Connecting to Power Supply

fL WARNING

All electrical connections must be done by a qualified electrician. Failure to comply may cause serious injury!

All adjustments or repairs must be done with the machine disconnected from the power source. Failure to comply may result in serious injury!

The VBS-2012 bandsaw is rated at 230/460V and comes from the factory prewired 230V.

To switch to 460V operation, follow the wiring diagram found on the inside cover of the motor junction box. Jumper wires on the circuit board will have to switched also. Remove the control panel from the saw body and change the jumper wires according to the list on the electrical schematic (page 22).

The bandsaw must be grounded. A qualified electrician can make the proper electrical connections and confirm the power on site is compatible with the saw.

Before hooking up to the power source, make sure the switch is in the off position.

Controls

Low/High Range Shift Lever - (A, Fig. 2) - located on right side of machine base. Pull toward the front

of the machine to shift into the low speed range. Push toward the rear of the machine to shift into the

high speed range. Caution: Do not change the speed range while the machine is running. Adjust only when the machine is stopped.

Variable Speed Hand Wheel (B, Fig. 2) - located B below work table on left side of machine base. Turn

clockwise to increase speed and counter-clockwise to decrease speed. Caution: Do not turn handle while machine is stopped. Adjust speed only when machine is running.

Upper Blade Guide Lock Knob (C, Fig. 2)- located on right side of upper arm. Turn counter- clockwise to loosen and clockwise to tighten.

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Fig. 2

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