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Because of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, General® International agrees to repair or replace, within a peri- od of 24 months from date of purchase, any genuine part or parts which, upon examination, prove to be defec- tive in workmanship or material.
To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limita- tions, as well as potential hazards. GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL disclaims any real or implied war- ranty and holds itself harmless for any injury that may result from improper use of its equipment.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Before connecting the machine to the power source, verify that the voltage of your power supply corresponds with the voltage specified on the motor I.D. nameplate. A power source with greater voltage than needed can result in serious injury to the user as well as damage to the machine. If in doubt, contact a qualified electrician before connecting to the power source.
12” BANDSAW 90-050 IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS BLADE TENSION KNOB UPPER BLADE GUIDE LOCK KNOB WORK LIGHT TABLE TILT LOCK KNOB MITER GAUGE STAND TABLE ALIGNING PIN FOOT PAD DUST PORT TABLE INSERT BLADE UPPER WHEEL COVER DOOR...
Carefully unpack and remove the bandsaw and its components from the box and check for missing or damaged items as per the list of contents below. Note: Please report any damaged or missing items to your General International distributor immediately. LIST OF CONTENTS...
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING THE STAND 3. Attach 2 long brackets and 2 short brackets Lay the top plate upside down on a flat sur- to the inside for the legs, using carriage bolts face. ,washers, and nuts Attach the 4 legs to the outside of top plate 4.
MOUNTING THE TRUNNION SUPPORT BRACKET INSTALLING 90° TABLE TILT STOP BOLT Thread the nut onto the table stop bolt Remove the 2 hex head bolts and washers screw bolt into the rear tab on the trunnion , located on the lower band saw housing. support bracket.
MITER GAUGE bottom view Store the miter gauge on the supplied bracket on the 6. Re-install the table insert stand as shown. 7. Insert the table aligning pin in the hole at the side of the table. 8. Re-install the extension table and re-attach the stop-screw ATTACHING THE WORK LIGHT INSTALLING POWER CORD STORAGE BRACKETS...
Make sure the blade is in the center of the table insert slot before operating. Proper installation Improper installation To install a blade, repeat the previous steps (Pg. 9) in reverse order, making sure that the blade is installed with the teeth pointing forward and down as shown.
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BLADE TENSION ADJUSTMENTS Before making blade tension adjustments, make sure that the switch is in the “OFF” position and that the power cord is unplugged. The gauge on the bracket at the rear of the upper wheel housing indicates the proper tension for the various blade widths.
ADJUSTING THE BLADE GUARD FOR DEPTH OF CUT Loosen the lock knob and manually move the blade guard assembly up or down to set the guard to 1/8” - 1/4” above the workpiece. Re-tighten the lock knob, before turning on the saw. Adjust the height of the blade guard to suit the thick- ness of the workpiece UPPER BLADE GUIDE...
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LOWER BLADE GUIDES Note: The lower blade guides and support bearings should always be adjusted after the blade is tensioned, tracking is adjusted, and the upper blade guides and upper support bearings are properly adjusted. Loosen both front hex socket screws with a hex wrench and move the bearings as close to the sides...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ON/OFF POWER SWITCH The bandsaw is equipped with a rocker type ON/OFF switch, located at the left, that is equipped with a lock-out key. To prevent unwanted or unauthorized start-up or usage remove the lock-out key and store it in a safe place. To start the bandsaw, insert the lock-out key and pull up the switch .
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There are a variety of different types of bandsaw blades on the market to suit various cutting applications. The accom- panying “Blade Selection” chart is provided as a general reference tool; your results may vary based on usage, expe- rience and personal preference. Ask your local tool dealer for suggestions for 80” bandsaw blades in 1/8” to 1/2”...
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CHANGING SPEED SETTING NEVER make adjustments with the machine running. Loosen the belt tension by turning the tension lock handle the rear of the saw. Open the lower wheel cover and reposition the V-belt A) Changing the speed from 1580 to 2710 FPM: Remove the belt from the band saw pulley first, and...
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TO INSTALL A NEW BELT Open the lower wheel door and loosen the blade ten- sion by turning the blade tension lock knob Remove the blade from the lower blade wheel. Loosen and remove the hex head bolt and flange on the lower blade wheel.
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PARTS LIST - 90-050 PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION BASE FRAME 90050-01 UPPER ARM 90050-02 REAR UPPER COVER 90050-03 MOTOR ASSEMBLY W/CORD 90050-04 FRAME ARM COVER, UPPER 90050-05 FRAME ARM COVER, LOWER 90050-06 POST MOUNTING BLOCK 90050-07 SLIDING BRACKET 90050-08 UPPER WHEEL SHAFT HINGE...
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PARTS LIST - 90-050 PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 90050-52 FLAT WASHER 3/4" X 46 X 3T HEX. NUT 90050-53 3/4" 90050-54 NYLON NUT 3/8" SPROCKET WASHER 90050-55 90050-56 COPPER WASHER 90050-57 PHILLIPS HEAD METAL SCREW 3/16" X 1/4" 90050-58 STEEL WASHER 3/16"...
PARTS LIST - 90-050 PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION SPRING PIN 90050-104 TABLE INSERT 90050-105 MITER GAUGE ASSY. 90050-106 90050-107 3/16" PHILLIPS HEAD METAL SCREW 90050-108 3/16"x1/4" HEX HEAD BOLT 90050-109 1/4"x5/8" PHILLIPS HEAD METAL SCREW 90050-110 3/16"x3/8" PULLEY 90050-111 LOWER DOOR...
#90-050 STAND PARTS LIST - 90-050 - STAND PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION TOP PLATE 90050-01S 90050-02S LOWER BRACKET (LONG) 90050-03S LOWER BRACKET (SHORT) 90050-04S MITER GAUGE STORAGE 90050-05S SCREW 90050-06S 3/16 X 1/4" 90050-07S 5/16" FLAT WASHER 90050-08S 3/16 X 18 X 2...
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90-050 8360, Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Tel.: (514) 326-1161 Fax : (514) 326-5565 Parts & Service Fax : (514) 326-5555 Order Desk orderdesk@general.ca www.general.ca IMPORTANT: When ordering replacement parts, always give the model number, serial number of the machine and part number. Also a brief description of each item and quantity...