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This Manual is BookmarkedOperating Instructions — Parts Manual14-Inch Vertical Band SawsModels: 8201, 8203, 8201VS and 8203VSWHM TOOL GROUP2420 Vantag

10Operating ControlsSTART/STOP SwitchThe START/STOP switch (refer to Figure 5) isused to turn on the band saw drive motor. TheSTART switch has a mold

11AdjustmentsAdjusting Blade Support/Guide HeightThe upper blade support and guide mechanismcan be adjusted to accomodate the height of thework piece.

12breaker in the branch circuit.2. Move the upper blade guide assembly to thevery top of its travel.3. Make sure the blade is straight, and fullytensi

131. Turn the main switch to off.2. Pull the door open on the pulley case.3. Turn the clutch handle clockwise and push in,to engage the high speed pul

1410. Install the belts as required (refer to Figure 10).11. Release the weight of motor so the motorpivots downward. The weight of the motor willprov

159. USING LEATHER GLOVES AND ANSI Z87.1EYEWEAR TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROMTHE CUTTING BLADE, carefully remove theblade from the drive wheels. Remove the

16Carbide guide blockBladeBlade support bearingGuide blockset screwsSupportbearingshaftGuide blocksupport setscrewFigure 14. Lower Blade Support Assem

17Periodic MaintenanceMaintenanceReplace blade when teeth arebrokenReplace blade when bent — or worn— Use a wider blade for moreaccurate straight cuts

18TroubleshootingFaultExcessive bladebreakagePremature bladedullingBad cuts(out-of-square)Bad cuts (rough)Probable cause1. Material loose in vise.2. I

191. Blade is binding in the cut.2. Blade tension too high.1. Blade guides worn2. Blade guide bearings notadjusted.3. Blade guide bearing bracket islo

20Exploded View and Parts Listing – Base –Models 8201, 8203, 8201VS and 8203VSRef Part.No. Number Description Qty1 5513834 Base 12 5513835 Door 13 551

21Exploded View – Saw Head – Models 8201, 8203, 8201VS, and 8203VS

22Ref Part.No. Number Description Qty1 5782511 Upper Arm, Frame 12 5782521 Bracket, Upper Wheel Sliding 13 5782531 Hinge, Upper Wheel Shaft 14 5782541

23Exploded View – Gearbox – Models 8201 and 8203

24Ref Part.No. Number Description Qty1 5783831 Housing Gearbox 12 5629151 Bearing (6206ZZ) 13 9100441 Bearing (6200ZZ) 34 5783851 Bearing (6303ZZ) 15

25Exploded View – Gearbox – Models 8201VS and 8203VS

26Parts Listing – Gearbox – Models 8201VS and 8203VSRef Part.No. Number Description Qty1 5513790 Housing Gearbox 12 5513791 Packing 13 5783861 Plug 24

27Parts List – Optional Riser Block – All ModelsRef Part.No. Number Description Qty1 5784511 Block, Riser 12 5784521 Guard, Blade 13 5784531 Hook, Br

28Parts List – Optional Rip Fence – All ModelsRef Part.No. Number Description Qty1 5784811 Rail, Guide 22 5784821 Fence, Rip 13 5784831 Seat Assembly,

29Notes:

3Table of ContentsCover Page... 1General Specifications

WMH Tool Group2420 Vantage DriveElgin, IL 60123Phone: 847-274-6848

4Wilton’s 14-inch Tradesman Vertical Band Sawsare specially designed to effectively cut a variety ofmaterials including wood, plastic, bakelite, com-p

5- Always follow instructions in Operating Instruc- tions and Parts Manual when changing acces- sory tools or parts.- Never modify the machine witho

6safe by using padlocks, master switches, or byremoving starter keys.Conductor Length AWG (American Wire Gauge) Number240 Volt Lines 120 Volt Lines0 -

7Upper bladeguide andsupportassemblyON/OFFswitchOptional ripfenceMiterslotTableLower bladeguide andsupportassemblyLower drivewheelUpperbladeguidesuppo

86. Tension the belts (refer to Changing Drive BeltPosition).7. Check gearbox fluid level in sight gauge. Ifrequired, add lubricant to bring level hal

9Installing Optional Frame RiserNOTE: Refer to the illustrations in the ReplacementParts section for location of the parts used onthe frame riser.1. R