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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
VARIABLE SPEED VERTICAL BAND SAW
MODEL: BSV-24VS
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. 01/2020
© 2020 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 Grinding the Weld ...................... 32 SAW ADJUSTMENTS ....................33 Adjusting the Blade Guides ..................33 Guide Post ......................... 34 Blade Tension Adjustment Wheel ................34 Changing a Blade ...................... 35 Blade Tracking ......................36 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE ................37 Oil Disposal ....................... 38 Gearbox Maintenance ....................

  • 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

    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 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 machine’s rated capacity. 9.

  • 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: 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 15: Footprint Dimensions

    Footprint Dimensions...

  • Page 16: Getting To Know Your Machine

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE...

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    Item Description Function Changes the speed of the saw blade. Used while the Variable Speed Hand Wheel machine is running. Blade Welding Station Welds blade together. Weld Station Work Light Provides additional light to the weld station. Grinds welded area of blade back to original material Grinder thickness.

  • Page 18: Blade Shear

    Blade Shear The blade shear is attached to the saw, just up and to the left of the saw band weld station. It will cut saw bands ranging in width from 0.062” to 1” (1.6mm to 25.4mm) and thickness of 0.025” to 0.035” (0.63mm to 0.89mm). Blade Shear Grinder Motor Switch Grinding Wheel...

  • Page 19: Lower Blade Pulley With Adjustable Brush

    Lower Blade Pulley with Adjustable Brush The brush is used to help control the amount of metal fillings and dirt between the blade and pulleys. Keep it clean and adjust as it wears. The bristles should have a slight pressure against the pulley at all times. Tilting Work Table Located under the work table are the angle adjusting bolts.

  • Page 20: Fence And Miter Guide

    Fence and Miter Guide A fence and miter guide are provided with this saw to ad in precise cut lengths, angles, and repeat cuts. Transmission Shift Lever Fence Miter Guide The transmission shift lever should only be used when the machine is NOT running. The transmission has Lo, Neutral, and Hi range selections and is used together with the variable speed hand wheel to vary the speed of the blade...

  • 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 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 28: 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 29: Saw Operation

    SAW OPERATION CAUTION: Always wear proper eye protection operating the saw. The bandsaw blade is sharp and will cut fingers and hands. Keep hands and fingers clear of the blade. Use a block of wood as a pusher for the material being cut. It is recommended to always wear leather gloves when working near the blade.

  • Page 30: Operation Of Blade Welder

    Always disconnect power to the saw and wear leather gloves when working near the blade. The weld station on the Baileigh band saw can butt weld and anneal blades from 0.125” (3.1mm) to 0.625” (15.8mm) wide by 0.032” (0.8mm) thick. It is a resistance type welder with two jaws that secure the blade ends during the welding process.

  • Page 31: Preparing The Saw Band Prior To Welding

    Preparing the Saw Band Prior to Welding CAUTION: Shear Hazard – Keep Hands From Under Blade. Blade Cutter To cut the band apart or to cut the band to a specified length, use the blade shear. The shear is capable of cutting saw bands from 0.06” to 1” (1.6mm to 25.4mm) in width and 0.025”...

  • Page 32: Preparing The Blade Welder

    Preparing the Blade Welder WARNING: The electrical current that flows through the blade welder when operating could cause Serious Personal Injury or Death. To avoid the risk of electrocution, never touch any metal part of the weld station during welding or annealing of the blade. 1.
  • Page 33 WARNING: Sparks from the blade welding operation can be thrown in all directions and can cause serious personal injury or fire. When using the blade welder, always protect yourself and others from flying sparks. Keep fire extinguisher equipment close by and DO NOT weld near flammables. 7.

  • Page 34: Annealing The Weld

    Annealing the Weld CAUTION: The bandsaw blade is sharp and can cut your hand or fingers. Heat from the welding and annealing process can cause severe burns. Always wear leather gloves when working near the blade. 1. When a saw band is butt welded, the site of the weld “air hardens”...

  • Page 35: Grinding The Weld

    Grinding the Weld CAUTION: The bandsaw blade is sharp and can cut your hand or fingers. Keep hands and fingers away from rotating grinding wheel. Wear proper eye protection. Always wear leather gloves when working near the blade. 1. The grinding wheel is used for both preparing the saw band for welding and removing flash after annealing.

  • Page 36: Saw Adjustments

    SAW ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Blade Guides 1. DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE BAND SAW. 2. Check to make sure the guide post is secure and the blade has been properly tensioned. 3. Using a 5mm hex wrench you need to loosen the socket cap screws “A” and “B” in (fig. 30). 4.

  • Page 37: Guide Post

    Guide Post The guide post assembly serves two purposes. • First, it positions the orange blade guard between the piece part and the upper pulley housing to protect the operator from the exposed blade. • Second, it positions the upper blade guides close to the piece part for support of the blade.

  • Page 38: Changing A Blade

    IMPORTANT: To prolong the life of the blade, release the tension on the blade if the bandsaw will be idle for an extended period of time. Changing a Blade CAUTION: The bandsaw blade is sharp and can cut your hand or fingers. Always disconnect power to the saw and wear leather gloves when working near the blade.

  • Page 39: Blade Tracking

    Blade Tracking Note: Blade tracking has been set at the factory and should not require adjusting. Before making any tracking adjustments, try a new blade. Warped blades will not track properly. If a tracking issue occurs, adjust the top sheave. When the blade band is tracking towards the flange: 1.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Oil Disposal

    Oil Disposal Used oil products must be disposed of in a proper manner following your local regulations. Gearbox Maintenance The gearbox requires periodic changing of the oil. Initially after 6 months and then every year thereafter. Follow the procedure below: Disconnect Power from the Saw 1.

  • Page 42: Blade Shear Lubrication

    Blade Shear Lubrication Apply a light coating of grease to the pivot mechanism as necessary. figure 36 Tension Block Slide Apply grease to the sliding tension block as needed to keep it moving freely. figure 37 Table Support Lubrication Grease the pivoting table support as often as needed. figure 38...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Blade rubs on wheel flange. Adjust the wheel alignment. Excessive Blade Teeth too coarse for material. Contact Baileigh Industrial for Breakage recommended blade type. Teeth in contact with the material Contact material after blade has before the saw is started.
  • Page 44 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE (S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Hard spots in or on material. Scale: Reduce speed, increase feed pressure. Hard spots: Increase feed pressure. Blade installed backwards. Remove blade twist inside out and reinstall blade. Insufficient blade tension. Increase tension to proper setting.
  • Page 45 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE (S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Blade is dull. Replace the blade. Blade is too narrow. Replace with a wider blade. Blade Wanders or Does Not Cut Straight Buildup of metal chips on the Clean chips from wheels. Adjust wheels. or replace chip brush.
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  • Page 48 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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