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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 

Portable Horizontal Bandsaws 

Models PB-85 and PB-150 
 
 
 

 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 

WMH TOOL GROUP 

2420 Vantage Drive 
Elgin, Illinois 60124 

Part No. M-414495

 

Ph.: 800-274-6848 

Revision A1

  

02/07 

www.wmhtoolgroup.com 

Copyright © WMH Tool Group 

Summary of Contents for PB-150

Page 1: ...and Parts Manual Portable Horizontal Bandsaws Models PB 85 and PB 150 WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60124 Part No M 414495 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision A1 02 07 www wmhtoolgroup com Co...

Page 2: ...ostage 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 mu...

Page 3: ...11 Stock Stop 11 Blade Guide and Bearings 11 Miter Cuts 12 Bow Depth Stop 12 Blade Tension 12 Blade Tracking 12 Blade Replacement 13 Vise Adjustment 13 Operation 14 Blade Speed and Downfeed Pressure 1...

Page 4: ...Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk of exposure varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated a...

Page 5: ...tools with care Keep blades sharp and clean for the best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 27 Make sure the work piece is held securely in the vise b...

Page 6: ...up com Specifications Model Number PB 85 PB 150 Stock Number 414495 414496 Motor 850W 1Ph 115V 1800W 1Ph 115V Blade Length in 52 36 68 3 Blade Width in 0 5 0 5 Blade Speeds FPM 80 260 80 260 Round Cap...

Page 7: ...7 Features and Terminology Model PB 85 is shown features are similar for the PB 150...

Page 8: ...ported to your distributor Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly maintenance and safety instructions Contents of the Shipping Container Model PB 85 1 Band Saw 1 Work Stop Assembly with t...

Page 9: ...rved coasters Figure 2 by pushing them onto the bottom edges as shown Model PB 150 push the four round coasters into the circular recesses beneath the cast iron base Figure 3 If you desire to secure t...

Page 10: ...s necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or i...

Page 11: ...rod in reverse position for cutting longer workpieces Always tighten the knob before operating Blade Guide and Bearings 1 Disconnect machine from power source 2 The front bearing B Figure 8 is mounted...

Page 12: ...th stop is properly set retighten the hex nut Blade Tension Rotate the knob Figure 10 clockwise to tighten the blade on the wheels Do not overtighten The model PB 150 has a tension indicator shown in...

Page 13: ...e blade should be tensioned and tracked properly before proceeding See Blade Tension and Blade Tracking above 10 Install the back blade cover and re connect band saw to power source 11 The new blade m...

Page 14: ...ill General Operating Procedure 1 Verify that all guards covers etc are in place and in working order and the blade is tensioned properly 2 Place workpiece in vise and tighten vise The workpiece shoul...

Page 15: ...relate to the various speeds and applications 30 m min dial position 1 for stainless steel alloy steel and bearing bronzes 45 50 m min dial position 2 3 for mild steel hard brass or bronze 60 80 m min...

Page 16: ...not correct Adjust the stops to correct positions See page 12 Use an adjustable square or protractor to check angle settings Miter cuts not accurate Blade guides not set correctly See page 11 for prop...

Page 17: ...ng pages To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 between 7 30 a m and 6 00 p m CST Monday through Friday Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available...

Page 18: ...18 Model PB 85 Bow Assembly see parts list on pages 20 21...

Page 19: ...19 Model PB 85 Base Assembly see parts list on pages 20 21...

Page 20: ...25 PB85 025 Fixed Bolt 1 26 PB85 026 Drive Wheel 1 27 PB85 027 Washer 21 8 x 15 2 2t 1 27 1 PB85 027 1 Washer 21 8 x 15 2 1t 1 28 PB85 028 Hand Knob 4 29 PB85 029 Back Blade Cover 1 32 PB85 032 Tensio...

Page 21: ...1 119 PB85 119 Swivel Arm 1 120 TS 1550071 Washer M10 1 121 TS 1540071 Hex Nut M10 1 122 PB85 122 Power cable 1 123 PB85 123 Cable Setting Nut 1 124 TS 2284202 Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw 4 x 20L...

Page 22: ...22 Model PB 150 Bow Assembly see parts list on pages 24 26...

Page 23: ...23 Model PB 150 Base Assembly see parts list on pages 24 26...

Page 24: ...1 23 PB150 023 Connecting Tube 1 24 414322 Blade 68 1 4x1 2 x 025 x6 10VT 1 414323 Blade 68 1 4x1 2 x 025 x10 14VT 1 26 PB150 026 Drive Wheel 1 27 PB150 020 Washer 27 8 x 20 2 x 1 2t 1 28 PB150 028 P...

Page 25: ...80 Pin 6 x 30L 1 81 PB150 081 Vise Jaw Bracket 1 82 PB150 082 Vise Jaw Plate 1 83 PB150 083 Vise Jaw Plate 1 84 PB150 084 Screw Plate 1 91 PB150 091 Swivel Base 1 94 PB150 094 Coaster 4 95 TS 2361081...

Page 26: ...illips Pan Head Machine Screw M5 x 25L 2 131 PB150 131 Hex Nut M30 x P1 5 1 132 TS 1540061 Hex Nut M8 1 133 PB150 133 Leadscrew 1 134 TS 1540061 Hex Nut M8 1 140 PB150 140 Pivot Pin 6 x 20L 1 141 TS 1...

Page 27: ...27 Electrical Connections Model PB 85...

Page 28: ...28 Electrical Connections Model PB 150...

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