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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTING TO A DUST COLLECTOR
This bandsaw is equipped with two 4” diameter dust chutes to
accommodate connection to a dust collector (not included).
Be sure to use appropriate sized hose and fittings (not includ-
ed) and check that all connections are sealed tightly to help
minimize airborne dust.
If you do not already own a dust collection system consider
contacting your General® International distributor for infor-
mation on our complete line of dust collection systems and
accessories or visit our Web Site at: www.general.ca.
ALIGN THE LASER LINE MARKER TO THE BLADE
The laser line marker shines a straight line beam of light
representing the line of cut onto the workpiece. To align
the marker to the blade:
1.
Place your workpiece on the table and set the height
of the blade guard.
2.
Turn the laser switch,
A
,
ON
:
3.
Loosen lock nut
B
and turn the laser head clockwise
or counterclockwise as needed to align the beam
with the blade.
4.
Loosen hex bolt
C
to move the laser L bracket
D
left or
right as needed until the beam overlaps the blade.
ALWAYS TURN ON THE DUST COLLECTOR BEFORE STARTING THE SAW AND ALWAYS STOP THE SAW BEFORE TURNING OFF
THE DUST COLLECTOR.
A
C
B
D
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 yourself a checklist to ensure that each adjustment to the bandsaw is made
in the proper order starting with the general safety precautions:
1. Turn off the bandsaw and unplug the power cord.
2. Adjust blade tension.
3. Adjust blade tracking.
4. Adjust upper blade guides and thrust bearing.
5. Adjust lower blade guides and thrust bearing.
CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING
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.
