1.Disconnect machine from power source.
2.Open the switch box and connect the leads according to the wiring diagram inside the switch box. This diagram is also shown on page 26 of this manual.
3.The 115V attachment plug supplied with the band saw must be replaced with a UL listed plug suitable for 230 volt operation, similar to the one shown in Figure 8. Contact your local authorized WMH Tool Group service center or qualified electrician for proper procedures to install the plug. The band saw must comply with all local and national codes after the 230 volt plug is installed.
4.Close the switch box
5.The band saw with a 230 volt plug should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration (Figure 8). No adapter is available or should be used with the 230 volt plug.
Extension cords
If an extension cord is necessary, make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the machine’s motor plate. An undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Use the chart in Figure 9 as a general guide in choosing the correct size cord. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Adjustments
Squaring Vise to Blade (90° Stop)
For accurate cutting, the vise jaws should be square to the blade. Inspect as follows:
1.Loosen the handle (A, Figure 10) and make sure the bow is swiveled enough that the stop screw (B, Figure 10) is contacting the fixed screw (C, Figure 10).
2.Place a machinist’s square on the bed against the blade and the fixed jaw of the vise, as shown in Figure 10. The square should lie along the entire length of the jaw and blade without a gap.
3.If the vise and blade are not square, loosen the hex nut on the stop screw (B, Figure 10) with a 10mm wrench and rotate the stop screw as needed until the vise and blade are square whenever the stop screw is contacting the socket head cap screw (C, Figure 10).
Figure 8
Recommended Gauges (AWG) of Extension Cords
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5 to 8 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | NR |
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8 to 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | NR | NR |
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12 to 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | NR | NR |
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15 to 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | NR | NR | NR |
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21 to 30 | 10 | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
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*based on limiting the line voltage drop to 5V at 150% of the rated amperes.
NR: Not Recommended
Figure 9
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