Wellsaw

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OPERATING & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL 8
SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER, 1971

Capacity:
Rectangular................................................... l6” (w) x 9" (h)
Rounds .......................................................................9" dia.
45 °Angle ........................................... 8-3/4" (w) x 9" (h)
With special guides .................................. 23" (w) x 9" (h)
or 24" (w) x 8" (h)
Selective blade speeds,
f p rn 50, 100, 175, 275
Motor.. .......................................................................... 1 H.P.
Drive. .......................................................................... "V" belt
Blade size ........................................... 11' 6" x 3/4" x .032"
Swivel vise ............................................................. to 450
Height to top of bed ..................................................25-1/2”
Width of bed .......................................................... 10-1/4"
Floor space ............................................................... 24" x 72"
Approx. shipping weight............................................ 590 lbs.
with wet cutting system ....................................... 650 lbs.

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY SECTION I — OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IT WAS PREPARED TO HELP YOU CUTTING TIPS
The Model 8 WELLS METAL CUTTING BAND 1. For longer blade life, start each cut carefully.
SAW was designed for efficient performance, and 2. For new blades, reduce feeding pressure on first two
with proper care will give you many years of de- cuts.
pendable service.
3. Keep blade guides as close to vise jaws as pos-
After final assembly, each saw is inspected and sible.
subjected to a test run; no adjustment should be
4. Make sure all four legs are in solid contact with
necessary.
floor.
This manual has been prepared to assist you in the
proper operation and maintenance of your new
WELLS Metal Cutting Band Saw. If you should desire PLACING BLADE ON SAW
additional information or assistance, we suggest you 1. Raise frame to extreme height.
contact your dealer's service representative.
2. Remove idle wheel guard.
INSTALLATION 3. Remove blade guard on high side of frame.
Upon receipt of machine, uncrate and check all
parts. Report to your carrier any damage to machine 4. Loosen blade take up screw and remove old
and file Proof of Loss Claim with same. blade.

Be sure motor specifications correspond with your power 5. Uncoil new blade. Make certain that the blade
line. teeth point in direction of blade travel, which is
toward the motor. If not, turn the blade inside
Place machine so that each leg is carrying its share of the out to have proper tooth direction.
load.
6. Place new blade between the bearings of the roller
Each machine is shipped with one all-purpose blade
guides and on band wheels.
installed and ready for use.
7. Grasp blade on frame side and push toward FR AME WEIGHT A DJU ST MENT
guide bracket beam to hold it in position on Before adjusting frame spring at motor end, remove
wheels while turning hand wheel tension screw the hydraulic dash pot and move sliding weight to
until blade is taut. rear position (motor end). The frame spring should
be adjusted for approximately 12 pounds weight at
8. Start motor and tighten blade to proper operating frame handle.
tension. If blade slips while cutting, increase the
tension. SWITCH
A "STOP-START" switch is installed across the
line to protect wiring and the motor. A heater coil
AUTOMATIC STOP breaks the circuit if an overload occurs. The opera-
When the saw blade has completed the cut through tor should allow time for the coil to cool before
the material, the saw frame drops on a trigger. This trying to restart.
operates a rod which opens the contacts in the
switch and automatically stops the motor. Automatic shut-off operates when saw frame con-
tacts the switch trigger.
It will be necessary to raise saw frame clear of the trigger
before machine can be started. BELT
Pivoted mounting provides quick belt change. With
F I X ED V I S E J A W the belt in pulley grooves for the desired speed,
The two pins in the fixed vise jaw should be kept swing motor to put proper tension on belt. Tighten
in place in order to insure square cuts. For cutting thumb screw to hold motor in operating position.
angles, the pins must be removed and the vise jaws
F E E D I N G P R E S SU R E
turned to desired position and tightened with clamp
Variations in feeding pressure are made by moving
bolts. These pins enable operators to quickly re-
weight on bar at top side of frame. Pressure on blade
locate fixed vise jaw for approximate 90' cutting. increases as weight is moved to forward end. The
For final and accurate adjustment, the vise jaw size and type of material governs the amount of
should be squared with the blade. feeding pressure required on the blade. Excessive
The sliding vise jaw should be loosened and pushed pressure may cause a run-out, of the blade.
against fixed vise jaw, then tighten cap screw , leaving SPEED SELECTION
vise parallel. Saws are equipped with step pulleys providing speed
selection of 50, 100, 175 and 275 feet per minute.
SLIDING VISE JAW High speeds are suggested for cutting thin-wall
The sliding vise jaw is equipped with a ratchet and tubing, channels, aluminum, brass, or any metal that
ratchet dog for quick action and with a hand wheel will not burn the teeth; medium speed for general
for tightening work in vise. Excessive pressure is cutting such as cold rolled, machine steels, heavy
not required to hold material secure. channels, etc. Run in low speed for cutting nickel
steels, or metal which requires a slow speed an a
lathe. When cutting brass, use a blade which has not
MAXIMUM CAPACITY previously cut other metal, and apply beeswax to the
To obtain maximum vise capacity, remove vise jaw teeth.
pins and move fixed vise jaw toward motor end to
the last holes. Make sure stock in vise will not If teeth wear off unusually fast, use a lower speed.
strike the ratchet arm. BLADE BRUSHES
Brushes should be cleaned frequently in kerosene
and reversed to take advantage of both rows of
bristles
DASH POT
For efficient cutting and blade life, replace blade brushes
Machines are equipped with a dash pot (frame check) when worn.
for the purpose of stabilizing the downward travel of
the saw frame, thereby protecting saw blade from In bolting brushes to angles, be sure wire bristles
damage. The action is hydraulic and controlled by are bent in the same direction the blade travels.
flow of fluid being by-passed through an orifice in
the piston on the downward stroke. SECTION II — MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS BLADE

Fill to within 1 inch of top of the bottom cylinder GUIDES

with Mobil Velocite Oil # 6 or equivalent. The blade guides are arranged to hold the blade in
alignment both vertically and horizontally.
Before making any adjustments, always try a new then tighten two cap screws at opposite end of idler
blade to be sure that the old blade was not causing wheel block. To reduce pitch on drive wheel, loosen
the difficulty. two cap screws in drive wheel plate at the end oppo-
To align the blade horizontally, be sure fixed vise site the motor, then match pitch adjustment by tight-
is square with the slot in top of bed, then square ening two hollow head set screws at the same end of
blade with vise. the wheel plate. The four cap screws should then be
tightened to hold motor plate in a rigid and fast
For the vertical alignment, raise frame until blade position.
just clears bed, then place edge of square on bed
with end against blade, being careful not to contact
tooth set. Use feeler gauge not to exceed .002", LUBRICATION
adjust blade so that feeler gauge will not enter at Correct and adequate lubrication is a very important
top or bottom between end of square and blade at factor in determining the life and service to be ob-
both front and rear guides. tained. It is imperative that all dust and dirt be re-
Adjust the side roller guides (100416-1) with the moved before lubricating.
eccentric axle until both rollers contact blade. When Mobilgrease XHP 220, or equivalent, is used in the
this adjustment is made, the roller should be adjusted gear case. Other parts to be greased are as follows:
so that the PATH of the BLADE IS STRAIGHT and 1. Vise screw. Use anti-seize.
blade is not forced to curve around the rollers. The 2. Use Extreme-Pressure Open Gear Lube on the
top roller guide (100406-1) should be in contact with internal ring gear and drive pinion.
top edge of blade at all times. When running idle, this 2. Wheel ball bearings are lubricated with a good
contact pressure should be very light. quality ball bearing grease.
3. Apply a few drops of machine oil to the frame pivot
WHEEL PITCH ADJUSTMENT bar periodically.

LOOSEN BLADE BEFORE MAKING THESE 4. For proper motor lubrication, follow motor manu-
ADJUSTMENTS! facturers instructions as stated on the motor.

HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS
If the blade runs too low or off the idler wheel, ad- 1. To select the proper blade, consideration must
just the idler wheel block. Loosen, by one-half turn, be given to the type of material, as well as size
the two cap screws in the block at the hand wheel and shape of stock to be cut. The WELLS-SEL-
end, and tighten by an equal amount the two cap ECT-O-CHART is a handy reference guide.
screws in the opposite end of the block.
2. Use correct blade speed and pressure for each type
of material.
To make similar adjustment on drive wheel, loosen,
by one-half turn, the two cap screws at motor end of 3. Always keep blade at proper tension.
the wheel plate. Then make pitch adjustment: loosen 4. Lower saw frame carefully so that the blade will
by one-half turn, the two hollow head set screws at start cutting before full frame feed pressure is applied
the opposite end of plate, and tighten the two hex to the blade.
head cap screws at motor end of wheel plate. After
final adjustment, make certain that all hollow head 5. Reduce feeding pressure for the first 2 or 3 cuts
cap screws and set screws are tight. with a new blade.
6. Keep adjustable blade guide as close as possible to
If there is too much pitch on the wheel, the blade the material.
will run too high. This will cause the blade to be- 7. Keep blade brushes in contact with blade teeth at all
come distorted, the top edge will be rolled over and times.
the wheel rim flange will show excessive wear.

To correct this condition, loosen two cap screws at the

end of idler wheel block farthest from hand wheel,

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 Model Number WELSAW
 Serial Number 2829 N. Burdick
 Part Description and Number Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007, U.S.A.
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