Wilton 8203VS, 8201VS Adjustments, Adjusting Blade Support/Guide Height, Adjusting Blade Tension

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Adjustments

Adjusting Blade Support/Guide Height

The upper blade support and guide mechanism can be adjusted to accomodate the height of the work piece.

1.To adjust the support, loosen the knob that clamps the support rod, then move the support up or down in its holder. (Refer to Figure location of the support mechanism.

2.Adjust the support so there is space between the support and work piece. Space of approxi- mately 1/8-inch is generally appropriate.

Adjusting Blade Tension

Blade tension is set by a spring loaded tension mechanism on the upper drive wheel. Check the level of the tension device before cutting. The tension for various blade widths as indicated on the casting on the tension device.

Figure 7. Saw Blade Tension and Tracking Mechanism

Figure 8. Table Tilt Mechanism and Angle Gauge

Adjusting Table Angle

(Refer to Figure 8.) The angle gauge is under the front of the table. The angle gauge shows the angle of the table relative to the saw blade. The table is mounted on trunnions that allow adjustment downward 45 degrees, and upward 10 degrees. Loosen the two trunnion lock knobs slightly to adjust the table angle and retighten the lock knobs.

NOTE: by adjusting the positive leveling stop on the table leveling mechanism, it is possible to tilt the table upward 10 degrees. When returning to 0 degrees, the table leveling mechanism must be reset after completing the sawing operation (refer to Machine Set-up).

WARNING: When cutting at an angle with a tilted table, provide a guide against which the material being cut can rest. Cutting “freehand” at an angle, can result in injury and maintaining an accurate cut is it diffi- cult.

Leveling Work Table

The table can be adjusted to level the table relative to the saw bleade. Use the following method:

WARNING: The saw must be turned off and power disconnected any time the gearbox lubricant is being drained or filled.

1. Unplug the electrical cord or open the circuit

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Contents Models 8201, 8203, 8201VS and 8203VS Inch Vertical Band SawsPage Table of Contents 8201 8203 8201VS 8203VS General SpecificationsSpecifications When Servicing Machine Machinery General Safety WarningsWhen Setting up Machine When Using MachineSee Figure B Safety Instructions on Sawing SystemsWire Sizes General Electrical CautionsIntroduction Setup and OperationBand Saw Features Assembly of Band SawElectrical Setting-up SawConnecting to 3-phase power Installing Optional Rip Fence Installing Optional Frame RiserOperating Instructions START/STOP SwitchOperating Instructions Operating ControlsAdjusting Table Angle AdjustmentsAdjusting Blade Support/Guide Height Adjusting Blade TensionChanging Clutch Position Adjusting Miter Gauge Slot ParallelismAdjusting Blade Speed Models 8201/8203 Adjusting Blade Speed Models 8201VS/8203VSChanging Pulley-to-Belt Position Changing Drive Belt PositionUsing the Dust Control Chute MaintenanceUsing Miter System Using Rip FenceLower Blade Guide Support Rear View Draining and refilling the reduction gearbox Periodic MaintenanceTroubleshooting Replacing drive wheel rubber protectorsBelt Dressing Action Interval MaintenanceFault Probable cause Suggested remedy WMH Tool Group Vantage Drive Elgin, IL Phone Replacement PartsPage Exploded View Saw Head Models 8201, 8203, 8201VS, and 8203VS Parts Listing Saw Head Models 8201, 8203, 8201VS, and 8203VS Exploded View Gearbox Models 8201 Parts Listing Gearbox Models 8201 Exploded View Gearbox Models 8201VS and 8203VS Parts Listing Gearbox Models 8201VS and 8203VS Parts List Optional Riser Block All Models Parts List Optional Rip Fence All Models Page Page Page WMH Tool Group
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