Important Safety Upgrade Available to owners of the Wellsaw model 1316S Bandsaw

Wellsaw FAQ

Run the saw with the saw head up and check to see if the blade runs on the wheels properly when not cutting. If the blade only pops off only after the cut begins then the band tension is too low. Most times this can be fixed by lubricating the blade tension take up screw and re-tightening the blade.
If the blade comes off the wheels even when not cutting then the "pitch" or angle of the wheels needs to be adjusted. See the operating manual for details. Read More ...
This is very common and is caused by the improper setting of one of the three sawing basics. Please review Basic Set-Up Instructions here. Read More ...
This can be caused by one or more of three things: too much head weight, improper blade guide alignment, or a worn or damaged blade. Exchange the blade with a new one (carefully save the old blade as it may be okay). If the problem does not change then the problem is in the Set-Up. See the Basic Set-Up Instructions here or the Operation Manual for your saw. Read More ...
The saw needs a simple alignment to set the blade square to the stationary vise jaw. See the alignment instructions for this step. Read More ...
Send an email to our Support Department and we'll get right back to you. Or call us at 269-345-1132 and ask for Technical Support. Read More ...

Model

Machine Serial Number Range Serial numbers on the cover of manual may differ from the numbers on the list below.

49A All
300 All
57 All
72 All
58 Start to 11884
58 11885 to 23052
58 23053 to present
5 All
600 Start to 11074
600 11075 to 13579
613 All
8M Parts, Operation & Maintenance Start to 14040
WJK Barfeed Contact factory for assistance
8 14041 to 18771
8 17150 to 18228
8 18771 to 33779
800 All
850 All
8A/ 850A / 1000A Contact factory for assistance
1000 Start to 1232
1000 1233 to 2420
1000
2420 to 5588
1016 All
1112A Contact factory for assistance
1118 / 1318 / 1338 / 1348 All
1316S All
1118SA All
1316S SA Contact factory for assistance
W-20 All
V-20 All
12 Contact factory for assistance
1200 All
312 Bar Feed All
1270 1201 to 1957
1270 1958 to 2214
370 Bar Feed All
1270 2215 to 2264 (Supplement to manual "1958 to 2214")
1220G Start to 275. Contact factory
1220G 276 to 299
1220G 300 to present. Contact factory

For all other models, contact the factory