OPERATOR’S MANUAL WA-14M Vertical Woodcutting BandsawTable of Contents Introduction ‘Specifications. Features Unpacking and Cleanup. Safety Instructions ‘Assembling Motor Plate and, Motor to Stand ‘Assembling Bandsaw to Stand ‘Assembling Motor Pulley and V-Belt ‘Assembling Belt/Pulley Guard Assembling the Table. Table Insert Installation and Leveling Connecting to Power Supply Tilting the Table ‘Adjusting Table to 90° Adjusting Blade Tension ‘Tracking the Blade ‘Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly ‘Adjusting Upper Blade Guides ‘and Blade Support Bearing ‘Adjusting Lower Blade Guides and Blade Support Bearing Selecting Saw Blades Changing Blades Operating the Bandsaw Cutting Curves Parts. Bandsaw And Stand Dimensions (Inches) Assembly ‘Stand Assembly Diagram Parts For “14” Wood/Metal Band Saw How To Chage The Bolt Grounding Instrvctions Wa-14m Wiring Diagram 10 10 10 10 1" " 2 13 “ 6 16 7 18For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Saw 1. Wear eye protection 2. Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has stopped. 1. Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, blade guides, and thrust bearings. 4, Adjust upper guide to just clear workpiece. 5. Hold workpiece firmly against table.OPERATOR’S MANUAL WA-14M Vertical Woodcutting Bandsaw Introduction The Vertical Woodcutting Bandsaw is a high- quality, precision-cutting tool. It will give you years of superior service. Naturally, you will get ‘maximum performance from your new woodcu- ting bandsaw it you follow the instructions in this manual Betore attempting to install or operate your new bandsaw. we recommend you read this manual ‘and familiarize yourself with the details of opera- tion. Understanding the contents of the manual wil help you obtain the best possible results and achieve highest standards of accuracy. It will also resolve many of the problems you could encoun- ter otherwise. A serial number js stamped on the nameplate, Please referto this serial number in any communi: cations regarding your machine, and refer to the parts list accompanying this manual to order spe- cific part numbered items. Specifications Cutting capacity 6 Minimum sew blade Maximum sawblade — %" ‘Saw blade length 92" Table size 14 x14" Table tit 45°%R, 10°xL Dimensions 651" H (Gee Parts Section for drawing.) (Overall) 2416" W, 19%" D Motor(1725 RPM) single phase, 115/230 (prewired 115V) Net weight. 201 Ibs, (approx.) Ship weight 208 Ibs. approx.) Features ‘The vertical bandsaw is an easy-to-use, cost-effective tool for producing fixtures, fur hiture or marine woodwork. Itis an essential piece ‘of equipment for custom cabinet shops, boat building shops, home workshops, and the advanced hobbyist. It gives excellent results cutting plastic, aluminum and similar materials, or wherever cutting curves and compound curves is required,The vertical bandsaw is shown in Figure 1 CoWER FIGURE 1 pren RoLteR SEARING upper BLADE uIES Unpacking and Cleanup To ensure maximum performance from your wo- odcutting bandsaw, clean it properly; and instal it accurately before use, {As soon as you receive the bandsaw, we recom ‘mend you follow these procedures: 1. Inspect packing crate for damage in transit. Record damage, and report it immediately to shipper. 2. Caretully remove loose items, saw and stand land check that all arrived in good condition ti not, let your industrial distributor know imme. diately. 3. Machined surfaces of bandsaw are protected by a heavy coating that must be removed before machine is used. Remove protective coating with kerosene of diesel oil. DO NOT USE CELLULOSE-BASED SOLVENTS; they damage paint. Also DO NOT USE SOL: VENTS on plastic parts; they dissolve or ‘damage plastic Satety Instructions 1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order 2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. 3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. 4. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVI- RONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain, Keep work area well lighted. 5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area. 6 MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. 7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Wear no loose clothing, gloves, necktics, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip foot- wear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.10. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday cycglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses 11, SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. 12. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times, 13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 14. DISCONNECT TOOLS before seryicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like 15, REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in. 16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner's manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons. 17, NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted 48. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to detenmine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function — check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. 19. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into @ blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only. 20. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Dor't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.Assembling Motor Plate and Motor to Stand 1. Position motor on mounting plate. Secure with four hex head bolts, eight washers, and four hex “uts at slots in moun ure 2) mounting pore fasher FIGURE 2 h motor shaft pointing away from switch and smaller wing of mounting plate up, slide ‘motor and plate onto crass brace (Figure 3) oro FIGURE 3. Secure top of mounting plate to top of stand at matching holes. Use two hex head bolts, four washers, and two hex nuts. Leave bolts loose for later belt adjustment 4, Secure bottom of mounting plate to cross brace at matching holes, Use two hex head bolts, four washers, and two hex nuts. Leave bolts loose for later belt adjustment {tach motor to switch as follows Match red motor wire with upper right terminal on switch at interior of stand, See Figure 4 Match black motor wire at lower right of switeh Green motor wire goes to ground clamp below switch. Refer to wiring diagram at end of manual FIGURE 4 Assembling Bandsaw to Stand To assemble bandsaw to stand: 1, Set bandsaw on top of stand at matching holes, Be sure that wheel covers are on same side as switch, 2, Secure bandsaw to stand with four long bolts, eight washers, and four hex nuts (Figure 5)Assembling Motor Pulley and V-Belt 1. Assemble motor pulley to motor shatt (Figure 6). engaging motor pulley setscrew with key in'motor shatt. oave Polley gl voror Shae ‘MoTOR POLLEY FIGURES wounrine 2, Align motor pulley and drive pulley, using straightedge. (Position of pulleys and motor ‘mounting plate can be changed.) 3. Loop the V-belt onto each pulley ‘Adjust V-belt for tension, To do so, raise or lower motor on motor plate while keeping pulleys aligned. When belt deflects about one inch with light finger pressure, midway between pulleys, belt tension is correct 5. Tighten all stand and motor mounting screws. FIGURESAssembling Belt/Pulley Guard 1. Position beltipulley guard over belt opening al top of stand (Figure 7), gets — veeur FIGURE 7 2. Match holes in guard flanges to holes in cabi net top, 3. Attach guard flanges to cabinet, using round head screws, Secure with split washer and wing nut under stand top. Assembling the Table 1. Position table swivel bracket onto main frame, maiching two locating pins to holes (Figure 8). See Bae, Be, 2 & ki oer BN BF crv erg FIGURE 8 2. Insert and secure two hexhead bolts with washers into bracket holes and main frame (Figure 9), HEXHEAD our FIGURE 9 3. Set table on bracket, ining up degree mark- ing with 0° mark on front of bracket.4, Sorew on handknob at back and front of machine under swivel bracket. 5. Install blade (see “Changing Blades” in this manual) Table Insert Slip table insert (Figure 10) into hole on saw table, ‘engaging table pin with one of indents in insert Insert table spreader into slit on right-hand side of table. i Ae - fo FIGURE 11 2. Tit table to desired angle on degree gauge under table Adjusting Table to 90° ‘An adjustable stop (bolt) is provided to set the table 90° to the blade. To adjust 1. Tilttable slightly to right, 2. Serew in adjustable stop (bolt) and nut (Fig ure 12) FIGURE 10 Installation and Leveling For best cutting performance, locate bandsaw on solid, level foundation. Place metal shims under low corners. Check that all four comers are sup- Ported. Retest level of stand top in both direc: tions; and adjust if necessary Connecting to Power Supply Tho vertical bandsaw is prewired for 115 volts and comes fitted with a power cord. Simply plug in your electric cord when ready to connect to power source, Tilting the Table ‘The bandsaw table tits up to 45° to the right or up t0 10° tothe left. Toiilt the table: FIGURE 12 1. Loosen both star wheels (Figure 11) under table,3. Sot table at 90° to the blade, using a square (on table and against blade 4. The adjustable bolt should touch the table. If it doesn't, loosen nut on bolt; and turn bolt until it touches table. NOTE: When tting table to lott, bolt must be removed, 5. Tighten nut Adjusting Blade Tension ‘The slide bracket (at rear behind upper whee!) allows proper tension tor various widths of blades. With blade on wheels, turn star whee! (Figure 13), raising or lowering blade wheel until desired blade tension is obtained NOTE: Too much tension or strain could break blade. FIGURE 13 Tracking the Blade WARNING NEVER track blade when machine is running. Manually turn wheels. Remove motor drive belt. 1, When biade tension is properly set, slowly rotate wheels clockwise, checking that blade travels in center of upper tir. 2. It blade slides toward front edge, slightly turn tracking handknob (Figure 14) clockwise. This tilts top of wheel toward back of machine and draws blade toward center of tte. HANDKNOB: FIGURE 14 3. It blade slides toward back edge, slightly turn hhandknob counterclockwise, Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly 1. Setupperblade guide assembly as closely as, possible to top of stock. To do 0, swivel lock handle (Figure 15), moving guide assembly into position.FIGURE 15 2. Adjust blade guides flat with blade (Figure 16). ‘Adjusting Upper Blade Guides and Blade Support Bearing ‘ter blade is tensioned and tracking, adjust Upper blade guides and blade support bearing, To adjust: 1, Loosen Allen setscrows (Figure 17) with Allon wrench, TRIANGLE mouse BEARING. I ALLEN Seiscrew BLADE. FIGURE 17 2. Move both guides within .002 inch to blade using feeler gauge. DO NOT pinch blade. 3. Tighten setscrews. 4. Loosen upper triangle knobscrew. 5. Move blade suppor bearing shaft in or out Until bearing is ‘ke inch behind back of blade. NOTE: The upper blade support bearing pre- ents blade from moving back too far and damaging saw teeth setting. 6. Tighten upper triangle knobscrew. 7. Adjust blade support bearing so that blade Stands vertically i inch tet of ight edge of bearingAdjusting Lower Blade Guides and Blade Support Bearing ‘Adjust loner blade guides and blade support bearing at same time as upper ones. Todo so 1. Loosen both setscrews (Figure 18), moving both guides as closely to sides of blade as possible, 00 NOT pinch blade. BLADE Trance ‘SUbponT, foe BEARING a Screw BLADE ube FIGURE 18 2, Tighten setscraws, 3. Toadjust lower blade support bearing, loosen bearing setsorew. 4, Move blade support bearing shaft in or out Until support bearing is about Yes inch behind blade. 5. Tighten setscrow. 6. Adjust blade support bearing so that blade ‘stands vertically he inch to left of right edge of bearing, Selecting Saw Blades For longest blade wear and best cutting results, tse correct blade thickness, width and tomper for type of material cut. When'sawing small curves ‘and delicate work, use narrow blades. Otherwise, se widest blade possible, ‘Saw blades may be purchased at any saw shop, welded, set and sharpened ready for use. For cut- ting wood and similar materials, purchase blades inwidths up to % inch. For longest blade wear, avoid these most common causes of blade breakage: ‘+ Poor guide alignment and adjustment ‘+ Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a short radius Feeding too fast Dull teeth or not enough set ‘+ Too much blade tension Setting top guide assembly too high above workpiece Lumpy or improperly finished braze or weld on blade Continuous running of blade when not cutting The saw blade when new is 93% inches long, ‘Adjustments can be made on blades from 91" to ‘94 inches, Changing Blades To change biades 1. Remove upper and lower whee! guards. 2. Release blade tension. See “Adjusting Blade Tension” in this manual 9. Remove table insert and table spreader pin at right edge of table. 4. Slip blade off wheel, guiding it through table slot 5. To install blade, reverse procedure, Operating the Bandsaw Operation of power tools involves a certain amount of hazard. Before attempting regular work, we recommend you gat the feel of opera: tions, using scrap lumber to check settings. Read entire instructions -before cutting a workpiece Always pay attention to safety precautions 10 ‘avoid injury Before turning on power, make all adjustments, ‘check that guard is in place, and turn pulley by ‘hand to make sure all parts work properly Always keep top guide assembly down close to your work. Do not force material against biace light contact permits easier cutting and prevents ‘unwanted fiction, heating and work-hardening on back edge of blade, It you keep saw blade sharp. litle pressure is needed for cutting, Steadlly move stock against blade without forcing it. To avoid twisting the blade, do not turn sharp corners; saw around cor ners. 10Cutting Curves When cstting curves, carefully urn stock so blade follows without twisting. If curve is so sharp that you must repeatedly back up and cut new Kerf, Use narrow blade or blade with more set. When blade has more set, stock turns easier but cut is rougher, When changing @ cut, avoid withdrawing work piece, as withdrawing may draw blade off wheels, Rather, turn stock; and saw out through waste material PARTS WA-14M Vertical Woodcutting Bandsaw Table of Contents Bandsaw and Stand dimensions. 2 Assembly Diagram 13 Stand Assembly Diagram 4 Pars for 14” Wood/Metal Band Saw. 6 How to Change The Belt. 16 Grounding Instruction 7 Wiring Diagram. 18 uvBANDSAW AND STAND DIMENSIONS (inches) 25% ae a a eeASSEMBLY DIAGRAMSTAND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAMPARTS FOR 14” WOOD/METAL BAND SAW WA-14M Parts Parts Upper frame arm Boom Lock Handle a Plastic cover ra Guide post bracket aa? Set screw Guide post 3 ‘Support bracket for upper = ee Knob screw ra Upper spacing sleeve i ow Cali a Bearing (6200) a Bearing (6208) Screw ‘Lower wheel ope Blade guide Nut Star wheel Lower wheel guard ad Pin aaa c Cycolae guard Blade adjuster screw (Fa iE Coil spring | Upper wheel sliding bracket QQ” x as Square nut | Nut rT Upper wheel adjuster knob | {| __75. | Carriage bolt Upper wheel shaft hinge | 76.— Flat washer Set screw 77.__|_ Flat washer teel pin Trees 82. | Hex. screw Upper wheel shaft 83._| Flat washer : Wheel bearing (6202) 84.| Motor “Upper wheel —85.__| Flat washer i Wheel protector 86. | Nut Nat 87,__|_Set screw si Sa 88. | Motor pulley Upper wheel guard (inner) 89. | Switch screw Upper wheel guard (outter) || _90._|_ Switch Knob: 91. | Electric cord Set pin as 92. | Vibelt A:36 z = 7 [a 93. | Screw isa Flat washer | [94. | Tower wheel shoe Base a 95. | Case a =i Square nut i | 96. | Screw a eal ‘Saw blade 97. | Spring washer i ‘Table insert v 98. Hex. nut = Ci Table pin au 99. | Hex. nut cia Table Base table stop “Trufihion clamp shoe Trunnion 3 Steel washer Hex. screw | Degree plate 45° a Turn to zero Pulley bracket | Trunnion support bracket Set screw | ‘Star wheel knob Palle: i Hex. screw = Key a ~ Steel washer ite 3 Speed shaft z Bolt Ball bearing 6202 Nut EES a a Flat washer Upper fram arm cover ‘Nut Screw - | _Hex. screw Cover for guide post [ 54. | Steel washer a ‘Teeth washer. =eEai | 55.__| Support bracket for lower guide ie Ceclip z | 56. crew oa r Flat washer frm 57. | Flat washer Screw 1SBLADE SPEED 700 F.P.M. 1230 F.P.M, 2420 F.P.M. HOW TO CHANGE THE BELT There are three speeds of saw blade, 700, 1230, 2420 FPM. First, fix the short belt in A pulley and a of B pulley then 1. Put long belt in d of B pulley and d of C pulley, the Run- ning speed of saw blade is 700 FPM. 2. Put long belt in ¢ of B pulley and c of C pulley, Running speed of saw blade is 1230 FPM. 3. Put long belt in b of B pulley and b of C pulley, the Run. ring speed of saw blade is 2420 FPM, 16GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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 tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipmentgrounding conduc- tor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordmances. Do not modity the plug provided — if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green 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 equipmentgrounding conductor to a live terminal. Check with a qualified electrician or service Personnel if the grounding instructions are not ‘completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded. Use only wire extension cbrds that have -prong grounding plugs and &-pole receptacles that accept the too'’s plug. Repair or replace damage or worn cord immediately. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150 volts: 7 This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in ‘Sketch Ain Figure _ 1. The tool has a ground- ing plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Sketch Ain Figure 1. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Sketches B and C, may be used to connect this. plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only Lntil a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ‘ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating between 150—250 volts, inclusive: This tool is intended for yse on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in ‘Sketch Din Figure 1. The tool has a ground- ing plug that looks like the plug illustrated in ‘Sketch D in Figure 1. Make sure the tool is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter is availa ble or should be used with this tool. If the tool ‘must be reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit, the reconnection should be made by qualified service personnel; and after reconnection, the tool should comply with all local codes and ordinances. ADAPTER NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA! FIGURE 1 GROUNDING METHODS ‘aldWA-14M WIRING DIAGRAM MOTOR JUNCTION BOX WIRED FOR 110V. CAPACITOR YELLOW BACK OF SWITCH GROUND SCREW WHITE, — TO MOTOR TO POWER SOURCE GREEN GROUND SCREW GREEN 18