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Wilton 8201 User Manual

Wilton 8201
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Operating Instructions — Parts Manual
14-Inch Vertical Band Saws
Models: 8201, 8203, 8201VS and 8203VS
WHM TOOL GROUP
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60123 Part No. 9078171
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision C2 04/07
www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © 2007 WMH Tool Group
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Wilton 8201 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWilton
Model8201
CategorySaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Specifications

Machinery General Safety Warnings

General Electrical Cautions

Safety Instructions on Sawing Systems

Setup and Operation

Band Saw Assembly

Assemble the band saw frame to the base unit.

Saw Setup and Securing

Securely bolt the saw to the shop floor for stability.

Electrical Hookup Procedures

Connect the band saw to the appropriate power source.

Installing Optional Frame Riser

Installing Optional Rip Fence

Operating Instructions

Operating Controls Overview

Understand and use the machine's start/stop and speed controls.

Saw Blade Selection and Use

Information on blade selection and speed for various materials.

Adjustments

Blade Support and Guide Height Adjustment

Set the upper blade support and guide mechanism height.

Blade Tension Adjustment

Set the correct blade tension using the spring loaded mechanism.

Table Angle Adjustment

Adjust the table angle relative to the saw blade.

Work Table Leveling

Ensure the work table is level relative to the saw blade.

Miter Gauge Slot Parallelism

Ensure the miter slot is parallel to the blade.

Blade Speed Adjustment

Set blade speed based on material being cut.

Clutch Position Change

Shift the clutch mechanism for speed selection.

Drive Belt Position Change

Move drive belts to desired pulley positions.

Pulley-to-Belt Position Change

Adjust pulley positions on shafts for belt drive.

Maintenance

Changing the Saw Blade

Procedure for safely replacing the saw blade.

Using the Miter System

Using the Rip Fence

Using the Dust Control Chute

Draining and Refilling Gearbox

Periodic Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Replacement Parts

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