M A D E I N U . S . A . Parts List, Operating & Maintenance Manual for Wells No. 5 Metal Cutting Bandsaws M A D E I N U. S. A. 2829 N. Burdick St. • Kalamazoo, MI • 49004 • Phone: (269)345-1132 • Fax: (269)345-0095 • Web: www.wellsaw.
Index Specifications No. 5 .................................................. 2 Safety Instructions .................................................... 3 Installation, Operation & Maintenance...................... 6 Trouble Shooting ...................................................... 7 Replacement Parts .................................................. 8 Replacement Parts for Later Models ...................... 13 Replacement Parts - Blade Tensioning Device ......
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Know your machine, its safe and proper use! DISCONNECT POWER before adjusting or servicing the saw or changing a blade. FOR ALL TOOLS STAY CLEAR of all moving parts. Keep hands and fingers away form the saw blade. KEEP GUARD IN PLACE and in working order. WHEN MOVING SAW, with hinged frame (saw head), secure the head in its down position. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a habit. Check to see that all keys and wrenches are removed from the tool before turning the tool on.
INSTALLATION, OPERATION and MAINTENANCE of the No. 5 WELLS METAL CUTTING BANDSAW The No. 5 METAL CUTTING BANDSAW was designed for efficient performance, and with proper care will give you many years of dependable service. Each saw is completely assembled, checked thoroughly and subjected to a test run; no further adjustments should be necessary. This manual has been prepared to assist you in the proper installation, operation and maintenance of your new Wells Metal Cutting Band Saw.
SLIDING VISE JAW MAINTENANCE The sliding vise jaw is equipped with a ratchet and ratchet dog for quick action and with a hand wheel for tightening work in vise. Excessive pressure is not required to hold material securely in the vise. BLADE GUIDES MAXIMUM CAPACITY To obtain maximum vise capacity remove vise jaw pins and move fixed vise jaw toward motor end. Make sure stock in vise will not strike the ratchet arm.
BLADE BRUSHES Brushes should be cleaned frequently in kerosene and reversed to take advantage of both rows of bristles. For best results, replace worn, filled or sticky brushes with new ones. In bolting brushes to angles, be sure wire bristles are bent in same direction blade travels. LUBRICATION • The correct and adequate lubrication is a very important factor in determining the life and service to be obtained. It is imperative that all dust and dirt should be removed before lubricating.
Trouble Shooting For Greater Service and Efficiency Careful Operation - Blade Consideration DIFFICULTY REASON REMEDY Cutting out of line Too heavy a feed or worn blade Guides in wrong position Set as close to work as possible Guides out of alignment Follow adjustment instructions Set worn on one side of blade Keep brushes clean.
Replacement Parts A11 A14 A16 A17A A17B A19 A22 A31 A42 A86 A94 101172-1 Spring Bed Hand Wheel Band Wheel, Drive (shown as A17) Band Wheel, Idler (not shown) Saw Frame Ratchet Arm Fixed Vise Jaw Motor Plate Internal Ring Gear Motor Pulley (3 speed saw) Motor Pulley (4 speed saw) 8
Replacement Parts A4 A5 A6 A12 A15 A18 A34 A49 A50 A54 A62 A90 A101 A160 A163 A174 Vise Ratchet Dog Vise Ratchet Vise Slide Block with (A45) Vise Slide Block Guide. For assembled unit order both parts *Wheel Slide Block (3 speed saw) Leg Guide Bracket Beam Spring Adjuster Housing Blade Guard Frame Pivot Bar (shown on page 11) Switch Rod used with Bryant No.
Replacement Parts A3 A9 A10 A13 A23 A25 A26 A27 A28 A35 A36 A38 A40 A46 A81 A103 A104 A108 A113 A132 A151 A2330 A157 Sliding Vise Jaw Wing Screw Block Wheel Adjusting Block Stock Stop Gauge Ratchet Dog Arm Frame Handle Frame Rest Dash Pot Bracket Switch Cover (Bryant) Wheel Axle (not furnished) order M429 Stock Stop, Arm Housing Take Up Screw (complete unit) Vise Ratchet Guide Spool Wheel Slide Block Guide Ratchet Dog *Blade Brush Angle (inside frame) *Blade Brush (inside frame) Short Eccentric Roller Axl
Replacement Parts M13 M30 A50 M60 M65 M68 M76 M91 M92 M95 M105 M110 M111 M112 M138 M153 M159 3102 3972 8115 8504 Ball Bearing for Pinion Shaft Ball Bearing for Upper End M111 or M171 Pulley Shaft; also for Band Wheels 100406-001 Blade Guide Bearings M216 Spring Gear Case Frame Spring Arm Frame Pivot Bar *Vise Screw with M177 Collar Assembled Unit Fixed Vise Jaw Locking Pin *Drive Pinion Vise Screw Bracket Roller Support Roller Adjuster *Driven Pulley (3 speed saw) Rod Ratchet Lever *Plastic Gear with M1
Replace Parts M27 M29 M34 M44 M52 M53 M61 M64 M100 M102 M107 M141 M144 M147 M148 M155 A157 Cable, Motor to Switch, No. 5 Saw SK2525 Wheel Ball Bearing (not furnished) Replaced by two ND No.
Replacement Parts for Later Model No. 5 Wells Metal Cutting Bandsaws A12 Wheel Slide Block used on saws up to and including Serial No. 5M-6841. Later model saws order No. 101171. A103 Blade Brush Angle (inside frame) used on saws prior to Serial No. 2975. Later model saws use M425 Blade Brush Angle. A104 Blade Brush (inside frame) used on saws prior to Serial No. 2975. Later model saws use M-426 Blade Brush. A113 Motor Pivot Post for 3 speed saw. Order 101157 Motor Pivot Post for 4 speed saw.
Wellsaw® Select-O-Chart To assist in selecting the right blade and the right speed for your job! Speed = Suggested blade speed in feet-per-minute Feeding pressure: L = light, M = medium, H = heavy • T = teeth per inch 14
