General International BS5205 Setup And Operation Manual page 16

SETTING CUT ANGLE
WARNING! Always disconnect the tool from power source before
making any adjustments, storing, servicing, or changing accessories.
Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
The General International 4-1/2 Inch Metal Cutting Band Saw can cut at
any angle up to 45 degrees.
1. Locate the miter scale on the backside of the band saw (m, fig 26).
2. Locate the miter lock handle (W, fig 26).
3. Rotate the miter lock handle counter-clockwise to loosen the mitering
vise plate (BB, fig 26).
4. Swivel the mitering vise plate to the desired angle by aligning the
mitering vise plate with the numbered degree on the miter scale.
5. Fully tighten the lock handle by rotating it clockwise.
6. Rotate the vise handle (T, fig 24) counter-clockwise until there is enough
room for your work piece between the sliding vise plate and the mitering
vise plate.
7. Loosen the hexagon head bolt, which locks the sliding vise plate in
place, by rotating it counter-clockwise. This will allow for a tighter clamp
later.
8. Place the work piece between both of the vise plates.
9. Rotate the vise handle clockwise until the sliding vise plate clamps the
work piece against the mitering vise plate.
10. Fully tighten the hexagon head bolt on the sliding vise plate (hb, fig 27).
CUTTING
BLADE SPEED─ BELT POSITION
When using your band saw, always change the blade speed to best suit
the material being cut.
1. Decide what speed is best based on the material being cut.
MATERIALS BEING CUT
Stainless steel
Alloy steel
Bearing bronzes
Mild steel
Hard brass
Bronze
Soft brass
Aluminum
Other light materials
2. Fully loosen the motor adjusting knob by rotating it counter-clockwise.
3. Open the pulley cover.
4. Lift the hinged motor, releasing tension on the v-belt.
5. Move the v-belt up or down along the grooves of the pulleys to the
desired speed.
CUTTING SPEEDS
120 FPM (37 m/min)
180 FPM (55 m/min)
Worm gear pulley
6. Lower the hinged motor.
7. Fully tighten the motor adjusting knob to increase belt tension.
8. Close the pulley cover.
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SPEED
80 ft./min.
24 m/min
120 ft./min.
37 m/min
180 ft./min.
55 m/min
80 FPM (24 m/min)
Motor pulley