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Page 1: Cover Page
Operating Instructions — Parts Manual 7 x 12 Cut-off Band Saw Models: 3400/3410 WHM TOOL GROUP, Inc. 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com This Manual is Bookmarked 177339 Part No. 9078201 Revision B 05/07 Copyright © 2007 WMH Tool Group... -
Page 2: Warranty And Service
Group distributor, or visit wiltontool.com. WARRANTY WILTON products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product. (MW = Metalworking) WHAT IS COVERED? This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below. Cutting tools, abrasives and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Cover Page ... 1 Warranty ... 2 Table of Contents ... 3 General Specifications ... 4 Warnings ... 5-6 Using the Vise ... 7-9 Setting Blade Guides ... 9 Hydraulic Feed Control ... 10 Using Stock Stop ... 10 Changing Blade Speeds ... -
Page 4: General Specifications
The Model 3400 is not equipped with a coolant system. However, the coolant system is available as an add-on kit for customer installation. -
Page 5: Warnings
- Always unplug machine from electrical power while servicing. - Always follow instructions in operators and parts manual when changing accessory tools or parts. - Never modify the machine without consulting Wilton Corporation. You — the stationary power tool user — hold the key to safety. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions On Sawing Systems
20.Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Lead from lead based paint crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. -
Page 7: Using The Vise
Operating Instructions Using the vise The vise on the saw table has two jaws. The jaw closest to the right hand side of the table is the stationary jaw. This jaw is firmly secured to the table using its pivot and lock bolts. - Page 8 eventually catch the thrust shaft and allow you to open or close the locking jaw at its new lead screw position. When you slide the jaw to a new position, you can see where the nearest lead screw groove is by looking through the slot above the lead screw.
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Page 9: Setting The Blade Guides
Adjusting angles with the scale on the saw table There is a scale on the rear of the saw base which can be used to establish the angle of cut. 1. Raise the saw arm to full height and lock it in position with the quick shut-off valve. -
Page 10: Controlling The Cut: Hydraulic Feed Control
Controlling the cut: Hydraulic feed control The weight of the saw arm typically provides all of the force needed to move the saw blade through the workpiece. In fact, if the full weight of the arm is allowed to make the cut, rapid blade wear and poor cutting accuracy will result. -
Page 11: Changing Blade Speeds
The saw is delivered with a blade adequate for a variety of cut-off jobs on a variety of common materials. Wilton also can provide you with other blades. See the parts listings for available blade types. some recommended speeds for various materials. -
Page 12: Angle Cuts
Right angle cuts -- single pieces of stock 1. Raise the saw arm to its full up, open position. 2. Pull up on the quick release handle on the locking vise jaw and slide the vise jaws apart. 3. Place the stock on the saw table, between the vise jaws. - Page 13 Figure 8: Placing workpieces in the vise...
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Page 14: Maintenance
Maintenance Replacing blades 1. Disconnect the saw from its electrical power source to prevent accidental start-ups. 2. Raise the saw arm to its full vertical position and lock it in place using the quick shut off valve on the hydraulic control cylinder. -
Page 15: Blade Alignment Adjustments
Blade alignment adjustments The blade can suffer from several out-of-adjustment conditions. These conditions are shown in Figure 10. Figure 10: Blade alignment fault conditions Establishing a reference surface for blade adjustment So long as major changes and adjustments to the blade guide system are not made, you will not have to perform the following procedure. -
Page 16: Replacing Blade Guides And Support Components
Replacing blade guide and support components All component parts are secured with nuts, bolts, washers, or snap rings. To remove and replace any component, first remove the blade according to instruc- tions in Replacing blades. Then remove and replace the faulty component(s). -
Page 17: Adjusting Blade Vertical
Adjusting blade vertical: The blade guide bearing seat can rotate as needed to make the blade vertical to the saw table. Follow these instructions. 1. With the saw arm in horizontal position, put a machinists square on the table, and against the blade, as shown. -
Page 18: Adjusting Guide Bearings
Adjusting guide bearings There are eight side blade guide/support bearings. These bearings are installed in the bearing seat, and the seat is attached to the sliding adjustment bracket. These bearings are stacked, with two bearings on each adjustment eccentric. The width of each pair of stacked bearings is slightly less than the width of a blade. -
Page 19: Replacing The Drive Wheel
Replacing the drive wheel 1. Complete steps 1 through 6 in Replacing blades. 2. Remove the snap ring which secures the lower wheel to the gearbox output shaft. 3. Pull the wheel off of the gearbox output shaft using a suitable puller. -
Page 20: Servicing The Hydraulic Control Cylinder
Servicing the hydraulic control cylinder Over a long period of service the hydraulic control cylinder may need replacement of its internal seals. Use the following procedure. (See Figure 18.) 1. Lower the arm to its horizontal position. 2. Remove the upper fasteners, lower set screw, and pin which secure the cylinder to the saw arm and saw base. -
Page 21: Machine Set-Up
If ordered with the coolant kit, the kit is typically installed at the Wilton factory. However, if the kit is ordered separately by you, it must be installed by a set-up mechanic, so instructions for this task are included in this Machine set-up section, as well. -
Page 22: Installing The Coolant Kit
Installing the coolant kit 1. Install the baffle in the tank so the pump is held at one end of the tank. 2. Put the tank and pump assembly in the flanges which hold it in the saw base. The pump should be at the saw motor end of the base. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Probable cause Problem Material loose in the vise Excessive blade breakage Incorrect feed or speed Incorrect blade tension Teeth in contact with work before saw is started Blade rubs on wheel flange Misaligned blade guides Blade too thick for wheel diameter Cracking at weld Premature Teeth too coarse... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Feed pressure too great Guide bearings not adjusted properly Inadequate blade tension Blade guides incorrectly spaced Dull blade Incorrect speed Blade guide assembly loose Blade guide bearing assembly loose Blade tracking too far away from wheel flanges Worn upper wheel bearings Loose upper wheel mounting assembly Too much feed or speed Rough... -
Page 25: Replacement Parts And Breakdowns
Replacement Parts This section provides exploded view illustrations that show the replacement parts for the Model 3400 and 3410 7-Inch x 12-Inch Horizontal Cut-Off Band Saw. Also provided are parts listings that provide part number and description. The item numbers shown on the illustration relate to the item number in the facing parts listing. - Page 27 Parts List - Saw Head Ref. Description Part.no. 5710011 Pulley cover 5710021 Motor pulley 5710041 HH screw 5/16X1 5710051 Motor 3/4 HP 115V 1PH 5710061 Motor mount plate assy. 5710071 HH screw 5/16x5/8 5710081 HH screw 5/16x1-1/4 5710091 Tapping screw 6mmx20 10A 5710111 Gearbox cover 11A 5710121...
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Page 28: Exploded View - Saw Base
Exploded View - Saw Base... - Page 29 Parts List - Saw Base Ref. Part no. Description 5710211 Spring washer 3/8 5710221 HH screw 5/16x3/4 20-1 5517520 HH screw 5/16x1/2 5517521 Set screw 5/16x3/8 5710761 Handle 5710771 5710781 Vise screw 5710791 Spring 5710811 Vise thrust shaft 5710821 Nut seat 5710831 Vice jaw movable 5710841 Vice jaw stationary 5710851 HH screw 1/2x1-1/2...
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Page 30: Parts List - Hydraulic Cylinder
Parts List - Hydraulic Cylinder Ref. Part no. Description 5517547 Dust cover 5517548 Retaining ring 5517549 Oil-seal 5517550 Oil-piston 5517551 O-ring 5517552 Cylinder body 5517553 Oil pressure regulator 5517554 Oil duct Qty.
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