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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service ..............................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................3
Warning...................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................6
Specifications..........................................................................................................................................6
Features and Terminology .......................................................................................................................7
Unpacking...............................................................................................................................................8
Contents of the Shipping Container......................................................................................................8
Installation and Assembly ........................................................................................................................9
Fence...................................................................................................................................................9
Feed Screw..........................................................................................................................................9
Shear...................................................................................................................................................9
Circle Cutting Attachment.....................................................................................................................9
Grounding Instructions........................................................................................................................... 10
Extension cords..................................................................................................................................10
230 Volt, Three Phase Operation........................................................................................................10
Converting from 230 Volt to 460 Volt (Three Phase) ...........................................................................11
Three-Phase Test Run.......................................................................................................................11
Adjustments...........................................................................................................................................11
Blade Removal and Installation ..........................................................................................................11
Blade Tension.................................................................................................................................... 12
Blade Tracking................................................................................................................................... 12
Guide Post.........................................................................................................................................13
Blade Guides .....................................................................................................................................13
Squaring Work Table with Blade.........................................................................................................14
Auxiliary Table....................................................................................................................................14
Replacing Drive Belts.........................................................................................................................14
Work Lamp Bulb.................................................................................................................................15
Band Saw Operation..............................................................................................................................15
Blade Break-In Procedure ..................................................................................................................15
Setting Blade Speed...........................................................................................................................15
Evaluating Cutting Efficiency..............................................................................................................16
Welder Operation...................................................................................................................................16
Shearing ............................................................................................................................................16
Removing Teeth.................................................................................................................................17
Welding..............................................................................................................................................17
Annealing...........................................................................................................................................18
Blade Selection......................................................................................................................................19
Width................................................................................................................................................. 19
Gage..................................................................................................................................................20
Pitch...................................................................................................................................................20
Shape................................................................................................................................................ 20
Set.....................................................................................................................................................21
Material..............................................................................................................................................21
Blade Breakage..................................................................................................................................21
Speed and Pitch Chart...........................................................................................................................23
Typical Band Saw Operations................................................................................................................ 24
Troubleshooting – Mechanical and Electrical Problems ..........................................................................26
Replacement Parts................................................................................................................................29
Parts List: VBS-3612 Band Saw .........................................................................................................30
VBS-3612 Band Saw..........................................................................................................................35
VBS-3612 Band Saw..........................................................................................................................36
Parts List: Welder, Shear and Work Lamp Assemblies........................................................................37
Welder, Shear and Work Lamp Assemblies........................................................................................ 39
Electrical Connections – 3Ph, 230/460V .............................................................................................40
Electrical Connections – 3Ph, 230/460V .............................................................................................41
Electrical Box.....................................................................................................................................42