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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 poweron 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 machineto 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
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.
B
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Fig. 2
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