Global Machinery Company RBS10 User's Manual
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1. Do not abuse the power cord Never pull the cord to disconnect the tool from the power point Keep the cord away from heat oil and sharp edges 11 Secure the workpiece Use clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Do not overreach Keep your footing secure and balanced at all times Look after your tools Keep tools clean and sharp for better and safer performance Follow the instructions regarding lubncation and accessory changes Inspect tool cords penodically and if damaged have them repaired by an authonsed service facility Inspect extension cords penodically and replace them if damaged Keep tool handles dry clean and free from oil and grease Disconnect idle tools Switch off the power and disconnect the plug from the power point before servicing when changing accessones and when the tool is not in use Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before switching it on Avoid unintentional starting Always check that the switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the tool to the power supply Do not carry a plugged in tool with your finger on the switch Use outdoor rated extension cords When a tool is used outdoors use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use and are so marked S2. woodcutting blade 1 To change the blade first remove the np fence scale 2 Slacken the blade tension by rotating anti clockwise the blade tensioning knob on the top of the upper wheel housing 3 Open the doors to the upper and lower wheel housings 4 Remove the old blade and fit the new blade Tension the blade lightly by rotating clockwise the blade tensioning knob on the top of the upper wheel housing 5 Tum the upper wheel by hand to check that the blade is running in the centre of the rubber lined wheels 6 To adjust the tracking of the saw band turn the knob on the rear of the upper wheel housing whilst rotating the upper wheel by hand Tighten the wingnut after adjusting the knob 7 Close and secure both doors 8 Replace the np fence scale NOTE The saw band is tensioned correctly when it runs quietly and without vibrating CAUTION Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments WARNING Over tightening the band saw will cause premature failure Under tightening can cause the band to disengage whilst it is in use Adjusting the blade support head 1 Set the bearings of the upper blade guide to within approx 0 5 mm of the blade The bearing should turn freely and tum when the saw is in use 2 Set the rear bearing just clear of the back of the blade Note Do not set the bearing too close as the resulting fnction will ge
3. 00 880 001 Australia or 0800 445 721 New Zealand When you make your call please have the following information at hand e GMC Product Type GMC Product Code A GMC Service Engineer will take your call and in most cases will be able to solve your problem over the phone You are welcome to use this phone in service to make suggestions or give comments about any GMC product GM GLOBAL MACHINERY COMPANY 45 55 South Centre Road Melbourne Airport Victoria Australia 3045 Tel 03 8346 1100 Fax 03 8346 1200 REPLACEN With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual The manufacturer reserves the nght to change specifications without notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 AM 7 PM rsr The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to 7pm 7 days a week EST This allows you to contact GMC directly with any queries and technical questions you have regarding our products WARRAN Save this Manual for future reference
4. INSTRUCTION MANUAL a GLOBAL MACHINERY COMPANY e Melbourne Perth Auckland Hong Kong Shanghai R B G 10 e Taipei New York Verona London Paris MAN RBSI0 10 01 Warranty Introduction Specifications Safety instructions Additional safety rules for saws Unpacking Assembly Know your product Setting up Operation Maintenance CO N DE WD HT Ww WH WK DD me a So QO 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 This product is warranted for a 2 year penod for home domestic use from the date of the onginal purchase If found to be defective in matenals or workmanship the tool or the offending faulty component will be replaced free of charge with another of the same item A small freight charge may apply The warranty replacement unit is only made available by returning the tool to the place of purchase with a confirmed register receipt Proof of purchase is essential We reserve the nght to reject any claim where the purchase cannot be verified This warranty does not include damage or defects to the tool caused by or resulting from abuse accidents alterations or commercial or business use It also does not cover any bonus acce
5. hole in the centre of the table 5 Replace the np fence scale on the table a Adjust the distance between the np fence guides by raising the np fence guide handle to unlock it and turning the handle The distance between the guides needs to be long enough to enable the fence to fit over the table 7 Position the fence on the table with the guides located in the channels either side of the table 8 Slide the fence to the desired location and push the np fence guide handle down to lock the fence in position 9 If required assemble the support stand and attach the band saw to this stand Know your product 1 Saw blade Upper wheel housing iS GON DO KR W PD Saw band tensioning knob Lower wheel housing Saw band tensioning knob Motor shaft not shown Drive belt not shown ON button OFF button 10 Rip fence 12 13 14 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 Ze Z Table insert Rip fence scale Rip fence guide Rip fence guide handle Table trunnion Table trunnion bracket Table tilt securing knob 90 table tilt adjustable screw stop Dust extraction port Height adjustment knob Blade support head Table Housing lock screws Setting up Centring the table 1 Loosen the screws holding the table trunnion bracket 2 Move the table until the saw blade is positioned in the centre of the table insert 3 Tighten the bracket screws ensunng that the table does not move Se
6. nerate heat which can have an adverse affect on the bearings and the blade The bearing should run freely and turn when the saw is in use Setting the cutting height 1 Always set the upper blade guide as close as practical to the work 2 To adjust the height turn the knob on the front of the upper wheel housing Saw table tilt 1 To tilt the table loosen the knob on the underside of the table tilt the table to the required angle and retighten the knob Note It is best to venfy the angle of tilt by making a practice cut in a piece of scrap wood measuring and resetting the angle if necessary Operation 3 When cutting rod use a jig or fixture to prevent the Switching on and off workpiece from tuming 1 Connect the plug to the power supply 4 When cutting boards vertically 2 Depress the ON button use a suitable push block to 3 To switch off depress the OFF button feed the workpiece into the NOTE one 1 The saw must be connected to an earthed outlet and Maintenance should be operated on a residual current device RCD of 30 mA capacity Cleaning A eae Note Always wear eye protection when cleaning the tool section of 3 x 0 75 mm 240V 1 Keep the tools air vents unclogged and clean at all 3 The saw is automatically turned off in the event of a a l o power failure You will need to press the ON button 2 Remove dust and dirt regularly Cleaning is best done again to restart the saw only on some model
7. onment in which you are working Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations Keep the work area well lit Do not expose power tools to rain and high humidity Do not use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases 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 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 Do not force the tool The tool will do the job better and safer working at the rate for which it was designed Use the correct tool for the job Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job best handled by a heavier duty tool Never use a tool for a purpose other than that for which it was intended Dress correctly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Rubber gloves and non slip footwear are recommended when working outdoors If you have long hair wear a protective hair covering Use safety accessones Safety glasses and earmuffs should always be worn A face or dust mask is also required Connect dust extraction equipment If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure that these are connected and properly used 10
8. piece and remove all nails and other foreign objects before beginning sawing e Support the work properly e Never reach over the blade to remove waste or off cuts e Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first switching off the machine e Do not slow or stop a blade with a piece of wood Let the blade come to rest naturally e If you are interrupted when operating the saw complete the process and switch off before looking up e Periodically check that all nuts bolts and other fixings are properly tightened e Do not store matenals or equipment above a machine in such a way that they could fall into it e Ensure that your work is always on the table Never attempt to cut anything that is not on the table Wear goggles Wear earmuffs Wear a breathing mask Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques it is unlikely that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing If you find anything wrong do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury Assembly The Band Saw is shipped partly disassembled and the saw table and np fence guide have to be installed pnor to use 1 Remove the np fence scale from the table 2 Place the table onto the table trunnion i on at me pe ir 3 Fix the table to the trunnion using the 4 hex head bolts and serrated lock washers 4 Place the table insert into the
9. s with compressed air or a rag Using the rip fence 3 Re lubncate all moving parts at regular intervals i 4 Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts The np fence allows you to make parallel cuts in a sheet of wood all at the same width CAUTION Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic parts of the saw A mild detergent on a damp cloth is WARNING Always ensure that the saw is switched off recommended Water must never come into contact with and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments A 1 Adjust the rip fence to the required width and secure it General inspection in position with the locking handle 1 Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight 2 Ensure that the fence rests against the wood along its They may vibrate loose over time entire length to give a consistent parallel cut Repairs Cutting Call GMC on 1300 880 001 NOTES We can advise you as to the best method to repair 1 Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting your tool Do not force the cutting Allow the blade and the saw to do the work 2 When cutting at an angle ensure that the np fence is located on the nght hand side of the blade Please do not return the tool to the store where you purchased it without first contacting GMC Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 13
10. ses of misuse The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such changes Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual nsk factors The following hazards may anse in connection with the tools construction and design e Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is not worn e Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn e Contact with the blade e Kickback of workpiece and parts of workpiece e Blade fracture e Harmful emissions of wood dust when the machine is used in closed rooms Always use supplementary dust extraction e Do not use blades that are deformed or cracked e Always remove the plug from the mains socket before making any adjustments or maintenance including changing the blade Additional safety rules for saws e Ensure that the lighting is adequate e Keep the area free of tnpping hazards e Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this saw e Always stand to one side when operating the saw e Never use a cracked or distorted saw blade Only use sharp blades e When cutting round wood use clamps that prevent the workpiece from turning on the table e Never use your hands to remove sawdust chips or waste close by the saw blade e Use only blades as recommended e Rags cloths cord string and the like should never be left around the work area e Avoid cutting nails Inspect the work
11. ssones unless the tool is a GMC Platinum Professional model Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place Conditions apply to the above warranty If you need direction of what constitutes a free of charge warranty claim please review the guide given on the rear of the Receipt Holder An indication is given as to the types of claim that are permissible and those that are not Dear Customer 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 Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet supenor performance cntena You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate and with proper care it will give you many years of dependable service Caution Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings Your GMC power tool has many features that will make your job faster and easier Safety performance and dependability have been given top pnonty in the development of this tool making it easy to maintain and operate Environmental protection Recycle unwanted matenals instead of Qy disposing of them as waste All tools hoses 4 and packaging sho
12. tay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate a power tool when you are tired Check for damaged parts Before using a tool check that there are no damaged parts If a part such as a guard is damaged carefully determine if it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts proper mounting and any other conditions that may affect the operation of the tool A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authonsed service facility unless otherwise indicated in this Instruction Manual Defective switches must be replaced by an authonsed service facility Do not use a tool if the switch does not turn the tool on and off correctly 20 Guard against electnc shock Prevent body contact with grounded objects such as water pipes radiators ranges and refngerator enclosures 21 Use only approved parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use an authonsed service facility to fit replacement parts WARNING The use of an accessory or attachment other than those recommended in this Instruction Manual may present a nsk of personal injury The tool must be used only for its prescnbed purpose Any use other than those mentioned in this Manual will be considered a case of misuse The user and not the manu facturer shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such ca
13. tting the table square with the saw blade 1 Loosen the table tilt secunng knob 2 Adjust the hex headed screw stop on the underside of the table so that the table is at right angles to the saw blade when the screw rests on the lower wheel housing Fixing 1 The Band saw should be stable 2 Either secure it to the support stand provided or to the floor or to a bench or table Note Do not use the saw unless is is firmly fixed and stable 3 There are four 9 mm fixing holes in the base of the saw Rip fence The np fence can be used either side of the blade 1 J Dust collection 1 Connect dust extraction The dust extraction Raise the np fence guide handle to unlock it and tum the handle to increase the distance between the guides so that it can be lifted clear of the table Position the fence on the other side of the blade with the guides located in the channels either side of the table Slide the fence to the desired location and push the np fence guide handle down to lock the fence in position equipment to the 60 mm diam dust extraction port equipment must provide for an airflow rate of at least 20 m s Caution Wood dust and chips in a confined area can give nse to fire or an explosion Guard against possible ignition sources Changing the saw band Warning Ensure that the mains plug is removed from the power socket The saw is supplied with a general purpose
14. uld be sorted taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way Specifications Nominal voltage 230 240 Vac 50 Hz Wattage 370W Band speed 700m min Dimensions 860 mm x 420 mm x 530 mm Working table 340 mm x 335 mm adjustable between 0 45 Table height from floor 370 mm Width of throat 245 mm Max cutting height 100 mm Saw blade length 1 712 mm Saw blade width 10 mm 3 to 12 7mm Gross weight 35kg Safety instructions To use this tool properly you must observe the safety regulations the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this Manual All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards Children and infirm people must not use this tool Children should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in which the tool is being used It is also imperative that you observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area The same applies for general rules of occupational health and safety WARNING When using power tools basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the nsk of fire electric shock and personal injury Also please read and heed the advice given in the additional important safety instructions 1 Keep the work area clean and tidy Cluttered work areas and benches invite accidents and injury 9 Consider the envir
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