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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
HORIZONTAL BAND SAW
MODEL: BS-128M
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. 09/2019
© 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 ....................5 Dear Valued Customer: ....................6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................8 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ....................8 UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS ..............9 TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING ..................
  • Page 3 SAW VISE AND BASE PARTS DIAGRAM ..............37 Parts List ........................38 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ..................43 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................44...

  • 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: Safety Precautions

    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: Dear Valued Customer

    Baileigh does not recommend or endorse making any modifications or alterations to a Baileigh machine. Modifications or alterations to a machine may pose a substantial risk of injury to the operator or others and may do substantial damage to the machine.
  • Page 10 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 machine’s rated capacity. 9. Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a large industrial tool.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    (other than die sets and blades). For specific application needs or future machine purchases contact the Sales Department at: sales@baileigh.com, Phone: 920.684.4990, or Fax: 920.684.3944. Note: The photos and illustrations used in this manual are representative only and may not depict the actual color, labeling or accessories and may be intended to illustrate technique only.

  • 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: 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 14 • Remove scrap and waste materials regularly, and make sure the work area is free from obstructing objects. • If long lengths of material are to be fed into the machine, make sure that they will not extend into any aisles. •...

  • Page 15: Getting To Know Your Machine

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE...
  • Page 16 Item Description Function Front and Rear Jaw For clamping material to be cut. Blade Tension Knob Used to apply and control blade tension. Blade Tension Side Plate Holds and adjusts driven blade pulley. Front/Lead-in Blade Guide Adjustably guide assembly to guide the blade straight Assembly into the cut.

  • Page 17: Lift Handle

    Lift Handle Handle slides out easily and is used to maneuver the band saw around. When finished using, it stores nicely back into the base casting. CAUTION: Make sure saw bow is in a down or horizontal position before moving or mitering to avoid tipping over machine. Vise Make sure saw bow is in a down or horizontal position before moving or mitering to avoid tipping over machine.

  • Page 18: 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. 1. Assemble stand as shown in the figure below using supplied bag of hardware.
  • Page 19 Two Person Lift. Use an assistant or lifting devise to support the weight of the saw. 2. Set the band saw onto the assembled stand, taking care to line up the holes. 3. Using (4) hex bolts secure the saw head to the stand.
  • Page 20 To do vertical sawing: 5. Raise saw head to vertical position. U (plate shown removed) 6. Loosen rear blade adjustment bolt and attach support bracket (T). 7. Unscrew and replace shoe plate (U) with table (V). 8. Attach table to bracket (T) with flat head bolt and nut (not supplied).

  • Page 21: 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 22 • 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 30: 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 31: Operation

    OPERATION CAUTION: Always wear proper eye protection with side shields, safety footwear, and leather gloves to protect from burrs and sharp edges. NEVER operate saw without blade guards in place. Setting the Blade Speed 1. Use the following chart to determine the blade speed. 2.

  • Page 32: Descent Cylinder

    Descent Cylinder A hydraulic cylinder (K) is used to control the drop rate of the saw head. The use of a hydraulic cylinder is ideal for cutting thin walled or stainless steel section bars. They require a constant drop rate to achieve a fine quality cut surface. •...

  • Page 33: Cutting Operation

    Cutting Operation CAUTION: Always wear proper eye protection with side shields, safety footwear, and leather gloves to protect from burrs and sharp edges. NEVER operate saw without blade guards in place. 1. Make sure power is properly connected to saw and that all guards are in place. 2.

  • Page 34: 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. • Check daily for any unsafe conditions and fix immediately. •...

  • Page 35: Storing Machine For Extended Period Of Time

    Gearbox Oil The drive gears run in an oil bath and will not require a lubricant change more often than once a year. The exception to this is if the lubricant becomes accidentally contaminated or a leak occurs because of improper replacement of the gear box cover. During the first few days of operation, the worm gear drive will run hot.
  • Page 36 3. Remove guard (X) and loosen the tension screw knob (Y) sufficiently to allow saw blade to slip off the pulleys. BLADE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL 4. Install the new blade as follows with teeth slanting towards the motor. 5. Place the blade in between each of the guide bearings.

  • Page 37: Blade Guide Bearing Adjustment

    Blade Guide Bearing Adjustment IMPORTANT: This is the most important adjustment on your saw. It is impossible to get satisfactory work from your saw if the blade guides are not properly adjusted. This saw has been adjusted and power tested before leaving the factory to insure proper setting. If the guides do get out of adjustment, it is extremely important to re-adjust immediately.

  • Page 38: Adjusting Blade Tension

    Adjusting Blade Tension Disconnect power from saw before adjusting! If available, use a blade tension gauge and follow manufacturer’s instructions. Otherwise apply hand pressure to the blade as shown below. Adjust the blade tension knob accordingly. Adjusting the Blade Tracking Disconnect power from saw before adjusting! This adjustment has been completed and power tested at the factory.

  • Page 39: Saw Bow Parts Diagram

    SAW BOW PARTS DIAGRAM...

  • Page 40: Saw Vise And Base Parts Diagram

    SAW VISE AND BASE PARTS DIAGRAM...

  • Page 41: Parts List

    Parts List Item Part No. Description BS128M-1 Motor Mounting Plate BS128M-4 Socket Head Cap Screw BS128M-5 Flat Washer BS128M-6 Flat Washer BS128M-7 Hex Head Screw BS128M-8 Flat Washer BS128M-9 Headless Hexagon Socket Screw BS128M-9 Wheel BS128M-10 Hex Head Screws BS128M-11 Flat Washer BS128M-12 Socket Head Cap Screw...
  • Page 42 Item Part No. Description BS128M-35 BS128M-36 BS128M-37 Socket Head Cap Screw BS128M-38 Set Screw BS128M-39 BS128M-41 Hex Head Cap Screw BS128M-42 Flat Washer BS128M-43 BS128M-44 Power Cord BS128M-45 Socket Head Cap Screw BS128M-46 Flat Washer BS128M-47 Panel BS128M-48 Flat Washer BS128M-49 Hex Head Cap Screw BS128M-50...
  • Page 43 Item Part No. Description BS128M-66 Bearing Axle Pin BS128M-67 Set Screw BS128M-68 Socket Head Cap Screw BS128M-69 Eccentric Shaft BS128M-70 BS128M-71 Guide Bearing BS128M-71 Blade Driven Wheel BS128M-72 Retaining Ring BS128M-73 Hex Head Cap Screw BS128M-74 Flat Washer BS128M-75 Adjustable Bracket (Right) BS128M-76 Flat Washer 76.1...
  • Page 44 Item Part No. Description BS128M-98 Hex Head Cap Screw BS128M-99 BS128M-101 Driven Sheave Assembly BS128M-102 T-Neck Pivot Bolt BS128M-103 Blade Tension Sliding Bracket BS128M-104 Flat Washer BS128M-105 Pivot BS128M-106 Socket Head Cap Screw 106.1 BS128M-106.1 Flat Washer BS128M-107 Bearing BS128M-108 Shaft Block BS128M-109 Blade Tension Sliding Guide...
  • Page 45 Item Part No. Description 132-1 BS128M-132-1 Blade Guard, Infeed Side BS128M-136 Cotter Pin BS128M-254 Cylinder Mounting Pin BS128M-258 Bow Cylinder and Valve Assembly BS128M-259 Bow Cylinder Mount BS128M-300 Saw Base BS128M-301 Vise Body BS128M-302 Vise Plate, Movable BS128M-304 Saw Bow Swivel Casting BS128M-305 Acme Nut Bracket BS128M-306...

  • Page 46: Electrical Schematic

    ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Make sure the electrical disconnect is OFF before working on the machine. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE (S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Material loose in vise Clamp work securely Incorrect speed or feed Adjust speed or feed Blade tooth spacing too large Replace with a small tooth spacing blade Material too coarse...
  • Page 48 Insufficient blade Tighten blade tension adjustable knob Blade guides worn Replace Blade guide bearings not Adjust as per operators manual Unusual Wear on adjusted properly Side/Back of Blade Blade guide bearing bracket is Tighten loose Teeth too coarse for work Use finer tooth blade Too heavy pressure, too slow Decrease pressure, increase...
  • Page 49 Blade guide assembly loose Tighten blade guide assembly Blade truck too far away from Re-track blade according to wheel flanges operating instructions Too much speed or feed Decrease speed or feed Bad Cuts (Rough) Blade is too coarse Replace with finer blade Blade tension loose Adjust blade tension Cut is binding blade...
  • Page 50 NOTES...
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  • Page 52 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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