Wilton 8203VS manual

This Manual is Bookmarked Operating Instructions — Parts Manual 14-Inch V ertical Band Saws Models: 8201, 8203, 8201VS and 8203VS WHM TOOL GROUP 2420 V antage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Part No. 9078171 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision C2 04/07 www .wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © 2007 WMH T ool Group[...]

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3 T able of Content s Cover Page .................................................................................................. 1 General Specifications ................................................................................. 4 Operating Precautions ................................................................................. 5 Set[...]

4 Wilton’s 14-inch T radesman V ertical 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 T radesman V ariable S peed Band Saws are ideally [...]

5 - Always follow instructions in Operating Instruc- tions and Parts Manual when changing acces- sory tools or parts. - Never modify the machine without consulting Wilton Corporation. Y ou - the St ationary Power T ool User - Hold the Key to Safety . Read and follow these simple rules for best results and full benefits from your machine. Used prope[...]

6 safe by using padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. Conductor Length A WG (American Wire Gauge) Number 240 V olt Lines 120 V olt Lines 0 - 50 Feet No. 14 No. 14 50 - 100 Feet No. 14 No. 12 Over 100 Feet No. 12 No. 8 Safety Instructions on Sawing Systems B C D 8. Bring adjustable saw guides and guards as close as possible to the [...]

7 Upper blade guide and support assembly ON/OFF switch Optional rip fence Miter slot T able Lower blade guide and support assembly Lower drive wheel Upper blade guide support assembly Blade guard Lower wheel guard Dust chute Upper wheel guard Blade tension adjustment knob Upper drive wheel Introduction This manual includes operating and maintenance[...]

8 6. T ension the belts (refer to Changing Drive Belt Position) . 7. Check gearbox fluid level in sight gauge. If required, add lubricant to bring level halfway up the sight gauge. (T wo containers of Shell S pirax 90 HD gear oil are packed with the saw . The containers have sufficient amount of lubricant to fill the gearbox.) 8. Check blade tensio[...]

9 Installing Optional Frame Riser NOTE: Refer to the illustrations in the Replacement Parts section for location of the p arts used on the frame riser . 1. Remove the saw blade (refer to Changing Saw Blades). 2. Remove the two screws at the top and bottom of the blade guide that holds the blade guide on the frame. W ARNING: The saw must be turned o[...]

10 Operating Controls ST ART/ST OP Switch The ST ART/ST OP switch (refer to Figure 5) is used to turn on the band saw drive motor . The ST ART switch has a molded guard which prevent inadvertent pressing of the ST AR T pushbutton. The STOP pushbutton is not guarded to allow use as an E-stop in an emergency . V ariable Speed Control The variable spe[...]

11 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. T o 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[...]

12 breaker in the branch circuit. 2. Move the upper blade guide assembly to the very top of its travel. 3. Make sure the blade is straight, and fully tensioned. (A damaged or worn blade may provide a poor reference surface for squaring the table.) 4. Loosen the table lock knobs and hold the table firmly against it s positive leveling stop. 6. Using[...]

13 1. T urn the main switch to off. 2. Pull the door open on the pulley case. 3. T urn the clutch handle clockwise and push in, to engage the high speed pulley drive. Or , turn the clutch handle clockwise, and pull out, to engage the reduction gearbox drive. NOTE : When pushing or pulling the clutch knob, the dogs on the clutch mechanism are being [...]

14 10. Install the belts as required (refer to Figure 10). 1 1. Release the weight of motor so the motor pivots downward. The weight of the motor will provide adequate belt tension. 12. The weight of the motor should provide sufficient tension so the the middle of the small drive belt is displaced approximately the thickness of the belt. (The high [...]

15 9. USING LEA THER GLOVES AND ANSI Z87.1 EYEWEAR TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE CUTTING BLADE, carefully remove the blade from the drive wheels. Remove the 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 mecha[...]

16 Carbide guide block Blade Blade support bearing Guide block set screws Support bearing shaft Guide block support set screw Figure 14. Lower Blade Support Assembly Replacing drive wheel rubber protectors The rubber rings that cover the drive wheels are called protectors. The protectors protect the wheel from blade damage and provide a high fricti[...]

17 Periodic Maintenance Maintenance Replace blade when teeth are broken Replace blade when bent — or worn — Use a wider blade for more accurate straight cuts Interval Whenever operating saw Whenever operating saw When changing blade Action Listen for sound of missing teeth Observe cutting action for cleanness and accuracy Listen for a poor weld[...]

18 T roubleshooting Fault Excessive blade breakage Premature blade dulling Bad cuts (out-of-square) Bad cuts (rough) Probable cause 1. Material loose in vise. 2. Incorrect speed or feed. 3. T eeth too coarse for material. 4. Incorrect blade tension. 5. Saw blade contact s workpiece before the saw is started. 6. Blade rubs on the wheel flange. 7. Mi[...]

19 1. Blade is binding in the cut. 2. Blade tension too high. 1. Blade guides worn 2. Blade guide bearings not adjusted. 3. Blade guide bearing bracket is loose. 1. Blade tooth pitch too coarse for workpiece. 2. Feed too slow; feed too fast. 3. Workpiece vibrating. 4. Gullets loading up with chips. 1. Blade tension too high. 2. Drive belt tension t[...]

20 Exploded View and Part s Listing – Base – Models 8201, 8203, 8201VS and 8203VS R ef Part. No. Number Description Qt y 1 5513834 Base 1 2 5513835 Door 1 3 5513836 Lock (Ref. Note 1) 1 4 5513837 W asher (Ref. Note 1) 1 5 5513838 Bolt, Pan Head (M4x5) 2 (Ref. Note 1) 6 5513839 Pad 2 8 5784391 Motor - 1 15V 1-ph 1 578441 1 Motor - 220/460V 3-ph [...]

21 Exploded View – Saw Head – Models 8201, 8203, 8201VS, and 8203VS[...]

22 Re f Part. No. Number Description Qty 1 578251 1 Upper Arm, Frame 1 2 5782521 Bracket, Upper Wheel Sliding 1 3 5782531 Hinge, Upper Wheel Shaf t 1 4 5782541 Pin, Pivot 2 5 5782551 Shaft, Upper Wheel 1 6 5782561 Pin, Roll (4x16) 1 7 5782571 Knob, Blade T rack Adjustment 1 (M8x55) 8 5782581 Nut, Wing (M8x1.25) 1 9 5782591 Knob, Blade T ension Adjs[...]

23 Exploded View – Gearbox – Models 8201 and 8203[...]

24 R ef Part. No. Number Description Qty 1 5783831 Housing Gearbox 1 2 5629151 Bearing (6206ZZ) 1 3 9100441 Bearing (6200ZZ) 3 4 5783851 Bearing (6303ZZ) 1 5 5783861 Plug 2 6 5783871 Seal, Oil (30x7) 1 7 5783881 Seal, Oil (17x40x7) 1 8 5783891 Plug, Drain (1/8x28PT) 1 9 5783901 Plug (3/8x19PT) 1 10 578391 1 Glass, Oil Level 1 1 1 5783921 Gear 1 12 [...]

25 Exploded V iew – Gearbox – Models 8201VS and 8203VS[...]

26 Parts Listing – Gearbox – Models 8201VS and 8203VS R ef Part. No. Number Description Qty 1 5513790 Housing Gearbox 1 2 5513791 Packing 1 3 5783861 Plug 2 4 578391 1 Gauge, Oil Level 1 5 5513794 Shaf t, Lower Wheel 1 6 5513795 O-Ring (P15) 1 7 5513796 O-ring (P24) 1 8 5513797 Block, Clutch 2 9 5513798 Gear (O) 1 10 5783971 Spacer 1 1 1 551380[...]

27 Parts List – Optional Riser Block – All Models R ef Part. No. Number Description Qt y 1 578451 1 Block, Riser 1 2 5784521 Guard, Blade 1 3 5784531 Hook, Bracket 2 4 5784541 Screw , Self T apping 4 5 5784551 Screw , Hex Head (M16x2x200) 1 6 5784561 W asher (M16) 1 7 5784571 Nut (M16) 1 8 5784581 Post, Guide 1 9 5784591 Guard, Upper Wheel Blad[...]

28 Parts List – Optional Rip Fence – All Models R ef Part. No. Number Description Qt y 1 578481 1 Rail, Guide 2 2 5784821 Fence, Rip 1 3 5784831 Seat Assembly , Clamp 1 4 5784841 Clamp Rail 1 5 5784851 Plug (7/8) 4 6 5784861 S pacer 4 7 5784871 Knob 1 8 5784881 Bar , Adjusting 1 9 5784891 Nut (3/8x16UNC) 1 10 578491 1 Handle 1 1 1 5784921 Screw[...]

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