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Setting up

Centring the table

1. Loosen the screws holding

the table trunnion bracket

2. Move the table until the saw

blade is positioned in the
centre of the table insert

3. Tighten the bracket screws

ensuring that the table does
not move.

Setting the table square with the saw blade

1. Loosen the table tilt-securing

knob.

2. Adjust the hex headed screw

stop on the underside of the
table so that the table is at
right angles to the saw blade
when the screw rests on the
lower wheel housing.

Fixing

1. The Band saw should be

stable.

2. Either secure it to the support

stand provided or to the floor
or to a bench or table.

Note:

Do not use the saw unless

is is firmly fixed and stable.
3. There are four 9 mm fixing 

holes in the base of the saw.

Rip fence

The rip fence can be used
either side of the blade.
1. Raise the rip fence guide

handle to unlock it and
turn the handle to increase
the distance between the
guides so that it can be
lifted clear of the table.

2. Position the fence on the other side of the blade with

the guides located in the channels either side of the
table.

3. Slide the fence to the desired location and push the rip

fence guide handle down to lock the fence in position.

Dust collection

1. Connect dust extraction

equipment to the 60 mm
diam. dust extraction port.

2. The dust extraction

equipment must provide for
an airflow rate of at least
20 m/s.

Caution.

Wood dust and chips

in a confined area can give rise to fire or an explosion.
Guard against possible ignition sources.

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Summary of Contents for RBS10

Page 1: ...RBS10 MAN RBS10 10 01 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 245mm Band Saw Melbourne Perth Auckland Hong Kong Shanghai Taipei New York Verona London Paris ...

Page 2: ...d free of charge with another of the same item A small freight charge may apply The warranty replacement unit is only made available by returning the tool to the place of purchase with a confirmed register receipt Proof of purchase is essential We reserve the right to reject any claim where the purchase cannot be verified This warranty does not include damage or defects to the tool caused by or re...

Page 3: ...read and heed the advice given in the additional important safety instructions 1 Keep the work area clean and tidy Cluttered work areas and benches invite accidents and injury 3 Dear Customer If you require any help with your product whether it is a Warranty claim spare part or user information please phone our Help Line for an immediate response Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in ...

Page 4: ...rkpiece It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool 12 Do not overreach Keep your footing secure and balanced at all times 13 Look after your tools Keep tools clean and sharp for better and safer performance Follow the instructions regarding lubrication and accessory changes Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have them repaired by an authorised service fac...

Page 5: ...losed rooms Always use supplementary dust extraction Do not use blades that are deformed or cracked Always remove the plug from the mains socket before making any adjustments or maintenance including changing the blade Additional safety rules for saws Ensure that the lighting is adequate Keep the area free of tripping hazards Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this saw Always stand to one si...

Page 6: ...the table to the trunnion using the 4 hex head bolts and serrated lock washers 4 Place the table insert into the hole in the centre of the table 5 Replace the rip fence scale on the table 6 Adjust the distance between the rip fence guides by raising the rip fence guide handle to unlock it and turning the handle The distance between the guides needs to be long enough to enable the fence to fit over...

Page 7: ...utton 9 OFF button 10 Table insert 11 Rip fence 12 Rip fence scale 13 Rip fence guide 14 Rip fence guide handle 15 Table trunnion 16 Table trunnion bracket 17 Table tilt securing knob 18 90º table tilt adjustable screw stop 19 Dust extraction port 20 Height adjustment knob 21 Blade support head 22 Table 23 Housing lock screws 7 3 9 21 1 11 22 13 2 10 23 8 12 14 4 5 15 18 16 17 20 ...

Page 8: ...less is is firmly fixed and stable 3 There are four 9 mm fixing holes in the base of the saw Rip fence The rip fence can be used either side of the blade 1 Raise the rip fence guide handle to unlock it and turn the handle to increase the distance between the guides so that it can be lifted clear of the table 2 Position the fence on the other side of the blade with the guides located in the channel...

Page 9: ...brating CAUTION Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments WARNING Over tightening the band saw will cause premature failure Under tightening can cause the band to disengage whilst it is in use Adjusting the blade support head 1 Set the bearings of the upper blade guide to within approx 0 5 mm of the blade The bearing should turn fr...

Page 10: ...e to keep the saw cutting Do not force the cutting Allow the blade and the saw to do the work 2 When cutting at an angle ensure that the rip fence is located on the right hand side of the blade 3 When cutting rod use a jig or fixture to prevent the workpiece from turning 4 When cutting boards vertically use a suitable push block to feed the workpiece into the saw Maintenance Cleaning Note Always w...

Page 11: ...ce to make suggestions or give comments about any GMC product With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to 7pm 7 day...

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