Wellsaw 1348 User Manual

Parts ListandOperating & Maintenance Manual1318, 1338 & 1348MODELSManual BandsawsBuilt better to work stronger and last longer2829 N. Burdick

8Blade Guide Alignment Up to S/N 1999 To properly align the saw blade for a straight and accurate cut, do the following: 1. Check the stationary vise

9MaintenanceCaution: Disconnect the electrical supply and press emergency STOP button before performing any maintenance. DO NOT service the Frame Hydr

10MACHINE OPERATION 1. Raise the frame and lock it into place by turning the manual flow control valve clockwise (CW) until it stops. 2. Adjust materi

11Procedure to check gear backlash on Wellsaw bandsaws.The applies to saw models with spur type ring & pinion final drive.- Find the six bolts tha

12Frame AssemblyFrame Assembly174891011770221920212823132724149501458596061655760596271740707766869147767293338393430752313141512171618353637393823237

13 Frame AFrame Frame Assembly1 150146SERVIdle Wheel Guard2 150147SERVDrive Wheel Guard 44 100165-011 Shoulder Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/23 100139-003 Knob

14Bed AssemblyBed Assembly1436572131210112217192324252221404142404143423544453436353333303132262829484946475057515255545362626127604937395935383739353

15 Bed Assembly1 100004-044 Cap Screw, HH 5/8 x 32 B-003 Movable Vise Jaw3 155107 Washer4 100004-070 Cap Screw, HH 1/2-13 x 1-3/45 100004-043 Cap

16123451867891011121314161727192021222425262384121091112133561415167915Rite Tensioning Device®Rite Tensioning Device®Leg & Chip PanLeg & Chip

171150075 Blade Tensioning Assembly(for 1118, 1318, 1338 )(includes items 2 thru 18)155072 Blade Tensioning Assy for 13482 101184 Take Up Screw Handle

2FORWARDThe Model 1118,1338 and 1348 Wellsaw bandsaws have been designed and manufactured toconform to Wellsaw’s recognized high standards of quality

18243110111213596781918171615142423232221202420211912/132010111676528293031323334338915141727262518212220blade guide assm 2Blade Guide AssemblyBlade B

19Blade Guide AssemblyBlade Guide Assembly1 101522 Blade Guide Ass’y, D.E. Complete (before S/N 1300) (includes 5-12 & 17-23, 26 &

20Blade Guides for 1” BladesBlade Guides for 1” Blades2720 19172216Blade Guides for 1" Blades 65732 11 35 31 33 12 10 30 98[b][a] 2125 2628[c]291

21 Blade Guides for 1" BladesModel 1118 serial number 2000 and LaterModel 1338 serial number 1647 and Later1152158-001 Blade Guide Ass'y, D.

22Blade Guides for 1-1/4” BladesBlade Guides for 1-1/4” Blades33blade guides-353531788[a][b][c]99152019272236233613291617182126103211630128925282414Bl

23Blade Guides for 1-1/4” BladesBlade Guides for 1-1/4” Blades1152158-002Blade Guide Ass'y, D.E. (includes items 5 thru 36 (Minus 7,12,28,32,33,

24Hydraulic SystemHydraulic System73031Dash PotOilhydraulic system-212150265Model 1118 to S/N 2583Model 1338 to S/N 1728Model 1348 to S/N 4809

25 Hydraulic System*NOTE:On saw model 1118 before S/N 1171, model 1338 before S/N 1733 and Model 1348 before 4809, thereis nocylinder service kit.R

26Coolant system122912131415181920212217131116102822356674Coolant SystemCoolant System

27Coolant SystemCoolant SystemItems 1 thru 9 are not used starting: Model 1118 (1318) serial number 2000 Model 1338 serial number 16471

1- Misuse of this machine can cause serious injury.- For safety, machine must be set up, used and servicedproperly.- Read, understand and follow instr

28Motor & Gear BoxMotor & Gear Boxmotor & gear box-212141516171418222324242325404042262628293031383334373236214422272728413033343833333334

29 Motor & Gear Box1 100835-037 Motor, 3 HP TEFC, 3/4" shaft, 230/460 3phneed 105451-021 pulley too if 1118,1318 sn before 4125, 1338 befor

30M1316ElecControls-21438382139363372B21212A2531525 31623242232120171918712133514111087834

31Electrical ControlsElectrical Controls1 100612-004 Connector, TB-25342 100796-019 Hub Connector, TB-3703 100240-001 Conduit Lock Nut4 100612-002 Con

32Electrical SchematicElectrical SchematicJUMP IF MOTIONDETECTOR IS NOTUSEDMOTION DETECTOR(OPTION)L1L2L31L11L21L32FU1M1T11T21T31 MTR1FU2FU1DISC(OPTION

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34Stock Dimensions 0 - 1" 1" - 3" 3" - 6" 6"+Tooth P

35Stock Dimensions 0 - 1" 1" - 3" 3" - 6" 6"+Tooth P

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219. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,drilling and other construction activities contains chemicalsknown to cause cancer, birth d

38The Original...Since 19262829 N. Burdick St.Kalamazoo, MI 49004Phone: 269-345-1132Fax: 269-345-0095website: www.wellsaw.comemail: parts@wellsa

3Table of ContentsGENERALReceiving and Installation ...1Safety Warnings and Instructions ...

4Notes on Sawing It is widely recognized that a proficient operator is a key to optimum bandsawing. He makes certain the machine is properly maintaine

5Premature Blade Breakage 1. Poor weld in the blade. 2. Feed rate set too high. Reduce it. 3. Excessive blade speed. Adjust it. 4. Blade guides set to

6PLACING THE BLADE ON SAW S/N’s up to 1999 1. Raise saw frame. 2. Open idle and drive wheel guards. 3. Remove blade brush drive belt by loosening thum

7Fixed Vise Jaw The two pins in the fixed vise jaw should be kept in place in order to ensure square cuts. For cutting angles, the pins must be remove