General International 90-120 User Manual

SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
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3 - March 2016
© Copyright General International
14” WOOD CUTTING BANDSAW
MODEL
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90-120
FEATURES
Sturdy welded steel frame & precision balanced
wheels with replaceable tires.
Sturdy closed base steel stand.
Deluxe blade guide bearings included.
Precision metal miter gauge.
Two cutting speeds for excellent results in either
hard or soft woods.
Deluxe dual-position rip fence system.
Hinged doors and easily accessible blade
tension knob, for fast blade changes and
adjustments.
Extra-large 21 1/2” x 15 3/4” cast-iron table.
Smooth running heavy-duty 1 HP motor.
Safety lock-out switch with removable key to
prevent unauthorized use.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Wheel size
14” (350 mm)
• Wheel speeds (2)
436 & 909 rpm
• Blade speeds (2)
1575 & 3280 lin. fpm
• Maximum blade width
3/4” (19 mm)
• Minimum blade width
1⁄8” (3 mm)
• Blade length
100 3/4” (2560 mm)
• Table size
21 1/2” x 15 3/4” (548 x 400 mm)
• Table tilt
0° to 45° (right)
• Table height
39 3/8” (950 mm)
• Maximum width of cut
13 3/8” (340 mm)
• Maximum depth of cut
9” (230 mm)
• Dust port
4” (102 mm)
• Base dimensions (l x w)
22 7/8” x 17 3/8” (580 x 440 mm)
• Motor
1 HP, 120 V, 9.5 A
• Weight
194 lbs (88 kg)

General International 90-120 Specifications

General

Brand	General International
Model	90-120
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Grounding Instructions

Details proper grounding methods for the machine.

Circuit Capacity

Ensures circuit can handle machine's power draw.

Extension Cord Guidelines

Guidelines for selecting appropriate extension cords.

PARTS AND COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION

UNPACKING AND SETUP

BASIC FUNCTIONS

PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SHOP AND SAFETY ZONE

Placement Within the Shop

Discusses proper location and stable floor requirements.

Establishing a Safety Zone

Advises on creating safe operational areas around the machine.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Assembling the Cabinet

Step-by-step guide to assembling the machine's cabinet.

Installing Machine on Cabinet

Instructions for mounting the bandsaw unit onto the cabinet.

Installing Table and 90° Stop

Details on attaching the table and the 90-degree stop mechanism.

Installing the Rip Fence

BASIC ADJUSTMENTS AND CONTROLS

Connecting to Power Source

On/Off Power Switch Operation

CHOOSING AND CHANGING THE BLADE

Blade Selection Guide

Adjusting Blade Tension

Instructions for properly tensioning the bandsaw blade.

Adjusting Blade Tracking

How to align the blade correctly on the wheels for optimal performance.

Adjusting Upper Blade Guides

Adjusting Lower Blade Guides

Adjusting Upper Thrust Bearing

Adjusting Lower Thrust Bearing

SELECTING AND CHANGING BLADE SPEED

Adjusting Upper Blade Guard

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-Operation Checklist

Cutting Curves

Cutting Circles

Using the Miter Gauge

MAINTENANCE

Changing Belt and Aligning Pulleys