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    Owner's Manual 8-in x 13-in Horizontal Cut-Off Bandsaw Model: 7015 WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Part No. M-7015 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B 02/07 www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group This Manual is Boo kmarked This Manual is Bookmarked[...]

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    2 Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughou t the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtainin[...]

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    3 Table of Contents Warranty and Service........................................................................................................... ......................... 2 Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. ............................ 3 Warnings .....[...]

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    4 Warnings 1. Read and understand the entire o wner's manual before attempting assembly o r operation. 2. Rea d and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause seri ous injury. 3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscu red or removed. 4. The bandsa w is desig[...]

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    5 21. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away. 22. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks , mas ter switches or by removing starter keys. 23. Give your work undivided attention. Looking a round, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in seriou s injury. 24. Maintain a bal[...]

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    6 Familiarize yourself with the follo w ing safety notices used in this manual: This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible machine damage. This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly even death. Introduction The Wilton Model 7015 Horizontal Cut-off Band[...]

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    7 Machine Features Figures 1 and 2 depict the main features of the Model 7015 Horizontal Cut-Off Bandsaw. The machine consists of a machin e base onto which is installed a saw hea d. Figure 1 Machine Base The machine base consists of a coolant collection pan mounted on two panels that form the legs of the machine. A shelf is provide d under the col[...]

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    8 The mechanism also has adjustment screws that enable the saw blade to “track” evenly o n the blade wheels. The adjustment screws change the angle of the dri ven blade wheel shaft so the wheels are aligne d. Tracking adjustments are generally made after the saw blade is changed but may be required pe riodically due to wear over time. An electr[...]

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    9 2. Place a warning placard or tag on the service panel to prevent acciden tal electrical shock. 3. When installing the motor power cord into a receptacle, make sure the plug is compatible with the receptacle. 4. When using hard-wired connections, connect the wires as shown in the Wiring Data section. 5. Install the fuses or reset the brea kers. C[...]

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    10 Blade Selection The cut-off saw is delivered with a saw blade that is adequate for a variety of cut-off jobs on a variety of common materials. A 10-tooth, general-purpose blade is provided a s standard equipment with the machine. An optional 8-tooth blade and an optional 14-tooth blade are available from Wilton. (Refer to the Parts section for s[...]

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    11 Evaluating Cutting Efficiency Is the blade cutting efficiently? The best way to determine this is to obse rve the chips formed by the cutting blade. If the chip formation is powdery, then the feed is much too light, or the blade is dull. If the chips formed are cu rled, but colored – blue or straw colored from heat generated during the cut –[...]

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    12 Starting the Saw Important : The efficient operation of the cut-off saw is dependent upon the con dition of the saw blade. If the performance of the saw begins to deteriorate, the first item that you should check is the blade. If a new blade does not restore the machine’ s cutting accuracy and quality, refer to the troubleshooting guide (or th[...]

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    13 Coolant Flow and Nozzle Position The coolant pump must be submerged before operating to prevent damage to the pump. Adjust the coolant flow shut-off valve at the top of the saw head weldment. The flow should be no more than the saw blade can dra w into the workpiece by the movement of the blade. The coolant flow can be stopped in two ways:  b[...]

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    Adjustments Blade Tracking Adjustment Refer to Figures 13 and 14. Blade tracking has bee n set and tested at the factory. Adjustment is rarely required when the blade is used properly or if the blade is correctly welded. If adjustment is needed: 1. Using the blade tension handwheel (D), make sure the blade is properly tensione d. Note: Blade tensio[...]

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    15 Repeat the insertion of t he paper between the wheel shoulder and the blade until the paper is cut in two pieces. Note: You may have to repeat the check with the paper several times before the blade and the shoulder cut the pape r into two pieces. Do not hurry the adjustment. Patience and ac curacy here will pay off with better, more accurate, q[...]

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    16 Blade Guide Bearing Adjustment Referring to Figure 16: Guide bearings and guid e inserts are located on either side of the saw blade and provide stability for the blade when the saw is in operation. These bearings rotate on an eccentric shaft so the distance from the blade can be adjusted for optimal performance. Blade guides provide blade suppo[...]

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    17 Verifying Adjustment Accuracy Refer also to Figure 18. Test cuts can be used to determine whether or not you have adjusted the blade a ccurately. Use 2 inch round bar stock to perf orm these test cuts, as follows: 1. With the bar stock securely clamped in the vise, make a cut through the bar stock. 2. Mark the top of the bar stock. 3. Move the b[...]

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    18 Maintenance Figure 21 Changing Blades Use leather gloves when changing the saw blade to protect y our hands from cuts and scr atches. Use protective eye wear that meets ANSI Specification Z87.1 Disconnect the cut-off sa w from its electrical power source. Referring to Figure 21: 1. Raise the saw head (A). Set the feed rate control knob (B) to ze[...]

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    Changing the Drive Belt Referring to Figures 22 and 23: Disconnect the cut-off saw from its electrical power source. 1. Set the arm at the full horizontal position. 2. Open the drive belt cover to expose t he V-belt and pulleys . 3. Loosen the belt tension adjust knob located in the rear under the motor (see Figure 23 for knob direction). Lift the [...]

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    Cleaning 1. Clean off any preservative on machine surfac es. After cleaning: 2. Coat machined surfaces of the cutoff saw with a medium consistency ma chine oil. Reapply the oil coating at least every six months. 3. Clean up accumulated saw cuttings after use. Make sure the lead screw and rapid nut are kept free from saw cuttings and other material [...]

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    21 Troubleshooting Fault Probable Cause Suggested remedy Excessive blade breakage 1. Material loose in vise. 2. Incorrect spe ed or feed. 3. Teeth too coarse for materi al. 4. Incorrect blade tensio n. 5. Saw blade is in conta ct with workpiece before the saw is started. 6. Blade rubs on the whe el flange. 7. Misaligned guides. 8. Cracking at weld.[...]

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    22 Troubleshooting Fault Probable Cause Suggested remedy Bad cuts (rough) 1. Blade speed t oo high for feed pressure. 2. Blade is too coarse. 1. Reduce blade spe ed and feed pressure. 2. Replace with finer blad e. Blade is twisting 1. Blade is binding in the cut. 2. Blade tension too high 1. Decrease feed pressure. 2. Decrease ten sion on Blade Unu[...]

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    23 Parts Saw Stand and Bed Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1-1 ............ TS-1499141 ............. Hex Cap Screw .................................................... M12x80 .................. ..... 4 1-2 ............ TS-1540081 ............. Hex Nut ................................................................ M12 ............... .....[...]

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    24 Saw Stand and Bed Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 31 ............. TS-1490031 ............. Hex Cap Screw .................................................... M8x20 ................... ...... 2 32 ............. 7015-32 .................... Rear Pivot Bracket ............................................... .................... ...........[...]

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    25 Saw Stand and Bed – Parts Breakdow n[...]

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    26 Saw Head Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 200 ........... 7015-200 .................. Blade Guard ......................................................... ................... ................. 2 201 ........... 7015-201 .................. Direction Label ..................................................... ................... ..........[...]

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    27 Saw Head Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 314-1 ........ 7015-314-1 ............... Connector............................................................. PT1/2" ......................... 1 314-2 ........ 7015-314-2 ............... Hose ..................................................................... 18x24-190mm ..... ........ 1[...]

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    28 Saw Head Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 354-8 ........ TS-1503071 ............. Socket Head Cap Screw ...................................... M6x30 ......................... 2 354-9 ........ 7015-354-9 ............... Ho se ..................................................................... ID1/4"x2.2tx143c m ..... 1 354-10 ......[...]

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    29 Saw Head – Parts Breakdow n[...]

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    30 Electric Assembly – Parts and Breakdown Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 5-1 ........... 7015-5-1 ................... Fuse Base ............................................................ 5x30mm .......... ............ 2 5-3 ............ 7015-5-3 ................... Fuse .................................................................[...]

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    31 Wiring Diagram[...]

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    32 Ordering Replacement Parts To order parts or rea ch our service department, call 1-80 0-274-6848 between 7:30am and 5:30pm (CST ), Monday through Friday. Having the Model Numbe r and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accuratel y. WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Ph[...]