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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 

Geared Head Horizontal Band Saw 

Model HBS-814GH 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

WMH TOOL GROUP 

2420 Vantage Drive 
Elgin, Illinois 60123 

Part No. M-414466 

Ph.: 800-274-6848 

Revision A  6/05 

www.wmhtoolgroup.com 

Copyright © WMH Tool Group 

Summary of Contents for HBS-814GH

Page 1: ...ions and Parts Manual Geared Head Horizontal Band Saw Model HBS 814GH WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60123 Part No M 414466 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision A 6 05 www wmhtoolgroup com Copyright WMH Tool Group ...

Page 2: ...ns 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 APPLY TO YOU...

Page 3: ...on cords 10 Adjustments 11 Vise 11 Squaring Vise to Blade 11 Positioning the Vise 11 Miter Cuts 12 Setting Downfeed Rate 12 Blade Tension 12 Blade Tracking 12 Setting Blade Speed 13 Blade Guides 14 Blade Replacement 15 Bow Stop 15 Operation 16 Troubleshooting 18 Replacement Parts 19 Base Assembly 20 Bow Assembly 21 Parts List HBS 814GH Band Saw 22 Gear Box Assembly 26 Parts List Gear Box Assembly ...

Page 4: ...ricks cement and other masonry 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 ...

Page 5: ...afest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 26 Make sure the work piece is securely clamped in the vise Never use your hand to hold the work piece 27 Turn off the machine before cleaning Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris do not use your hands 28 Check coolant level daily Replace dirty or weak coolant 29 Do not stand on the machine Serious in...

Page 6: ... Group can also be reached at our web site www wmhtoolgroup com Specifications Model Number HBS 814GH Stock Number 414466 Round Capacity at 90 in 8 Round Capacity at 45 in 6 1 2 Rectangle Capacity at 90 W x H in 14 x 8 Rectangle Capacity at 45 W x H in 6 1 2 x 6 Throat Depth in 8 Vise Swivel deg 45 Blade Wheel Diameter in 12 Blade Speeds SFPM 135 197 256 Bed Height in 26 Motor 1HP 1Ph 110 220V pre...

Page 7: ...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 Band Saw 2 Leveling Stands with hex nuts 2 Wheels 1 Axle 4 Flat Washers 2 Split Pins 1 Stock Stop 1 Stock Stop Rod 1 Can White Touch Up Paint 1 Overload Fuse 10A 1 Owner s Manual 1 Warranty Card Rea...

Page 8: ...axle through the holes at the right end of the band saw cabinet opposite the end where the lifting handle is mounted See Figure 2 3 Install a wheel and two flat washers on each end of the axle Insert a split pin through the hole in the axle and bend the ends of the split pin to secure the wheel on the axle 4 Install the two leveling stands at the left end of the band saw the end where the lifting ...

Page 9: ...tion or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This band saw is pre wired for 115 volt and is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug similar to that shown in Figure 6 The plug must be inserted into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance wi...

Page 10: ... 3 The 115V attachment plug supplied with the band saw must be replaced with a UL listed plug suitable for 220 volt operation The band saw must comply with all local and national codes after the 220 volt plug is installed The band saw with a 220 volt plug should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration Figure 8 No adapter is available or should be used with the 220 volt plug Ex...

Page 11: ...he square lines up properly 3 Re tighten the hex nut and the front screw 4 Loosen the handle C Figure 10 on the left jaw Move the left jaw until it contacts flush with the right jaw 5 Tighten the handle C Figure 10 The vise is now set for square cuts Positioning the Vise Keep hands away from blade while adjusting the vise 1 The workpiece is placed against the fixed jaw which has already been squar...

Page 12: ...re 12 counterclockwise to lower the bow The rate of downfeed is controlled by the dial setting Figure 12 Blade Tension Blade tension has been set at the factory When installing a new blade use the tension handle Figure 13 to adjust blade tension clockwise to tighten Tension is set properly when the indicator moves into the green area on the scale Blade Tracking Tracking the blade requires that the...

Page 13: ...ut a six inch length of paper between the blade and the wheel See Figure 15 The paper should not be cut as it passes between the wheel shoulder and the blade 7 Turn the set screw a small amount Repeat the insertion of the paper between the wheel shoulder and the blade until the paper is cut into two pieces NOTE You may have to repeat the check with the paper several times before the blade and the ...

Page 14: ...ed For most efficient operation and maximum accuracy provide 0 001 clearance between the blade and the guide bearings The bearings will still turn freely with this clearance If the clearance is incorrect the blade may track off the drive wheel 1 Disconnect machine from power source 2 Loosen the two socket head cap screws A Figure 18 and move the guide seat B Figure 18 up or down until the guide bl...

Page 15: ...e two knobs and the four screws on the brackets 5 Loosen tension on the blade 6 Remove the blade from between the guides and from around the wheels Use gloves when handling sharp blades 7 Install new blade on wheels making sure the teeth point downward in the proper cutting direction See Figure 20 also notice the blade direction arrow on the front of the bow 8 Increase blade tension just enough to...

Page 16: ... Place workpiece in vise and tighten vise The workpiece should be fitted directly between the jaws without adding other objects When the workpiece to be cut is a profiled section flat piece or special shape refer to the examples shown in Figure 23 for proper clamping positions The top row shows acceptable clamping positions the bottom row shows unacceptable positions If the thickness of the profil...

Page 17: ...se If the power cord is worn cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately All ball bearings are permanently lubricated and sealed They require no further lubrication Grease the vise lead screw as needed Place a thin coat of oil on the bed surface on which the vise jaw slides Maintain coolant level Low coolant level can cause foaming and high blade temperatures Replace dirty coolant dirty...

Page 18: ...not correct Loosen the screws and adjust the stops to correct positions Use an adjustable square or protractor to check angle settings Miter cuts not accurate Blade is worn cutting crooked Replace blade Feed pressure too great Decrease feed pressure 90 angle stop is not set correctly Adjust stop until blade is square with vise Incorrect blade toothing in relation to workpiece Check Machinist s Han...

Page 19: ...lace blade Teeth too coarse Use finer tooth blade Blade speed too fast Reduce speed Inadequate downfeed rate Adjust cylinder dial setting as needed Hard spots or scale on material Scale Reduce speed and increase downfeed rate Hard Spots Increase downfeed rate Work hardening of material especially stainless steel Increase downfeed rate Blade installed backwards Remove blade twist inside out and re ...

Page 20: ...20 Base Assembly ...

Page 21: ...21 Bow Assembly 202 ...

Page 22: ...3 HBS814GH 023 Washer 8 x 25 x 3 2 24 HBS814GH 024 Shipping Bracket 1 25 TS 0060081 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 1 26 TS 0060091 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 2 1 27 HBS814GH 285 Washer 10 x 20 x 2 1 28 TS 0561031 Hex Nut 3 8 16 2 29 HBS814GH 029 Knob 1 30 HBS814GH 030 Shaft 1 37 HBS814GH 037 Fiber washer 8 40 HBS814GH 040 Cover 1 41 TS 081C022 Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw 10 24 x 3 8 L 2 50 HBS814GH ...

Page 23: ... 4 L 2 118 HBS814GH 118 Hose OD16 x ID13 x 260 1 119 HBS814GH 119 Coolant Tank 1 126 HBS814GH 126 Washer 5 8 x 40 x 3 4 127 HBS814GH 127 Wheel 2 128 5519932 Cotter Pin 3 x 25L 2 129 HBS814GH 129 Wheel Rod 1 133 6290483 Hex Nut 1 2 12 2 134 HBS814GH 134 Coaster of Stand 1 2 2 137 TS 0680041 Washer 3 8 8 138 TS 0060051 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 L 8 139 HBS814GH 139 Handle 1 140 HBS814GH 140 Flat Cros...

Page 24: ...de Guard 1 190 HBS814GH 190 Blade Guide Assembly 1 190 1 HBS814GH 190 1 Blade Guide 1 190 2 HBS814GH 190 2 Adjustable Bracket Front 1 190 3 HBS814GH 211 Washer 8 x 18 x 1 5 2 190 4 TS 0720081 Lock Washer 5 16 2 190 5 TS 0208071 Socket Head Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 L 2 190 6 TS 1523031 Socket Set Screw M6 1P 10L 2 190 7 TS 1503041 Socket Head Cap Screw M6 1 x 15L 2 190 8 TS 1540071 Hex Nut M10 1 5...

Page 25: ... TS 0060051 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 L 8 285 HBS814GH 285 Washer 10 x 20 x 2 16 286 TS 0561031 Hex Nut 3 8 16 8 287 HBS814GH 287 Valve Assembly 1 287 1 HBS814GH 287 1 Micro Control Block PT1 8 x 1 4 1 287 2 HBS814GH 287 2 Valve PT1 8 x 1 8 1 287 3 HBS814GH 287 3 Jet Pipe 1 287 4 HBS814GH 287 4 O Ring 8 x 4 5 x 1 9 1 290 HBS814GH 105 Cross Socket Head Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 L 2 291 HBS814GH 143 Washer ...

Page 26: ...26 Gear Box Assembly ...

Page 27: ...4 HBS814GH 800 24 Gear 1 800 25 HBS814GH 800 25 Gear 1 800 26 HBS814GH 800 26 Gear 1 800 27 6291479 Key 5 x 5 x 32L 1 800 28 5513018 C Retainer Ring S17 2 800 29 HBS814GH 800 29 Bearing 6003LLB 1 800 30 HBS814GH 800 30 Bearing 6007LLB 1 800 31 HBS814GH 800 31 C Retainer Ring R62 1 800 33 HBS814GH 800 33 Oil Seal 62 x 35 x 8 1 800 37 HBS814GH 800 37 Drive Gear Shaft 1 800 38 HBS814GH 800 38 Worm Ge...

Page 28: ...28 Electrical Control Box Assembly ...

Page 29: ... 1 271 14 HBS814GH 271 14 Electrical Enclosure 1 271 17 HBS814GH 271 17 Cord Grip 18 2 SJT 1 271 18 HBS814GH 271 18 Cord Grip 14 3 SJT 4 271 19 HBS814GH 271 18 Cord Grip 14 4 SJT 3 271 20 HBS814GH 271 20 Mount Grill 1 271 21 HBS814GH 271 21 Din Rails 1 271 22 HBS814GH 271 22 Auto Reset 1 271 23 HBS814GH 271 23 Auto Reset 1 271 24 HBS814GH 271 24 Ground strip 1 271 25 HBS814GH 271 25 Power Cable 1 ...

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Page 32: ...32 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60123 Phone 800 274 6848 www wmhtoolgroup com ...

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