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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service .................................................................................................................................................. 2
More Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
WMH Tool Group Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Table of Figures ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Warnings...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
How The VSF-14 Band Saw Operates........................................................................................................................ 7
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Specifications............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Model....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
VSF-14-1 ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
VSF-14-3 ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Standard Features .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Standard Equipment ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Description................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Installation.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
General ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Machine Setup ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Electrical Connections .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
General ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Controls................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Changing blade speeds: ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Blade Selection.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Blade Removal and Installation ............................................................................................................................ 12
Blade Break-In Procedures................................................................................................................................... 13
Controlling the Cut ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Hydraulic Feed Control ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Evaluating Cutting Efficiency ................................................................................................................................ 14
Setting the Vise for Angle Cuts ............................................................................................................................. 14
Setting the Vise for Square Cuts........................................................................................................................... 14
Work Setup ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Setting the Blade Guide Bracket........................................................................................................................... 14
Starting the Saw.................................................................................................................................................... 15
Service and Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Blade Tracking Adjustments ............................................................................................................................ 16
Blade Guide Bearing Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... 17
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Lubrication............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Changing the Drive Motor V-Belt .......................................................................................................................... 18
Chip Brush and Chip Scraper Replacement......................................................................................................... 18
Blade Guide Bearing Replacement ...................................................................................................................... 19
Drive Motor Replacement ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Adjusting or Replacing the Counterbalance ......................................................................................................... 19
Replacing the Drive Wheel (Lower Wheel)........................................................................................................... 20
Replacing the Idler Wheel or Bearings (Upper Wheel)......................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................................................... 23
Parts List for VSF-14 Saw Frame ......................................................................................................................... 25
Parts List for the VSF-14 Base ............................................................................................................................. 29
Parts List for the VSF-14 Gear Box Assembly...................................................................................................... 31
Parts List for the VSF-14 Bearing Shaft Assembly............................................................................................... 32
Parts List for the VSF-14 Smooth Wheel Assembly ............................................................................................. 33
Parts List for the VSF-14 Idler Wheel Assembly .................................................................................................. 33
Electrical Schematics................................................................................................................................................. 34
115 Volts, Single Phase........................................................................................................................................ 34
230 Volts, Single Phase........................................................................................................................................ 34
230 Volts, Three Phase ........................................................................................................................................ 35
460 Volts, Three Phase ........................................................................................................................................ 35
