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General 90-125 M1 Setup & Operation Manual

14” wood cutting bandsaw
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SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
FEATURES
Cast iron frame & precision-balanced alu-
minum wheels with replaceable rubber
tires.
Closed stand model features a rigid one
piece welded stand.
Deluxe 2-position extruded aluminum rip
fence, ideal for ripping thin stock and re-
sawing taller work pieces.
Precision, metal miter gauge with handle.
Deluxe blade guide bearings included.
2 Cutting speeds for excellent results in
either hard or soft woods.
Hinged door, easily accessible blade ten-
sioning knob, for fast blade changes or
adjustments.
Quick release blade tension lever.

SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL SIZE
13 7⁄8 " (353 mm)
WHEEL SPEEDS (2)
495/825 RPM
MAXIMUM BLADE WIDTH
3⁄4" (19 mm)
MINIMUM BLADE WIDTH
1⁄8" (3.2 mm)
BLADE LENGTH
93 1⁄2" (2375 mm)
BLADE SPEEDS (2)
1800/3000 LIN.FPM (549/915 LIN.MPM)
TABLE SIZE
16" x 16" (406 x 406 mm)
TABLE TILT
45° RIGHT & 10° LEFT
TABLE HEIGHT
42 3⁄4" (1085 mm)
MAXIMUM WIDTH OF CUT
13 1⁄2" (343 mm)
MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT
6" (150 mm)
(UP TO 12" WITH OPTIONAL RISER KIT)
DUST COLLECTION PORT
2 1⁄2" (63 mm)
BASE DIMENSIONS (L x W)
18 5/8" x 15 3/4" (460 x 400 mm)
MOTOR (PRE-WIRED 120V)
1 HP , 120/240V, 1 Ph,10A/5A
WEIGHT
224 LBS (102 kg)
14" WOOD CUTTING BANDSAW
MODEL
# 90-125 M1
VERSION 3_REVISION 1 - August 06/10 (91796910)
© Copyright General® International 08/2010

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  • Page 1: Specifications

    BASE DIMENSIONS (L x W) 18 5/8” x 15 3/4” (460 x 400 mm) MOTOR (PRE-WIRED 120V) 1 HP , 120/240V, 1 Ph,10A/5A WEIGHT 224 LBS (102 kg) VERSION 3_REVISION 1 - August 06/10 (91796910) © Copyright General® International 08/2010...
  • Page 2 GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL 8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca THANK YOU for choosing this General ® International model 90-125 M114” Wood Cutting Bandsaw. This bandsaw has been carefully tested and inspected before ship- ment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service.
  • Page 3 2 years (24 months) from the date of purchase. General® and General® International agree to repair or replace any part or component which upon examination, proves to be defective in either workmanship or material to the original purchaser during this 2-year warranty period, subject to the “conditions...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Adjusting the upper guides and thrust bearing .22 Rules for safe operation ....Positioning the lower blade guides and thrust Electrical requirements ....bearing .

  • Page 5: Rules For Safe Operation

    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 warranty and hold itself harmless for any injury that may result from the improper use of it’s equipment.

  • Page 6: Grounding Instructions

    If you choose to do so, you may risk serious personal injury, damage to the motor and voiding the warranty of your machine. We suggest you ask your local General International distributor to recommend qualified electricians in your area (or perhaps one of their own technicians) who can make this conversion properly and safely.

  • Page 7: Identification Of Main Parts And Components

    14" WOOD CUTTING BANDSAW 90-125 IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS FRONT VIEW BLADE TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOB UPPER BLADE GUIDE LOCK KNOB BLOWER DEVICE TABLE INSERT MITER GAUGE TABLE ALIGNMENT PIN FRONT RAIL DUST PORT BASE CABINET LOWER WHEEL COVER DOOR TABLE TILT LOCK KNOB FENCE LOCK KNOB FENCE...

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    Carefully unpack and remove the unit and its components from its shipping container 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...

  • Page 9: Placement Within The Shop / Establishing A Safety Zone

    To prevent rust, apply a light coating of paste wax or use regular applications of any after-market surface protectant or rust inhibitor such as General Interna- tional “Top Saver” item #GC-010. Tip: With a screw driver, push a solvent-saturated rag into the T-slot to remove the grease so the miter gauge will slide freely.

  • Page 10: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS For your convenience this bandsaw is shipped from the factory partially assembled and requires only minimal assembly and set up before being put into service. Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to the power source before you have completed the installation and assembly steps.

  • Page 11: Installing The Tension Lever Handle

    INSTALLING THE TENSION LEVER HANDLE Thread the tension lever onto the tension lever seat ATTACHING THE DUST PORT The dust port has a 2 –1/2" opening to accommodate con- nection to a dust collector (not included). Install the dust outlet on the right side of the bandsaw as follows: Remove the two hex bolts and washers from the dust port...

  • Page 12: Attaching The Table

    ATTACHING THE TABLE Remove the red insert from the center of the table and the table alignment pin from the table slot. Turn the table right side up. Verify that the long bolts in the center of each trunnion are pointing down. (See Fig.

  • Page 13: Rip Fence And Rail

    RIP FENCE AND RAIL The rip fence provides a sturdy, adjustable edge guide for keeping your work square with the blade and at an accurate measured distance. (See Fig. 12) The fence rides along the guide rail and has a lock knob .

  • Page 14: Connecting The Blower Device

    CONNECTING THE BLOWER DEVICE A flexible blower tube which connects to the motor can be positionned so as to direct air againt the blade for pre- venting accumulation of sawdust, thereby allowing the cutting line to remain well visible at all times while cutting. Connect the blower device hose to the motor as follows: Unscrew and remove the three Phillips head screws Pass the the blower device hose...

  • Page 15: Basic Functions Of The Unit

    BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIT This 14" wood cutting bandsaw is supplied with a 3/8" wide general purpose blade and is designed to accommo- date blade widths from 1/8" to 3/4". Ideal blade length for this 90-125 model is 93 1/2" (2375 mm).

  • Page 16: Recommended Adjustments

    RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE 90º TABLE STOP AND RE-ALIGNING THE ANGLE POINTER To ensure that your 90º cuts are square and that angled cuts are accurate with the angle indicator scale, the table default position must be set to 90º to the blade and the angle indicator pointer must be set to read 0 when the table is in the default (90º) position.

  • Page 17: Removing/Installing The Blade

    REMOVING/INSTALLING THE BLADE Your bandsaw is designed to handle several blade widths ranging from 1/4” and 3/8” used for tight radius curves, up to 1/2” and 3/4” for larger radius curves or for cutting thicker stock. BLADE CLEARANCE Note: When performing blade installation, removal, tensioning or tracking, maximum clearance between the blade and both upper and lower bearing assemblies is required to minimize friction, which would be damaging to the blade.

  • Page 18: Blade Selection

    Standard size - 93 1⁄2” (2375 mm) - replacement blades made from high carbon steel can be purchased in a variety of widths from your General® International dealer under the following parts numbers: • #90125-B14:1/4” - 6 TPI, blade thickness: 0.65 mm •...

  • Page 19: Adjusting Blade Tension

    To install a blade: Note: You may want to use a thick shop towel to handle the loose blade or wear a pair of heavy duty work gloves for the following steps. Turn off the bandsaw and unplug the power cord. Beware of the blade popping open.
  • Page 20 This model 90-125 bandsaw is equipped with a blade tension indicator scale, which can be used as a reference for the ideal setting with various blade widths. It is also equipped with a lever for blade tension quick release. DO NOT Note: For blade tension quick release, pull up on the tension lever toward the left (90 º...

  • Page 21: Adjusting Blade Tracking

    ADJUSTING BLADE TRACKING 3 mm - 1/8" Blade tracking means centering the blade on the wheels. Ideally, the blade should stay relatively centered on both the upper and lower wheels (Fig. 28). Due to natural variations in castings, blade thickness or density and tire wear, absolute perfect centering align- ment is rarely attainable.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Blade Guard For Depth Of Cut

    ADJUSTING THE BLADE GUARD FOR DEPTH OF CUT The blade guard can be moved up or down to accommodate the height of the work to be cut. To prevent the blade (which is flexible and which would not otherwise be supported) from slipping out of position during cutting, and to reduce risks of injuries, a minimum amount of blade should be exposed .

  • Page 23: Positioning The Lower Blade Guides And Thrust Bearing

    2. Place a feeler gauge between one of the bearings and the blade and tighten the Allen bolt until there is a 0.02" gap left between the blade guide and the blade. (See Fig. 32) 3. Repeat step 2. for the other guide on the other side of the the blade.

  • Page 24: Changing Speed Settings

    3. Repeat step 2 for the other guide on the other side of the blade. 4. Loosen the lower set screw with the 3 mm Allen key pro- vided. 5. Manually move the guide bearing mounting bracket or out until the guides are at least 1/32” behind the blade teeth (see Fig.

  • Page 25: Operating Instructions

    Make sure all the blade guards are in place. Make sure the bandsaw table and work area in general are clean and free of sawdust and debris. These steps should always be followed when any adjustment is performed, the blade is changed, or periodically as vibra- tion and normal wear and tear on the machine could throw these parts out of alignment.

  • Page 26: Operations Step-By-Step

    OPERATIONS STEP-BY-STEP To reduce the risk of damage to the bandsaw or the workpiece, as well as a potential for personal injury, after ini- tial set-up as well as before each use, make sure that everything is securely installed and that all fasteners and moving parts on this bandsaw are locked in place before starting the machine.

  • Page 27: Using The Miter Gauge

    USING THE MITER GAUGE The miter gauge allows for easier and safer sawing by pro- viding workpiece support when cutting straight (90°) or angled ends (0° to 30°). The miter gauge supplied with your bandsaw is adjustable from 0° to 30° right to left. To use a setting other than 90°, loosen the lock knob turning it counter-clockwise.

  • Page 28: Periodic Maintenance

    5. To prevent rust and 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 such as General International “Top Saver” item #GC-010. (See Section “Recommended optional accessories for your bandsaw”.)
  • Page 29 To replace the upper thrust bearing, proceed as follows: Pull the tension lever down to loosen the blade. Unscrew the two Phillips head screws and remo- ve the blade-guard SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW Note: Hold the micro adjust nut while unscrewing the Allen bolt.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Wheel Tire

    REPLACING THE WHEEL TIRE Wheel tires must be replaced if they get worn out or dam- aged. (If it is worn out, the blade will not track straight on the wheels.) Use a flat screwdriver to remove the tire from the groove on the wheel, then install a new tire.

  • Page 31: Recommended Optional Accessories

    We offer a large variety of products to help you increase produc- tivity, accuracy and safety when using your bandsaw. Here’s a small sampling of accessories available from your local General International dealer. For a complete list, visit our website at www.general.ca.
  • Page 32 NOTES...

  • Page 33: Frame Assembly

    FRAME ASSEMBLY 136A 135A...
  • Page 34 WHEEL AND TABLE ASSEMBLY 138A 137A...

  • Page 35: Parts List & Diagrams

    PARTS LIST 90-125 PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 90125-01 SAW BASE 90125-02 UPPER ARM 90125-03 STEEL PIN 1/4x16mm 90125-04 HEX. HEAD BOLT 3/4x2 1/2 90125-05 FLAT WASHER 90125-06 LOCK WASHER 90125-07 HEX. NUT 90125-08 LOWER SHAFT 90125-09 BEARING 6204ZZ 90125-10 5x5x60L 90125-11...
  • Page 36 PARTS LIST 90-125 PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 90125-55 SET SCREW M6x10L 90125-56 BEARING SHAFT 90125-57 THRUST BEARING 6200ZZ 90125-58 C-RING S-10 90125-59N BLADE GUIDE MOUNTING BLOCK 90125-60N BUSHING 90125-61N BEARING 90125-62 THUMB SCREW M6x16L 90125-63 ADJUSTMENT SCREW M6x45L 90125-64 MICRO ADJUST KNOB 90125-65...
  • Page 37 PARTS LIST 90-125 PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 90125-109 FLAT WASHER 3/8x25 90125-110 RATCHET LEVER 3/8x45L 90125-111 5x5x30L 90125-112 MOTOR PULLEY _50-76 90125-113 SET SCREW M6x16L 90125-114 NYLON NUT 90125-115 UPPER ARM COVER 90125-116 SWITCH 90125-117 FLANGE SCREW 3/16x3/8 90125-118 STEEL PLATE 90125-119...
  • Page 38 PARTS LIST 90-125 PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 90125-164 POWER CORD HOOK 90125-165 FLANGE SCREW 3/16x1/2 90125-166 TERMINAL 90125-168 BEARING SHAFT 90125-169 WAVE WASHER 90125-170 RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY 90125-200 COMBINATION WRENCH 10 MM NOTES...

  • Page 39: Rip Fence Assembly

    RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 90-125 PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 90125-170-01 GUIDE RAIL 51.5 X 32 X 715 90125-170-02 SLIDE BRACKET 55 X 36 X 150 90125-170-03 FENCE BRACKET 102 X 64.5 X 30 90125-170-04 FENCE BODY 113 X 34.3 X 482 90125-170-05 MAGNIFYING GLASS Ø30 (T-2 MM)
  • Page 40 MOTOR PARTS LIST 90-125 PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION 90125-106A-01 SHAFT 90125-106A-02 ROTOR 90125-106A-03 STATOR 90125-106A-04 COPPER WINDING 90125-106A-05 WIRE 90125-106A-06 BEARING 90125-106A-07 BEARING 90125-106A-08 MOTOR COVER(FRONT) 90125-106A-09 MOTOR COVER(REAR) 90125-106A-10 MOTOR HOUSING 90125-106A-11 CAPACITOR 90125-106A-12 CAPACITOR TUBE 90125-106A-13 CAPACITOR COVER 90125-106A-14 CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH SET 90125-106A-15...
  • Page 41 BLOWER DEVICE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 90-125 PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 90125-106B-01 BLOWER FAN HOUSING 90125-106B-02 WASHER 90125-106B-03 BLOWER WHEEL 90125-106B-04 BLOWER PINS 90125-106B-05 BLOWER COVER 90125-106B-06 LOCK WASHER 90125-106B-07 SCREW 90125-106B-08 HOSE BARB 90125-106B-09 BLOWER HOSE 90125-106B-10 SPONGE 90125-106B-11 COVER 90125-106B-12...

  • Page 42: Contact Information

    MODEL 90-125 M1 8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Tel.: (514) 326-1161 Fax: (514) 326-5565 - Fax: (514) 326-5555 - Parts & Service / Order Desk orderdesk@general.ca www.general.ca IMPORTANT When ordering replacement parts, always give the model number, serial number of the machine and...

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