NOTICE OF SAFETY UPGRADE

This notice is to inform you of an safety upgrade THAT IS AVAILABLE for your bandsaw machine. If you no longer own this saw Model please contact us at 269-345-1132 or check the appropriate box at the end of this notice and fax it to:

FAX: 269-345-0095

Blade Guard Upgrade #150484

Recently, the Wellsaw model 1316S Swivel Head Bandsaw celebrated its ninth year in production here in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In that time it has become one of our most popular models.

In our continuing effort to improve both the performance and safety of our products we have developed a new blade guard that covers the exposed portion of the bandsaw blade between the stationary vise and the stationary blade guide. Without this guard your local OSHA inspector may determine that the saw is not in compliance with current guarding standards*.

To assist you in making a safer working environment and to avoid a possible Non-Compliance Violation with OSHA we will send this guard to you free of charge.

• The guard can be easily installed in about five minutes. It requires no modifications or special tools to install.
• The guard is fixed and does not change the operation of the saw.

We strongly encourage you to participate in this upgrade. Please contact us by phone (269-345-1132) to confirm your saw serial number and the machine location. We will then ship the guard kit and the installation instructions to you at no charge. Included in the package will be a Confirmation Letter that should be signed and mailed back to us. We will keep this in your Saw History File.

* See OSHA 1910.20-12 (a)(3)(i)/Point of Operation Guarding and ANSI/ B11.10-1990, 2.25.

Our machines are built to the highest standards from domestic components to ensure peak performance for many years. We are famous for building machines that cut straight and last for ages.

All of our saws are made at our factory in Southwestern Michigan. This means you get immediate support, both with service parts and technical assistance. We carry a full inventory of parts for models built since 1933 and most orders will ship the same day they are received. When you call our factory you will not enter a voice mail system but speak directly with one of our Customer Support people. They know bandsawing and know how to help. When you buy a Wellsaw you’ll enjoy years of trouble free, accurate cutting.

Wellsaw History

Originally founded in 1926 as the Wells Manufacturing Company of Three Rivers, Michigan, William F. Wells designed and produced a line of hinge type metal cutting bandsaws. Two of the early models remained so popular that they have continued in production even to this day. In 1949 Mr. Wells sold the company and formed W.F.Wells & Sons, also in Three Rivers, Michigan. There, he developed a twin column, true horizontal bandsaw (see www.wfwells.com.) In 1986 the Wellsaw bandsaw division of Wells Mfg. Corp. was purchased and moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Today Wellsaw, Inc. and W.F. Wells, Inc. work together as sister companies under common ownership.

Wellsaw manufactures a full line of high quality metal cutting bandsaws with features and construction that ensure accurate cutting, ease of operation and long service life.

Our machines are built to the highest standards from domestic components to ensure peak performance for many years.

All of our saws are made at our factory in Southwestern Michigan. This means you get immediate support, both with service parts and technical assistance. We carry a full inventory of parts for models built since 1933 and most orders will ship the same day they are received. When you call our factory you will not enter a voice mail system but speak directly with one of our Customer Support people. They know bandsawing and know how to help. When you buy a Wellsaw you’ll enjoy years of trouble free, accurate cutting.

Wellsaw History

Originally founded in 1926 as the Wells Manufacturing Company of Three Rivers, Michigan, William F. Wells designed and produced a line of hinge type metal cutting bandsaws. Two of the early models remained so popular that they have continued in production even to this day. In 1949 Mr. Wells sold the company and formed W.F.Wells & Sons, also in Three Rivers, Michigan. There, he developed a twin column, true horizontal bandsaw (see www.wfwells.com.) In 1986 the Wellsaw bandsaw division of Wells Mfg. Corp. was purchased and moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Today Wellsaw, Inc. and W.F. Wells, Inc. work together as sister companies under common ownership.

Wellsaw manufactures a full line of high quality metal cutting bandsaws with features and construction that ensure accurate cutting, ease of operation and long service life.

Our machines are built to the highest standards from domestic components to ensure peak performance for many years. We are famous for building machines that cut straight and last for ages.

When you call our factory you will not enter a voice mail system but speak directly with one of our Customer Support people. They know bandsawing and know how to help. When you buy a Wellsaw you’ll enjoy years of trouble free, accurate cutting.

Wellsaw History

Originally founded in 1926 as the Wells Manufacturing Company of Three Rivers, Michigan, William F. Wells designed and produced a line of hinge type metal cutting bandsaws. Two of the early models remained so popular that they have continued in production even to this day. In 1949 Mr. Wells sold the company and formed W.F.Wells & Sons, also in Three Rivers, Michigan. There, he developed a twin column, true horizontal bandsaw (see www.wfwells.com.) In 1986 the Wellsaw bandsaw division of Wells Mfg. Corp. was purchased and moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Today Wellsaw, Inc. and W.F. Wells, Inc. work together as sister companies under common ownership.

Wellsaw manufactures a full line of high quality metal cutting bandsaws with features and construction that ensure accurate cutting, ease of operation and long service life.

Our machines are built to the highest standards from domestic components to ensure peak performance for many years. We are famous for building machines that cut straight and last for ages.

All of our saws are made at our factory in Southwestern Michigan. This means you get immediate support, both with service parts and technical assistance. We carry a full inventory of parts for models built since 1933 and most orders will ship the same day they are received.

Wellsaw History

Originally founded in 1926 as the Wells Manufacturing Company of Three Rivers, Michigan, William F. Wells designed and produced a line of hinge type metal cutting bandsaws. Two of the early models remained so popular that they have continued in production even to this day. In 1949 Mr. Wells sold the company and formed W.F.Wells & Sons, also in Three Rivers, Michigan. There, he developed a twin column, true horizontal bandsaw (see www.wfwells.com.) In 1986 the Wellsaw bandsaw division of Wells Mfg. Corp. was purchased and moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Today Wellsaw, Inc. and W.F. Wells, Inc. work together as sister companies under common ownership.