General 90-200 M1 Setup & Operation Manual

15” adjustable height wood cutting bandsaw
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SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
FEATURES
Cast-iron frame & precision-balanced cast-
iron 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.
Deluxe blade guide bearings included.
2 cutting speeds for excellent results in
either hard or soft wood.
Smooth 0° - 45° handwheel controlled
table tilting mechanism.
Table tilting scale is located on table top
for easy reading.
Adjustable cutting depth from 5 5/8" to 12".
Hinged doors & easily accessible blade
tensioning knob, for fast blade changes or
adjustments.
Quick release blade tension lever.
93 1/2" X 3/8" & 105" X 3/8" blades included.
Aluminum miter gauge, laser line marker
and worklight included.
SPECIFICATIONS
WHEEL SIZE
15" (375 MM)
WHEEL SPEED
405 & 700 RPM
MAXIMUM BLADE WIDTH
3⁄4" (19 MM)
MINIMUM BLADE WIDTH
1⁄4" (6.4 MM)
BLADE LENGTH
93 1⁄2" TO 106 3/8" (2375 TO 2702 MM)
BLADE SPEEDS
1570 & 2660 FPM (480 & 810 MPM)
TABLE SIZE
16" x 16" (408 x 408 MM)
TABLE TILT
0° TO 45° (RIGHT)
TABLE HEIGHT
41 3⁄4" (1060 MM)
MAXIMUM WIDTH OF CUT
14 3⁄4" (374 MM)
MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT
5 5/8"-12" (142 - 305 MM)
DUST COLLECTION PORT
4" (102 MM)
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
30" X 37 13⁄16" X 65 3⁄4"
(762 X 960 X 1670 MM)
MOTOR
1 1⁄2 HP , 110 V, 15 A
WEIGHT
398 LBS (181 KG)
15" ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT
WOOD CUTTING BANDSAW
MODEL
# 90-200 M1
VERSION 1_REVISION 1 - February 23/09 (91578708)
© Copyright General® International 02/2009

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  • Page 1 OVERALL DIMENSIONS 30” X 37 13⁄16” X 65 3⁄4” (762 X 960 X 1670 MM) MOTOR 1 1⁄2 HP , 110 V, 15 A WEIGHT 398 LBS (181 KG) VERSION 1_REVISION 1 - February 23/09 (91578708) © Copyright General® International 02/2009...
  • 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 90-200 M1 15” Adjustable Height 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® 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 blade guides and thrust Rules for safe operation ....bearing ........20 Positioning the lower blade guides and thrust Electrical requirements .
  • Page 5: Rules For Safe Operation

    To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limitations, as well as poten- tial hazards. General® International disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury that may result from improper use of its equipment.
  • Page 6: Electrical Requirements

    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.
  • Page 7: Identification Of Main Parts And Components

    IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW BLADE TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOB UPPER WHEEL COVER DOOR ON/OFF SWITCH FENCE LOCK KNOB LOWER WHEEL COVER DOOR BASE CABINET RIP FENCE LASER LINE MARKER TABLE TILT LOCK LEVER GUIDE RAIL TABLE WORKLIGHT BLADE GUARD...
  • 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

    PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SHOP / ESTABLISHING A SAFETY ZONE PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SHOP This machine should be installed and operated only on a solid, flat and stable floor that is able to support the weight of the bandsaw 398 lbs (181 kg) and the opera- tor.
  • 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: Attaching The Door Knob

    ATTACHING THE DOOR KNOB Remove the door knob assembly from inside the base cabinet where it is stored for shipping From the inside, insert the door bolt through the hole in the door, into the door knob Tighten the door bolt. ATTACHING THE WORKLIGHT CLOSE UP Attach the worklight to the mounting bracket on the...
  • Page 12 CLOSE UP Position the four hex bolts with flat washers through Align the bolts in the rail to the threaded holes in the the holes in the rail. front edge of the table and tighten the bolts to secure the rail to the table, using the supplied 10 mm wrench. Slip the slide bracket on the rail.
  • Page 13: Basic Functions

    This model 90-200 is designed to accommodate blade widths from 1/4" to 3/4" and is supplied with two 3/8" wide general purpose blades - one 93 1/2” and one 105” long. A dual position deluxe aluminum rip fence (tall for re- sawing or short for rip cuts) is supplied to serve as a straight- edge to guide the workpiece for longer rip cuts.
  • Page 14: Tilting The Table

    TILTING THE TABLE TABLE TOP VIEW The table can be tilted to any angle from 0 ° to 45 ° to the right , to allow for any type of bevel (or angle) cutting. Refer to the table tilt angle indicator on top of the bandsaw table to set the angle of the table to the desired position.
  • Page 15: Recommended Adjustments

    RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE 90º TABLE STOP AND RE-ALIGNING THE ANGLE POINTER TABLE UNDERSIDE VIEW To ensure that your 90º cuts are square and that angled cuts are accurate with the angle indicator scale, the table default posi- tion 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 16: Removing/Installing The Blade

    Move the upper thrust bearing back: RIGHT SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW Loosen the upper thumb screw Use the micro adjust nut to move the thrust bearing back until it is as far as possible behind the blade. Move the lower blade guides and thrust bearing away from the blade: Loosen the two Allen bolts with the supplied 5 mm Allen...
  • Page 17: Blade Selection

    Replacement blades made from high carbon steel can be purchased in a variety of lengths and widths from your General® International dealer (See “Recommended Optional Accessories” on page 29) or (depending on availabil- ity) from your local tool dealer. There are many standard sizes that should be readily available in most areas. The use of any size outside of the saw’s specified length or width range is not recommended and can lead to serious injury...
  • Page 18: 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 19: Adjusting Blade Tracking

    To adjust blade tension proceed as follows: Note: Always verify the level of blade tension before pulling the bla- de tension quick release lever down. Refer to the blade tension gau- . The indicated level of tension must correspond to the width of the blade installed on your bandsaw.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Upper Blade Guides And Thrust Bearing

    To adjust the blade tracking: Open the upper wheel cover door then rotate the wheel slowly forward by hand and check the position of the blade on the wheel.The blade should remain as cen- tered as possible on the wheel as it turns. If the blade tracking must be adjusted, turn the track- ing knob on the rear of the bandsaw:...
  • Page 21: Positioning The Lower Blade Guides And Thrust Bearing

    Adjust the positionning of the upper thrust bearing as follows: RIGHT SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW FRONT VIEW 1/64" Turn the micro adjust nut to move the thrust bear- Loosen the upper thumb screw in or out until the bearing is 1/64” behind the back edge of he blade , then tighten the upper thumb screw...
  • Page 22: Changing Speed Settings

    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-...
  • Page 23: Connecting To A Dust Collector

    If you do not already own a dust collection system consider contacting your General® International distributor for information on our complete line of dust collection systems and accessories or visit our Web Site at: www.general.ca. CLOSE UP...
  • Page 24: Installing / Using The Rip Fence

    INSTALLING / USING THE RIP FENCE Set the fence down on the rail either to the left or right of the blade. Note: For short workpieces that fit between the frame of the saw and the blade , position the fence at the left side of the blade. For cutting longer or wider workpieces, position the fence, on the right side of the saw blade.
  • Page 25: Additional Adjustments

    ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS UPPER FRAME HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The upper frame of this bandsaw is mounted to a sturdy column which can raise or lower the upper frame using a very smooth rack and pinion system by means of a crank handle, allowing you to adjust the maximum cutting capacity to a desired height of anywhere from 5 5/8”...
  • Page 26: Required Maintenance

    4. Do not allow dirt, pitch or gum to build up on the table, blade, guide/thrust bearings. Clean as needed with gum and pitch remover. Note: Do not immerse the bearings in the gum and pitch remover. 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.
  • Page 27 To replace the upper thrust bearing, proceed as follows: Open the upper wheel cover door then unscrew Pull up on the tension lever toward the left (90º the four Phillips head screws and remove the position) to loosen the tension on the blade. blade-guard Note: It may be necessary to also turn the tension knob counter-clockwise for the blade to be loose enough...
  • Page 28: 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 29: Recommended Optional Accessories

    RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES We offer a large variety of products to help you increase convenience, productivity, accuracy and safety when using your bandsaw Here’s a small sampling of optional accessories available from your local General International dealer. For more information about our products, please visit our website at www.general.ca BANDSAW BLADES 93 1/2”...
  • Page 30: Parts List & Diagrams

    FRAME ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 31 FRAME ASSEMBLY CONT’D...
  • Page 32 PARTS LIST 90-200 M1 PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 90200-01 SAW BASE 90200-02 UPPER ARM 90200-03 COLUMN 90200-04 TABLE 16X16 90200-05 MOTOR 90200-06 TABLE TILT BRACKET 90200-07 TABLE BRACKET FITTING 90200-08 TABLE TILT ADJUSTMENT GEAR 90200-09 TILT GEAR MOUNTING PLATE 90200-10...
  • Page 33 PARTS LIST 90-200 M1 PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 90200-59 SQUARE NUT 3/8" 90200-60 BLADE TENSION LEVER MOUNT 35x40L 90200-61 BLADE TENSION LEVER ARM 1/2" UNC 90200-62 BLADE TENSION LEVER HANDLE 90200-63 TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOB ASS'Y 3/8"X312 90200-64 DOOR CLIP MOUNTING POST 1/4"...
  • Page 34 PARTS LIST 90-200 M1 PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 90200-117 FLANGE SCREW 3/16" X 1/4" 90200-118 LOCK WASHER 3/16" 90200-119 HEX NUT 3/16" 90200-120 UPPER HINGE 90200-121 LOWER HINGE 90200-122 HEX HEAD BOLT 1/4" X 3/4" 90200-123 THUMBSCREW M6 X 10L...
  • Page 35 PARTS LIST 90-200 M1 PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 90200-175 RATCHET LEVER 80B-19 90200-176 TABLE TILT LOCK BOLT 90200-177 SPACER 90200-178 SET SCREW M6X12L 90200-179 FLAT WASHER 3/8"X23X2T 90200-180 ALLEN KEY (5MM) 5MMX67MML 90200-181 ALLEN KEY (3MM) 90200-182 BASE CABINET 90200-183...
  • Page 36 PARTS LIST 90-200 M1 PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 90200-05-01 SHAFT 95x100x317L 90200-05-02 ROTOR 95x100x20 90200-05-03 STATOR 160x95x100 0.75 + 0.8 90200-05-04 COPPER WINDING 90200-05-05 CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH 90200-05-06 BEARING 6202ZZ 90200-05-07 BEARING 6203ZZ 90200-05-08 MOTOR COVER (FRONT) 90200-05-09 MOTOR COVER (REAR)
  • Page 37 MOTOR – 90200-05 MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY – 90200-92 PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 90200-92-01 HANDLE M6X24L 90200-92-02 FLAT WASHER M6X16X2T 90200-92-03 MITER GAUGE HEAD 90200-92-04 POINTER 90200-92-05 GUIDE BAR 19X9X350L 90200-92-06 T SLOT WASHER 90200-92-07 SCREW 3/16"X3/8" 90200-92-08 SCREW M5X13L 90200-92-09 STEEL BALL 90200-92-10 SPRING...
  • Page 38 RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY – 90200-199 PARTS LIST 90-200 M1 PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 90200-199-01 GUIDE RAIL (LONG) 51.5 x 32 x 290 90200-199-02 GUIDE RAIL (SHORT) 51.5 x 32 x 408 90125-170-02 SLIDE BRACKET 55 x 36 x 150 90125-170-03 FENCE BRACKET 102 x 64.5 x 30...
  • Page 39 NOTES...
  • Page 40 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. Also a brief description of each item and quantity desired.

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