Résumé du contenu de la page N° 1
This Manual is Bookmarked
Operating Instructions — Parts Manual
7 x 12 Cut-off Band Saw
Models: 3400/3410
177339
WHM TOOL GROUP, Inc.
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60124 Part No. 9078201
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B 05/07
www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © 2007 WMH Tool Group
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 2
Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your WILTON® tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 3
Table of Contents Cover Page .......................................................................................................................... 1 Warranty................................................................................................................................2 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. 3 General Specifications ..................................................
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 4
General Specifications The Wilton Models 3400 and 3410 cut-off band saws The Model 3410 is equipped with an optional coolant are designed for high production cut-off work. Four cutting system which can greatly extend blade life and speed the cut- speeds and a hydraulic feed control allows the efficient cut- ting of a variety of materials which are best cut with cutting ting of virtually any material. fluids and coolants. A removable table also allows the saw to function as a The Model 3400 is n
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 5
- Misuse of this machine can cause serious injury. - Always shut off the machine when not in use. - For safety, machine must be set up, used and serviced When servicing machine: properly. - Always unplug machine from electrical power while - Read, understand and follow instructions in the servicing. operator’s and parts manual which was shipped with - Always follow instructions in operators and parts your machine. manual when changing accessory tools or parts. When setting up machine: - Never mo
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 6
20.Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, General Electrical Cautions This saw should be grounded in accordance with grinding, drilling and other construction activities the National Electrical Code and local codes and contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth ordinances. This work should be done by a qualified defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: electrician. The saw should be grounded to protect the user from electrical shock. Lead from lead ba
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 7
Operating Instructions The jaw closest to the left hand side of the table is Using the vise the locking jaw. This jaw clamps the workpiece against the The vise on the saw table has two jaws. The jaw stationary jaw to hold it securely for cutting. The locking closest to the right hand side of the table is the stationary jaw can pivot to conform to the angle of the work piece jaw. This jaw is firmly secured to the table using its pivot which is held in the stationary jaw. and lock bolts. When
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 8
eventually catch the thrust shaft and allow you to open or Adjusting stationary jaw: close the locking jaw at its new lead screw position. When you slide the jaw to a new position, you can straight cuts see where the nearest lead screw groove is by looking through the slot above the lead screw. (See Figure 1.) For accurate right angle or "straight" cutting, adjust the vise as follows: 1. Disconnect the saw from its electrical power source to Changing the locking prevent accidental start-ups.
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 9
Adjusting angles with the scale on the saw table There is a scale on the rear of the saw base which can be used to establish the angle of cut. 1. Raise the saw arm to full height and lock it in position with the quick shut-off valve. 2. Slide the locking jaw to full open position. 3. Loosen the pivot and lock bolts shown in Figure 1. 4. Lay a straight edge on the saw frame so it contacts the stationary vise jaw. (See Figure 3.) 5. Turn the vise jaw until the straight edge is above the angl
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 10
Controlling the cut: Using the stock stop Hydraulic feed control for repeated cuts The weight of the saw arm typically provides all of the force needed to move the saw blade through the If you are cutting multiple pieces of stock, all to the workpiece. In fact, if the full weight of the arm is allowed same specified length, use the stock stop. to make the cut, rapid blade wear and poor cutting 1. Lower the saw arm to its horizontal position. accuracy will result. Therefore, a hydraulic feed c
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 11
Changing blade speeds Evaluating cutting efficiency Is the blade cutting efficiently? The best way to The Models 3410 and 3400 are 4-speed cut-off determine this is to observe the chips formed by the saws. The different speeds are obtained by changing the cutting blade. position of the drive V-belt which connects the motor If the chip formation is powdery, then the feed is pulley to the drivewheel gearbox pulley. much too light, or the blade is too dull. If the chips formed are curled, but col
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 12
Right angle cuts -- Angle cutting 1. Raise the saw arm to full height and lock it in position single pieces of stock with the quick shut off valve. 2. Slide the vise open. 1. Raise the saw arm to its full up, open position. 3. Set the stationary vise jaw to the angle required 2. Pull up on the quick release handle on the locking vise according to the instructions in Adjusting stationary vise jaw and slide the vise jaws apart. jaw. 3. Place the stock on the saw table, between the vise 4. P
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 13
Figure 8: Placing workpieces in the vise 13
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 14
To adjust blade tracking: Maintenance 1. Loosen the sliding plate draw block bolt slightly so the adjustment set screw will be able to move the draw block. 2. Turn the coolant pump switch OFF, if coolant is used. Replacing blades 3. Turn the saw ON. 1. Disconnect the saw from its electrical power source to 4. Insert a 4mm hex wrench in the socket head track prevent accidental start-ups. adjustment set screw. 2. Raise the saw arm to its full vertical position and lock it 5. Turn the track
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 15
Blade alignment adjustments When to adjust the The blade can suffer from several out-of-adjustment blade guides conditions. These conditions are shown in Figure 10. The blade guides, when installed at the factory, have been adjusted for maximum sawing effectiveness and, if not disturbed, damaged or worn, should require no field adjustment other than moving the guide brackets as needed to clear the workpieces being sawed. However, if the components get out of alignment or need replacement the fo
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 16
parallel to the stationary jaw, no further parallelism Replacing blade guide adjustment is required. However, if the blade is at an angle to the jaw, determine which bearing set you are and support components going to move and the direction in which you need to All component parts are secured with nuts, bolts, move it. Then proceed to the following steps. washers, or snap rings. To remove and replace any 4. Keep the bearing eccentric from moving by putting a component, first remove the blade
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 17
Adjusting blade vertical: Test cutting to verify The blade guide bearing seat can rotate as needed to adjustment accuracy make the blade vertical to the saw table. Follow these instructions. Test cuts can be used to determine whether or not 1. With the saw arm in horizontal position, put a you have adjusted the blade accurately. Use 2 inch bar machinists square on the table, and against the blade, as stock to perform these test cuts, as follows: shown. The blade should be square (vertical) t
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 18
Adjusting guide bearings Replacing guide bearings There are eight side blade guide/support bearings. 1. Remove the blade as outlined in steps 1 through 6 of These bearings are installed in the bearing seat, and the Replacing blades. seat is attached to the sliding adjustment bracket. 2. Remove the jam nut on the eccentric upon which you These bearings are stacked, with two bearings on are going to replace bearings. each adjustment eccentric. The width of each pair of 3. Remove the clip whic
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 19
Replacing the drive wheel Replacing idler wheel 1. Complete steps 1 through 6 in Replacing blades. or bearings 2. Remove the snap ring which secures the lower wheel to the gearbox output shaft. 1. Complete steps 1 through 6 in Replacing blades. 3. Pull the wheel off of the gearbox output shaft using a 2. Remove center bolt and washer from the idler wheel. suitable puller. 3. Remove the two bolts which hold the sliding plate draw 4. Inspection: Examine the wheel for damage on its drive blo
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 20
jack oil for the hydraulic fluid. Servicing the hydraulic 25. Install the top cap on the piston rod and slide it into the cylinder, flush with the bottom snap ring. Again, a control cylinder slight twisting motion will help ease the top cap into Over a long period of service the hydraulic control positon. You will almost certainly expel some fluid from cylinder may need replacement of its internal seals. Use the valve body while doing this, which is why you are the following procedure. (See
