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UNPACKING

With the help of a friend or trustworthy foe, carefully remove the band saw from the packaging. Make sure to take 

out all contents and accessories. Do not discard the packaging until everything is removed. Check the packing list 

below to make sure you have all of the parts and accessories. If any part is missing or broken, please contact our 

customer service at 

1-800-232-1195

 (M-F 8-5 CST), or email 

[email protected]

.

UNPACKING & PACKING LIST

WARNING! 

Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Failure 

to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury.

Stand Hardware

1. M6x16 Hex Bolts (8)

2. 6mm Flat Washers (8)

3. M6 Flange Nuts (8)

4. M8x16 Carriage Bolts (8)

5. M8 Flange Nuts (8)

Stand Feet Hardware

1. Stand Feet (4)

2. Hex Nuts (8)

3. Flat Washers (8)

Bandsaw Hardware

1. M8x35 Hex Bolts (4)

2. 8mm Flat Washers (8)

3. 8mm Lock Washers (4)

4. M8 Hex Nuts (4)

Trunnion Hardware

1. M8x30 Hex Bolts (2)

2. 8mm Lock Washers (2)

Positive Stop Hardware

1. M8x80 Hex Bolt (1)

2. M8 Hex Nut (1)

Fence Hardware

1. M6x20 Fence Stand-Off (1)

2. M8x20 Lock Handle (1)

3. M6x16 Cap Screws (2)

4. M6x20 Hex Bolts (2)

5. 6mm Lock Washers (2)

6. 6mm Flat Washers (2)

7. M8 Hex Nut (1)

8. M6 Hex Nut (1)

Stand Top (1)

Bandsaw (1)

Stand Braces (2)

Bandsaw Table (1)

Table Trunnion

Support Bracket (1)

Table Lock Knobs (2)

Front Fence Rail (1)

Rear Fence Rail (1)

Fence Assembly (1)

Stand Legs (2)

Miter Gauge (1)

Hardware Bags (2)

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Summary of Contents for BA1411

Page 1: ... free performance Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us TECHSUPPORT WENPRODUCTS COM 1 800 232 1195 M F 8AM 5PM CST For replacement parts and the most up to date ...

Page 2: ...Packing List 10 Know Your Bandsaw 11 Assembly Adjustments 12 BEFORE OPERATING OPERATION MAINTENANCE 20 Operation 20 Maintenance 21 Exploded View Parts List 22 Warranty Statement 30 To purchase accessories for your tool visit WENPRODUCTS COM 2 Bandsaw Blades Models BB9312 BB9325 BB9337 BB9350 Heavy Duty 500 Pound Capacity Universal Mobile Base Model MB500 ...

Page 3: ...st up to date manual or contact our customer service at 1 800 232 1195 Keep this manual available to all users during the entire life of the tool and review it frequently to maximize safety for both yourself and others SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding Always follow the safety p...

Page 4: ...shock PERSONAL SAFETY 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use com mon sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inatten tion while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 2 Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as a respi r...

Page 5: ...cordance with these instructions taking into ac count the working conditions and the work to be per formed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situa tion 8 Use clamps to secure your workpiece to a stable surface Holding a workpiece by hand or using your body to support it may lead to loss of control 9 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working or...

Page 6: ... any adjustments or repair tasks Never adjust the band saw or the workpiece while the saw is running 7 Only use the band saw to cut wood PREPARING THE BAND SAW 1 When transporting the band saw never carry the de vice by its guards or its accessories 2 Examine the band saw for any damaged or missing parts Replace or repair damaged parts before opera tion Periodically check that all nuts bolts and o...

Page 7: ...d to avoid accidental blade contact and to minimize blade breakage To maximize blade support always adjust the upper blade guide and blade guard so that it barely clears the workpiece 8 Turn on the band saw and let it reach full speed then slowly slide the workpiece into the blade This will help produce safer and cleaner cuts 9 Never cut more than one piece at a time Do not stack workpieces togeth...

Page 8: ...stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal 1 Examine extension cord before use Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it 2 Do not abuse e...

Page 9: ...wire the motor according to the wiring diagram provided below The motor wiring is located in the junction box on the side of the motor To convert the machine 1 Disconnect the machine from power 2 Replace the NEMA 5 15P plug on the power cord with a NEMA 6 15P plug not included 3 Re wire the motor as shown in the wiring diagram below 4 Verify that all connections are correct and secure 5 Connect th...

Page 10: ...ult in serious personal injury Stand Hardware 1 M6x16 Hex Bolts 8 2 6mm Flat Washers 8 3 M6 Flange Nuts 8 4 M8x16 Carriage Bolts 8 5 M8 Flange Nuts 8 Stand Feet Hardware 1 Stand Feet 4 2 Hex Nuts 8 3 Flat Washers 8 Bandsaw Hardware 1 M8x35 Hex Bolts 4 2 8mm Flat Washers 8 3 8mm Lock Washers 4 4 M8 Hex Nuts 4 Trunnion Hardware 1 M8x30 Hex Bolts 2 2 8mm Lock Washers 2 Positive Stop Hardware 1 M8x80 ...

Page 11: ... will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions Upper Wheel Cover ON OFF Switch Fence Blade Guard Upper Blade Guides Table Pin Miter Gauge Lower Wheel Cover Fence Lock Lever Front Table Lock Knob Stand Blade Tension Knob Blade Tension Quick Release Lever Blade Tracking Knob Guide Post Lock Knob Table Insert Rear Table Lock Knob 4 Inch Dust Port Motor Assembly Lock ...

Page 12: ...d you can then fully tighten the stand fasteners 2 Repeat step 1 to attach the remaining stand leg to the other sides of the two stand braces 3 Flip the stand over so that the four feet brackets Fig 2 1 are fac ing up Place a hex nut Fig 2 2 and a flat washer Fig 2 3 onto the threaded end of a stand foot Fig 2 4 before placing the foot through the foot bracket Secure the foot to the foot bracket u...

Page 13: ...ne nail polish remover to a shop towel and clean the table Apply a coat of good quality paste wax to the table to protect it from rust 1 Position the table trunnion Fig 5 1 onto the bandsaw as shown in Fig 5 Secure the trunnion to the bandsaw using two M8x30 hex bolts and two 8mm lock washers Fig 5 2 2 Place an M8 hex nut onto the threaded end of the M8x80 positive stop hex bolt Fig 5 3 Thread the...

Page 14: ...ut onto the threaded end of the fence lock handle Fig 10 1 Attach the fence lock handle to the fence Fig 10 2 and secure it by tightening the hex nut against the fence 4 Make sure that the fence lock handle is in the UP unlocked posi tion Position the fence between the blade and column as shown in Fig 11 and place it on the front fence rail Push the lock handle DOWN to the locked position to secur...

Page 15: ...ire Follow the next steps to adjust the blade tracking 5 Loosen the wing nut on the blade tracking knob Fig 12 4 Con tinue to rotate the wheel and slowly turn the blade tracking knob in the desired direction until the blade is centered over the wheels As viewed from the right side of the band saw turning the blade tracking knob towards you shifts the blade to the left and turning it away from you ...

Page 16: ...ide bearing lock screw Fig 16 3 then use it to rotate the adjustment cap screws Fig 16 2 The side bearings should be positioned 0 25 mm away from the blade Fig C Retighten the lock screw LOWER BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT The lower blade guide bearings also need to be readjusted after every blade change or blade tracking adjustment The lower blade guide bearing assembly is located below the table The ad...

Page 17: ...ten the table lock knobs Check that the bevel scale indicator is pointing to 0 on the bevel scale If not loosen the bevel scale indicator screw Fig 18 2 and reposition it to point to 0 Retighten the screw ALIGNING THE TABLE When first installing the table it is important to make sure that the blade is parallel to the miter gauge slot on the table 1 Make sure that the tool is OFF and disconnected f...

Page 18: ...nd loosen the motor mount adjust ment cap screw Fig 23 1 3 Adjust the motor so that the motor adjustment cap screw slides to the right of the slot The tension on the ribbed v belt Fig 23 2 will be released NOTE If the motor is difficult to move loosen the pivot cap screw Fig 23 3 slightly 4 Place the v belt on the pulleys based on your desired speed Fig 24 Make sure that the v belt is properly sea...

Page 19: ...Make sure that the tool is OFF and disconnected from the power source 2 Only handle the blade when wearing protective gloves Position the blade so that the teeth are pointing right and down toward the table Rotate the blade 90º and place it over the wheels while making sure that it s fitted between the blade guides 3 Use the blade tension adjustment knob to tension the blade See SAW BLADE TENSION ...

Page 20: ...ng begins NOTE A 0 cut is a straight cut that is perpendicular to the blade USING THE FENCE FIG 27 The fence acts as a guide for making straight cuts Position the fence onto the work table with the side face parallel to the blade Adjust the distance of the fence to the blade depending on the length you would like to cut Make sure the fence is locked down before operation ADJUSTING THE FENCE POINTE...

Page 21: ...UTTING GUIDE 3 Slowly feed the workpiece into the saw blade Light contact permits easier cutting and prevents unwanted fric tion and heating of the blade Steadily move the workpiece through the blade without forcing it against the blade Never position your hand in line with the cut Always keep your hand at a safe distance from the saw blade Use a push stick to assist cutting small workpieces 4 Whe...

Page 22: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST 22 BANDSAW ...

Page 23: ...1 21 BA1411 1021 Switch Plate 1 23 BA1411 1023 Phillips Head Screw M5x6 2 24 BA1411 1024 Strain Relief 2 No Part No Description Qty 25 BA1411 1025 Power Cord 1 26 BA1411 1026 Motor Cord 1 27 BA1411 1027 Strain Relief 1 28 BA1411 1028 Upper Frame 1 29 BA1411 1029 Upper Guard Knob M10x30 1 30 BA1411 1030 Upper Wheel Bracket 1 31 BA1411 1031 Wing Nut M8 1 32 BA1411 1032 Tracking Knob M8x45 1 33 BA141...

Page 24: ...1 1076 Phillips Head Screw M5x12 1 79 BA1411 1079 Upper Blade Guide Support Block 1 No Part No Description Qty 80 BA1411 1080 Thumb Screw M6x16 4 81 BA1411 1081 Upper Thrust Bearing Post 2 82 BA1411 1082 Ball Bearing 6000ZZ 2 83 BA1411 1083 Flange Screw M6x8 2 84 BA1411 1084 Upper Blade Guide Rod 1 85 BA1411 1085 Spring Washer 5mm 2 86 BA1411 1086 Socket Head Cap Screw M5x40 2 88 BA1411 1088 Lower...

Page 25: ...8 BA1411 1128 Ball Bearing 608ZZ 4 129 BA1411 1129 Roller Bearing Cam Shaft 4 No Part No Description Qty 130 BA1411 1130 Set Screw M5x10 1 131 BA1411 1131 Upper Tension Block 1 132 BA1411 1132 Flat Washer 10mm x 20 1 133 BA1411 1133 Tension Lever 1 134 BA1411 1134 Flat Washer 8mm x 18 6 135 BA1411 1135 Bushing 1 136 BA1411 1136 Socket Head Button Screw M8x20 1 137 BA1411 1137 Bushing 1 138 BA1411 ...

Page 26: ... 6 BA1411 2006 Flanged Nut M8 10 7 BA1411 2007 Hex Bolt M6x16 8 No Part No Description Qty 8 BA1411 2008 Flat Washer 6mm x 13 8 9 BA1411 2009 Flanged Nut M6 8 10 BA1411 2010 Foot 4 11 BA1411 2011 Nut 3 8 16 UNC 8 12 BA1411 2012 Flat Washer 10mm x 20 8 26 NOTE Not all parts may be available for purchase Parts and accessories that wear down over the course of normal use are not covered under the war...

Page 27: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST FENCE RAIL ASM 3 ASM 1 ASM 2 27 ...

Page 28: ...ap Screw M6x60 4 13 BA1411 3012 13 Lock Cam 1 14 BA1411 4014 Fence Rail Tube 1 No Part No Description Qty 15 BA1411 3012 15 Nut M8 1 16 BA1411 3012 16 Phillips head Screw M4x6 2 17 BA1411 3013 17 Rail End Cover 2 18 BA1411 3012 18 Fence End Cover 2 19 BA1411 3012 19 Rail Tube End Cover 2 20 BA1411 3012 20 Self tapping Screw M3 5 0 6x12 4 21 BA1411 3013 21 Scale Label 1 22 BA1411 3012 22 Nut M6 1 2...

Page 29: ...Manual 1 6 BA1411 3006 Hardware Bag Saw 1 No Part No Description Qty 7 BA1411 2001 Top Panel with Cross Braces 1 8 BA1411 2003 Large Side Panel 1 9 BA1411 2004 Small Side Panel 1 10 BA1411 3010 Hardware Bag Stand 1 11 BA1411 3012ASM Fence Rail and Tube 1 12 BA1411 3011 Carton 1 29 NOTE Not all parts may be available for purchase Parts and accessories that wear down over the course of normal use ar...

Page 30: ...parts and products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out turning a product for warranty service the shipping charges must be prepaid by the purchaser The product must be shipped in its original container or an equivalent properly packed to withstand the hazards of shipment The product must be fully insured with a copy of the proof of purchase enclosed There must als...

Page 31: ...NOTES 31 ...

Page 32: ...THANKS FOR REMEMBERING V 2022 07 12 ...

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