Wellsaw 58BD Operating & Maintenance Manual

Portable/convertible manual bandsaw

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58BD & 58BW
Parts List
Portable/Convertible
Manual Bandsaw
and
Built better to work stronger and last longer
Operating & Maintenance Manual
starting sn 11885
REV 160115
2829 N. Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49004
Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49004
Phone: 269-345-1132 Fax: 269-345-0095
269-345-1132 Fax: 269-345-0095
www.wellsaw.com

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  • Page 1 58BD & 58BW Parts List Portable/Convertible Manual Bandsaw Built better to work stronger and last longer Operating & Maintenance Manual starting sn 11885 REV 160115 2829 N. Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49004 Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49004 Phone: 269-345-1132 Fax: 269-345-0095 269-345-1132 Fax: 269-345-0095 www.wellsaw.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This warranty does not ap- Wheel & Frame ..........10-11 ply if this WELLSAW has been used in a manner not Blade Guide & Gear Box ........12-13 consistent with its’ design or which has been subject Coolant, Switch &...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Know your machine, its safe and proper use! DISCONNECT POWER before adjusting or servicing the saw or changing a blade. FOR ALL TOOLS STAY CLEAR of all moving parts. Keep hands and fi ngers away form the saw blade. KEEP GUARD IN PLACE and in working order.
  • Page 4 DON’T OVER REACH. Keep proper footing and bal- The work area should be neat, well lighted, properly ance at all times. ventilated and free of pedestrian or vehicle traffi c. Am- ple room is needed for stock handling and storage, MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
  • Page 5: Operation & Maintenance

    Operation & Maintenance READ CAREFULLY The MODEL 58B METAL CUTTING BAND SAW is de- 9. Briefl y start and stop motor a few times to make signed for effi cient performance. With proper care, it sure blade is riding correctly on band wheels, then will give you many years of dependable service.
  • Page 6 DASH POT MAINTENANCE Wellsaws are equipped with a dash pot (frame BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, ALWAYS check) to stabilize the downward travel of the saw TRY A NEW BLADE TO MAKE SURE THE CAUSE frame to protect the saw blade from damage. The OF THE PROBLEM IS NOT A WORN BLADE.
  • Page 7: Recommended Service Kit

    BLADE BRUSHES Marfak Grade “O” Grease, or equivalent, is used in the gear case. Other parts of the saw may be lubri- Blade brushes should be cleaned frequently with cated as follows: kerosene or a good solvent. To take advantage of both rows of bristles, invert blade brushes and install them 1.
  • Page 9 Always give model number, serial number and part number when ordering repair parts. BED AND LEG DETAILS PARTS LIST REF NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION A-16 Hand Wheel 100019-8 Hex Jam Nut 100402 Thrust Collar 102889 Vise Screw M-61 Vise Screw Nut 102890 Vise Ratchet (after SN23617 use 102890) 102957...
  • Page 11 Always give model number, serial number and part number when ordering repair parts. WHEEL AND FRAME DETAILS PARTS LIST REF NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 102874 Frame A-46 Wheel Slide Block Guide A-12 Slide Block 100004-13 Cap Screw - 5/16 - 18 x 5/8 - Hex Head 100025-2 Lock Washer A-10...
  • Page 13 Always give model number, serial number and part number when ordering repair parts. BLADE GUIDES AND GEAR BOX DETAILS PARTS LIST REF NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION M-13 Gear Case 101291 Gear Case Cover 100068-1 Snap Ring 100072-1 Expansion Plug 100405-1 Ball Bearing 101343 Pulley Shaft...
  • Page 15 Always give model number, serial number and part number when ordering repair parts. COOLANT, SWITCH AND DASH POT DETAILS PARTS LIST REF NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 105800 Chip Pan 105801 Chip Pan Extension 101669 Coolant Tank 101565-2 Screen 105807 Splash Guard Transformer - Give Complete Electrical Specs.
  • Page 16: Service Parts Changes (Before Serial # 22020)

    58B Service Parts Changes ELECTRICALS Before 17240 to 21035 100670-1 (Switch Only) or 102888 Switch Box Assembly Beginning 20855 105869 Safe Start Plus and Cord Set Beginning 21036 120228 Switch Assembly & 100846-16 Motor BLADE GUIDES To Serial Number 11751 102858 Frame Ratchet 102908...
  • Page 17: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting For Greater Service and Effi ciency Careful Operation - Blade Consideration Cutting out of line Too heavy a feed or worn blade Reduce feed rate by adjusting frame weight or replace blade. Replace worn guide bearings when they begin to show excessive wear Guides in wrong position Set as close to work as possible...
  • Page 18: Electrical Schematic

    ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC...
  • Page 20: Wellsaw Select-O-Chart

    ® ® Wellsaw Wellsaw Select-O-Chart Select-O-Chart To assist in selecting the right blade and the right speed for your job! Speed = Suggested blade speed in feet-per-minute Feeding pressure: L = light, M = medium, H = heavy • T = teeth per inch...
  • Page 21 Material (Annealed) Blade Cutting Blade Cutting Blade Cutting Blade Cutting Speed Rate Speed Rate Speed Rate Speed Rate (SFPM) (SIPM) (SFPM) (SIPM) (SFPM) (SIPM) (SFPM) (SIPM) Silicon Steels 9255-9260 2 - 4 3 - 5 3 - 5 3 - 5 9261-9262 1 - 3 2 - 3...
  • Page 22 The Original..Since 1926 2829 N. Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49004 Phone: 269-345-1132 Fax: 269-345-0095 website: www.wellsaw.com email: parts@wellsaw.com...

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