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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
HORIZONTAL BAND SAW
MODEL: BS-916M
Baileigh Industrial, Inc.
P.O. Box 531
Manitowoc, WI 54221-0531
Phone: 920.684.4990
Fax: 920.684.3944
sales@baileighindustrial.com
REPRODUCTION OF THIS MANUAL IN ANY FORM WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL, INC.
IS PROHIBITED. Baileigh Industrial, 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. 11/2014
© 2014 Baileigh Industrial, Inc.

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April 1, 2025

How to your fill oil in Baileigh BS 916m

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Mr. Anderson
April 1, 2025

To fill oil in the Baileigh BS-916M:

1. After 50 hours of use, drain the gearbox by removing the drain plug (A) and allowing all oil to drain out. Then replace the plug.
2. Remove the oil filler plug (B), which is located underneath the right blade wheel.
3. Fill the gearbox with 1-1/2 pints (0.7L) of MOBIL CYLINDER OIL #600W or an equivalent oil.
4. Check that the oil level is between the midpoint and top of the sight glass.

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  • Page 1 REPRODUCTION OF THIS MANUAL IN ANY FORM WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL, INC. IS PROHIBITED. Baileigh Industrial, 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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................8 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ....................8 UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS ..............9 Cleaning ........................9 TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING ..................
  • Page 3 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ..................44 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ..................46...

  • Page 4: Thank You & Warranty

    THANK YOU & WARRANTY Thank you for your purchase of a machine from Baileigh Industrial. 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 Baileigh Industrial makes every effort to ensure that our posted specifications, images, pricing and product availability are as correct and timely as possible. We apologize for any discrepancies that may occur. Baileigh Industrial 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

    After receiving your equipment remove the protective container. Do a complete visual inspection, and if damage is noted, photograph it for insurance claims and contact your carrier at once, requesting inspection. Also contact Baileigh Industrial and inform them of the unexpected occurrence. Temporarily suspend installation.

  • 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 11. Do not overreach. Maintain proper footing and balance at all times. DO NOT reach over or across a running machine. 12. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. DO NOT operate any tool or machine when you are tired. 13.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8.85" x 13.5” / 8.85” x 6.5" Capacity Rectangular 90° / 45° (225 x 343 / 225 x 165mm) Capacity Round 90° / 45° 8.85" / 6.5" (225 / 165mm) Capacity Square 90° / 45° 8.85" / 6.5" (225 / 165mm) Return Manual Miter Adjustment...

  • Page 12: Unpacking And Checking Contents

    UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS Your Baileigh machine is shipped complete in one crate. 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 Follow these guidelines when lifting: • Use proper lifting techniques when moving the saw from location to location. • Make sure the machine is balanced, level, and securely tied or strapped to the transport vehicle or device so that all the supporting feet are taking the weight of the machine and no rocking is taking place.

  • Page 14: Anchoring The Machine

    Anchoring the Machine • Once positioned, anchor the machine to the floor, as shown in .31" the diagram, using bolts and expansion plugs or sunken tie rods that connect through holes in the base of the stand. (7.87mm) .50" (12.7mm)

  • Page 15: Getting To Know Your Machine

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE...
  • Page 16 Item Description Function Supports the saw and houses the electrical enclosure and Saw Base coolant tank Vise Hand Wheel Opens and closes the vise jaws Vise Ratchet Allows for quick adjustment of the vise jaws Vise Jaws Clamp material to be cut 2 sets, Leading and trailing, guide the blade through the cut Blade Guide Rollers to hold the blade straight...

  • Page 17: 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. For shipping purposes, the control box, the blade tension hand wheel, the bow lift handle, the material stop assembly, and the motor and belt guard have be removed and will require assembly to the machine.
  • Page 18 Material Stop 9. Install the material stop rod into the front of the saw table and fully tighten. 10. Install the stop contact and extension assembly onto the rod and tighten each in a position that will not interfere with the remaining setup. Motor, Belt Guard, and Belt 11.
  • Page 19 14. Route the belt guard behind the pullies and around the motor and gearbox shafts. 15. Mount and secured the guard assembly to the bow. 16. Install the belt onto the pullies making sure that the belt is on the same pulley groove for both pullies. Your machine is provided with four speeds.

  • Page 20: 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 21 cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. • Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded. •...

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: Blade Selection

    Blade Selection Material <3mm >5mm >50mm >100mm >150mm >200mm <0.12” >0.2” >2” >4” >6” >8” Sawblade • (HSS) 14T • (HSS) 6/10T • (HSS) 5/8T • • (HSS) 4/6T • (HSS) 3/4T • • (HSS) 2/3T • (HSS) 1/2T • (HCS) 10T •...

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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. General Operating Instructions 1. Check Coolant: Low coolant level causes foaming and high blade temperatures. Dirty or weak coolant can clog pump, causes crooked cuts, low cutting rate and permanent blade failure.

  • Page 28: Setting Up The Machine For Operation

    Setting Up the Machine for Operation 1. Select the proper speed and blade for the type of material you are going to cut. 2. Make sure blade tension is adjusted properly. 3. Lift the saw bow up and turn OFF the descent ON/OFF valve (A).

  • Page 29: Vise Adjustment

    Vise Adjustment To position the moveable vise jaw: 1. Turn vise handwheel (A) 1/2 turn counter- clockwise. 2. Move rack block (B) to desired location by sliding along the bed. Place the rack block latch onto the rack. 3. Turn the handwheel to tighten the vise. To adjust the vise for angle cutting: 1.

  • Page 30: Machine Adjustments

    MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS Changing Speeds Your machine is provided with four speeds. To change speeds, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Remove the belt guard cover knob (A) and swing belt and pulley guard down to expose the belt and pullies.

  • Page 31: Automatic Shut-Off Adjustment

    Automatic Shut-Off Adjustment The motor shall shut off immediately after the blade has cut through the material and just before the head comes to rest on the horizontal stop bolt. 1. If the machine continues to run after the workpiece has been fully cut, locate and adjust the micro switch stop bolt (A) by moving the stop bolt up.

  • Page 32: Guide Roller Adjustment

    Guide Roller Adjustment 1. Disconnect machine from the power source. 2. Loosen blade guides (A) by loosening screws (B). 3. Slide blade guides away from blade. 4. Loosen locking screws (C) by using a hex wrench. 5. Adjust the eccentric bushings with a combination wrench until the ball bearings are snug to the blade.

  • Page 33: Blade Tracking Adjustment

    Blade Tracking Adjustment Blade tracking has been set at the factory and should require no adjustment. If a tracking problem occurs, adjust the machine as follows: CAUTION: Since tracking can only be adjusted while machine is running, it is suggested that this adjustment be accomplished by qualified personnel that are familiar with this type of adjustment and the dangers associated with it.

  • 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 8. Make sure the teeth of the new blade are pointing in the direction of travel. If necessary, turn the blade inside out. 9. Place the blade in place on the wheels and through the upper blade guard. 10. Work the blade all the way up between the blade guide bearings with the back of the blade against the back-up bearing, as shown.

  • Page 36: Gear Case

    Gear Case After the first 50 hours of use the gear box should be drained and refilled. 1. Remove drain plug (A) and drain all of the oil out of the gear box and replace plug. 2. Remove oil filler plug (B) located underneath the right blade wheel and fill the gear box with 1-1/2 pints (.7L) of MOBIL CYLINDER OIL # 600W or equivalent.

  • Page 37: Parts Diagram

    PARTS DIAGRAM...

  • Page 39: Parts List

    Parts List Part No. Description Size No. Qty. Base Strain Relief Fitting Power Cord Hex. Cap Bolt M12x65 Hose 1〞x50MM Drain Plug 3/8 PT Hose Clamp 35MM Coolant Pump 1/8hp, 240V, L130 Round Head Screw M6x16 Lock Washer Hose 5/16〞x1300MM Hose Clamp 14MM Hose Fitting...
  • Page 40 Part No. Description Size No. Qty. Hex. Cap Bolt M8x30 23-1 Lock Washer 23-2 Washer 24-1 Lead Screw 24-2 5x20 25-1 Lead Screw Bracket 25-2 Hex. Socket Cap Screw M8x25 26-1 Slide Bracket 26-2 Set Screw M6x8 27-1 Rack 28-1 Rack Block 29-1 Closed Bearing...
  • Page 41 Part No. Description Size No. Qty. Limit Switch Cylinder Pin C-Ring S-20 C-Ring S-25 Hex. Cap Bolt M12x40 Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly Cylinder Pin-Top 52-1 Hydraulic Mounting Plate-Top 53-1 Lock Washer 53-2 Hex. Cap Bolt M10x30 Hex. Cap Bolt M12x50 Washer Lock Plate 1/2〞...
  • Page 42 Part No. Description Size No. Qty. 69-2 Washer Electrical Panel Cover 70-1 Fuse Block FS-031L3 32A Contactor (main motor) M1 240V 3ph 5.5hp 110Vcoil w/Overload 72-1 Contactor (pump) M2 240V 3ph 5.5hp 110Vcoil Transformer Terminal Strip Handle Round Head Screw M6x12 76-1 Washer...
  • Page 43 Part No. Description Size No. Qty. 1/4〞 96-1 Lock Knob Gear Box Pulley Belt A.39 Motor Pulley 99-1 Set Screw M8x10 Hex. Cap Bolt M8x16 100-1 Washer 100-2 Lock Washer Support Shaft 102-1 C-Ring S-19 Hex. Cap Bolt M12x35 Motor Mount Bracket 104-1 Washer 1/2〞...
  • Page 44 Part No. Description Size No. Qty. Idler Wheel Blade Guard 123-1 Hex. Cap Bolt M8x16 123-2 Washer Guide Bracket-Left 124-1 Set Screw M8x16 124-2 Nozzle 124-3 Nozzle Support 124-4 Lock Washer 124-5 Hex. Cap Bolt M6x12 Washer M8x25 Ball Bearing 6201LBZZ Centric Sleeve 127-1...
  • Page 45 Part No. Description Size No. Qty. Hex. Cap Bolt M6x12 145-1 Lock Washer Washer Wire Brush Wire Brush Rod Guide Bracket-Right 149-1 Nozzle 149-2 Hex. Socket Cap Screw M8x50 149-3 Lock Washer 149-4 Washer 5/16x18x2 149-5 Spring Set Screw M6x8 Hex.
  • Page 46 Part No. Description Size No. Qty. Pump Switch Speed Control Valve Connection Tube 166-1 Hose 5/16〞x400MM 5/16〞x940MM 166-2 Hose Control Box Control Panel 169-1 Oil Regulating Micro Switch 169-2 On / Off Switch Round Head Screw M5x8 Wheel Box-Left 171-1 Lock Plate 171-2 Washer...
  • Page 47 Part No. Description Size No. Qty. Hex. Cap Bolt M16x30 Hex. Cap Bolt M10x60 Lock Washer ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS...
  • Page 49 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC...
  • Page 50 NOTES...
  • Page 51 NOTES...
  • 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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