General International Excalibur 90-075A Setup & Operation Manual

Universal bandsaw rip fence system

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Universal design that adapts to similar
sized tables from most other brands.
Requires two mounting holes in the table
(front & back) for an easy installation.
Complete bandsaw fence system
includes fence, rails and 3 1/2" resaw
guide.
LENGTH
21" FENCE, 29" FRONT RAIL &
25 3/4" REAR RAIL (90-075A)
FITS GENERAL INTERNATIONAL MODEL:
90-100, 90-125, 90-140, 490-1, 590-1 & 690-1
25" FENCE, 29" FRONT RAIL &
25 3/4" REAR RAIL (90-075B)
FITS GENERAL INTERNATIONAL MODEL:
90-240, 90-270, 90-320, 90-360, 90-170/90-170B
& 90-290
28" FENCE & 34" RAILS (90-075C)
FITS GENERAL INTERNATIONAL MODEL:
90-280, 90-460, 90-600 & 90-380
VERSION 2_REVISION 2 - October 12/10
© COPYRIGHT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 10/2010

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  • Page 1 25 3/4” REAR RAIL (90-075B) FITS GENERAL INTERNATIONAL MODEL: 90-240, 90-270, 90-320, 90-360, 90-170/90-170B & 90-290 28” FENCE & 34” RAILS (90-075C) FITS GENERAL INTERNATIONAL MODEL: 90-280, 90-460, 90-600 & 90-380 VERSION 2_REVISION 2 - October 12/10 © COPYRIGHT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 10/2010...
  • 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 Excalibur by General ® International model 90-075 A/B/C Universal Bandsaw Rip Fence System. This Rip Fence System has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service.
  • Page 3 ® ® GENERAL & GENERAL INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY All component parts of General®, General® International and Excalibur by General International ® products are carefully inspected during all stages of production and each unit is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly. Limited Lifetime Warranty Because of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, General®...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for safe operation ............. .5 Identification of main parts and components .
  • 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 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 its equipment. 15.
  • Page 6: Identification Of Main Parts And Components

    UNIVERSAL BANDSAW RIP FENCE SYSTEM 90-075A/B/C IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS FENCE FENCE LOCKING HANDLE FRONT FENCE RAIL POINTER REAR FENCE RAIL SCREW (ECCENTRIC SHAFT) RESAW GUIDE FENCE ALIGNMENT BOLTS FENCE BASE UNPACKING & SET UP ASSEMBLY TOOLS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED •...
  • Page 7: Unpacking

    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE BANDSAW, THE FENCE SYSTEM OR THE WORK PIECE, AS WELL AS THE POTEN- TIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY, AFTER INITIAL SET-UP AS WELL AS BEFORE EACH USE, MAKE SURE THAT EVERYTHING IS SECURELY INSTALLED AND THAT ALL FASTENERS AND MOVING PARTS ON THIS FENCE SYSTEM ARE LOCKED IN PLACE BEFORE STARTING THE BANDSAW.
  • Page 8: Installation Of The Front And Rear Mounting Brackets To The Bandsaw's Table

    INSTALLATION OF THE FRONT AND REAR MOUNTING BRACKETS TO THE BANDSAW’S TABLE Note: The M6 bolts, washers, lock washers and hex nuts required for this step are provided with your Excalibur® Universal Bandsaw Rip Fence System. However, if they do not fit into the mounting holes on your table, use the fasteners provided with your original fence.
  • Page 9: Installation Of The Fence

    5. Insert the square nut 6. Then, slide the rail up to the second square nut of the first rear mounting bracket into the T-slot of the rear rail 7. Position the rails to the left or right of the table depending upon the size of your bandsaw i.e.
  • Page 10: Installation Of The Measuring Tape & Pointer

    INSTALLATION OF THE MEASURING TAPE AND POINTER 1. Place the fence to the right of the saw blade, so it 2. With a 3 mm Allen key, unscrew and remove the touches the blade , then lock down the fence screw that holds the pointer into the right...
  • Page 11: Installation Of The Resaw Guide

    INSTALLATION OF THE RESAW GUIDE The 3 1/2" resaw guide facilitates resawing of wide boards by allowing you to pivot your workpiece on its curved surface to correct the line of the cut as you push the work piece into the blade 1.
  • Page 12: Leveling The Fence

    LEVELING THE FENCE The fence should be parallel to the bandsaw’s table and sit approximately 2 mm above the table’s surface (so the fence will not scratch the table and a thin work piece will not get stuck or jammed under the fence.) 2 mm 2 mm 1.
  • Page 13: Alignment Of The Fence Parallel To The Miter Slot

    ALIGNMENT OF THE FENCE PARALLEL TO THE MITER SLOT To make satisfactory rip cuts, your fence must be aligned perfectly parallel with the miter slot in the table. Slide the fence over to the T-slot on your saw, as shown in the second diagram. Lock down the fence handle and make a visu- al check to verify if the fence is parallel with the T-slot along its entire length.
  • Page 14 F14a* F14a* *Models 90-170/90-170B, 90-290 and 90-380 only.
  • Page 15 PARTS LIST 90-075A/B/C PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 90075-F01A FENCE BODY 21” (FOR 90-075A) 90075-F01B FENCE BODY 25” (FOR 90-075B) FENCE BODY 28” (FOR 90-075C) 90075-F01C SOCKET HEAD SCREW 10X25 90075-F02 90075-F03 SOCKET HEAD SCREW 5X10 90075-F04 FENCE BASE 90075-F05 SET SCREW 1/4X1/4 C-RING 90075-F06...
  • Page 16 MODEL 90-075/A/B/C 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 part number.

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