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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 

8x12-inch Gear Head Horizontal Band Saw 

Model HBS-812G 

 

 

 

 

WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 

427 New Sanford Road 
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 

Part No. M-413460

 

Ph.: 800-274-6848 

Revision A1  11/2012 

www.waltermeier.com 

Copyright © 2012 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. 

Summary of Contents for HBS-812G

Page 1: ...inch Gear Head Horizontal Band Saw Model HBS 812G WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 413460 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision A1 11 2012 www waltermeier com...

Page 2: ...tage prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must...

Page 3: ...n replacement 14 9 7 Blade tension 15 9 8 Blade tracking 15 9 9 Test cutting to verify adjustment 16 9 10 Blade speed 16 9 11 Blade guide adjustment 17 9 12 Chip brush 17 9 13 On off switch 18 10 0 Op...

Page 4: ...ell ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles 10 Do not operate this machine while tired or...

Page 5: ...machine Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual This means that if precautions are not heeded it may result in minor injury and or possible machine damage This mean...

Page 6: ...and with coolant tank 12 Coolant toggle switch 13 Handle 14 Bow stop screw 15 Vise handwheel 16 Cast iron table 17 On off toggle switch 18 Floating vise jaw adjustable 19 Fixed vise jaw adjustable 20...

Page 7: ...blade with load 75 dB at 60 inches from blade Coolant pump Horsepower 1 8 HP Phase single Voltage 115 230 V Cycle 60Hz Listed FLA full load amps 0 5 0 25 A Control switch toggle Weights Net Weight 308...

Page 8: ...se will damage painted and plastic surfaces 7 2 Shipping contents If you do not see a part below check the machine some parts may have come pre assembled to the saw Refer to Figures 2 and 3 1 Band Saw...

Page 9: ...rod B into hole on saw base and slide workstop A onto rod NOTE Do not insert rod too far so that it hits the vise leadscrew 6 Install handle E and place filter screen C over coolant drain hole in pan...

Page 10: ...re bow in position Reinstall seat plate before using bow in horizontal position Figure 8 7 5 Coolant system Make sure there is coolant in the tank before operating to prevent damage to pump Use of a w...

Page 11: ...if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Failure to comply may cause serious or fatal injury Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles th...

Page 12: ...nts The settings on your band saw such as blade squareness and tracking were carefully performed by the manufacturer You should however verify these before operating in case misalignment has occurred...

Page 13: ...ndwheel F to bring floating jaw into contact with workpiece allowing it to conform to the angle 4 Tighten screws E 5 Tighten clamping pressure with handwheel 9 3 3 Extended capacity 1 Remove two screw...

Page 14: ...olt until scale indicates 5 to 6 kg Figure 18 9 6 Blade installation replacement This band saw is designed for use with blades that are 3 4 wide by 0 032 thick x 93 long Use of blades with different s...

Page 15: ...perly 6 Disconnect machine from power source Open cover and loosen blade until it just begins to sag 7 Tighten blade until it straightens between blade wheels and all sag is eliminated 8 Tighten blade...

Page 16: ...cuts as follows 1 With bar stock securely clamped in the vise make a cut through the bar stock see Figure 22 2 Mark the top of the bar stock 3 Move the bar stock about 1 4 inch past the blade so that...

Page 17: ...se bow to vertical and secure in place by turning off hydraulic cylinder 3 Loosen socket head cap screw B Figure 25 and adjust guide assembly until back roller bearing C is slightly contacting back ed...

Page 18: ...els 4 Side and rear blade guide bearings are properly adjusted 5 Coolant level is sufficient 6 Gearbox is properly lubricated 7 Do not begin cut on a sharp edge file edge first 11 2 Blade break in pro...

Page 19: ...nd controlled manner 10 The machine will shut off at the completion of the cut Turn off coolant flow and remove workpiece 11 Return bow to raised position for next cut 11 4 Evaluating cutting efficien...

Page 20: ...80 of full capacity Full capacity is 9 liters 2 5 gal Follow coolant manufacturer s instructions for proper use and disposal 12 2 Gear box To change gear box oil 1 Disconnect machine from power source...

Page 21: ...e assembly Readjust guide assemblies Workpiece incorrectly positioned in vise Check positioning and clamping in the vise Poor blade tension Check and correct if needed Finished surface of workpiece is...

Page 22: ...backwards Remove blade twist inside out and re install Insufficient blade tension Adjust as needed No coolant flow Pump motor burned out Replace pump Filter screen clogged Clean filter screen Coolant...

Page 23: ...23 14 1 1 HBS 812G Table and Stand Assembly Exploded View...

Page 24: ...24 14 1 2 HBS 812G Bow Assembly Exploded View...

Page 25: ...ew 5 16 x 1 2 6 19 TS 0561021 Hex Nut 5 16 6 20 HBS812G 20 Hydraulic Cylinder 1 21 TS 1505061 Socket Head Cap Screw M10 x 40 1 22 TS 0680041 Flat Washer 3 8 1 24 TS 1540071 Hex Nut M10 1 25 TS 0051051...

Page 26: ...S 126 Spring 1 88 HVBS710S 125 Spring Adjusting Rod 3 8 1 89 HVBS710S 124 Spring Bracket 1 90 TS 0051051 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 x 1 1 91 TS 0561031 Hex Nut 3 8 2 92 TS 0720081 Spring Washer 5 16 1 92 1 TS...

Page 27: ...Front 1 144 TS 0060061 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 x 1 1 4 2 145 HBS812G 145 Top Support 1 146 TS 0720091 Spring Washer 3 8 2 147 TS 0561032 Hex Nut 3 8 2 148 HVBS710S 139 Round Hd Screw 1 4 x 1 2 2 149 TS 068...

Page 28: ...haft 1 195 TS 1503051 Socket Head Cap Screw 6 x 20mm 1 196 HVBS710SG 195 1 Gear Flange 1 197 TS 1490031 Hex Cap Screw 8 x 20mm 2 198 TS 1550061 Spring Washer 8mm 2 204 TS 0050011 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 x 1...

Page 29: ...29 14 2 1 HBS 812G Gearbox Assembly Exploded View...

Page 30: ...cket 1 16 HVBS710SG 316 Key 6 x 18 mm 1 17 HVBS710SG 317 Bushing 1 18 HVBS710SG 318 Drain Plug 1 20 HVBS710SG 320 Worm Gear 1 21 HVBS710SG 321 Input Gears 1 24 HVBS710SG 324 Motor Cover 1 26 HVBS710SG...

Page 31: ...31 15 0 Electrical Connections for HBS 812G...

Page 32: ...32 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Phone 800 274 6848 www waltermeier com...

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