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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Powered Stock Feeder for Band Saws

Model PF-BS

WMH TOOL GROUP

2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60123

Part No. M-1790819

Ph.: 800-274-6848

Revision A

9/04

www.wmhtoolgroup.com

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Page 1: ...ions and Parts Manual Powered Stock Feeder for Band Saws Model PF BS WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60123 Part No M 1790819 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision A 9 04 www wmhtoolgroup com Copyright WMH Tool Group ...

Page 2: ...alterations outside our facilities or to a lack of maintenance WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE BEGINNING FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APP...

Page 3: ...eeder 10 Grounding Instructions 11 Extension Cords 11 Adjustments 12 Fence Movement 12 Spring Tension 12 Arm Positioning 12 Rollers to Blade Distance 12 Changing Feed Rate 13 Operating Controls 13 Operation 13 Maintenance 14 Lubrication 14 Fence 15 Troubleshooting 15 Feed Rate Belt Position 16 Replacement Parts 17 Parts List Fence Assembly 18 Fence Assembly 19 Parts List Feeder Assembly 20 Feeder ...

Page 4: ...nry products 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 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 unde...

Page 5: ...structions for lubricating and changing accessories 27 Turn off the stock feeder before cleaning Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris do not use your hands 28 Do not stand on the machine Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over 29 Never leave the machine running unattended Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop 30 Remove loos...

Page 6: ...ark trimming The serrated steel rollers provide a positive grip on the workpiece and the tension against the workpiece can be quickly and simply adjusted by turning a hex nut The adjustable feed rate covers a range of eight speeds Specifications Model Number PF BS Stock Number 1 Ph 230V 1790819 Stock Number 3 Ph 230V 1790820 Stock Number 3 Ph 460V 1790821 Fence Width in 12 1 2 Height in 8 Feeder W...

Page 7: ...th the following parts list to make sure all parts are intact Missing parts if any should be reported to your distributor Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly maintenance and safety instructions Contents of the Shipping Container 1 Stock Feeder 1 Fence Assembly 1 Handle 6 Hex Cap Screws M10 x 30 6 Lock Washers M10 1 Owner s Manual 1 Warranty Card Read and understand the entire conte...

Page 8: ...8 Mounting Hole Location NOTE Dimensions are in inches hole sizes are metric Figure 1 ...

Page 9: ...e band saw to which you are mounting it should both be disconnected from power during installation Follow these steps to assemble and install the Stock Feeder and Fence Use the diagram in Figure 1 page 8 to identify the proper location for marking the hole patterns on the band saw table Do not drill and tap the holes yet only mark them Mounting the Fence 1 The fence must be parallel with the blade...

Page 10: ...comply may cause injury 2 Figure 6 shows the proper method of lifting the Stock Feeder with a hoist Place one end of the strap or rope around the motor mount and the other end around the handle as shown 3 Lift the Stock Feeder carefully into place over the hole pattern previously marked on the band saw table and verify that the hole pattern lines up correctly with the holes in the Stock Feeder bas...

Page 11: ...wn grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock to the operator Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord...

Page 12: ... by pushing up the stop rod Figure 11 into the hole in the bracket NOTE Make sure the stop rod is pushed up as far as it will go into the hole To release the arm pull back slightly on the handle of the Stock Feeder and pull the stop rod downward out of the hole Carefully allow the arm to swing back toward the blade The arm will swing back toward the blade with force when the spring is tensioned Gu...

Page 13: ...ockwise to tension the belt Proper tension is achieved when the belt can be deflected approximately 3 to 5mm with slight finger pressure 7 Tighten the two hex nuts Figure 13 Operating Controls The control switch Figure 15 turns on the Stock Feeder motor and also helps determine feed rate in conjunction with the pulley position Fast and Slow are identified by the universal symbols of hare and torto...

Page 14: ...Stock Feeder to position and begin the cut over again Maintenance Before performing any maintenance on the Stock Feeder disconnect it from the electrical supply by pulling out the plug or switching off the breaker Also make sure the band saw is disconnected from power Failure to comply may cause serious injury If the power cord is worn cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately Frequen...

Page 15: ...le Probable Cause Remedy Not connected to power source Check power connections Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Feeder will not start Cord damaged Replace cord Belt not situated in correct pulley grooves to achieve desired speed Install belt in correct pulley grooves page 13 Extension cord too light or too long Replace with adequate size and length cord p...

Page 16: ...16 Feed Rate Belt Position ...

Page 17: ...ing pages To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 between 7 00 a m and 6 00 p m CST Monday through Friday Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately ...

Page 18: ... 7 PFBS 107 Roller Mounting Strip 2 8 TS 1502081 Socket Head Cap Screw M5x35 8 9 PFBS 109 Fence Roller 15 10 PFBS 110 Mounting Base 1 11 TS 2361101 Lock Washer M10 2 12 TS 1491041 Hex Cap Screw M10x30 2 13 PFBS 113 Lock Handle 1 14 TS 0680061 Flat Washer 1 2 1 15 PFBS 115 Stud 1 16 PFBS 116 Pinion 1 17 PFBS 117 Knob 1 18 PFBS 118 Pin 6x36 1 19 TS 1524061 Socket Set Screw M8x25 1 20 TS 2361081 Lock...

Page 19: ...19 Fence Assembly ...

Page 20: ...051 Socket Head Cap Screw M6x20 4 27 PFBS 227 Roller Cover 1 28 PFBS 228 Mounting Base 1 29 TS 1491041 Hex Cap Screw M10x30 4 30 TS 2361101 Lock Washer M10 4 31 PFBS 231 Stop Rod 1 32 PFBS 232 E Clip 1 33 PFBS 233 Stop Plate 1 34 TS 1491031 Hex Cap Screw M10x25 4 35 TS 2361101 Lock Washer M10 4 36 PFBS 236 Worm 1 37 PFBS 237 Key 5x5x25 1 38 PFBS 238 Worm Gear Cap 1 39 PFBS 239 Compensating Collar ...

Page 21: ... M8 1 68 TS 1490031 Hex Head Bolt M8x20 1 69 TS 2361081 Lock Washer M8 3 70 TS 1490041 Hex Cap Screw M8x25 3 71 TS 1490051 Hex Cap Screw M8x30 1 72 PFBS 272 Spring Adjusting Rod 1 73 TS 155009 Flat Washer M14 1 74 PFBS 274 Bumper Ring 1 75 TS 154009 Hex Nut M14 3 76 PFBS 276 Spring Guide Set 2 Pieces Set 1 77 PFBS 277 Spring 1 78 PFBS 278 Switch Box Kit 1 79 PFBS 279 Switch Kit 1 80 PFBS 280 Space...

Page 22: ...22 Feeder Assembly ...

Page 23: ...23 Electrical Connections ...

Page 24: ...24 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60123 Phone 800 274 6848 www wmhtoolgroup com ...

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