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Contents

Warranty Power Tools

Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete 

satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass 

manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our 

required level of performance and you may need the 

assistance of our service department.
This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home 

domestic use from the date of the original purchase. 

If found to be defective in materials or workmanship, 

the tool or the offending faulty component will be repaired 

or replaced free of charge with another of the same item. 

A small freight charge may apply. 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 resulting from abuse, accidents, 

alterations or commercial or business use. It also does not 

cover any bonus items or included accessories. Only the 

power tool is covered under this warranty. 
With continuing product development, changes may have 

occurred which render the product received slightly 

different to that shown in this instruction manual.
Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place.
Conditions apply to the above warranty. For full details of 

the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our 

website – www.gmcompany.com
For prompt service we suggest you log your service 

request online - www.gmcservice.com.au, should you 

not have access to the internet, please contact our 

service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia) 

or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). 

Warranty 

2

Introduction 

3

Environmental protection 

3

Description of symbols 

3

Specifications 

3

Safety rules for laser lights 

4

General safety instructions 

4

Additional safety rules for band saws 

5

Unpacking 

6

Know your product 

6

Components 

8

Assembly 

8

Mounting to a workbench 

9

Lower blade guide adjustment 

10

Housing doors 

11

Adjusting the rip fence 

11

Adjusting the mitre gauge 

11

Adjusting the bevel angle 

11

Adjusting the saw blade tension 

12

Adjusting the blade tracking 

12

Dust collector connection 

12

Turning on and off 

13

Turning the laser on and off 

13

Turning the LED lights on and off 

13

Removing and installing band saw blades 

13

Operation 

14

Using the REDEYE

®

 laser line generator 

14

Power cord maintenance 

15

Cleaning 

15

General inspection 

15

Troubleshooting 

16

Содержание BS230L

Страница 1: ...1 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code BS230L IM Date 070509 Edition 05 Op DCR 300W 230MM 9 BAND SAW WITH BS230L INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Страница 2: ...ved slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place Conditions apply to the above warranty For full details of the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our website www gmcompany com For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online www gmcservice com au should you not have access to the internet please c...

Страница 3: ...MC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate and with proper care it will give you many years of dependable service CAUTION Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings Your GMC power tool has many features that will make your job fast...

Страница 4: ...this tool properly you must observe the safety regulations the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this Manual All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards Children and infirm people must not use this tool Children should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in which...

Страница 5: ... use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use and are so marked 17 Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate a power tool when you are tired 18 Check for damaged parts Before using a tool check that there are no damaged parts If a part is slightly damaged carefully determine if it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of...

Страница 6: ...result in serious personal injury Required tools The following tools are required to assemble the band saw 3mm 5mm Hex Keys Supplied 10mm Wrench Supplied Assembly time The BS230L band saw will take approximately 10 minutes to assemble Know your product 1 Switch cover emergency stop 2 On off switch 3 Laser light on off switch 4 LED light on off switch 5 Laser adjustment knob 6 Laser aperture 7 LED ...

Страница 7: ...7 6 1 2 3 4 7 21 8 11 13 9 10 12 20 16 17 19 25 5 22 23 24 15 29 28 30 31 36 37 33 38 35 32 26 27 34 18 14 ...

Страница 8: ...led prior to use 1 Place the work table on the table trunnion 14 by threading the saw blade through the slot in the table 2 Secure the work table to the table trunnion using the four hex bolts and star washers i CAUTION Make sure the screws are tightened securely to ensure they do not loosen in use 3 Place the table bracket h onto the front of the work table Place the washer over the hex screw and...

Страница 9: ...king any adjustments 1 The upper blade guide 20 protects against unintentional contact with the saw blade 2 In order for the upper blade guide to provide adequate protection against contact with the band saw blade 25 it must always be set as close as possible against the workpiece maximum distance 3mm 3 To adjust the height of the upper blade guide rotate the blade guide knob 21 Rotate in a clockw...

Страница 10: ...nt 2 The work table needs to be tilted 45 and the door needs to be open before the thrust bearing locking screw and guide pins can be adjusted This helps give better access to the adjustment screws Thrust bearing adjustment 1 To adjust the thrust bearing loosen the thrust bearing locking screw using the 3mm hex key supplied It is easier to access the thrust bearing screw if the work table is place...

Страница 11: ... same width 1 Adjust the rip fence to the required width and secure it in position using the rip fence locking handle 29 2 The rip fence can be positioned on both sides of the blade 3 Ensure that the fence rests against the wood along its entire length to give a consistent parallel cut Adjusting the mitre gauge 1 The mitre gauge is used to help support the workpiece and can be adjusted when cuttin...

Страница 12: ...lade should flex no more than 2mm to 3mm 5 Correct the tension if necessary Adjusting the blade tracking WARNING Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments The blade tracking adjustment knob is used to adjust the upper band saw wheel to have the blade run centrally on the rubber tyres of the band saw wheels 1 Loosen the blade tracki...

Страница 13: ...o loosen it and then move it to the left or right until the laser line is in line with the blade Turn the laser adjustment knob in a clockwise direction to tighten it Turning the LED lights on and off The LED light will illuminate the work area for greater visibility of the cutting line 1 To turn the worklight on press the light on off switch 4 2 To turn the worklight off press the light on off sw...

Страница 14: ... cut guide the wood into the moving saw blade 5 Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting Do not force the cutting allow the blade and the saw to do the work 6 When cutting on a bevel angle ensure that the rip fence is located on the right hand side of the blade 7 When cutting rod use a jig or fixture to prevent the workpiece from turning 8 When cutting boards vertically use a suitable push...

Страница 15: ...ng boards vertically use a suitable push block to feed the workpiece into the saw 12 Once finished turn off the tool by pushing the red button on the switch cover and unplug the tool from the power point to prevent unauthorised use Power cord maintenance If the supply cord needs replacing the task must be carried out by the manufacturer the manufacturer s agent or an authorised service centre in o...

Страница 16: ...e motor Blade does not reach full speed Extension cord too long or undersized Use extension cord heavy enough to carry the current Tool is overheating Turn off the tool and let it cool down to room temperature Inspect and clean the ventilation slots Blade not running straight Loose blade Check to see that the blade is tightened on the wheels adjust the blade tension if necessary Blade tracking not...

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Страница 20: ...ew Zealand 7am 7pm 7days a week AEST Please note that if repair or replacement is required you must provide a valid original purchase receipt You will need the following details at hand to log your service request Personal details First Last name address pick up address contact phone numbers email address Product details Product number date of purchase retailer bought from State postcode receipt n...

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