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6.0

  Uncrating and assembly 

1.  Finish uncrating the band saw.  Contact your 

distributor if any damage has occurred during 
shipping. 

2.  Remove any preservative with kerosene or 

diesel oil.  Do not use gasoline, paint thinner, 
or any cellulose-based product, as these will 
damage painted surfaces. 

3.  Remove two socket head cap screws from left 

side of vertical column. Attach shear assembly 
(A, Figure 1) to column by inserting hex cap 
screws. 

4.  Place rip fence onto table and tighten with 

locking knob.  

 

Figure 1 

7.0

  Installation 

1.  Remove three (3) nuts and washers holding 

band saw to shipping crate bottom. 

2.  Use the lifting ring to lift band saw into its 

permanent location. For best performance, 
band saw should be bolted to floor after a level 
position has been found. 

3.  Using a square, adjust table 90 degrees to 

blade, both front to back and side to side.  
Loosen the hex cap screws below the table to 
move it and tighten to hold table in place. If 
necessary, adjust the pointers to zero should 
they read different once table is perpendicular 
to blade in both directions. 

4.  To level the machine, place a machinist's level 

on the table and observe in both directions.   

5.  Use metal shims under the appropriate hold 

down screw. Tighten screw and recheck for 
level. 

6.  Adjust with additional shims, as required, until 

table is level when all mounting screws (or 
nuts) are tight. 

8.0

  Electrical connections 

 

All electrical connections 

must be done by a qualified electrician. All 
adjustments or repairs must be done with 
machine disconnected from power source. 
Failure to comply may cause serious injury.

 

The VBS-1408 Band Saw is rated at 115/230V and 
comes from the factory prewired 115V. 

The band saw must be grounded. A qualified 
electrician can make the proper electrical 
connections and confirm the power on site is 
compatible with the saw. 

Before connecting to power source, make sure 
switch is in off position. 

8.1

  Voltage conversion 

To switch to 230V operation: 

1.  Switch the incoming leads in the motor 

junction box (follow wiring diagram on inside 
cover of motor junction box).  

2.  Switch the jumper wires on the circuit board. 

Remove control panel from saw body and 
change the jumper wires according to section 
19.0, 

Electrical diagram. 

 

3.  Replace the 115V plug with a proper UL-listed 

plug suitable for 230V operation. 

IMPORTANT:

 Consult the diagrams in section 19.0 

for any clarification of these changes to 230V.  

Содержание VBS-1408

Страница 1: ...14 inch Metalworking Band Saw Model VBS 1408 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 414483 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision G 04 2013 www waltermeier com Copyri...

Страница 2: ...ge prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must a...

Страница 3: ...breakage 11 12 0 Welder operation 11 12 1 Shearing 11 12 2 Removing Teeth 12 12 3 Welding 12 12 4 Annealing 13 12 5 Blade grinding 14 12 6 Secondary Annealing 14 12 7 Welder Clean Up 14 13 0 Band saw...

Страница 4: ...masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles 10 Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication 11 Make certain the switch...

Страница 5: ...pieces carefully keeping hands away from the blade The saw must be stopped and the electrical supply cut off or machine unplugged before reaching into the cutting area 37 Don t use in dangerous enviro...

Страница 6: ...height from floor at 90 39 Table tilt Front and Back 8 deg Right 15 deg Left 12 deg Blade length approximate 114 Blade width maximum 1 2 Overall height 68 1 2 Floor space required 34 x 24 Weights Net...

Страница 7: ...hinist s level on the table and observe in both directions 5 Use metal shims under the appropriate hold down screw Tighten screw and recheck for level 6 Adjust with additional shims as required until...

Страница 8: ...2 Grinder Toggle Switch I Figure 3 located on blade welder panel Flip switch up to start grinder flip down to stop grinder Weld Button J Figure 3 located on blade welder panel Press and hold to start...

Страница 9: ...ade should run next to but not against the flange at the rear If adjustment is needed 1 Slightly loosen all four socket head cap screws D Figure 7 2 Tighten two top set screws E Figure 7 slightly to s...

Страница 10: ...the blade is inside out Twist blade outside in and reinstall 7 Tension blade by turning tension handwheel Rotate wheel by hand and make sure blade is properly seated in blade guides Blade guides will...

Страница 11: ...s are subject to high stresses and breakage may sometimes be unavoidable However many factors can be controlled to help prevent most blade breakage Here are some common causes for breakage 1 Misalignm...

Страница 12: ...t clamp Position back edge of blade against back edge of right clamp Then butt the end of blade against the other end of blade the blade ends need to be in contact with each other Tighten right clamp...

Страница 13: ...ection is same thickness as rest of blade If not grind off excess weld material using the grinder Refer to section 12 5 Blade grinding If blade is thicker at the weld than at the rest of the blade usi...

Страница 14: ...New blades are very sharp and therefore have a tooth geometry that is easily damaged if a careful break in procedure is not followed Consult the blade manufacturer s literature for break in of specif...

Страница 15: ...ect it from the electrical supply by pulling out the plug or switching off the main switch Failure to comply may cause serious injury Use a brush to loosen accumulated chips and debris Use a shop vacu...

Страница 16: ...l alignment Blade quickly becomes dull Blade speed too fast Use slower speed Wrong blade for the job Use proper blade for workpiece Feed rate excessive Decrease feed rate Blade warps Dull blade Sharpe...

Страница 17: ...orrect size If circuit size is correct there is probably a loose electrical lead Switch or motor failure how to distinguish If you have access to a voltmeter you can separate a starter failure from a...

Страница 18: ...p jaws not aligned correctly Make corrections as needed Weld breaks when used Weld is weak and incomplete possible blow holes see Figure 16 Cut and re weld blade ends Weld has been ground too thin Cut...

Страница 19: ...cordingly Jaw movement too slow Put some oil on rear side of welding lever and the two jaws Blade cannot be tightly clamped with the clamp jaws Clamp jaws are out of order or decayed Replace clamp jaw...

Страница 20: ...20 16 0 Speed and pitch chart Table 5...

Страница 21: ...on the following pages To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 Monday through Friday see our website for business hours www waltermeier com Having the Model Number and Seria...

Страница 22: ...22 18 1 1 VBS 1408 Band Saw Exploded View...

Страница 23: ...23 18 1 2 VBS 1408 Band Saw Welder Assembly Exploded View...

Страница 24: ...aft re VBS1610 BS 1 1940 1940 Vaned Iron Plates re VBS1610 BS 1 1950 1950 Lower Blade re VBS1610 BS 2 1960 1960 Upper Blade re VBS1610 BS 1 1970 1970 Plate re VBS1610 BS 1 1980 1980 Joint re VBS1610 B...

Страница 25: ...21 Weld Tension Arm 1 6211 6211 Bushing 1 6220 6220 Spring short 1 6230 6230 Spring long 1 6240 VBS14 624 Transformer 1 6241 6241 Mounting Bracket 1 6250 VBS16 625 Switch 1 6260 VBS14 626 Grinder Moto...

Страница 26: ...1 7520 VBS16 7520 Pulley outer 1 8111 8111A Name Plate 1 8741 8741 Tilt Indicator left and right 1 8771 8771 Tilt Indicator front and back 1 9015 9015 Guide Post Lock 1 9030 9030 Handwheel 1 9031 9031...

Страница 27: ...27 19 0 Electrical diagram VBS 1408...

Страница 28: ...28 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Phone 800 274 6848 www jettools com www waltermeier com...

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