Lubrication; Required Maintenance; Replacing The Bandsaw Blade - General International 90-290 Setup & Operation Manual

TO AVOID EYE INJURY FROM BLOWING DEBRIS, WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN BLOWING OUT SAWDUST.
3. Keep the machine clean and free of sawdust. Frequently blow out or vacuum up the sawdust and occasion-
ally wipe down the machine with a damp rag.
Note: The wheels must always be kept clean. Dirt on the wheels will cause blade slippage.
4. Do not allow dirt, pitch or gum to build up on the table, blade, guide/thrust bearings. Clean as needed with
gum and pitch remover.
Note: Do not immerse the bearings in the gum and pitch remover.
5. To prevent rust from forming on the unpainted cast iron of the table, and so that the wood slides easily while
cutting, apply a light coating of paste wax or use regular applications of any after-market surface protectant
or rust inhibitor.

LUBRICATION

Keep the rack and pinion A, blade tension adjustment screw B, as well as the table trunnion C, well greased and
free of dust or debris.
Clean and remove dust, debris, and old grease after every 10-15 hours of use. After cleaning, re-apply grease as
needed. (Use any all purpose grease.)
The motor and all bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated – no further lubrication is required. No other
part of this bandsaw needs lubrication.

REQUIRED MAINTENANCE

ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTE-
NANCE.

REPLACING THE BANDSAW BLADE

The blade should be replaced when worn out. Refer to the following symptoms to determine whether or not it is
time to replace the blade:
- It is not cutting as fast.
- It is not able to follow a cutting line as it used to.
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A
C
B