General International 90-120, Setup & Operation Manual

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There are a variety of different types of bandsaw blades on the
market to suit various cutting applications. The accompanying
“Blade Selection” chart provides a general reference tool; your re-
sults may vary based on usage, experience and personal prefer-
ence. Ask your local tool dealer for suggestions for 100 3/4” band-
saw blades in 1/8” to 3/4” widths, based on what is available in
your area.
Some general guidelines to consider when choosing bandsaw
blades:
Wider blades with coarse teeth are best suited to cutting straight
lines, re-sawing and for sweeping curves, but will not turn tight
corners. They will cut quickly and aggressively but do have a ten-
dency to bind (get stuck in the cut) if turned too sharply. Narrower,
thinner blades with finer teeth will cut more slowly but can turn much tighter corners for cutting more intricate work.
To change blades:
BLADE SELECTION
OPERATION RECOMMDED BLADE
CROSS CUTTING 1/4", 3/8", 1/2"
MITERING 1/4", 3/8", 1/2"
BEVELING
1/4", 3/8", 1/2"
COMPOUND CUTTING 1/4", 3/8", 1/2"
CIRCLE CUTTING See cutting circles
CURVE CUTTING 1/8", 1/4"
CHOOSING AND CHANGING THE BLADE
5.
Open the upper door by turning the knob
B
clockwise.
6.
Open the lower door by turning the knob
C
clock-
wise.
1.
Loosen the blade guard lock knob as shown.
2.
Lower the blade guard halfway by turning the knob
A clockwise.
A
A
C
3. Loosen the four lock knobs, and remove the fence
rail.
4. Remove the insert from the table using a screw-
driver.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM-
ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.