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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SWIVEL HEAD HORIZONTAL BAND SAW
MODEL: BS-712MS
Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC
P.O. Box 531
Manitowoc, WI 54221-0531
Phone: 920.684.4990
Fax: 920.684.3944
sales@baileigh.com
REPRODUCTION OF THIS MANUAL IN ANY FORM WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL
HOLDINGS LLC IS PROHIBITED. Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC, Inc. does not assume and hereby disclaims any
liability for any damage or loss caused by an omission or error in this Operator's Manual, resulting from accident,
negligence, or other occurrence.
Rev. 12/2019
© 2019 Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC

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  • Page 1 REPRODUCTION OF THIS MANUAL IN ANY FORM WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LLC IS PROHIBITED. Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC, Inc. does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability for any damage or loss caused by an omission or error in this Operator’s Manual, resulting from accident, negligence, or other occurrence.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents THANK YOU & WARRANTY ..................1 INTRODUCTION ......................3 GENERAL NOTES ......................3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................6 Dear Valued Customer: ....................6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................8 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ....................8 UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS ..............9 TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING ..................
  • Page 3 OPERATION ......................... 39 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE ................40 Accessing and Cleaning the Coolant System ............41 Gearbox Maintenance ....................42 Oils for Lubricating Coolant ..................42 Storing Machine for Extended Period of Time ............42 PARTS DIAGRAM - A ....................43 PARTS DIAGRAM - B ....................

  • Page 4: Thank You & Warranty

    THANK YOU & WARRANTY Thank you for your purchase of a machine from Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC. We hope that you find it productive and useful to you for a long time to come. Inspection & Acceptance. Buyer shall inspect all Goods within ten (10) days after receipt thereof. Buyer’s payment shall constitute final acceptance of the Goods and shall act as a waiver of the Buyer’s rights to inspect or...
  • Page 5 We apologize for any discrepancies that may occur. Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC reserves the right to make any and all changes deemed necessary in the course of business including but not limited to pricing, product specifications, quantities, and product availability.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The quality and reliability of the components assembled on a Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC machine guarantee near perfect functioning, free from problems, even under the most demanding working conditions. However, if a situation arises, refer to the manual first. If a solution cannot be found, contact the distributor where you purchased our product.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS OPERATORS MANUAL CAREFULLY It contains important safety information, instructions, and necessary operating procedures. The continual observance of these procedures will help increase your production and extend the life of the equipment. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LEARN TO RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety alert symbol.
  • Page 8 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often and use them to instruct others. PROTECT EYES Wear safety glasses or suitable eye protection when working on or around machinery. PROTECT AGAINST NOISE Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Metal working can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result.
  • Page 10 7. Dressing material edges. Always chamfer and deburr all sharp edges. 8. Do not force tool. Your machine will do a better and safer job if used as intended. DO NOT use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the machines rated capacity. 9.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    25. DO NOT bypass or defeat any safety interlock systems. 26. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Capacity 90° Round 7" (180mm) 7” x 10.5” (180 x 267mm) Rectangular Capacity 45° 4” (100mm) Round 4” x 5" (100 x 125mm) Rectangular Return Manual...

  • Page 12: Unpacking And Checking Contents

    UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS Your Baileigh machine is shipped complete. Separate all parts from the packing material and check each item carefully. Make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material. WARNING: SUFFOCATION HAZARD! Immediately discard any plastic bags and packing materials to eliminate choking and suffocation hazards to children and animals.
  • Page 13 Shipping Container Contents Base-left end Base-right end Base-sides Hardware bag (includes (4) ea. hex bolt and flat washers.
  • Page 14 Stop bracket Stop rod Work stop Saw bow guard w/hardware Drain screen Lift handle w/hardware Support leg w/hardware Wheels w/bearings Axle w/ (2) hitch pins & (2) flat washers...

  • Page 15: Transporting And Lifting

    TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING NOTICE: Lifting and carrying operations should be carried out by skilled workers, such as a truck operator, crane operator, etc. If a crane is used to lift the machine, attach the lifting chain carefully, making sure the machine is well balanced. Follow these guidelines when lifting with truck or trolley: •...

  • Page 16: Installation

    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Consider the following when looking for a suitable location to place the machine: • Overall weight of the machine. • Weight of material being processed. • Sizes of material to be processed through the machine. • Space needed for auxiliary stands, work tables, or other machinery. •...

  • Page 17: Overall Dimensions

    OVERALL DIMENSIONS...

  • Page 18: Getting To Know Your Machine

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE...
  • Page 19 Item Description Function Front and rear jaw For clamping material. Blade tension knob Used to increase or decrease blade tension Blade tension side plate Holds adjustable head pulley Blade adjustment assembly Adjusts front end of blade Blade adjustment assembly Adjusts rear end of blade On - Off pushbuttons Used to start and stop saw motor "E"...

  • Page 20: Assembly And Set Up

    ASSEMBLY AND SET UP WARNING: For your own safety, DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until the machine is completely assembled and you read and understand the entire instruction manual. Front of Machine Cotter pin 1. Insert the tabs on the side panels into the square openings of the end panels.
  • Page 21 Pick with Forks Typ. (4) Plcs. 5. Unbolt and remove the (4) angle brackets that hold the saw to the pallet base. 6. Carefully pick up the saw and place onto the assembled wheelbase. 7. Secure with the (4) bolts and flat washers provided.
  • Page 22 9. Remove the shipping strap that holds the saw bow down. Save the strap and use whenever transporting the saw. 10. Attach the handle to the saw with the hex bolts, flat washers, lock washers, and hex nuts provided. For the correct orientation.
  • Page 23 Attaching the Saw Bow Cover Guard Using the (2) hex bolts, lock washers, and flat washers provided, attach the bow cover guard. Coolant Tank Preparation Use a 20:1 (water to coolant) solution to increase cutting efficiency and prolong blade life. 1.

  • Page 24: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL CAUTION: HAVE ELECTRICAL UTILITIES CONNECTED TO MACHINE BY A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN! Check if the available power supply is the same as listed on the machine nameplate. WARNING: Make sure the grounding wire (green) is properly connected to avoid electric shock. DO NOT switch the position of the green grounding wire if any electrical plug wires are switched during hookup.
  • Page 25 • Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.

  • Page 26: Before Each Use

    BEFORE EACH USE • For dusty operations, wear a face shield along with safety goggles. • It is important to choose the right blade for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do. This saw is equipped with a bi-metallic blade which can be used to cut stainless steel, steel, iron, brass, aluminum, wood, plastic.

  • Page 27: Breaking In A Band Saw Blade

    • Curly Silvery and Warm Chips – optimum feed rate and saw speed Baileigh Industrial offers a wide selection of tooth styles for various cutting applications. Please phone Baileigh Industrial at (920.684.4990) or fax to (920.684.3944) to have one of our...

  • Page 28: Blade Terminology

    Blade Terminology The widest part of the blade measured from the back edge of the BLADE WIDTH blade to the tip of the tooth. GULLET DEPTH The distance from the tooth tip to the bottom of the curved area. The angle of the tooth face from a line perpendicular to the length TOOTH RAKE of the blade.

  • Page 29: Blade Structure

    Blade structure Bi-metal blades are the most commonly used. They consist of a silicon-steel blade backing by a laser welded high speed steel (HHS) cutting edge. The type of stocks are classified in M2, M42, M51 and differ from each other because of their major hardness due to the increasing percentage of Cobalt (Cc) and molybdenum (Mo) contained in the metal alloy.

  • Page 30: Sets

    COMBO TOOTH: 9° - 10° positive rake. This type of blade is the most suitable for the cutting of section bars and large and thick pipes as well as for the cutting of solid bars at maximum machine capacity. Available pitches: 3-4/4-6. SETS Saw teeth bent out of the plane of the saw body, resulting in a wide cut in the workpiece.

  • Page 31: Blade Care

    BLADE CARE The bandsaw blade is subjected to a tremendous amount of strain. Make sure to always use the appropriate feed rate for the type material you are cutting. Be sure to select a blade of the proper width, style, and pitch that will produce the best cut in your material.

  • Page 33: Blade Breakage

    BLADE BREAKAGE In some cases blade breakage is unavoidable due to the stresses that are imparted on the blade. Avoidable breakage is often the result of poor care, or poor operator judgment when it comes to adjusting or mounting the blade or blade guides. Listed below are some of the more common reasons for blade breakage.

  • Page 34: Machine Adjustments

    / unload material from the vise while the saw is running. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Angles can be cut from 0 to 45° left with the BS-712MS band saw. 1. Unlock the rotating saw bow by turning the clamp handle counterclockwise (ccw).

  • Page 35: Adjusting Automatic Shut-Off

    4. The two adjusting bolts shown in (fig. 23) are used to stop the saw bow at both 0° and 45° as indicated on the scale. 5. Make sure the jam nuts are tight. 0° Travel 45° Travel Adjusting Automatic Shut-off The saw should stop after the cut has been made.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Blade Tension

    Adjusting Blade Tension Blade tension is important to the proper operation of the saw. The Loosen saw should be set in the “High Tension” range (about 2,300 psi) when you are finished with the blade tension setup. To set the blade tension without the use of a blade tension gauge: 1.

  • Page 37: Changing The Blade

    Changing the Blade CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Use extra care when removing, installing, or adjusting the saw blade! 1. Disconnect the saw from the power source. 2. Remove the two hex bolts (A) and remove the bow cover guard to allow the blade cover to open fully. 3.

  • Page 38: Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings

    10. Place the blade around both the drive pulley and the idler pulley. Make sure the back edge of the blade rests near the flange (F) on both pulleys. 11. Turn the blade tension knob (D) clockwise (cw) to tension the blade.

  • Page 39: Adjusting Blade Tracking

    Adjusting Blade Tracking CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Use extra care when removing, installing, or adjusting the saw blade! The blade tracking adjustment requires running the saw with the back cover open. This adjustment must be completed by qualified trained personnel. Failure to comply may cause serious personal injury! Note: Before making any tracking adjustments, try a new blade.

  • Page 40: Changing Blade Speed

    Changing Blade Speed To change speeds from position 1 to 2 to 3. 1. Disconnect power to the saw. 2. Turn the handle on the reducer with one hand and use the other hand to slide the blade back and forth until the handle engages the required gear.

  • Page 41: Prior To Operation

    PRIOR TO OPERATION Read the section on adjusting the blade tension for the proper procedure. 1. Check to see if blade tooth direction matches the diagram on the saw body. For shipping purposes only the tension on the blade has been reduced. Before attempting to cut any materials you must re-adjust the 2.

  • Page 42: Operation

    OPERATION CAUTION: Always wear proper eye protection with side shields, safety footwear, and leather gloves to protect from burrs and sharp edges. When handling large heavy materials make sure they are properly supported. NEVER operate saw without blade guards in place. 1.

  • Page 43: Lubrication And Maintenance

    LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Make sure the electrical disconnect is OFF before working on the machine. Maintenance should be performed on a regular basis by qualified personnel. Always follow proper safety precautions when working on or around any machinery. Daily Maintenance •...

  • Page 44: Accessing And Cleaning The Coolant System

    Six Month Maintenance • Do a continuity check of the safety circuit Machine Lubrication • Ball bearings on the blade guide assemblies and the blade wheels are permanently sealed and require no further lubrication. • Lightly lubricate the vise screw with a #2 lubricating grease. Accessing and Cleaning the Coolant System 1.

  • Page 45: Gearbox Maintenance

    Gearbox Maintenance The gearbox requires periodic changing of the oil. Initially after 6 months and then every year thereafter. Follow the procedure below: 1. Disconnect power from the saw 2. Raise the saw bow to a vertical position. 3. Remove the oil drain plug (AD) and drain the oil into a catch basin. Loosening oil fill plug (AE) will help oil to drain.

  • Page 46: Parts Diagram - A

    PARTS DIAGRAM - A...

  • Page 47: Parts Diagram - B

    PARTS DIAGRAM - B...

  • Page 48: Parts List For "A" And "B

    Parts List For “A” And “B” Item Description Qty. Item Description Qty. Bottom Dish Hex. Hd. Screw 5/16x1 Hex. Hd. Screw 3/8x1-1/2 Stop Rod Nut 3/8 Hex. Hd. Screw M12x35 Feet-Stand (Right) Spring Washer 1/2 Feet-Stand (Left) Rear Vise Panel Hex.
  • Page 49 Item Description Qty. Item Description Qty. Guide Adjustable Knob 3/8x1- Hex. Hd. Screw 5/16x3/4 Nut 5/16 Adjustable Bracket (Rear) 31-1 Spring Washer 5/16 Ball Bearing 608ZZ Washer 5/16x18x2 Bearing Pin 8MM 32-1 Hex. Hd. Screw 5/16x1 Blade Adjustable Seat (Rear) Spring Washer 5/16 144-1 Blade Adjustable Seat (Front) Nut 5/16...
  • Page 50 Item Description Qty. Item Description Qty. Hex. Hd. Screw 3/8x1-3/4 Hex. Soc. Screw 5/16x1 Plate Spring Washer 5/16 Hex. Hd. Screw 3/8x1-1/2 Washer 5/16 Spring Washer 3/8 Valve Upper of Disc Hose Clamp 13MM Hex. Socket Cap Screw Bracket M10x20 Lock Handle 3/8x45 172-1 Hex.

  • Page 51: Electrical Components

    Item Description Qty. Item Description Qty. Washer 5/16x18x2 Key 5MM Thumb Screw 194-1 Worm Shaft Stop Bracket 195-1 Gear Flange Work Stop 195-2 Hex. Soc. Screw 6x20MM Nut 5/16 196N Gear Box ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Item Description and function Technical data Remark CNS 2930 AC1 –...

  • Page 52: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 53: Electrical Schematic

    ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 1 ph (RECOM) 60Hz 10A gL type 1.0mm 1.0mm cut-off 1.0mm position .09kw .74kw 2850 rpm 1720 rpm 110V 110V coolant pump 1.0mm main motor motor...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    3. Material loose in vise. 3. Clamp work securely. 4. Blade rubs on wheel flange. 4. Adjust the wheel alignment. 5. Teeth too coarse for material. 5. Contact Baileigh Industrial for Excessive Blade recommended blade type. Breakage 6. Teeth in contact with the 6.
  • Page 55 3. Vibrating piece part. 3. Make sure work is clamped securely. 4. Gullets loading with chips and 4. Use coarser tooth blade or debris. brush to remove chips and debris. 1. Teeth too coarse. 1. Use a finer tooth blade. 2.
  • Page 56 6. Dull blade. 6. Replace blade. 7. Speed incorrect. 7. Check manual for recommended speeds. 8. Blade guide assembly loose. 8. Tighten. 9. Blade guide bearing 9. Tighten. assembly loose. 10. Blade tracks too far away 10. Re-adjust tracking per from wheel flanges.
  • Page 57 1. Valve not open. 1. Open valve. 2. Insufficient coolant. 2. Fill to 80% capacity. No Coolant at Nozzle 3. Coolant motor burned out. 3. Replace motor. 4. Plugged coolant line 4. Unplug line.
  • Page 58 NOTES...
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  • Page 60 BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LLC 1625 D , WI 54220 UFEK RIVE ANITOWOC : 920. 684. 4990 F : 920. 684. 3944 HONE www.baileigh.com BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LTD. U WIFT OINT WIFT ALLEY NDUSTRIAL STATE UGBY , CV21 1QH U IDLANDS...

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