General 90-725 Manual Download Page 11

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MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM-
ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.

BL

ADE

BL

ADE

SHOULDER

B

A

3. 

  Loosen the blade by turning the handwheel coun-

terclockwise.

4. 

  Adjust the wheel tilt by turning the screw 

with a 4 

mm Allen key, so that the blade stays against the 
shoulder of the pulley. Tighten two bolts 

B

, close the 

blade cover and tension the blade.

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE WORK TABLE

1

.   Lower the arm into the horizontal position and then 

place a square against the vise face and against 
the blade as shown 

E

. If the blade is not square to 

the table go to step 

2

.

2.  

Loosen screw 

with a 6 mm Allen key and make 

sure that the blade is parallel with the square by 
turning the blade support 

E

. Retighten screw 

D

 once 

finished adjusting. Repeat with the second support 
on the other side.

WORK TABLE 

BLADE

SQUARE

WORK TABLE 

BLADE

SQUARE

C

ADJUSTING BLADE TRACKING 

(CONTINUED)

SQUARING THE VISE TO THE BLADE/USING THE VISE

1.

  Lower the arm into the horizontal position and place 

a square against one of the jaws and the blade as 
shown. 

Note: The blade must be perfectly squared to the vise F. If 
the blade is not squared,  go to the next step.

The vise can accommodate workpieces up to 7" wide. Adjust the angle of cut or square the vise to the table as follows:

SQU

ARE

VISE

 JA

W

BL

ADE

BLA

DE

SQ

UA

RE

VISE JA

W

BLA

DE

F

D

E

Summary of Contents for 90-725

Page 1: ...t the blade has gained full operating speed before starting to cut 14 Always use a clean properly sharpened blade Dirty or dull blades are unsafe and can lead to accidents 15 Use suitable workpiece su...

Page 2: ...occurs contact a qualified technician or our service department CONVERTING THE MOTOR TO 240V Note When converting motor voltage on a machine that is equipped with a magnetic switch the switch contact...

Page 3: ...WITCH F COOLANT PUMP SWITCH G WHEELS 4 H BLADE I GEAR BOX J MOTOR K WORKPIECE STOP L COOLANT RECOVERY TRAY M STAND N CYLINDER O BLADE GUIDES 2 P RECOVERY TRAY FILTER Q CYLINDER VALVE R BLADE TENSION I...

Page 4: ...the unit features an automatic hydrauli cally controlled down feed with auto shutoff at the end of the cutting cycle The coolant system with built in pump is designed to supply a continuous ow of liq...

Page 5: ...r placement within your shop that will allow the operator to work unencumbered and unobstructed by foot traf c either passing shop visitors or other shop workers or other tools or machinery ESTABLISHI...

Page 6: ...e the workpiece stop onto the bar as shown G and tighten the thumbscrew H to secure it in place INSTALLING THE TABLE FOR VERTICAL CUTTING 1 To lock the blade arm in the UP position shut off the hydrau...

Page 7: ...utton twist lock out device C Once this button has been pressed the machine can only be started by turning the button to the right to release the stop button C The limit switch E on the end of the sta...

Page 8: ...nd refer to the chart in the electrical requirements section at the beginning of this manual 3 Overworked circuit caused by operating on a circuit that is close to its amperage draw capacity Make sure...

Page 9: ...nto the vertical position Loosen the lock knob A and then push the guard down as shown Remove the two lock knobs B and open the blade cover 2 Loosen the blade by turning the tensioning handle counterc...

Page 10: ...kwise to loosen The white mark B shoud be cen tered in the shaded zone C of the ten sion indicator 3 Make a test cut on a sample piece and if needed re adjust the blade tension Note To check the blade...

Page 11: ...is not square to the table go to step 2 2 Loosen screw D with a 6 mm Allen key and make sure that the blade is parallel with the square by turning the blade support E Retighten screw D once nished ad...

Page 12: ...rom side to side during the cutting and must be adjusted close to the blade but not touching the blade in order to ensure accurate cuts The space between each guide bearing and the blade must not exce...

Page 13: ...would not otherwise be supported from slipping out of po sition during cutting and to reduce risks of injuries a minimum amount of blade should be exposed For a straight cut and to reduce the risk of...

Page 14: ...and tighten bolt C a few turns 2 Repeat as needed until the desired tension is achieved and then retighten the jam nut B Note For less tension loosen bolt C SPEED SELECTION CHART BLADE SPEEDS BELT SP...

Page 15: ...ecommended parts and accessories The use of parts or accessories NOT recommended by GENERAL INTERNATIONAL may result in a risk of injury or damage to the machine 6 Be sure that adjusting wrenches tool...

Page 16: ...for any other unsafe conditions Clean the metal blade brush Monthly Inspect V belt tension damage or wear Clean the vise screw with compressed air and lubri cate as shown with an all purpose oil 1 Low...

Page 17: ...speed too high Reduce blade or speed feed Blade is too thick Replace with thinner blade Blade tension insuf cient Tension the blade Binding blade Reduce feed pressure Blade tension too high Reduce bla...

Page 18: ...rial Increase feed pressure by tighten ing the cylinder lock knob Blade twists Replace the blade and adjust its tension Insuf cient blade tension Tension the blade Blade slides Tension the blade BLADE...

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