General International 90-140 M1 Use and Care Manual
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1. Uncoil the power cord A and plug it into an appro priate outlet refer back to section Electrical Re quirements and make sure all requirements and grounding instructions are followed POWER ON OFF SWITCH WITH SAFETY KEY The model 90 140 M is equipped with a simple rocker style On Off switch featuring a removable lock out safety key D to prevent unauthorized use or unintention al start up of the bandsaw Whenever the bandsaw is notin use remove the yellow safety key and store it in a safe place out of the reach of children To START the bandsaw Insert the safety key D and pull the switch toward you E To STOP the bandsaw Push the red tab down F SWITCH OFFn W N SAFETY KEY PREVENTS STARTUP WHEN REMOVED REGOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE 90 TABLE STOP AND RE ALIGNING THE ANGLE POINTER To ensure that your 90 cuts are square and that angled cuts are accurate with the angle indicator scale the table default position must be set to 902 to the blade and the angle indicator pointer must be setto read O when the table is in the default 90 position To set the table stop bolt 1 Loosen the two lock knobs A Place a combination square B flat on the table with the heel of the square flat against the saw blade C Level the table until it is exactly 90 to the blade then tighten the lock knobs A Adjust the height of the table stop bolt until it tou ches the undersi2. used for tight radius curves up to 1 2 and 3 4 for larger radius curves or for cutting thicker stock BLADE CLEARANCE Note When performing blade installation removal tensioning or tracking maximum clearance between the blade and both upper and lower blade guide assemblies is required to minimize friction which would be damaging to the blade Proceed as follows Move the upper guide blocks away from the blade Loosen the two set screws A using the supplied 3 mm Allen key Pull back the 2 upper guide blocks B in their mounting bracket C as far awav as possible from the blade Tighten the two set screws A to lock the guide blocks in position Move the upper thrust bearing back 1 Loosen the upper thumb screw D 2 Use the micro adjust nut E to move the thrust bearing F back as far as possible behind the blade Move the lower guide blocks thrust bearing away from the blade Loosen the two set screws G using the supplied 3 mm Allen key Pull back the 2 lower guide blocks H in their mounting bracket l as far away as possible from the blade Tighten the two set screws G to lock the guide blocks in position Loosen the upper set screw J using the supplied 3 mm Allen key Manually move the lower thrust bearing K back as far as possible behind the blade To remove a blade Turn off the bandsaw and unplug the power cord Remove the table alignment pin from the table slotB and the red
3. Beware of the blade popping open If you are installing a new blade carefully remove the blade from its package Hold it firmly with one hand as you remove the twist ties Slowly separate the coils of the blade until it unravels into one hoop Note Steps 3 and 4 may be unnecessary if vou ve just removed a blade If needed refer back to the previous page Remove the table alignment pin from the table slot and the red circular insert from the center of the table Remove the right hand side blade guard by loosening the two Phillips head screws just enough to slide it out With the blade perpendicular to the wheels guide it Proper installation Improper installation through the table slot then rotate the side of the blade nearest vou back toward the left side of the wheels Feed the blade into the left blade guard and around the wheels Make sure the blade teeth point forward A and down B With the blade properly installed proceed to blade tension adjustments and blade tracking adjustments as per instruc tions on the next few pages ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION Determining ideal blade tension is somewhat subjective It is learned through practice and experience and is some what dependant on personal preference and individual work habits A properly tensioned blade is critical to obtaining maximum performance from any bandsaw A properly tensioned blade will last longer and be much less likelv to break prematurelv If the blade ten
4. fence and rails and a curved resaw attachment Universal Bandsaw Rip Fence Svstem item 90 075A 21 Fence amp 25 Rails Complete bandsaw fence system includes fence rails and 3 1 2 resaw guide Riser Block Kit 90 130A Increases the vertical cut ting capacity of your saw from 6 to 12 inches for in creased re sawing versatili ty Kit includes all necessary hardware and a longer 3 8 wide blade to fit the increased height of the saw Roller Stand item 50 150 item 50 160 item 50 170 We offer a selection of roller stands to suit all your shop needs Mobile Base 50025 Easily roll your bandsaw anywhere in your shop Load capacity 500 LBS Wheels lock when equipment is in use Dust Collectors and accessories We offer a wide selection of dust collectors and accessories to suit virtually all your shop needs Dust collectors contribute to a cleaner healthier workshop environment FRAME ASSEMBIY se 12 WHEEL AND TABLE ASSEMBLY Co NIC P CO ho 90140 01 90125 50 90125 46 90140 02 90125 54 90125 123 90125 56 90125 65 90125 57 90125 55 90140 03 90140 04 90125 48 90125 64 90125 24 90125 19 90125 25 90125 30 90125 20 90125 22 90125 23 90125 21 90125 31 90125 68 90125 14 90125 33 90125 39 90140 05 90140 06 90125 47 90125 03 90125 04 9012
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6. Attaching the table tilt bracket Attaching the table Miter gauge Power cord hooks Basic adjustments and controls Connecting to a power source Power on off switch with safetv kev Recommended adjustments Adjusting the 90 table stop and re aligning the angle pointer Tilting the table Removing installing the blade Blade clearance To remove a blade Blade selection To install a blade Adjusting blade tension Adjusting blade tracking Adjusting the blade guard for depth of cut Adjusting the upper guide blocks and thrust bearing Positioning the lower guide blocks and thrust bearing Changing speed settings Operating instructions Checklist before starting Connecting to a dust collector Operations step by step To stop the machine Using the miter gauge Cutting curves Cutting circles Periodic Maintenance amp Lubrication Lubrification Periodic maintenance Required Maintenance Replacing the bandsaw blade Replacing the upper and lower thrust bearing 24 Replacing the wheel tire Adjusting replacing the lower wheel brush Replacing lower wheel motor belt Recommended optional accessoriess 26 Parts list amp diagrams Rules for Safe Operation To help ensure safe operation please take a moment to learn the machine s applications and limita tions as well as potential hazards General International disclaims any real or implied warranty and hold itself harmless for any injury th
7. 129 ALLEN KEY 3MM 90125 37 FLANGE SCREW 3 16 X 3 8 90125 36 FLAT WASHER 90125 77 FLAT WASHER 8 16 X 18 90125 17 C RING S 20 90125 44 FLANGE SCREW 3 16 X 1 4 90140 19 SPRING PIN 6 X 20L 90125 80 LOCK WASHER M5 90125 67 SCREW 3 16 X 3 8 90125 98 DOOR HINGE LOWER WA 14C 90125 06 LOCK WASHER 3 4 90125 07 HEX NUT 3 4 90125 109 FLAT WASHER 90125 110 RATCHET LEVER 3 8 X 45L 90140 20 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW M4 X 10L 90125 81 FLAT WASHER 3 8 X 19 X 2T 90140 21 FLAT WASHER 3 8 X 16 X 2T 90140 22 STAND WA 14CF SO CO NI OY Co AJ CoP PO N O pofof S S J po inini po S we wl r l oo for mn PART NO 90140 23 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 125 06A 02 140 24 140 25 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 06A 06 06A 07 06A 08 06A 09 06A 06A 06A 06A 06A 06A 06A 06A 06A 06A 06A 20 06A 21 06A 22 06A 23 06A 24 06A 25 06A 26 06A 27 06A 28 so 100 IS Jo O gt IO ID1 O 140 26 140 27 140 28 90140 29 140 30 90125 106A 30 DESCRIPTION SHAFT ROTOR STATOR COPPER WINDING BEARING BEARING FRONT MOTOR COVER REAR MOTOR COVER MOTOR HOUSING CAPACITOR CAPACITOR TUBE CAPACITOR COVER CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH SET
8. 50L WA 14 WA 14 1 4 X 5 8 5 16 X 1 4 WA 14C M10 1 4 BS3550PC 5 16 X3 S 10 3 16 X 3 8 5 16 1 4 X 3 4 1 4 X 16 QTY NI Ip I In In Joa tr ol N rtp rp Hf SI SP ro J HPN col SH oo III IN III ST AT XA I I s HJ ro REF PART NO 90125 70 90125 55 90125 43 90125 67 90125 118 90125 119 90125 164 90125 45 90125 11 90125 78 90125 32 90125 09 90125 13 90125 113 90140 08 90125 103 90125 18 90125 67 90125 104 90140 09 90140 10 90125 120 90125 122 90125 77 90140 11 90125 99 90125 111 90125 108 90125 107 90140 12 90125 10 90125 133 90125 63 90125 112 90125 117 90125 116 90125 125 90125 12 90140 13 90125 96 90140 14 90125 62 90125 95 90140 15 90125 29 90125 90 90125 93 90125 08 90125 79 90125 82 90125 114 90125 127 90125 126 90125 38 90125 165 PARTS LIST 90 140 MI DESCRIPTION LOWER BLADE GUIDE HOLDER SET SCREW DOOR HINGE PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW STEEL PLATE FLANGE SCREW POWER CORD HOOK LOCK WASHER PULLEY HEX BOLT C RING BEARING LOWER WHEEL SET SCREW LOWER DOOR BLADE GUARD BEARING COVER SCREW FLAT WASHER MOTOR I D PLATE GUARD SUPPORT STRAIN RELIEF BUSHING POWER CORD W PLUG FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT DUST OUTLET KEV HEX HEAD BOLT FLAT WASHER MOTOR KEV HEX NUT SET SCREW MOTOR PULLEV FLANGE SCREW SWITCH SPROCKET WASHER V BELT FLANGE NUT FLANGE SCREW WARNING LABEL THUMB SCREW ARM COVER
9. TERMINAL STRAIN RELIEF WIRE PROTECTOR WIRE PROTECTOR LOWER COVER UPPER COVER FLANGE SCREW FLANGE SCREW FLANGE SCREW FLANGE SCREW SPROCKET WASHER COPPER WASHER LOCK WASHER HEX NUT POWER CORD MOTOR FAN COVER MOTOR FAN PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW WIRE SPECIFICATION QTY 95 X 50 X 282L X O14 95 X 50 X G20 160 X 95 X 50 0 75 1 558KG 620277 620377 WA 14CD WA 14CR 160 X 135 300UF 125V 400M 1 2HP 14MM 73B 6N 4 3 8T 14MM X 3MM REF NO 90140 22 01 90140 22 02 90140 22 03 90140 22 04 90140 22 05 90140 22 06 90140 22 07 90140 22 08 90140 22 09 90140 22 1 90140 22 1 90140 22 1 90140 22 1 90140 22 1 90140 22 1 90140 22 1 90140 22 1 90140 22 1 90140 22 1 SO o fo CyB Io MI IO DESCRIPTION TOP PLATE TOOL TRAY LEFT SIDE PANEL RIGHT SIDE PANEL BACK PANEL DOOR MAGNETIC DOOR CATCH MAGNET HOUSING MAGNET PLATE SELF TAPPING SCREW PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW CARRIAGE BOLT FLANGE NUT HEX NUT LEVELINS FOOT HEX HEAD BOLT SPROCKET WASHER DOOR KNOB SPECIFICATION QTY M3 X 12L 3 16 X 3 8 5 16 X 1 2 5 16 3 8 3 8 X 1 3 8 X 1 2 3 8 3 8 AP BIO jojo SI RIMINI NM MAWISSW 3 ONWLS MODEL 90 140 M1 f j INTERNATI 8360 Champ d Eau Montreal Quebec Canada HIP 1V3 Tel 514 326 1161 Fax 514 326 5565 Parts amp Service Fax 514
10. circular insert C from the cen ter of the table Remove the right hand side blade guard D by loosening the two Phillips head screws E just enough to slide it out Turn the tension knob A counter clockwise for the blade to be loose enough to remove easily Blade teeth are sharp Use care when handling a saw blade 5 Open the top and bottom wheel cover doors and bring the left hand side of the loose blade toward vou and outof the left hand blade guard slot F Note You may want to use a thick shop towel to handle the loose blade or wear a pair of heavy duty work gloves 6 With the blade perpendicular to the wheels feed the blade through the table slot to free it from the saw G Carefully hang the blade on a hook in a safe dry place in your workshop if it will be re used or dispose of it safely if itis worn or damaged Do not attempt to coil up the blade as it was when you first purchased it as it has a tendancy to pop open unexpectedly and could cause injury BLADE SELECTION There are a variety of different types of bandsaw blades on the market to suit various cutting applications Your results may vary based on usage experience and personal preference Standard size 93 1 2 2375 mm replacement blades made from high carbon steel can be purchased in a variety of widths from your General International dealer under the following parts numbers e 90125 B14 1 4 6 TPI blade thickness 0 65 mm e 90125 B38
11. industrial or educational applications Such cases are covered by our Standard 2 year Limited Warranty only The Limited Lifetime Warranty is also subject to the Conditions and Exceptions as listed below Standard 2 Year Limited Warranty All products not covered by our lifetime warranty including products used in commercial industrial and educational applications are warranted for a period of 2 years 24 months from the date of purchase Generale and General International agree to repair or replace any partor componentwhich upon examination proves to be defective in either workmanship or material to the original purchaser during this 2 year warranty period subject to the conditions and exceptions as listed below To file a Claim To file a claim under our Standard 2 year Limited Warrantv or under our Limited Lifetime Warranty all defective parts components or machinery must be returned freight or postage prepaid to Generale International or to a nearby distributor repair center or other location designated by General International For further details call our service department at 1 888 949 1161 or your local distributor for assistance when filing your claim Along with the return of the product being claimed for warranty a copy of the original proof of purchase and a letter of claim must be included a warranty claim form can also be used and can be obtained upon request from General International or an authorized d
12. to cut Saw teeth must point down toward the table Be sure that the blade has gained full operating speed before starting to cut Always use a clean properly sharpened blade Dirty or dull blades are unsafe and can lead to accidents Use suitable workpiece support if the workpiece does not have a flat surface Hold material firmly against the table Do not work on long stock without adequate sup port on the out feed end of the table If using a power feeder stop the feeder before stop ping the bandsaw Do not push or force stock into the blade The band saw will perform better and more safely when work ing at the rate for which it was designed Avoid working from awkward or off balance posi tions Do not overreach and keep both feet on floor Keep guards in place and in working order If q guard must be removed for maintenance or clea ning be sure itis properly re attached before using the tool again Never leave the machine unattended while itis run ning or with the power on Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by General International may result in equip ment malfunction or risk of injury Never stand on machinery Serious injury could re sult if the tool is tipped over or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted Always disconnect the machine from the power source before servicing or changing accessories such as blades or before per
13. 3 8 6 TPI blade thickness 0 50 mm e 90125 B12 1 2 4 TPI blade thickness 0 65 mm e 90125 B34 3 4 4 TPI blade thickness 0 65 mm or depending on availability from your local tool dealer These are standard sizes that should be readily available in most areas The use of any other size is not recommended and can lead to serious injury and or damage to the machine Some general guidelines to consider when choosing bandsaw blades e Wider blades with fewer teeth per inch are best suited to cutting straight lines re sawing and for sweeping curves but will not turn tight radius curves They will cut quickly and aggressively but do have a tendency to bind or get stuck in the cu if turned too sharply eNarrower thinner blades with more teeth per inch will cut more slowly but can turn much tighter corners for cutting more intricate work Common causes of blade breakage e Poor guide bearing alignment and adjustment e Feeding the workpiece too quickly e Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a short radius e Dull teeth e Setting blade guard assembly too high above the workpiece e Too much blade tension e Lumpy or improperly finished braze or weld on the blade e Continuous running of blade when not cutting To install a blade Note You may want to use a thick shop towel to handle the loose blade or wear a pair of heavy 1 Turn off the bandsaw and unplug the power cord duty work gloves for the following steps
14. 5 05 90125 01 90125 15 90125 69 90125 89 90125 91 90125 88 90125 85 90125 84 90125 83 90125 16 90125 78 90125 74 90125 130 90140 07 90125 134 90125 76 90125 58 90125 105 90125 75 90125 72 90125 71 PARTS LIST 90 140 MI DESCRIPTION UPPER FRAME UPPER BLADE GUIDE LOCK KNOB HEX NUT GUIDE POST V TYPE UPPER BLADE GUIDE HOLDER THUMB SCREW BEARING SHAFT BLADE GUARD THRUST BEARING SET SCREW GUIDE BLOCK BLADE TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOB LOGO PLATE MICRO ADJUSTING NUT SPRING TENSIONING COVER SQUARE NUT BLADE TRACKING KNOB TENSIONINS CAM SPRINGS PIN FIXED SHAFT UPPER SHAFT BEARING UPPER WHEEL TIRE HEX NUT DOOR CLIP MOUNTINS POST UPPER WHEEL HOUSING UPPER COVER DOOR DOOR KNOB STEEL PIN HEX HEAD BOLT FLAT WASHER SAW BASE FLAT WASHER BLADE TABLE INSERT TABLE ALIGNMENT PIN TABLE HEX HEAD BOLT TRUNNION CLAMP SHOE TRUNNION HEX HEAD BOLT HEX HEAD BOLT TABLE TILT BRACKET LOCK KNOB LOCK WASHER SCALE TABLE STOP BOLT C RING FLAT HEAD SCREW HEX NUT HEX HEAD BOLT FLAT WASHER SPECIFICATION WA 14CD 8 16 X 1 1 4 3 16 WA 14 M X 10L WA 14C BS3550PC 020077 M X 10L WA 14 SK 62 X M8 amp 320L 175 X 124 M WA 14 WA 14 3 8 WA 14 5 16 X 2 L WA 14 3 X 30L WA 14 WA 14 620277 WA 14 WA 14C 1 2 BS3550PC BS3550PC 3 8 1 4 X 16m m 3 4 X 2 1 2 3 4 X 46 X ST WA 14CD 1 4 X 38 93 X X 0 65 BS3550PC WA 14 16 X 16 M10 X
15. LOWER FRAME COVER UPPER WING NUT TABLE INSERT PIN BRUSH LOWER SHAFT POINTER SCALE NVLON NUT FLANGE SCREW COPPER WASHER MOUNTING POST FLANGE SCREW SPECIFICATION WA 14 M X 10L WA 14C 3 16 X 3 8 3 16 X 3 8 3 16 180 8168 5 16 X 1 1 4 R34 620477 WA 14 M X 16L BS3550PC WA 14 EBS 12C 3 16 X 3 8 103 X 53 53 5 X 24 X 1 51 N 4 5 16 X 18 X 2T 1 4 X 1 4 WA 14C 5 X 5 X 30L 1 2 X 2 1 2 5 X 5 X 60L 5 16 M X 45L 50 76 3 16 X 3 8 M5 A 26 3 8 3 16 X 3 8 175 X 101 5 M X 16L WA 14C WA 14C 5 16 3X10L WA 14C WA 14CF MY 2000P 1 2 3 16 X 1 4 M5 3 16 X 1 2 QTY OPM RPM MD 1 win In In 1 Im inii bo SP rp Ay TS SH Sp oo Jt pr In o IR rt pp gt a PARTS LIST 90 140 MI PART NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 90125 128 MITER GAUGE BS3550PC 90140 16 BLADE GUIDE MOUNT WA 14 90125 66 FLAT WASHER 3 16 X 14 90140 17 FLAT WASHER 1 4 X 13 X 1 5T 90125 53 SET SCREW 5 16 X 5 16 90125 52 SPRING SB 12A 90125 51 STEEL BALL 1 4 90125 41 LOCK WASHER 3 16 90125 92 BRUSH HOLDER WA 14C 90140 18 WARNING LABEL 90125 102 DOOR CLIP MOUNTING POST WA 14C 90125 94 FLANGE SCREW 3 16 X 3 8 90125 100 FLAT WASHER 1 4 X 16 90125 73 BLADE GUIDE DUST PLATE WA 14C 90125 40 DOOR CLIP WA 14C 90125 42 SCREW 3 16 X 1 4 90125
16. R VIEW modate the height of the work to be cut To prevent the blade which is flexible and which would not otherwise be supported from slipping out of position during cut ting and to reduce risks of injuries a minimum amount of blade should be exposed The blade guard should be set 1 8 1 4 above the work piece A to prevent the blade from flexing out of position or offline during cutting Adjust the height of the blade guard B to suit the thick ness of the workpiece as follows 1 Make sure the bandsaw is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the power source Loosen the smaller lock knob C Move the blade guide assembly up or down D then re tighten the lock knob C Note The depth gauge E on the front of the blade guard can be used as a reference but it is not intended for high preci sion measurements ADJUSTING THE UPPER GUIDES BLOCKS AND THRUST BEARING Note Before adjusting the upper and lower blade guides and thrust bearings make sure the blade is tensioned and track ing properly Adjust the upper and lower blade guides and thrust bearings after each blade tension and tracking adjust ment Whenever the upper blade guide and thrust bearing are adjusted the lower blade guide and thrust bearing should also be adjusted The blade guides blocks keep the blade from moving from side to side during cutting and must be snug but not touching the blade in order to ensure accurate cuts The spa
17. SETUP amp OPERATION MANUAL Se 14 WOOD CUTTING BANDSAW Costiron frame 8 precision balanced alu minum wheels with replaceable rubber tires Sturdv easy to assemble closed base steel stand B Precision aluminum miter gauge with han dle 2 cutting speeds for excellent results in either hard or soft woods Hinged door and easily accessible blade tension knob for fast blade changes or adjustments Ball bearing and carbon block blade guide assembly Built in blade cleaning brush keeps tires free of dust and chips B Safety lock out switch with removable key to prevent unauthorized use SPECIFICATIONS WHEEL SIZE 13 7 8 353 mm WHEEL SPEEDS 2 470 820 RPM MAXIMUM BLADE WIDTH 3 4 19 mm MINIMUM BLADE WIDTH VA 6 mm BLADE LENGTH 93 1 2 2375 mm BLADE SPEEDS 2 1630 amp 2730 LIN FPM 495 832 LIN MPM TABLE SIZE 16 x 16 406 x 406 mm TABLE TILT 0 45 RIGHT 0 10 LEFT TABLE HEIGHT 42 1067 mm MAXIMUM WIDTH OF CUT 13 1 2 343 mm MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT 6 150 mm DUST COLLECTION PORT 2 1 2 63 mm BASE DIMENSIONS L x W 19 58 x 13 498 x 330 mm MOTOR 1 HP 110V 1 PH 10 A WEIGHT 191 LBS 87 kg REVISION 1 March 10 10 Copyright General International 03 2010 GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 8360 Champ d Eau Montreal Quebec Canada HIP 1Y3 Telephone 514 326 1161 e Fax 514 326 5555
18. UIREMENTS FOR SET UP Extra person for help with lifting Phillips screwdriver regular and small Flat head screwdriver 10 mm wrench and 10 mm Hex socket 12 mm wrench and 12 mm Hex socket 13mm wrench and 13 mm Hex socket 14 mm wrench and 14 mm Hex socket Feeler gauge set Combination square BASIG FUNGTIONS OF THE UNIT This 14 wood cutting bandsaw is supplied with a 3 8 wide general purpose blade and is designed to accommodate blade widths from 1 4 to 3 4 Ideal blade length for this 90 140 MT model is 93 1 2 2375 mm Note Generally speaking because the upper wheel height is somewhat adjustable to allow for blade tensioning a blade length variation of plus or minus 1 2 from the ideal blade length can be accommodated Maximum inboard width of cut space between the blade and the body of the saw A is 13 1 2 For cutting thicker stock or for resawing the maximum depth of cut B or max workpiece height is 6 up to 12 with optional Tiser block kit item 90 130A Refer to section Recommended Optional Accessories for your Bandsaw PLAGEMENT WITHIN THE SHOP ESTABLISHING A SAFETY ZONE S MODEL 90 140 MI BANDSAW IS HEAVY 191 LBS 87 KG DO NOT OVER EXERT THE HELP OF AN ASSISTANT L BE NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING STEP PLA EMENT WITHIN THE SHOP This machine should be installed and operated only on a solid flat and stable floor that is able to support the weight of the bandsaw 191 LBS 87
19. acket so the long bolts C in the center of the trunnions pass through the holes in the table tilt bracket Note If the long bolts have moved out of position have an assistant tap them into place with a screw driver Thread the two lock knobs F onto the long bolts now protruding from the underside of the table tilt bracket and tighten loosely Re install the red insert to the center of the table with the opening in the slot facing the rear of the saw K Re install the table alignment pin into the table slot L MITER GAUGE i The miter gauge rides in the table slot to the right of the blade A and can be set to any angle up to 30 to the left or right B It also acts as a feeder for advancing smaller work pieces through the sawblade C with reduced risk of injury to the hands When the bandsaw is not in use we recommend that the power cord be wound up neatly around the two hooks E provided This keeps the power cord off of the floor and out of harms way Attach the hooks with the two Phillips head bolts F to the threaded holes on the back of the upper arm of the bandsaw G BASIC ADJUSTMENTS AND CONTROLS CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE To avoid risk of shock or fire do not operate the unit with a damaged power cord or plug Replace damaged cord or plug immediately To avoid unexpected or unintentional start up make sure that the power switch is in the the OFF position before connecting to a power source
20. at may result from the improper use of it s equipment Do not operate the bandsaw when tired distracted or under the effects of drugs alcohol or any medi cation that impairs reflexes or alertness The working area should be well lit clean and free of debris Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when the bandsaw is in operation do not permit them to operate the bandsaw Childproof and tamper proof vour shop and all machinerv with locks master electrical switches and switch kevs to prevent unauthorized or unsu pervised use Stav alerti Give vour work vour undivided attention Even a momentarv distraction can lead to serious injury Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be hazardous to health Work in a well ventilated area and whenever possible use a dust collector Wear face eye ear respiratory and body protection de vices Do not wear loose clothing gloves bracelets necklaces or other jewelry while the bandsaw is in operation Be sure that adjusting wrenches tools drinks and other clutter are removed from the machine and or the table surface before operating Keep hands well away from the blade and all mo ving parts Use a brush not hands to clear away chips and dust Adjust and position upper and lower blade guides before starting to cut Upper blade guide should be adjusted to approximately 1 8 above the material to be cut Adjust blade tension and tracking before starting
21. ating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the number the heavier the gauge NR Not Recommended IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS FRONT VIEW BLADE TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOB O BLADE GUARD LOCK KNOB UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY BLADE GUARD O MITER GAUGE O TABLE ALIGNMENT PIN DUST PORT B BASE CABINET O TABLE TILT LOCK KNOB O LOWER WHEEL COVER DOOR ON OFF SWITCH W SAFETY KEY UPPER WHEEL COVER DOOR BLADE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT KNOB O BLADE TENSION INDICATOR POWER CORD STORAGE BRACKETS MOTOR PIVOT LOCKING LEVER Carefully unpack and remove the unit and its components from its shipping container and check for missing or damaged items as per the list of contents below NOTE Please report any damaged or missing items to your GENERAL INTERNATIONAL distributor immediately LIST OF CONTENTS Once the parts have been removed from the packag ing you should have the following items A BANDSAW B POWER CORD HOOK W SCREW C DUST PORT D HEX HEAD BOLT E FLAT WASHER F HEXNUT G LOCK KNOB H MEDIUM HEX HEAD HEAD BOLT W FLAT WASHER 2 l LONG HEX HEAD BOLT W HEX NUT J MITER GAUGE K TABLE TILT BRACKET ll M 3 MM ALLEN KEY N CARRIAGE BOLT O FLANGE NUT P PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW LEVELING FOOT R HEX NUT DOOR KNOB W HEX BOLT AND FLAT WASHER STAND TOP PLATE STAND TOOL TRAY STAND DOOR STAND REAR PANEL STAND LEFT SIDE PANEL STAND RIGHT SIDE PANEL ADDITIONAL REQ
22. ce between each block and the blade must not exceed 0 02 the thickness of a sheet of paper If less space is left the blade will get stuck or jammed between both blocks Too much friction will cause blade to overheat and break Also the guide blocks must remain atleast 1 32 behind the blade teeth to prevent damage to the blade The thrust bearing keeps the blade from moving back and out of position when the work is being fed into the blade and must be very close to the back of the blade to prevent damage to the blade during cutting Adjust the positioning of the upper blade guides blocks To avoid injury make sure that the switch is in AN the OFF position and that the power cord is unplugged before performing any adjustments on the bandsaw 1 Loosen the two set screws A using the supplied 3 mm Allen kev 2 Push the guide blocks B towards the blade 3 Pinch a feeler gauge C between one of the guide blocks and the blade D and then tighten the set screw E to set the gap between the guide block and the blade Repeat step 3 for the other guide block on the other side of the blade Adjust the positioning of the upper thrust bearing 1 Loosen the upper thumb screw J POSITIONING THE LOWER GUIDE BLOGKS AND THRUST BEARING E a Loosen the lower thumb screw F Turn the micro lower adjust nut G to move the guide block assembly in or out until the guide blocks are at least 1 32 behind the blade t
23. de of the table D Turn the jam nut E clockwise until it meets the table tilt bracket F and tighten it Loosen the lock knobs G and make sure the table is resting on the table stop bolt D Check the square and make sure the table is still at 90 to the blade If not re adjust the table stop bolt With the table set to 90 and the stop bolt at the correct height make sure the table tilt angle indi cator pointer H is set to read O If the pointer needs to be adjusted loosen the screw I on the pointer of the front trunnion and adjust the pointer H to the O point on the scale Then re tighten the screw to secure the pointer in place You will now be able to accurately return the table to the 90 position automatically without further adjustments and scale reading for any angle other than 0 will also be accurate TILTING THE TABLE The table can be tilted to any angle from 0 to 45 to the right to allow for any type of bevel or angle cutting Refer to the table tilt angle indicator to setthe angle of the table to the desired position Never adjust the table angle while the band saw is running Turn off power first Loosen the two lock knobs A Tilt the table until itis at the desired angle Refer to the angle indicator under the bandsaw table Tighten the lock knobs to lock the table in position REMOVING INSTALLING THE BLADE Your bandsaw is designed to handle several blade widths ranging from 1 4 and 3 8
24. e premature wear of the tire Nonetheless to avoid having the blade come off of the wheels on it s own during operation the front edge of the blades teeth should never be any closer than 3 mm 1 8 from the front edge of the wheel B BLADE CLEARANCE Note As previously stated when performing blade installation removal tensioning or tracking maximum clearance between the blade and both upper and lower bearing assemblies is required to minimize friction which would be damaging to the blade Refer back and follow the instructions for blade clearance before performing blade track ing adjustments To adjust the blade tracking 1 Open the upper wheel cover door then rotate the wheel slowly forward by hand The blade should remain as cen tered as possible on the wheel as it turns A If the blade tracking must be adjusted loosen thumb nut B then turn the tracking knob C located on the rear of the bandsaw a Clockwise if the blade moves toward the front of the wheel This tilts the top of the wheel to the back and mo ves the blade toward the center b Counter clockwise if the blade moves toward the back edge This tilts the top of the wheel to the front and mo ves the blade toward the center Note Turn the tracking knob in 1 2 turn increments re check and adjust again as needed Re tighten thumb nut B ADJUSTING THE BLADE GUARD FOR DEPTH OF CUT The blade guard can be moved up or down to accom REA
25. e www general ca THANK YOU for choosing this General International model 90 140 M1 14 Wood Cutting Bandsaw This bandsaw has been carefully tested and inspected before ship ment and if properly used and maintained will provide you with years of reliable service For your safety as well as to ensure optimum performance and trouble free operation and to get the most from your investment please take the time to read this manual before assembling installing and operating the unit The manual s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation basic function and features of this bandsaw as well as the set up maintenance and identification of its parts and compo nents This manual is not intended as a substitute for formal woodworking instruction nor to offer the user instruction in the craft of wodworking If you are not sure about the safety of performing a certain operation or procedure do not proceed until you can confirm from knowledgeable and qualified sources that itis safe to do so Once you ve read through these instructions keep this manual handy for future reference Disclaimer The information and specifications in this manual pertain to the unit as it was supplied from the factory at the time of printing Because we are commit ted to making constant improvements General International reserves the right to make changes to components parts or features of this unit as deemed necessary without prior notice and witho
26. eeth H The guide blocks must remain behind the blade teeth to pre vent damage to the blade Tighten the thumb screw F to lock the guide block assembly in position Turn the micro adjust nut K to move the thrust bea ring Lin or out until the bearing is 1 64 behind the back edge of the blade M then tighten the upper thumb screw J The lower blade guide blocks and thrust bearing perform the same function as the upper blade guide blocks and thrust bearing except they do so after the blade has contacted the stock being cut 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of section Adjust the positioning of the upper blade guides blocks with the lower blade guide blocks Loosen the lower set screw A using the supplied 3 mm Allen key Manually move the guide block assembly in or out B until the guide blocks are at least 1 32 behind the blade teeth Tighten the lower set screw A to lock the guide block assembly in position Loosen the upper set screw C Manually move the thrust bearing D in or out until the bearing is 1 64 behind the back edge of the blade then tighten the upper set screw C CHANGING SPEED SETTINGS This model 90 140 14 wood cutting bandsaw has 2 different speed settings low and high Low speed is to be used for cutting soft woods over 4 in height or hard woods over 2 in height High speed is best for cutting soft woods under 4 in height or hard woods under 2 in height Note If wood starts to burn at
27. ends 0 to 30 The miter gauge supplied witn your bandsaw is adjustable from 0 to 30 right to left To use a setting other than 90 loosen the lock knob A by turn ing it counter clockwise Rotate the miter head to the required angle B shown on the angle indicator Then turn the lock knob A clockwise to tighten it CUTTING CURVES e When cutting curves carefully turn the workpiece so the blade follows without twisting If the curve is so sharp that you repeatedly back up and cut new kerf use a narrower blade or a blade with more set teeth furiher apart When a blade has more set the workpiece turns easier but the cutis rougher When changing a cut do not withdraw the workpiece from the blade The blade may get drawn off the wheels To change a cut turn the workpiece and cut your way out through the waste material area When cutting long curves make relief cuts as you go along CUTTING CIRCLES 1 Adjust the blade guard assembly to 1 8 above the workpiece MIN CIRCLE Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade DIAM Hold the workpiece firmly against the table Use gentie pressure Do not force the work Allow the blade to cut BLADE WIDTH The smallest diameter circle that can be cut is deter mined by the width of the blade For example a 1 4 wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approxi mately 1 1 2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE amp LUBRICATION Disconnect machine from power source bef
28. et B on the lower wheel hous ing as shown in C and align holes to the threaded holes in the lower wheel housing hole D is not used Place washers on the two hex bolts E and F and in sert the bolts through the table tilt bracket holes and into the threaded holes in the lower wheel housing Tighten looselv using a 12 mm open end wrench and 12 mm socket wrench Thread a nut onto the longer table stop bolt D and screw the bolt into the hole on the rear tab of the table tilt bracket Final tightening will be done after centering the table opening with the blade GO 00 am LOWER WHEEL HOUSING ATTACHING THE TABLE Remove the red insert A table and the table alignment pin B from the table Carefully move the table into position over the table tilt bracket guiding the saw blade through the table slot D Rotate the table 1 4 turn counter clockwise so that the saw blade is now perpendicular to the table slot E Moke sure that the blade F is centered in the table opening G If the blade is not centered slide the table back or forward until the blade is centered in the table opening Then tighten the six combi nation head bolts H using a 10 MM wrench and the two hex bolts 1 and J using a 12 MM open wrench and 12 mm socket wrench Turn the table right side up Verifv that the long bolts C in the center of each trunnion are pointing down the holes in the table tilt bracket 5 Gently lower the table onto the br
29. forming any mainte nance or cleaning or if the machine will be left un attended Make sure that the switch is in the OFF position be fore plugging in the power cord Make sure the tool is properly grounded If equip ped with a 3 prong plug it should be used with a three pole receptacle Never remove the third prong Do not use this bandsaw for other than its intended use If used for other purposes General Interna tional disclaims any real implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury which may result from that use GX ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS N BEFORE CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE OF YOUR POWER SUPPLY CORRESPONDS WITH THE VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON THE MOTOR I D NAMEPLATE A POWER SOURCE WITH GREATER VOLTAGE THAN NEEDED CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE IF IN DOUBT CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER SOURCE THIS TOOL IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN WET OR DAMP LOCATIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of an electrical malfunction or short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock The motor of this machine is wired for 110V single phase operation and is equipped with a 3 conductor cord and a 3 prong grounding plug A to fit a grounded type recep tacle B Do not remove the 3rd prong grounding pin to make it fit into an old 2 hole wall socket
30. gauge and replacement blades Important Make sure all stand fasteners are firmly tightened and that the stand cabinet is installed on a solid flat and sta ble floor that is able to support the weight of the bandsaw 191 LBS 87 kg AN ie bandsaw is heavy Do not over exert The help of n assistant will be needed for the following step Do not grip the bandsaw by the lower wheel cover door when lifting Keep hands away from blade at all times Position the bandsaw over the four holes on top oftne base cabinet Using a 13 mm open end wrench and a 13 MM so cket wrench secure the bandsaw to the stand as shown using the 4 hex head bolts A 8 flat washers B and 4 hex nuts C Note The hex nufs must be tightened from inside the cabinet ATTAGHING THE DUST PORT The dust port A has a 2 1 2 opening to accommodate connection to a dust collector not included Install the dust outlet on the right side of the bandsaw as follows 1 Open the lower wheel cover door 2 Using a 10 mm wrench attach the dust port to the edge of the door as shown using the hex bolts and washers B already attached to the dust port ATTACHING THE TABLE TILT BRACKET The work table mounts on a bracket which allows adjust ment from flat 0 to any angle up to 45 to the right Adjustments can be made easily with the angle scale and lock knobs 1 Remove the two hex bolts and washers from the lower wheel housing A Place the table tlt brack
31. high speed stop and change to the lower speed setting To change the speed setting Turn off power and disconnect the bandsaw from the po wer source to avoid unintentional start up of the bandsaw Open the lower wheel cover door At the back of the bandsaw just above the motor there is a ratchet lever A for loosening the tension on the drive belt When you pull it out as in A it disengages for resetting When you release it as in B it engages the bolt for screwing or unscrewing You can tell when it is engaged by the orange indicater button B showing To loosen the drive belt unscrew the bolt a few turns counter clockwise then pull up on the capacitor cover of the motor C pivot the motor to the left This loosens the belt enough to move it between one set of pulleys and the other 4 To set the bandsaw speed to the slower setting 1630 FPM 495MPM place the belt on the frontmost set of pulleys as in D To set the bandsaw speed to the faster setting 2730 FPM 832MPM place the belt on the rearmost set of pulleys as in E Having repositioned the belt push down firmly on the mo tor capacitor cover to tighten the belt then turn the ratch et lever clockwise until it is tight and the motor does not move OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING NOTE Now that you have completed the four adjustment steps which are an essential part of safe accurate bandsaw operation it would be a good idea to make your
32. istributor clearly stating the model and serial number of the unit if applicable and including an expla nation of the complaint or presumed defect in material or workmanship CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS This coverage is extended to the original purchaser only Prior warranty registration is not required but documented proof of purchase i e a copy of original sales invoice or receipt showing the date and location of the purchase as well as the purchase price paid must be provided at the time of claim Warranty does not include failures breakage or defects deemed after inspection by General or Generale International to have been directly or indirectly caused by or resulting from improper use or lack of or improper maintenance misuse or abuse negligence accidents damage in handling or transport or normal wear and tear of any generally considered con sumable parts or components Repairs made without the written consent of General International will void all warranty TABLE OF GONTENTS Grounding instructions Circuit capacity Extension cords Identification of main parts and components Unpacking List of contents Additional requirements for set up Basic functions ofthe unit Placement within the shop Establishing a safety zone Placement within the shop Establishing a safety zone Clean up Assembly instructions Assemble the base cabinet Install the bandsaw onto the base cabinet Attaching the dust port
33. kg and the operator Using the dimensions shown as a guideline plan for placement with in vour shop that will allow the operator to work unencum bered and unobstructed by foot traffic either passing shop visitors or other shop workers or other tools or machinerv ESTABLISHING A SAFETV ZONE For shops with frequent visitors or multiple operators it is advisable to establish a Safety Zone around shop machin erv A clearly defined no go zone on the floor around each machine can help avoid accidents that could cause injury to either the operator or the shop visitor Itis advisable to take a few moments to either paint using non slip paint or using tape define on the floor the limits or perimeter of each machines safety zone Take steps to ensure that all operators and shop visitors are aware that these areas are off limits whenever a machine is running for everyone but the individual operating the unit The protective coating on the saw table prevents rust from forming during shipping and storage Remove itbv rubbing with a rag dipped in kerosene mineral sprits or paint thinner Dispose of potentially flammable solvent soaked rags according to manufacturer s safety recom mendations A putiv knife held flat to avoid scratching the surface mav also be used to scrape off the coating followed bv clean up with solvent Avoid rubbing the saw s painted surfaces as manv solvent based products will remove paint To prevent r
34. laced if they get worn out or dam aged If it is worn out the blade will not track straight on the wheels Use a flat screwdriver to remove the tire from the groove on the wheel then install a new tire Note When replacing the tires stretch them around the wheels but do not glue them on ADJUSTING REPLACING THE LOWER WHEEL BRUSH The lower wheel is equipped with a cleaning brush that prevents pitch and sawdust build up on the lower tire Anv pitch and sawdust that builds up on the upper wheel tire should be removed with a stiff brush or scraped off with a piece of wood Note To avoid damaging the tire do not use a sharp knife or any kind of solvent to remove pitch build up Verifv that the brush keeps the lower wheel surface clean at all times With use and normal wear over time the brush hairs will soften and will not clean the surface of the wheel as well You then mustlower the brush slightiv Proceed as follows Loosen the Phillips head screw A Slide the brush slightiv down along the mounting hole B of it s mounting bracket so that a fresh stiffer part of the hairs touches the wheel tire Tighten the screw to lock the brush in position REPLACING LOWER WHEEL MOTOR BELT The lower wheel is driven by one belt mounted on either of the two pulleys powered by the motor The belt s tension should be verified upon reception of the machine then every 6 months Slightiv push on the belt with your finger The belt mu
35. ly while cutting apply a light coating of paste wax or use regular applications of any after market surface protectant or rust inhibitor REQUIRED MAINTENANCE REPLA ING THE BANDSAW BLADE The blade should be replaced when worn out Refer to the following symptoms to determine whether or not it is time to replace the blade Itis not cutting as fast Itis not able to follow a cutting line as it used to REPLACING THE UPPER AND LOWER THRUST BEARINGS REAR VIEW FRONT VIEW Turn the tension knob A counter clockwise for 4 Unscrew the upper Allen bolt using the supplied 3 the blade to be loose enough to remove easily mm Allen key E Remove the right hand side blade guard B by loos Note Hold the micro adjust nut while unscrewing the ening the two phillips head screws C just enough Allen belt E To slide it out 5 Remove the thrust bearing and mounting shaft F Loosen the upper thumb screw D Use C ring pliers G to remove the C ring H and slide the bearing off the shaft l Install a new bearing on the mounting shaft Re install the C ring Put the bearing and mounting shaft back in place re install the Allen bolt and tighten the upper thumb screw 10 Re install the blade guard Note After the upper thrust bearing have been changed al ways verify the lower thrust bearing If needed replace if pro ceeding in the same way as with the upper thrust bearing REPLACING THE WHEEL TIRE Wheel tires must be rep
36. ong the life of the blade whenever the bandsaw is not in use for prolonged periods more than 24 hours release the blade tension lever to remove tension from the blade Over time maintaining tension on a blade that is not in use will cause the blade to deform by taking the shape of the wheels at both extremities This can weaken the blade and cause premature breakage ADJUSTING BLADE TRACKING Blade tracking means centering the blade on the wheels A 3mm 18 ldeally the blade should stay relatively centered on both the upper and lower wheels Due to natural variations in castings blade thickness or den sity and tire wear absolute perfect centering alignment is rarely attainable A slight misalignment of the blade on the wheels is inevitable and as long as it is kept to a minimum following the steps listed below will not hinder the perform ance of the saw This misalignment is controlled and kept to a minimum by adjusting the tilt angle of the upper wheel When adjusting blade tracking to center the blade on the wheels and assuming that perfect centering is not attain able itis preferable to have the blade slightiv off center towards the front of the wheels rather than towards the rear because the teeth on most bandsaw blades have alternating hook one inner one outer therefore if the blade is centered too far back on the wheel or if the blade tension is too tight inner hooked teeth will dig into the wheel tire and caus
37. or extension cord If an adaptor plug is used C it must be attached to the metal screw of the receptacle Note The use of an adaptor plug is illegal in some areas Check your local codes If you have any doubts or if the supplied plug does not correspond to your elec trical outlet consult a qualified eletrician before pro ceeding CIRCUIT CAPACITY Make sure that the wires in your circuit are capable of handling the amperage draw from your machine as well as any other machines that could be operating on the same circuit If you are unsure consult a qualified electrician If the circuit breaker trips or the fuse blows regularly your machine may be operating on a circuit that is close to its amperage draw capacity However if an unusual amperage draw does not exist and a power failure still occurs contact a qualified technician or our service department EXTENSION CORDS Ifyou find itnecessary to use an extension cord with your machine use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plug and a matching 3 pole recepta cle that accepts the tool s plug Repair or replace a damaged extension cord or plug immediately Make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the motor I D plate An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating The accompanving chart shows the correct size extension cord to be used based on cord length and motor I D plate amp r
38. ore performing any lubrication or maintenance LUBRICATION Keep the rack and pinion A as well as the blade tension adjustment screw B well greased and free of dust or debris Clean and remove dust debris and old grease after every 10 15 hours of use After cleaning reapply grease as need ed Use any all purpose grease The motor and all bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated no further lubrication is required No other part of this bandsaw needs lubrication PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Never operate the bandsaw with any damaged part Replace a damaged part at the first visible signs of damage 1 Inspect test the ON OFF switch before each use Do not operate the bandsaw with a damaged switch replace a damaged switch immediately 2 Periodically inspect the power cord plug and the blade for damage To avoid eye injury from blowing debris wear safety goggles when blowing out sawdust 3 Keep the machine clean and free of sawdust Frequently blow out or vacuum up the sawdust and wipe down the machine occasionally with a damp rag Note The wheels must always be kept clean Dirt on the wheels will cause blade slippage 4 Donotallow dirt pitch or gum to build up on the table blade guide thrust bearings Clean as needed with gum and pitch remover Note Do nof immerse the bearings in the gum and pitch remover 5 To prevent rust from forming on the unpainted cast iron of the table and so that the wood slides easi
39. r the workpiece as well as a potential for personal injury after ini tial setup as well as before each use make sure that everything is securely installed and that all fasteners and moving parts on this bandsaw are locked in place before starting the machine Trace the cutting line on your workpiece with a pencil Set the height of the blade guard according to the thickness of your workpiece see section Adjusting the bla de guard for depth of cut on page 19 If a dust collector is connected to your bandsaw turn it on A Make sure to have on safety glasses at all times when using the bandsaw Make sure you are wearing safe appropriate workshop attire Roll up long sleeves secure long hair and remove any jewelry watches rings bracelets or anything that could get stuck into the moving parts of the bandsaw poten tially causing serious injuries 4 Pull the switch toward you to start the bandsaw Note The yellow safety key must first be inserted into the switch 5 Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the blade and feed the workpiece into the blade Tip The use of a roller stand provides an extra support for more convenience when working with longer workpieces T0 STOP THE MACHINE 1 Push the red tab down and remove the yellow key 2 Turn your dust collector off USING THE MITER GAUGE The miter gauge allows for easier and safer sawing by providing workpiece support when cutting straight 90 or angled
40. self a checklist as follows to ensure that each adjustment to the bandsaw is made in the proper order starting with the general safety precaution 1 Turn off the bandsaw and unplug the power cord Adjust blade tension Adjust blade tracking Adjust upper blade guides and thrust bearing Adjust lower blade guides and thrust bearing These additional safety measures should be be included in your checklist 6 Make sure all the blade guards are in place 7 Make sure the bandsaw table and work area in general are clean and free of sawdust and debris These steps should always be followed when any adjustment is performed the blade is changed or periodically as vibra tion and normal wear and tear on the machine could throw these parts out of alignment CONNECTING TO A DUST COLLECTOR A dust port with a 2 5 opening is provided to accommodate connection to a dust collector not included Once the dust port has been installed See Previous section Attaching the dust port be sure to use appropriate sized hose and fittings not included and check that all connec tions are sealed tightiv to help minimize airborne dust If you do not already own a dust collection system consider contacting your General International distributor for informa ton on our complete line of dust collection systems and accessories or visit our Web Site at www general ca OPERATIONS STEP BY STEP To reduce the risk of damage to the bandsaw o
41. sion is too loose vou will notice that the blade will have a tendency to drift or slip off line when cutting and you will have more difficulty controlling your cuts A blade that is tensioned too tightiv will break prematurelv and will be difficult to work with when making tighter radius cuts The following information can be used as a guideline or starting point to assist you in determining ideal blade ten sion for your needs e When working with wider blades re sawing taller stock making straight cuts or wide sweeping curves tight er blade tensions will provide better results When working with narrower blades sawing shorter stock and making tighter curved cuts are best per formed using less tension This model 90 140 M1 bandsaw is equipped with a blade tension scale which can be used as a reference for the ideal setting with various blade widths Refering to the blade tension scale A set the With the saw turned off press against the side of blade tension to correspond with the widih of the the blade to test the tautness of the blade C For blade installed on your bandsaw Adjust the ideal results with most blade widths and cutting blade tensioning by turning the blade tension applications the blade should flex in no more than knob B 1 4 to 3 8 a Clockwise to tighten Make a test cut on a sample piece of wood and if i i needed re adjust the blade tension b Counter clockwise to loosen the blade tension Note To prol
42. st not move more than 1 8 If the belt becomes too loose due to wear or if a breakage occurs you must replace it 1 Turn off power and disconnect the bandsaw from the power source to avoid unintentional start up Open the lower wheel cover door If needed loosen the belt proceeding as per step 3 in section Changing speed settings on page 21 Remove the belt from the groove in the pulleys and install a new one Having installed a new belt push down firmly on the motor capacitor cover to tighten the belt then turn the ratchet lever clockwise until it is tight and the motor does not move Close the lower wheel cover door RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES We offer a large variety of products to help you increase convenience productivity accuracy and safety when using your bandsaw Here s a small sampling of optional accessories available from your local General International dealer For more information about our products please visit our website at www general ca Fits model 90 140 General International bandsaw only MADE FROM HIGH CARBON STEEL 90125 B14 1 4 6 TPI blade thickness 0 65 mm 90125 B38 3 8 6 TPI blade thickness 0 50 mm 90125B12 1 2 4 TPI blade thickness 0 65 mm 90125 B34 3 4 4 TPI blade thickness 0 65 mm 24 X 24 Bandsaw Table 90 115 Quick clamping system for easy installation without damaging original table Includes 2 1 2 T style rip
43. ust apply a light coating of paste wax or use regular applications of any after market surface protec tant or rust inhibitor Tip With a screw driver push a solvent saturated rag into the T slot to remove the grease so the miter gauge will slide freely ASSEMBLY INSTRUGTIONS SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF YOU CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY STEPS DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO ASSEMBLE THE BASE CABINET 1 Thread a leveling foot A with a hex nut B on both 2 Attach the left and right side panels to the tool tray side panels as shown above using 8 carriage bolts C and flange nuts D then tighten using a 12 mm open wrench 3 Attach the top plate to the left and right side pan Attach the rear panel to the top plate and tool tray els using 4 carriage bolts C and flange nuts D as using 4 Phillips head screws F as shown above shown above Note The flanges of the top plate should fit inside the cabi net E 5 Attach the door knob G to the door using the sup 6 Attach the door to the hinges on the right side pa plied hex head bolt H and lock washer I as shown nel as shown using 4 Phillips head screws J above Note Hinges go behind side panel edge K INSTALL THE BANDSAW ONTO THE BASE CABINET The bandsaw mounts onto a base cabinet which provides storage space for the miter
44. ut obligation to install any such changes on previously delivered units Reasonable care is taken at the factory to ensure that the specifications and information in this manual corres ponds with that of the unit with which it was supplied However special orders and after factory modifica tions may render some or all information in this manual inapplicable to your machine Further as several gene rations of this model of bandsaw and several versions of this manual may be in circulation if you own an earlier or later version of this unit this manual may not depict your machine exactly If you have any doubts or ques tions contact your retailer or our support line with the model and serial number of vour unit for clarification GENERAL amp GENERAL INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY All component parts of General General International and Excalibur by General International products are carefully inspected during all stages of production and each unit is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly Limited Lifetime Warranty Because of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction General and General International agree to repair or replace any part or component which upon examination proves to be defective in either workmanship or material to the original purchaser for the life of the tool However the Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover any product used for profes sional or commercial production purposes nor for
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