deliver ample voltage to the qualified electrician. Th
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Introduction Setup and Operation This manual includes operating and maintenance Set-up instructions for the Wilton 14-Inch Tradesman Vertical Band Saws, Models 8201, 8203, 8201VS, The band saw is shipped with the saw frame and 8203VS. This manual also includes parts separated from the saw base. Set-up of the band listings and illustrations of replaceable parts. saw involves installing the frame and setting-up the saw on the shop floor. Band Saw Features Assembly of Band Saw The saw is shipped a
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6. Tension the belts (refer to Changing Drive Belt the saw before attempting electrical connec- Position). tions. 7. Check gearbox fluid level in sight gauge. If 2. Connect the green or green-with-white-trace required, add lubricant to bring level halfway up wire to the branch circuit ground wire. the sight gauge. (Two containers of Shell 3. Connect the remaining three wires to the Spirax 90 HD gear oil are packed with the saw. power wires in the 3-phase branch circuit. The containers have suff
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Installing Optional Frame Riser are checked and adjusted as required. 18. Install the extension plug cable between the NOTE: Refer to the illustrations in the Replacement motor plug and switch plug. Parts section for location of the parts used on 19. Plug the electrical cord into the power the frame riser. source or close the circuit breaker on the branch circuit. Operate the band saw to 1. Remove the saw blade (refer to Changing Saw verify blade tracking. Blades). 2. Remove the two screws at
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Figure 6 provides suggested blade speeds for Operating Instructions various types of materials. The recommended speeds should be decreased 30 to 50% when using Operating Controls carbon steel blades. (The chart provides speeds that are based on cutting a 4-inch thick work piece using a bi-metal blade without cutting fluid.) START/STOP Switch The following conditions should also be consid- The START/STOP switch (refer to Figure 5) is ered: used to turn on the band saw drive motor. The 1. Increa
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Adjustments Adjusting Blade Support/Guide Height The upper blade support and guide mechanism can be adjusted to accomodate the height of the work piece. 1. To adjust the support, loosen the knob that clamps the support rod, then move the support up or down in its holder. (Refer to Figure location of the support mechanism. 2. Adjust the support so there is space between the support and work piece. Space of approxi- mately 1/8-inch is generally appropriate. Adjusting Blade Tension Blade tension
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2. Measure from both ends of the miter slot to the breaker in the branch circuit. straight edge.3. If the measurements are 2. Move the upper blade guide assembly to the not equal at both ends of the slot, loosen six very top of its travel. bolts securing the table to the table trunnions 3. Make sure the blade is straight, and fully (see Figures 12 and 13.) tensioned. (A damaged or worn blade may 4. Adjust the table until it is parallel with the blade. provide a poor reference surface for squari
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1. Turn the main switch to off. 5. Release the weight of motor so the motor 2. Pull the door open on the pulley case. pivots downward. The weight of the motor is 3. Turn the clutch handle clockwise and push in, provide adequate belt tension. to engage the high speed pulley drive. Or, turn 6. Plug the electrical cord into the power source the clutch handle clockwise, and pull out, to or close the circuit breaker on the branch engage the reduction gearbox drive. circuit. NOTE: When pushing or pul
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10. Install the belts as required (refer to Figure 10). Maintenance 11. Release the weight of motor so the motor pivots downward. The weight of the motor will provide adequate belt tension. This section contains periodic maintenance 12. The weight of the motor should provide recommendations and maintenance procedures. sufficient tension so the the middle of the small drive belt is displaced approximately the Changing Saw Blade thickness of the belt. (The high speed belt is adjusted at the same
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9. USING LEATHER GLOVES AND ANSI Z87.1 Leveling Table leveling bolt lock EYEWEAR TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM bolt nut Trunnion Blade THE CUTTING BLADE, carefully remove the attachment support bolts blade from the drive wheels. Remove the bearing blade out of the saw table through the table. 10. Hang the removed blade in a safe place. NOTE: Clean out the interior of the saw with a shop vacuum. Examine the bearings and other exposed mechanisms of the saw. Blade support Front bearing micro- Carbide 1
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Draining and refilling the reduction gearbox. Blade Blade support bearing WARNING: The saw must be turned off and power disconnected any time the gearbox lubricant is being drained or filled. Guide block Support 1. Unplug the electrical cord or open the circuit set screws bearing breaker in the branch circuit. shaft 2. Open the door in the base. 3. Push up on the motor to loosen the drive belts. 4. Remove the pipe plug at the bottom of the gearbox. Drain the oil into a suitable container for s
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Periodic Maintenance Maintenance Item Action Interval Replace blade when teeth are Saw blade Listen for sound of Whenever broken missing teeth operating saw Replace blade when bent — or worn Observe cutting Whenever — Use a wider blade for more action for cleanness operating saw accurate straight cuts and accuracy Listen for a poor weld When changing Use a different blade or dress the — a “click” as it blade weld with a grinder. passes through the guide blocks Watch for signs of Be sure you ar
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Troubleshooting Probable cause Suggested remedy Fault 1. Material loose in vise. 1. Clamp work securely. Excessive blade 2. Incorrect speed or feed. 2. Refer to Figure 6 or check breakage 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 contacts workpie
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Troubleshooting (Continued) Blade is twisting 1. Blade is binding in the cut. 1. Decrease feed pressure. 2. Blade tension too high. 2. Decrease tension on blade Unusual wear on 1. Blade guides worn 1. Replace blade guides. side/back of blade 2. Blade guide bearings not 2. Adjust blade guide bearings. adjusted. 3. Blade guide bearing bracket is 3. Tighten blade guide bearing loose. bracket. Teeth missing/ 1. Blade tooth pitch too coarse for 1. Use blade with finer tooth pitch. ripped from blade w
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Exploded View and Parts Listing – Base – Models 8201, 8203, 8201VS and 8203VS Ref Part. Ref Part. 20 No. Number Description Qty No. Number Description Qty 1 5513834 Base 1 18 5513847 Nut (M5) 4 2 5513835 Door 1 19 5513848 Nut (M8) 8 3 5513836 Lock (Ref. Note 1) 1 20 5513849 Bolt, Carriage (M8x16) 4 4 5513837 Washer (Ref. Note 1) 1 21 5784331 Bolt, Hex Head (M6x12) 1 5 5513838 Bolt, Pan Head (M4x5) 2 22 5513851 Bolt, Hex Head (M8x25) 4 (Ref. Note 1) 23 5782761 Bolt, Pan Head (M5x12) 6 6 5513839 P
