I N S T R U C T I O N M A N UA L 150mm Band Saw • Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai • Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris BS7 020218 BS7 ED3
Contents Warranty Introduction Specifications Safety instructions Additional safety rules for saws Unpacking Assembly Know your product Setting up Operation Maintenance Repairs 2 3 3 3 5 6 6 7 8 10 11 11 Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may need the assistance of our service department.
Dear Customer Specifications If you require any help with your product, whether it is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information, please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand. Nominal voltage: Motor power: Band speed: Dimensions: Table size: Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria.
Do not expose power tools to rain and high humidity. Do not use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. 3. Keep visitors away from the work area. All visitors and onlookers, especially children and infirm persons should be kept well away from where you are working. Do not let others in the vicinity make contact with the tool or extension cord. 4. Store tools safely. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, high place or locked up out of the reach of children and infirm persons.
Additional safety rules for saws. Do not use a tool if the switch does not turn the tool on and off correctly. 20. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded objects such as water pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerator enclosures. 21. Use only approved parts. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use an authorised service facility to fit replacement parts. WARNING.
Unpacking 3. Position the table so that the trunnion rests in the groove on the side of the frame. 4. Fasten the table to the frame using the lock handle. NOTE. To loosen the table, push in the handle and turn the handle a quarter turn anti-clockwise. To re-tighten the table, push in the handle and turn the handle clockwise. 5. Insert the cheese head screw in the hole in the top of the table, add the washer then screw on the wing nut. 6. Insert the table insert. 7.
Know your product 5 1. Saw blade 2. Wheel housing 3. Upper housing locking knob 4. Lower housing locking knob 5. Saw band tensioning knob 6. Saw band tracking knob (not shown) 7. Drive belt (not shown) 8. ON button 9. OFF button 10. Table insert 11. Rip fence 12. Rip fence locking handle 13. Table trunnion (not shown) 14. Table lock handle (not shown) 15. 90º table tilt adjustable screw stop (not shown) 16. Upper blade guide assembly 8 17. Upper guide assembly lock knob 9 18.
Setting up Setting the table square with the saw blade Electrical installation WARNING. The band saw is equipped with a 230 – 240V ~ single phase 200W motor. It must be connected to an earthed socket and it is recommended that a residual current device (RCD) safety switch of 30 mA capacity be used in the circuit. If the cordset is damaged, have it replaced by an authorised service centre. There is a risk of electric shock if the machine is operated with a damaged power cable.
Dust collection 5. Press down on the blade tensioning knob to lower the upper wheel and carefully remove the saw band. 6. Press down on the blade tensioning knob as you fit the new saw band. Tension the blade lightly by rotating clockwise the blade-tensioning knob on the top of the housing. 7. Turn the upper wheel by hand to check that the blade is running in the centre of the rubber-lined wheels. 8.
Setting the cutting height WARNING. Over tightening the band saw will cause premature failure. Under tightening can cause the band to disengage whilst it is in use. 1. Always set the upper blade guide assembly as close as practical to the work. 2. To adjust the height, loosen the lock knob on the lamp side of the upper wheel housing, set the guide as required and then re-tighten the lock knob. Adjusting the blade support heads 1.
Using the rip fence Maintenance The rip fence allows you to make parallel cuts in a sheet of wood, all at the same width. WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments. 1. Adjust the rip fence to the required width and secure it in position with the locking handle. 2. Ensure that the fence rests against the wood along its entire length to give a consistent parallel cut. Cleaning 1.
Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) When you make your call, please have the following information at hand: With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual.
