WIDDER TOOLS 18400 User manual

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WIDDER®TOOLS
18400 Pneumatic Portable Band Saw
PRODUCT INFORMATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Description: The 18400 band saw is built around the same powerful motor as our 10267 Power
Hacksaw. There is simply no portable band saw available that offers more cutting power at a
feather-light 15lbs.
Cutting Capacity: 4-½” Round/Square
Specifications: 45 CFM at optimal 95 PSI
Variable Speed (0-400 Feet/Minute)
Weight: 15 lbs.
IMPORTANT: FOR YOUR SAFETY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT, READ THIS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY. LEARN THE
OPERATION, APPLICATIONS, AND POTENTIAL HAZARDS PETICULIAR TO THIS
TOOL.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
Warning: When using air tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of injury, including the following:
1. Avoid accidental starting.
-Keep throttle shutoff closed when transporting or repositioning
2. Disconnect Machine.
-This tool should be disconnected when not in use. If air is shutoff, tool should
be discharged of any stored air pressure.
3. Maximum Air Pressure
-Maximum air pressure is 135 PSI.
-Use clean, lubricated, regulated air.
4. Protect Airlines
-Avoid using excessive length airlines. Extended airlines reduce tool power and
are a working hazard.
-Inspect all airlines for safe condition before use.
5. Maintain Tool.
-Use sharp blades and keep Saw clean for optimum performance.
-Keep handles clean, dry and free from oil and grease.
-This tool, like all air tools, will provide best performance with
lubrication.
-Use WIDDER®Air Tool Lube for best performance
6. Do not force tool.
-Use tool pressed firmly against reaction plate.
-Cut should be performed with adequate force to develop chips during cutting
but not so as to stall the tool under load.
7. Support work piece
-Be sure to support the work piece on both sides of any cut. An
unsupported work piece can sag, pinching the blade and causing the blade to
break or shatter.
8. Dress properly.
-Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts.
-Work gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended.
-Wear ear protection.
-Wear safety glasses.
9. Maintenance.
-Maintenance should be performed by a WIDDER®Factory Authorized
Service Representative.
10. Replacement Parts.
-When servicing, use only genuine WIDDER®replacement parts from an
authorized distributor.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Warning: Operator should be thoroughly familiar with safety precautions before
attempting to operate this tool. Do not connect tool to power until the following procedures
are complete.
1. Install blade guide per photo below:
2. Throttle position can be adjusted for comfortable use by turning motor body via. the
Allen cap screw on the top of the motor.
3. Inspect blade for damage and be sure blade is sharp. Be sure blade is in roller
guides and teeth point in proper direction.
4. Tighten blade by flipping blade-tensioning lever –be sure the blade is in the guides
and still moves smoothly.
5. Connect regulated/lubricated airline following all safety warnings.
6. Be sure work piece is secure.
7. Test start tool and adjust speed using throttle screw to correct operating speed in FPM
based upon material type.
8. Place blade guide against work piece. Power the tool on by depressing the on/off switch.
9. Place tool into cut, slowly, with blade at right angles to the work piece, using a firm grip.
Do not force the tool, chips should be in the shape of small number “6”s or “9”s.
10. Allow tool to come to a stop before setting down.
11. Store with blade tension removed and tool disconnected.

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WIDDER®Pneumatic Band Saw #18400

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WIDDER®Pneumatic Band Saw #18400
Item
Part#
MFG#
Description
Qty.
1
18409
27-1016
Stud
4
2
18480
27-1131
Cover
1
3
18479
27-1130
Blade
1
4&5
18469
27-1120
Screw (Ring
Gear)
2
6/9/10
/11
18464
27-0013
Spring Plate
Assembly
1
7
18463
27-1114
Screw (M5x15)
4
8
18462
27-1113
Collar
4
12
18459
27-1110
Left Guide
1
13
18458
27-1109
Frame
2
15
18484
27-1135
Bushing
1
17
18454
27-1105
Tension Handle
1
18
18485
27-1136
Pan-head Screw
1
19
18456
27-1107
Grip Handle
1
20
18457
27-1108
S.H.S.C.
2
21
18478
27-1129
Guide Bar
1
22
18477
27-1128
Guide Bar
Fasteners
2
23
18453
27-1104
Gear Shaft
1
24
18510
28-1101
Gear
1
25
18451
27-1102
Ball Bearing
1
26
18450
27-1101
Stop Ring
1
27
18511
28-1102
Bushing
1
28
18489
27-1140
Ball Bearing
2
29
18421
27-1013
Screw
1
30
18420
27-1012
Washer
1
Item
Part #
MFG#
Description
Qty.
31
18422
27-0011
Throttle
Adaptor Assy.
1
32
18416
27-1009
O-ring
1
33
18415
27-1008
O-ring
1
34
18423
27-0012
Motor
Housing Assy
1
35
18078
01-1146
O-ring
1
36
18071
02-1011
Ball Bearing
1
41
18061
01-1137
Lock Nut
1
42
18414
27-1007
O-Ring
1
43
18411
27-1003
Motor Adapter
1
44
18424
27-1014
Lock Washer
4
45
18725
27-1015
S.H.C.S.
4
46
17990
01-1125
Air Motor
Cover
1
47
18062
01-1138
Lock Washer
1
48
19005
01-1070
Pinion
1
49
18066
01-1097
Rotor
1
50
18067
01-1096
Cylinder
1
51
18069
01-1140
Rear Plate
1
52
18072
01-1088
Screw
1
61/6
2
18468
27-1119
Pulley Assy.
2
63
18486
27-1137
Pulley Stud
1
64
18474
27-1125
Bearing
3
65
18470
27-1121
Right Guide
1
66
18475
27-1126
Pin Shaft
1
Item
Part #
MFG #
Description
Qty.
67
18473
27-1124
Blade Guide
Fasteners
3
68
18488
27-1139
Bearing
Assembly
4
69
18476
27-1127
Screw
4
70
18482
27-1133
Square
1
71
18483
27-1134
Hex Key
1
72
18419
27-1010
Adjusting Shim
3
73
18077
01-1147
O-ring
1
74
18321
01-1233
Bead Chain
1
75
18320
01-1231
End Coupling
2
76
18319
01-1232
Drive Stud
2
77
18317
01-1223
Throttle Screw
1
78
18318
01-1227
O-ring
1
79
18308
STA-711
Valve cover
1
80
18309
STA-710
O-ring
1
81
18310
STA-709
Spring
1
82
18311
01-1224
Seal Cup
1
83
18312
STA-707
Valve Seal
1
84
18313
01-1221
Valve Pin
1
85
18087
01-0029
Nut and Screen
Assy.
1
86
18314
01-1220
Throttle Body
1
87
18306
01-1226
D-Ring
1
88
18336
01-1222
Trigger Assy
(lockout)
1
89
18316
01-1225
Rivet
1