General International BS5105, Setup And Operation Manual

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3. Do not force the work piece against the blade. Light contact permits
easier cutting and prevents unwanted friction and heating of the blade.
4. Sharp saw blades need little pressure for cutting. Steadily move the
work piece against the blade without forcing it.
5. Use the band saw for straight line operations such as cross-cutting,
ripping, miter cutting, beveling, compound cutting, and resawing.
6. To avoid twisting the blade, do not turn sharp corners; instead, saw
around corners. A band saw is basically a “curve-cutting” saw. It is not
capable of doing intricate inside cutting as can be done with a scroll
saw.
WARNING!
Do not use this band saw to cut ferrous metals.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Prior to inspection or saw maintenance, turn off power
switch and disconnect plug from power source.
1. Remove the sawdust from the inside of the housing and blow out the
sawdust from the motor.
2. Clean off pitch which accumulates on the table, blade guides, and
bearings.
3. Remove pitch and dust from the upper and lower wheels using a stiff
brush. Do not use solvents.
4. Apply a thin coat of automotive polish to the table top to create a slick
surface.
5. Replace the wheel tires when worn.
WARNING! Replace the power cord immediately if it is worn, cut, or
damaged in any way.
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Turn the blade tension knob counter-clockwise to lower the upper blade
wheel and reduce the tension on the blade. Turn the blade tension knob
(L, fig 1 & 2) counter-clockwise to lower the upper blade wheel and
reduce the tension on the blade.
2. Pull on both the upper and lower door latches to open the wheel cover
door.
3. Remove the blade from the lower blade wheel.
4. Remove the snap ring from the lower wheel shaft.
5. Pull the lower blade wheel from the band saw.
6. Remove the drive belt.
7. Place a new drive belt on the lower blade wheel pulley and put the
wheel back into the band saw. Loop the drive belt over the motor pulley.
8. Secure the lower blade wheel in position with the snap ring.
9.
Check the deflection of the drive belt in the center between the two
pulleys on the opposite side from the belt tension wheel. The belt should
deflect 1/2” (12 mm) deflection when pressing on the drive belt in the
center between the two pulleys.
10. Place the blade over the lower blade wheel. Turn the blade tension
knob (L. fig 1 & 2) clockwise, to raise the upper blade wheel and
increase the tension on the blade.
11. Adjust the blade tension, tracking, and upper and lower blade guides.
See the appropriate sections above.
NOTE:
In case of an electrical fault always turn your power tool OFF
and disconnect from the mains electric supply before attempting to
diagnose and resolve the problem.
● An authorized repair center should do any repairs, modification, or
maintenance that involve disassembling the saw.
● Any damage to the tool should be corrected at an authorized repair
center. Contact General International concerning repairs.
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