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1318 After serial number 5000 Parts List Manual Bandsaws Built better to work stronger and last longer Operating & Maintenance Manual 1318 after serial number 5000 REV 170322 2829 N. Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49004 ick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49004...
This warranty does not apply if the Wellsaw has been subject to accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or which fails due to lack of care or as the result of inadequate power supply and specifically does not apply to normal wear of moving parts such as bearings, gears, pinion or blade.
- Always keep machine guards in place. full benefits from your machine. Used properly, - Always put start switch in “OFF” position before Wellsaw’s machinery is among the best in design and plugging in machine. safety. However, any machine used improperly can be When using machine: rendered inefficient and unsafe.
General Electrical Cautions 19. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, This saw should be grounded in accordance with the National drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. This work known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive should be done by a qualified electrician.
Rite-Tension® Blade Tensioning Device Please Contact Factory for Additional Options • Wet Cutting System • Powered Blade Brush Other Models in the 1318 Family • 110 Volts at Controls • Overload and Undervoltage Protection Model 1338 with 38" Width Capacity •...
Notes on Sawing Trouble Shooting It is widely recognized that a proficient operator is a key to optimum bandsawing. He makes certain the Premature Dulling of Blade Teeth machine is properly maintained and adjusted for dependable operation. He carefully sets up each Feed rate too high or low.
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Premature Blade Breakage necessary. 5. Feed pressure too high. Reduce it. 1. Poor weld in the blade. 6. Blade guides loose, worn or out of alignment. 2. Feed rate set too high. Reduce it. 7. Too many teeth-per-inch. Blade not cutting 3.
Variable Speed Drive PLACING THE BLADE ON SAW WARNING: When uncoiling a new blade, use Models 1118, 1338, 1348 and 1316S are equipped gloves and eye protection. with variable speed pulleys providing infinite speed To insert a new blade, turn the Adjusting Knob selection between 70 and 375 feet-per-minute.
2. Vertical Adjustment. The back of the saw blade Hydraulic Feed Control should just touch the carbide back up guide (item 15 in the parts drawing) when the saw is running but not cutting. To adjust, loosen the two cap screws 8 The feed rate is hydraulically controlled with a [A] and move the block up or down as required.
4. Military Specification: None. Parts Ordering For your convenience: When contacting your Wellsaw supplier or the Company for parts or service, it is essential that you have your saw Model, Serial Number and Purchase Date available. Jot them down here for handy reference.
Wellsaw model 1318 Sequence of Operation Pushbutton Feed Control for manually raised saws. 1. At the finish of the cut the blade motor will stop. Be sure to wait until the motor has stopped before removing the cut piece. 2. The saw frame can be lifted to the desired height. There is no need to turn the Cutting Speed handwheel (feed rate control).
Rite Tensioning Device® Calibrating the WELLSAW RITE-TENSION ® Blade Tensioning Device The Rite-Tension® device is a simple turn counter that is activated by blade tension and can be easily adjusted in the field. Please review the operation instructions before making any adjustment: 1.
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Rite Tensioning Device® Caution: The Rite Tension ® blade tensiong device has been factory calibrated for your saw. When re-tightening or replacing a blade, the 'T' handle must be turned counter-clockwise at least six turns to reset the Rite Tension ® mechenism. 150075 Blade Tensioning Ass'y (includes items 2 thru 18)
Procedure to check gear backlash on Wellsaw bandsaws. The applies to saw models with spur type ring & pinion final drive. - Find the six bolts that hold the Ring Gear to the Bandwheel. - Using a dial indicator with a magnetic mount, position the indicator so that the point will contact one of the bolt heads.
The Original..Since 1926 2829 N. Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49004 Phone: 269-345-1132 Fax: 269-345-0095 website: www.wellsaw.com email: parts@wellsaw.com...
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