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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 as follows to ensure that each adjustment to the bandsaw
is made in the proper order starting with the general safety precaution:
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.
OPERATIONS STEP-BY-STEP
1.
Trace the cutting line on your workpiece with a pencil.
2.
Set the height of the blade guard according to the thickness of your workpiece (see section: “Adjusting the bla-
de guard for depth of cut”.)
3.
If a dust collector is connected to your bandsaw, turn it on.
4.
Push the green “START” button to start the bandsaw.
Note: The safety pin must first be removed from the start button.
5.
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the blade and feed the workpiece into the blade.
Tip: The use of a roller stand provides an extra support for more convenience when working with longer workpieces.
TO STOP THE MACHINE
1.
Push on the RED “STOP” panel and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop.
2.
Turn your dust collector off.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE BANDSAW OR THE WORKPIECE, AS WELL AS A POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL
INJURY, AFTER INITIAL SET-UP AS WELL AS BEFORE EACH USE, MAKE SURE THAT EVERYTHING IS SECURELY INSTALLED AND
THAT ALL FASTENERS AND MOVING PARTS ON THIS BANDSAW ARE LOCKED IN PLACE BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE.
MAKE SURE TO HAVE ON SAFETY GLASSES AT ALL TIMES WHEN USING THE BANDSAW.
MAKE SURE YOU ARE WEARING SAFE APPROPRIATE WORKSHOP ATTIRE. ROLL UP LONG SLEEVES, SECURE LONG HAIR
AND REMOVE ANY JEWELRY: WATCHES, RINGS, BRACELETS OR ANYTHING THAT COULD GET STUCK INTO THE MOVING
PARTS OF THE BANDSAW, POTENTIALLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.
CONNECTING TO A DUST COLLECTOR
This model 90-170B is equiped with two built-in 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.
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