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14-INCH TWO-SPEED

BAND SAW WITH STAND

Instruction Manual

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Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability,

ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged,

trouble-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.

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MODEL BA1487

Summary of Contents for BA1487

Page 1: ...rouble 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...

Page 2: ...rical Information 8 9 Unpacking Packing List 9 Know Your Band Saw 10 Assembly Adjustments 11 BEFORE OPERATING OPERATION MAINTENANCE 17 Operation 17 Maintenance 20 Exploded View Parts List 21 Warranty Statement 26 To purchase accessories for your tool visit WENPRODUCTS COM Woodcutting Bandsaw Blade Models BB9912 BB9925 BB9950 ...

Page 3: ...l please visit wenproducts com for the most 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...

Page 4: ...c 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...

Page 5: ...accordance 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 ...

Page 6: ...oves neckties jewelry or loose clothing while operating the saw 5 Saw dust is harmful to your health Use NIOSH ap proved dust masks or other respiratory protection dur ing operation and cleaning 6 Always turn off and unplug the band saw before mak ing 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 TH...

Page 7: ...e the band saw unless all guards are in place Do not operate with any guard disabled dam aged or removed Moving guards must move freely and close instantly 7 Blade guide supports bearings and blade tension must be properly adjusted 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 ...

Page 8: ... of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock The conductor with the green insulation with or without yellow 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...

Page 9: ... the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury 9 PACKING LIST 1 Band Saw 1 2 Guide Rail 1 3 Table with Insert 1 4 Rip fence 1 5 Short Brace 2 6 Leg 4 7 Long Brace 2 8 Miter Gauge 1 9 Accessory Tools 1 10 Knob 4 11 Hook with Hex Nut 1 12 Push Stick 1 Hardware Bag Not Shown 17 M8x12 Socket Head Bolts 8 18 8mm Flat Washers 12 18 M6x12 Carriage Bolts 8 20 6mm Flat Washers 8 21 M6 Hex N...

Page 10: ...ual for assembly and operation instructions 10 Tension Knob Light Switch Power Switch Locking Fence Fence Lock Dust Collection Drawer Upper Housing Knob Blade Guard Adjustment Knob Blade Guard Blade Bearing Adjustment Knob Blade Tension Adjustment Knob Lower Housing Knob Miter Gauge Tension Release Lever Blade Tracking Adjustment Knob Table Bevel Lock Lower Spindle Tracking Adjustment Knob Dust Po...

Page 11: ...e to assembly the band saw s stand 2 Attach legs to saw body using M8x12 socket head bolts and 8mm flat washers Fig 3 3 Fix the short braces and the long braces by using M6x12 carriage bolts 6mm flat washers and M6 hex nuts DO NOT TIGHTEN THE NUTS Fig 4 4 Place the band saw upright and tighten all nuts Make sure there is no wobbling or tilting in the stand after fully tightening the nuts TO ASSEMB...

Page 12: ...ence Lock Fig 8 1 NOTE To reverse the rip fence remove the fence from the rip fence by loosening the four bolts holding it to the rip fence reversing the fence and reattaching the bolts Fig 9 4 Set the miter gauge into the onboard storage along the base of the bandsaw Fig 8 2 5 Set the push stick on the hook Fig 8 3 Fig 7 2 INSTALLING THE CIRCLE CUTTING GUIDE 1 Insert the center pin into the hole ...

Page 13: ...r tire band the tracking needs to be corrected by adjusting the tilt of the upper band saw wheel 1 Turn of the bandsaw and unplug it from the power supply Open both the upper and lower wheel covers once the blade has stopped moving Fig 13 2 Loosen the tracking lock knob Fig 14 1 and manually rotate the upper wheel making sure not to touch the blade Watch to see which direction the blade tends to v...

Page 14: ... INDICATOR The blade tension indicator can be adjusted for blades known to be cut over or under length by different manufacturers With mod erate tension on the blade loosen the set screw Fig 16 1 and adjust the blade indicator up or down as needed Retighten the set screw UPPER BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT Fig 15 1 2 The height of the upper blade guard should be adjusted prior to every operation to accom...

Page 15: ...en the socket head bolt Fig 20 1 and adjust the thrust bearing a position of 5 mm from the rear of the blade Retighten the bolt Fig 20 1 3 Loosen the bolt Fig 20 2 and adjust the guide bearing to a position 5 mm away from the blade Retighten the bolt Fig 20 2 Fig 20 2 1 3 ADJUSTING THE CUTTING SPEED 1 Open the lower cover Slacken the driving belt Fig 22 by turning the drive belt tension setting kn...

Page 16: ...ition 3 Loosen the quick release lever until the bandsaw blade has sufficient enough slack 4 Remove the bandsaw blade from the machine Fit a fresh bandsaw blade and center the bandsaw blade on the rubber tracking on each of the bandsaw wheels 5 Tighten the quick release lever After manually spinning the wheels to make sure the blade has been centered properly replace the guide rail to its original...

Page 17: ...tch to the down OFF position 3 To lock the switch in the OFF position a Wait until the band saw has come to a complete stop b Remove the safety key from the switch housing Store the safety key in a safe place 4 To unlock the switch and turn the saw ON insert the safety key into the switch and move the switch to the ON position 2 1 LED WORK LIGHT The work light switch is independent and may be turn...

Page 18: ...feel of operating the band saw before attempting regular work 2 Do not turn the power on before all adjustments have been made Check to make sure the upper guard is in place Always keep the upper blade guard close to your work approximately 1 8 3 2 mm above the workpiece 3 Do not force the workpiece against the blade Light contact permits easier cutting and prevents unwanted friction and heat ing ...

Page 19: ... narrow of a saw blade as is necessary for the radius of the circle 1 Draw a circle and its center point on the wood workpiece Fig 34 2 Set the fence to the desired position where the saw blade is in line to the tangent of the cir cle mark keeping the wood work piece guided by the fence Turn on the bandsaw and cut off the workpiece Fig 34 3 Put the remainder of the workpiece with the circle mark o...

Page 20: ... these include but are not limited to gasoline carbon tetrachloride chlorinated cleaning solvents and household deter gents that contain ammonia 4 At least once a month check the V belt for proper tension and any signs of wear 5 Store the tool in a clean and dry place away from the reach of children Store in temperatures between 41 to 86 F 6 Cover the band saw in order to protect it from dust and ...

Page 21: ...21 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST 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 warranty ...

Page 22: ...g 4 32 3966 032 Upper wheel 2 33 3966 033 Retaining ring 2 34 3966 034 Tyre 2 35 3966 035 Blade 1 No Part No Description Qty 36 3966 036 Upper cover 1 37 3966 037 Viewing window 1 38 3966 038 Window case 1 39 3966 039 Lower cover 1 40 3966 040 Lock nut 2 41 3966 041 Bushing 2 42 3966 042 Socket head screw 2 43 3966 043 Nut 1 44 3966 044 Flat washer 1 45 3966 045 LED driver 1 46 3966 046 Socket hea...

Page 23: ...ning ring 2 100 3966 100 Bearing 2 101 3966 101 Shaft 2 No Part No Description Qty 102 3966 102 Knob 1 103 3966 103 Flat washer 1 104 3966 104 Socket head screw 2 105 3966 105 Flat washer 2 106 3966 106 Knob 1 107 3966 107 Guide block 1 108 3966 108 Shaft 4 109 3966 109 Ball bearing 8 110 3966 110 Socket head screw 2 111 3966 111 Cover lock knob 2 112 3966 112 Guide plate 1 113 3966 113 Lock nut 2...

Page 24: ...166 3966 166 Flat washer 1 167 3966 167 Pointer 1 168 3966 168 Flat washer 4 169 3966 169 Hex head bolt 4 170 3966 170 Flat washer 4 171 3966 171 Socket head screw 4 No Part No Description Qty 172 3966 172 Hex nut 4 173 3966 173 Limiting plate 1 174 3966 174 Hex head bolt 1 175 3966 175 Locking handle 1 176 3966 176 Cap 1 177 3966 177 Handle 1 178 3966 178 Washer 1 179 3966 179 Miter gauge 1 180 3...

Page 25: ...66 219 Short brace 2 220 3966 220 Push stick 1 No Part No Description Qty 221 3966 221 Hook 1 222 3966 222 Hex nut 1 223 3966 223 Rack 1 224 3966 224 Pan head screw 2 225 3966 225 Spanner 1 226 3966 226 6mm hex wrench 1 227 3966 227 5mm hex wrench 1 228 3966 228 4mm hex wrench 1 229 3966 229 3mm hex wrench 1 230 3966 230 Sliding bar 1 231 3966 231 Locking knob 1 232 3966 232 Centre pin 1 233 3966 ...

Page 26: ...ts and products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out Upon the confirmation of a WEN representative your product may qualify for repairs and service work When re 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 o...

Page 27: ...27 NOTES ...

Page 28: ...THANKS FOR REMEMBERING V 2022 01 24 ...

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