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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

HORIZONTAL BAND SAW 

MODEL: BS-712M 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

© 2018 Baileigh Industrial, Inc. 

REPRODUCTION OF THIS MANUAL IN ANY FORM WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL, INC. 
IS PROHIBITED. Baileigh Industrial, Inc. does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability for any damage or loss 
caused by an omission or error in this Operator’s Manual, resulting from accident, negligence, or other occurrence. 

Rev. 08/2018 

Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC 

P.O. Box 531 

Manitowoc, WI 54221-0531 

Phone: 920.684.4990 

Fax: 920.684.3944 

[email protected] 

Summary of Contents for BS-712M

Page 1: ...IAL INC IS PROHIBITED Baileigh Industrial Inc does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability for any damage or loss caused by an omission or error in this Operator s Manual resulting from accident negligence or other occurrence Rev 08 2018 Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC P O Box 531 Manitowoc WI 54221 0531 Phone 920 684 4990 Fax 920 684 3944 sales baileigh com ...

Page 2: ... Whenever Saw is Running 20 Breaking in a Band Saw Blade 21 Metal Chip Indicators 21 Blade Terminology 22 Width of Blade 22 Length of Blade 22 Blade structure 23 Blade type 23 SETS 24 BLADE CARE 25 CHOOSING A SAW BLADE 25 BLADE BREAKAGE 27 MATERIAL SELECTION 27 MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 28 Vise Jaw Adjustments 28 Adjusting Blade Square to the Vise 29 Adjusting Blade Tension 29 Changing the Blade 30 Adju...

Page 3: ...ccessing and Cleaning the Coolant System 39 Gearbox Maintenance 40 Oils for Lubricating Coolant 40 Storing Machine for Extended Period of Time 40 PARTS DIAGRAM A 41 PARTS DIAGRAM B 42 PARTS LIST for A and B 43 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 46 WIRING DIAGRAM 47 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 48 TROUBLESHOOTING 49 ...

Page 4: ...ce to Seller of any suspected defect in the Goods prior to the expiration of the warranty period The original end user must also obtain a RGA from Seller prior to returning any Goods to Seller for warranty service under this paragraph Seller will not accept any responsibility for Goods returned without a RGA The original end user shall be responsible for all costs and expenses associated with retu...

Page 5: ...r or further remedies provided under this Agreement or at law or equity Attorney s Fees In the event legal action is necessary to recover monies due from Buyer or to enforce any provision of this Agreement Buyer shall be liable to Seller for all costs and expenses associated therewith including Seller s actual attorney fees and costs Governing Law Venue This Agreement shall be construed and govern...

Page 6: ... Description of the functional parts of the machine Capacity charts Setup and start up instructions Machine operation Scheduled maintenance Parts lists GENERAL NOTES After receiving your equipment remove the protective container Do a complete visual inspection and if damage is noted photograph it for insurance claims and contact your carrier at once requesting inspection Also contact Baileigh Indu...

Page 7: ...azardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates a situation which if not avoided could result in property damage IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS OPERATORS...

Page 8: ...le or uncomfortable loud noises HIGH VOLTAGE USE CAUTION IN HIGH VOLTAGE AREAS DO NOT assume the power to be off FOLLOW PROPER LOCKOUT PROCEDURES BEWARE OF CUT AND PINCH POINTS Moving saw blade may result in loss of fingers or limb DO NOT operate with guard removed Follow lockout tagout procedures before servicing EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON In the event of incorrect operation or dangerous conditions th...

Page 9: ...eigh does not recommend or endorse making any modifications or alterations to a Baileigh machine Modifications or alterations to a machine may pose a substantial risk of injury to the operator or others and may do substantial damage to the machine Any modifications or alterations to a Baileigh machine will invalidate the machine s warranty PLEASE ENJOY YOUR BAILEIGH MACHINE PLEASE ENJOY IT SAFELY ...

Page 10: ...ck any part that appears damaged Check for alignment and binding of moving parts that may affect proper machine operation 15 Observe work area conditions DO NOT use machines or power tools in damp or wet locations Do not expose to rain Keep work area well lighted DO NOT use electrically powered tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids 16 Blade adjustments and maintenance Always keep bla...

Page 11: ... Weight 462lbs 210kg Shipping Dimensions 50 x 22 x 44 1270 x 559 x 1118mm TECHNICAL SUPPORT Our technical support department can be reached at 920 684 4990 and asking for the support desk for purchased machines Tech Support handles questions on machine setup schematics warranty issues and individual parts needs other than die sets and blades For specific application needs or future machine purchas...

Page 12: ...age painted surfaces Follow manufacturer s label instructions when using any type of cleaning product After cleaning wipe unpainted metal surfaces with a light coating of quality oil or grease for protection Important This waxy coating is NOT a lubricant and will cause the machine to stick and lose performance as the coating continues to dry WARNING SUFFOCATION HAZARD Immediately discard any plast...

Page 13: ...10 10 Shipping Container Contents 1 Saw 2 Wheel axles 4 Wheels 4 Washers 4 Cotter pins 1 Material stop bar 1 Material stop 1 Vertical cutting plate 1 Drain screen w bolt ...

Page 14: ... to the floor Level the machine so that all the supporting feet are taking the weight of the machine and no rocking is taking place Follow these guidelines when lifting crane or hoist Always lift and carry the machine with the lifting holes provided at the top of the machine Use lift equipment such as straps chains capable of lifting 1 5 to 2 times the weight of the machine Take proper precautions...

Page 15: ...LING The machine should be sited on a level concrete floor Provisions for securing it should be in position prior to placing the machine The accuracy of any machine depends on the precise placement of it to the mounting surface FLOOR This machine distributes a large amount of weight over a small area Make certain that the floor is capable of supporting the weight of the machine work stock and the ...

Page 16: ...13 13 OVERALL DIMENSIONS ...

Page 17: ...14 14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE M P O N L K J I H G F E D C B A ...

Page 18: ...w to accelerate I Motor gearbox Drives the saw blade J Ball valve Starts and stops the blade descent K Hydraulic drop cylinder Handles up down movement of the blade head L Material stop bar For setting the length of cut M Coolant Drain Filters large chips and routes coolant back to tank N Vise hand wheel Turning hand wheel opens and closes vise O Micro Switch Limit switch to stop saw motor at end ...

Page 19: ...cotter pin Bend pins to hold wheels in place 5 Slide the stop rod into the hole of the base and tighten with the hex bolt 6 Now slide the stop bar L onto the stop rod and tighten the bolt 7 Remove the strap holding the saw head down WARNING For your own safety DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until the machine is completely assembled and you read and understand the entire instruction...

Page 20: ...from the drain pan fitting and the strainer basket 3 Slide the tank out from the lower compartment 4 Remove the strainer basket and fill the tank to 80 capacity with coolant 5 Replace the strainer basket and return the tank assembly back into the base 6 Place the drain hose into the basket and connect to the drain fitting 7 Assemble the bolt to the drain screen as shown and set over the drain hole...

Page 21: ... indicated on the machine All line connections should make good contact Running on low voltage will damage the motor In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This machine is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged int...

Page 22: ...isted below LENGTH AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft 1 12 16 16 14 13 16 14 12 12 17 20 12 12 10 21 30 10 10 No WIRE GAUGE An undersized cord decreases line voltage causing loss of power and overheating All cords should use a ground wire and plug pin Replace any damaged cords immediately Power cord connection 1 Turn the main disconnect switch on the control panel to the OFF position 2 Unwrap the power co...

Page 23: ...e the cut off piece can move sideways after it is cut off Otherwise it could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently Never turn the saw ON before clearing everything except the work piece beneath the blade Never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning Whenever Saw is Running Never confine the piece being cut out Never hold it clamp it touch it or use length stops against it It m...

Page 24: ...ns approximately 300cm of the material should be cut for breaking in If large work piece dimensions are to be cut we recommend a breaking in period of about 15 minutes After breaking in you may slowly increase the feed rate up to the determined value Metal Chip Indicators Chips are the best indicator of correct material feed force Monitor chip information and adjust feed accordingly Thin or Powder...

Page 25: ...measured from gullet to gullet G GAUGE The thickness of the blade H TOOTH SET The distance a tooth is bent from the blade I KERF The width of material that is removed by the blade when cutting Width of Blade The blade width determines the largest and the smallest curve that can be cut Usually the wider a blade is the more accurate and straighter it will cut Length of Blade The length of the band s...

Page 26: ...m for transversal or inclined cutting of solid small and average cross sections or pipes in laminated mild steel and gray iron or general metal POSITIVE RAKE TOOTH 9 10 positive rake and constant pitch Particular use for crosswise or inclined cuts in solid sections or large pipes but above all harder materials highly alloyed and stainless steels special bronze and forge pig iron COMBO TOOTH pitch ...

Page 27: ...al use for materials with dimensions superior to 5 mm Used for the cutting of steel castings and hard nonferrous materials WAVY SET Set in smooth waves This set is associated with very fine teeth and it is mainly used for the cutting of pipes and thin section bars from 1 to 3 mm ALTERNATE SET IN GROUPS Groups of cutting teeth right and left alternated by a straight tooth This set is associated wit...

Page 28: ...NG A SAW BLADE A general purpose blade is furnished with this band saw To achieve a quality economical and efficient saw cut the following points must be taken into consideration Type of material being cut ferrous or non ferrous Material hardness and physical dimensions Blade descent rate Longitudinal speed of blade Blade tooth profile Choose a tooth pitch that is suitable for the workpiece Thin w...

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Page 30: ...uides Forcing a large width blade to cut a small radius Using a blade with an improperly finished weld joint Allowing the blade to run when not in use NEVER leave an unattended blade running MATERIAL SELECTION When selecting materials keep these instructions in mind Material must be clean and dry without oil Material should have a smooth surface so it processes easily Dimensional properties of mat...

Page 31: ... jaw an extending from the jaw will help position the jaw in relation to the scale 3 Loosen the two hex bolts on the clamping jaw 4 Using the hand wheel advance the clamping jaw towards the rear jaw until they are parallel to each other 5 Tighten the bolts on the clamping jaw WARNING Make sure the electrical disconnect is OFF before working on the machine Always follow proper safety precautions wh...

Page 32: ...sion range about 2 300 psi when you are finished with the blade tension setup To set the blade tension without the use of a blade tension gauge 1 Install blade onto the pulleys and insert between the bearings on the blade guides 2 Loosen the two hex bolts 3 Tension the blade slightly by turning the knob clockwise cw to remove any sag of the blade between the bearing wheels 4 Now turn the knob an a...

Page 33: ...ical position and lock in place by turning the hydraulic cylinder off 6 Remove the 2 screws and open the hinged blade guard 7 Release the blade tension by turning the tension knob D counterclockwise ccw 8 With gloves on carefully remove the old or broken blade 9 Install the new blade by placing between the blade guides first Use the indicator E to verify the correct direction to point the teeth CA...

Page 34: ...w blade Warped blades will not track properly Blade tracking has been set at the factory and should not require adjusting If a tracking issue occurs adjust the machine as follows 1 Move the saw bow to the vertical position and lock in place by turning off the hydraulic cylinder valve 2 Confirm that the blade tension is set properly To adjust see the section titled Adjusting Blade Tension 3 Remove ...

Page 35: ...lade Guide Bearings The blade guide bearings have been adjusted at the factory Over time an adjustment will become necessary due to uneven blade wear or skewed cuts The side bearings have an eccentric shaft to allow for side to side adjustment 1 Disconnect power to the saw 2 Move the saw bow to the vertical position and lock in place by turning off the hydraulic cylinder valve 3 Loosen cap screw X...

Page 36: ...as preset at the factory No additional adjustment to the spring should be necessary Vertical Cutting 1 Move the saw bow to the vertical position and lock in place by turning off the hydraulic cylinder valve 2 Remove two screws Z and take off deflector plate AA 3 Slide the slot in the plate over the blade and attach the plate with the two screws removed in step 2 Z AA ...

Page 37: ... hold the bolt in place 3 If the saw completes the cut and continues to run adjust the stop bolt V out 4 If the saw shuts off before the cut is complete adjust the stop bolt V in 5 When adjusted hold the bolt in position and tighten the nut to the bracket to hold the bolt in place 6 Balance the adjustment between the two stop bolts so the motor cuts off as soon as the cut has been completed Note T...

Page 38: ...proper hand protection a Speed 1 125 FPM is used to cut tool steel stainless steel hard cast iron alloy steel and hard bronze b Speed 2 215 FPM is used to cut mild steel soft cast iron medium hard bronze hard aluminum and plastics c Speed 3 270 FPM is used to cut plastics soft or medium soft aluminum wood and other light materials 3 After the speed change re connect power to the saw Note There is ...

Page 39: ... feed selector is used to control the blade feed rate and to lock the saw bow in the vertical position To increase the feed rate turn the knob counterclockwise ccw To decrease the feed rate turn the knob clockwise cw To turn off the flow of hydraulic fluid turn the lever counterclockwise ccw To turn the hydraulic cylinder on turn the lever clockwise cw tension plate should line up with the center ...

Page 40: ...b 0 2 4 6 8 counterclockwise ccw to start the bow descent 11 Start the coolant flow slowly by turning the brass valve counterclockwise ccw 12 When the cut is finished the saw motor and coolant pump will shut off 13 Raise the saw bow for the next cut 14 Turn the cylinder valve to the OFF counterclockwise ccw position to stop the bow descent 15 Advance the material in the vise and secure it 16 Press...

Page 41: ...the machine and the area around it Lubricate threaded components and sliding devices Apply rust inhibitive lubricant to all non painted surfaces Thoroughly clean the machine Wipe and re grease the vise screw and sliding surfaces Remove chips from inside the guard housing for the saw blade Use compressed air to clean the blade guides and guide bearings Monthly Maintenance Check the blade guide bear...

Page 42: ...ssing and Cleaning the Coolant System 1 Disconnect power from the saw 2 Remove the vinyl hose AB from the strainer basket and pull off of the drain fitting 3 Carefully remove the tank from the base of the saw 4 Remove the strainer basket AC and pour out the old coolant from the tank 5 Wash out any dirt and debris 6 Clean and replace the strainer basket 7 Refill the tank with coolant to 80 capacity...

Page 43: ...ter of gear oil For reference use SHELL type gear oil or Mobil gear oil 90 Oils for Lubricating Coolant Any 10 1 water to coolant solution will work however we recommend Baileigh B Cool 20 1 water to coolant biodegradable metal cutting fluid It has excellent cooling and heat transfer characteristics is non flammable and extends tool and machine life Each gallon of concentrate makes 21 gallons of c...

Page 44: ...41 41 PARTS DIAGRAM A 10 ...

Page 45: ...42 42 PARTS DIAGRAM B ...

Page 46: ...c Screw M10 X 40mm 1 123 Hex Screw 5 16 X 1 1 4 4 22 Washer 3 8 1 124 Blade Wheel Rear 1 23 Spring Washer M10 1 125 Hex Screw M6 X 20mm 5 24 Nut M10 1 126 Vent Plug 1 25 Hex Screw 3 8 X 1 2 127 Blade 1 26 Spring Washer 3 8 2 128 Blade Back Cover 1 27 Support Rod 1 129 Wheel Cover 1 28 Set Screw 1 4 X 3 8 1 130 Plum Screw 2 29 Bottom Support 1 130 1 Washer 1 4 2 33 Washer 5 8 4 131 Guide Adjustable...

Page 47: ...0 Stop Screw 1 157 Set Screw 1 4 X 3 8 1 61 Nut 5 16 2 158 Nozzle Cock Support 1 62 Hex Screw 3 8 X 1 1 159 Valve 1 63 Nut 3 8 1 160 Round Hd Screw 3 16 X 3 8 2 64 90 Support 1 161 Hex Soc Screw 5 16 X 1 1 8 1 65 Nut 3 8 2 161 1 Spring Washer 5 16 1 66 Spring Washer 3 8 2 163 Adjustable Bracket Front 1 67 Limit Switch 1 164 Blade Guard 1 68 Limit Switch Plate 1 164 1 Round Hd Screw 3 16 X 1 4 2 69...

Page 48: ... 5 16 1 192 1 Motor 1 Hp 1 92 1 Washer 5 16 1 192 2 Strain Relief 1 93 Nut 5 16 1 193 Key 5mm 1 94 Front Vise 1 194 Worm Shaft 1 95 Rear Vise 1 195 Hex Soc Screw M6 X 20mm 1 96 Vise Thrust Shaft 1 196 Gear Flange 1 96 1 Spring Washer 3 8 2 197 Hex Screw M8 X 20mm 2 96 2 Washer 3 8 1 198 Spring Washer 8mm 2 97 Hex Screw 3 8 X 1 1 2 1 204 Hex Screw 1 4 X 1 2 2 98 Hex Screw 1 2 X 1 1 2 1 205 Washer 1...

Page 49: ...r AC1 12A 600V CNS 2930 BS 775 FR Overload Relay 12 0 18 0 14A 1x115VAC TH 12 SQ1 Cut off limit switch 250VAC 10A UL SB1 Push Button Emergency Stop 300VAC 3 0A 125VAC 6 0A 1 b CSA SB2 SB3 Push Button Off Push Button On AP11 b AP11 a SA Coolant Pump On Off Switch 1 a for 1 phase 600VAC max VDE UL E5579 ...

Page 50: ...47 47 WIRING DIAGRAM MAGNETIC SWITCH COOLANT PUMP MOTOR 110V POWER SOURCE LIMIT SWITCH BLACK WHITE GREEN ...

Page 51: ...M 1ph M PE 1 2 1ph 74kw 1720 rpm 110V 16A main motor 09kw 2850 rpm 110V 7A coolant pump motor SB1 SB2 SB3 E KM position L1 L 2 FU L1 L 2 FR 1 0mm 2 C1 C2 1 0mm 2 U2 V2 U V SA 1 0mm 2 1 0mm 2 1 ph 60Hz RECOM 10A gL type Limit of Equipment E SQ1 L11 L21 ...

Page 52: ... is function correctly Replace 4 Start switch is normally open Verify that the contacts close when the switch is pressed Replace 5 Down limit switch is normally closed Does plunger move freely Adjustment Replace 6 Have motor repaired or replaced 7 Manually press motor contactor in to test function If still no function replace contactor If all steps to now are ok check wire connections If ok replac...

Page 53: ...hips and debris 1 Use a fine tooth blade 2 Increase feed pressure and or speed 3 Make sure work is clamped securely 4 Use coarser tooth blade or brush to remove chips and debris Premature Blade Dulling 1 Teeth too coarse 2 Too much speed 3 Inadequate feed pressure 4 Hard spots in or on material 5 Work hardening of material especially stainless steel 6 Blade installed backwards 7 Insufficient blade...

Page 54: ...r of blue area on label 5 Move guide as close to work as possible without interference 6 Replace blade 7 Check manual for recommended speeds 8 Tighten 9 Tighten 10 Re adjust tracking per instructions in this manual Saw Motor Does Not Stop When Cut is Finished 1 Actuator on cylinder does not contact switch properly 1 Re adjust actuator or switch Coolant Motor Does Not Run with Band Saw Motor 1 Cool...

Page 55: ...rse for work especially pipes 3 Blade is too fine for work Heavier soft materials 4 Gears need lubrication 5 Idler wheel needs lubrication 1 Reduce tension on blade 2 Use finer blade 3 Use coarser blade 4 Check oil bath 5 Oil bearing shaft on idler wheel No Coolant at Nozzle 1 Valve not open 2 Insufficient coolant 3 Coolant motor burned out 4 Plugged coolant line 1 Open valve 2 Fill to 80 capacity...

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