Horizontal Cutting - General International BS5205 Setup And Operation Manual

FEED RATE─ ADJUSTING ROD
The adjusting rod is used to control the pressure and speed of the band
saw head as it lowers and cuts through the work piece.
1. Locate the adjusting rod (U, fig 2 & 28). The adjusting rod tightens or
loosens a counter-balancing spring governing the weight that the head
exerts on the blade..
2. Turning the adjusting rod clockwise will increase the spring tension and
cause the band saw to cut more slowly into the work piece, effectively
reducing the feed rate.
3. Turning the adjusting rod counter-clockwise increases the effect of
gravity and allows the band saw head to cut more quickly into the work
piece.
NOTE: Adjusting rod tech tip: before cutting, make sure the adjusting
rod is fully tightened. Perform a test cut on a scrap piece that is the same
metal and thickness as your work piece. Loosen the adjusting rod as
needed to allow for a cleaner and more controlled cut. This will improve
the quality of cut and prolong the life of your blade.

HORIZONTAL CUTTING

WARNING! When cutting metal, the area of the cut may be sharp and
can cause damage to property and self. Be extremely careful when
handling.
This saw uses a single blade, running on 2 wheels.
1. Unhook the lock chain (O, fig 2) from the lock tab, releasing the saw
head for use.
2. Once you have set your band saw to an appropriate speed for the
material and secured your work piece in the vise, locate the switch (Q,
fig 29), the switch safety lock screw (P, fig 29) and remove the lock
screw by unscrewing the safety nut (n, fig 29).
3. Using the band saw handle (S, fig 2), raise the band saw to the vertical
position.
NOTE: make sure the head support plate (X, fig 2) is in the down
position.
4. Keeping one hand on the band saw handle, flip the switch up to the on
position.
5. Allow the band saw to reach full speed before starting any cuts.
6. Using the band saw handle, lower the band saw to the horizontal
position; thus cutting into the work piece (fig 30).
7. Once the band saw begins cutting into the work piece, let go of the
band saw handle. Do not apply any pressure to the band saw. Allow the
pressure set by the adjusting rod to continue cutting through the work
piece.
8. The switch tab (R, fig 31) will turn off the tool after the cut has been
made by physically placing the switch in the off position.
9. After making a cut, allow the blade to come to a complete stop before
making any adjustments.
10. Replace the switch safety screw and safety nut.
VERTICAL CUTTING─ SETUP
One of the features of this saw is the ability to be used as a vertical band
saw. To change to the vertical cutting position:
1. Unhook the lock chain (O, fig 2) from the lock tab, releasing the saw
head for use.
2. Using the band saw handle (S, fig 2), gently raise the band saw head 90
degrees into the upright position. Do not release the band saw handle
until the band saw head is in the full upright position.
3. Locate the head support plate (X, fig 2) at the base of the band saw
head assembly near the motor. Rotate the support plate clockwise to
help prevent the band saw head from falling (X, fig 32).
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