General 90-040 Setup & Operation Manual

12 inch wood cutting bandsaw

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SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
FEATURES
Sturdy welded steel frame & precision balanced
wheels with replaceable tires.
Easy-to-assemble open-base steel stand.
Precision easy-adjust European style blade
guide bearings included.
Two cutting speeds for excellent results in either
hard or soft woods.
Miter gauge with aluminum crosscut fence
included.
Deluxe dual-position rip fence system.
Hinged doors and easily accessible blade
tension knob, for fast blade changes and adjust-
ments.
Extra-large 21 ½ x 15 ¾ cast-iron table.
Smooth running heavy-duty 2/3 HP motor.
Safety lock-out switch with removable key to
prevent unauthorized use.
Multi-size dust port fits 4", 3", or 2" hose.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Wheel size
12" (305 mm)
• Wheel speeds (2)
445 & 970 rpm
• Blade speeds (2)
1444 & 3150 lin. fpm
• Maximum blade width
3/4" (20 mm)
• Minimum blade width
1⁄8" (3 mm)
• Blade length
88" (2240 mm)
• Table size
21 ½" x 15 ¾" (548 x 400 mm)
• Table tilt
0° to 45° (right)
• Table height
37 3/8" (950 mm)
• Maximum width of cut
12" (305 mm)
• Maximum depth of cut
6 1/2" (165 mm)
• Dust port
4", 3" and 2" (102, 76 or 51mm)
• Base dimensions (l x w)
18 1/4" x 15 3/4" (465 x 400 mm)
• Motor
2/3 HP , 120 V, 6,4 A
• Weight
165 lbs (75 kg)
Version
1_Revision
2 - December 2014
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© Copyright General International
12" WOOD CUTTING BANDSAW
MODEL
90-040
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  • Page 1 • Base dimensions (l x w) 18 1/4” x 15 3/4” (465 x 400 mm) • Motor 2/3 HP , 120 V, 6,4 A 90-040 • Weight 165 lbs (75 kg) Version 1_Revision 2 - December 2014 © Copyright General International...
  • 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 90-040 12” Wood Cutting Bandsaw. This bandsaw has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment 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® International agrees 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 and exceptions”...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for safe operation ..................... 5 Electrical requirements ...................... 6 Identification of main parts and components ..............7 Unpacking .......................... 8 Basic functions ........................9 Cleaning..........................9 Placement within the shop ....................9 Assembly instructions ....................10-13 Assembling the stand ............................
  • Page 5: Rules For Safe Operation

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limitations, 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: Electrical Requirements

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE, VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE OF YOUR POWER SUP- PLY 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.
  • Page 7: Identification Of Main Parts And Components

    IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS STAND BLADE RIP FENCE MITER GAUGE ON/OFF SWITCH WITH REMOVABLE KEY LOWER DOOR LOCK KNOB UPPER WHEEL DOOR BELT TENSION KNOB BLADE TENSION KNOB LOWER WHEEL DOOR UPPER DOOR LOCK KNOB DUST TRAY BLADE GUARD LOCK KNOB TABLE TILT SCALE...
  • Page 8: Unpacking

    Carefully unpack and remove the unit 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 CARRIAGE BOLT ...............
  • Page 9: Basic Functions

    BASIC FUNCTIONS This 12” Wood Cutting Bandsaw is supplied with a 1/2” general purpose blade and is designed to accommodate blade widths from 1/8” to 3/4”. Ideal blade length for this model 90-040 is 88” (2240 mm). Note: Generally speaking, because the upper wheel height is somewhat adjustable (to allow for blade tensioning), a blade length variation of plus or minus 1/2”...
  • Page 10: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL. ASSEMBLING THE STAND Repeat with the two longer cross braces as shown.
  • Page 11 BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL. ATTACHING THE MACHINE TO STAND THE BANDSAW IS HEAVY.
  • Page 12: Installing The Rip Fence System

    BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL. INSTALLING THE TABLE AND THE 90°...
  • Page 13: Installing The Push Stick Holder

    BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL. INSTALLING THE RIP FENCE (CONTINUED) Thread the lock knob of the fence handle.
  • Page 14: Basic Adjustments And Controls

    There are a variety of different types of bandsaw blades on the BLADE SELECTION market to suit various cutting applications. The accompanying “Blade Selection” chart provides a general reference tool; your re- OPERATION RECOMMDED BLADE sults may vary based on usage, experience and personal prefer- 1/4", 3/8", 1/2"...
  • Page 15 CHOOSING AND CHANGING THE BLADE (CONTINUED) Common causes of blade breakage: • Poor blade guide alignment and adjustment. • Too much blade tension. • Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a short ra- • Setting the blade guard too high above the work- dius.
  • Page 16: Adjusting Blade Tension

    MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. CHOOSING AND CHANGING THE BLADE (CONTINUED) Tilt the table to the right as shown, and then pivot the Remove the dust tray as shown. lower guard to the left D.
  • Page 17: Blade Tracking Adjustment

    MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. ADJUSTING BLADE TRACKING Blade tracking means centering the blade on the wheels A. Ideally, the blade should stay relatively cen- tered on both the upper and lower wheels.
  • Page 18 MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. AJUSTING THE UPPER AND LOWER BLADE GUIDES RIGHT SIDE VIEW 1/32" 0,02" 0,02" Loosen the two knurled nuts A. Adjust the guides us- Loosen the thumbscrew E and adjust the bracket F ing the knobs B so that the space between each so that the blade guides are at least 1/32”...
  • Page 19: Selecting And Changing The Blade Speed

    This bandsaw is equipped with 2 speed settings: High - 3150 Feet Per Minute (fpm) and Low- 1444 fpm, allowing you to achieve better results by selecting the appropriate speed based on the type of cut. Some general guidelines to consider for selecting blade speed: Thick Material = Slower Speed...
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Upper Blade Guard

    Use only recommended parts and accessories. The use of parts or accessories NOT recommended by GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL may result in a risk of injury or damage to the machine. Be sure that adjusting wrenches, tools, drinks and other clutter are removed from the machine and/or the...
  • Page 21: Connecting To A Dust Collector

    Check that all connections are sealed tightly to help minimize airborne dust. If you do not already own a dust collection system consider contacting your General® International distributor for information on our com- plete line of dust collection systems and accessories or visit our Web Site at www.general.ca.
  • Page 22: Using The Miter Gauge

    MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. USING THE MITER GAUGE Lift tab as shown to slide the miter gauge on the Insert the miter gauge into the “T” slot of the table as table.
  • Page 23: Changing The Belt And Aligning The Pulleys

    MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. CHANGING THE BELT AND ALIGNING THE PULLEYS Open the lower wheel cover, and then remove the dust tray. Release blade tension by turning the tension lever A to the right, then loosen the belt by turning the knob B counterclockwise.
  • Page 24: Miter Gauge

    DIAGRAM STAND & MITER GAUGE STAND 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 desired. PART # DESCRIPTION SPEC. PART # DESCRIPTION SPEC.
  • Page 25 DIAGRAM RIP FENCE 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 desired. PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 90040-37 HEX NUT 90040-65 FLAT WASHER 90040-77 FLAT WASHER 90040-84...
  • Page 26 DIAGRAM BANDSAW...
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST BANDSAW 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 desired. PART DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 90040-1 WHEEL COVER DOOR 90040-2 CAP SCREW M6X16 90040-3 RING...
  • Page 28 PARTS LIST BANDSAW 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 desired. PART DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 90040-51 SPRING 90040-52 POINTER 90040-53 SQUARE NUT 90040-54 FLANGE NUT 90040-55...
  • Page 29 PARTS LIST BANDSAW 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 desired. PART DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 90040-128 SCREW M6X25 90040-129 KNOB 90040-130 CARRIAGE BOLT 90040-131 RING...
  • Page 30 8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Tel.: (514) 326-1161 Fax: (514) 326-5565 - Parts & Service / (514) 326-5555 - Order Desk orderdesk@general.ca www.general.ca Follow us:...

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