Global Machinery Company LS8B Saw User Manual
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1. PM test 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 Save this Manual for future reference2. and replace them if damaged Keep tool handles dry clean and free from oil and grease 12 Disconnect idle tools Switch off the power and disconnect the plug from the power point before servicing when changing accessones such as blades bits and cutters and when the tool is not in use 13 Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Check to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before switching on 14 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 15 Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate a power tool when you are tired 16 Check for damaged parts Before using a tool check that there are no damaged parts If a part is slightly 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 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 authorised service facility Do not use a tool if the switch does not turn the tool on and off correctly 17 Guard against electric shock Prevent body contact wi
3. do not normally present an optical hazard although staring at the beam may cause flash blindness Warning Do not stare directly at the laser beam A hazard may exist if you deliberately stare into the beam please observe all safety rules as follows e The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions e Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than the work piece e The laser beam shall not be deliberately aimed at personnel and shall be prevented from being directed towards the eye of a person for longer than 0 25s e Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy work piece without reflective surfaces I e wood or rough coated surfaces are acceptable Bright shiny reflective sheet steel or the like is not suitable for laser use as the reflective surface could direct the beam back at the operator e Do not change the laser light assembly with a different type Repairs must only be carned out by the laser manufacturer or an authonsed agent CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Please refer to the relevant Australian standards AS 2397 and AS NZS2211 for more information on Lasers Safety instructions 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 t
4. using the blade any adjustments tension knob 8 The bevel adjustment allows 1 To increase the blade material to be a ap tension turn the blade angle from 0 to 45 tension knob 8 in a 1 Loosen the table locking clockwise direction knob 20 2 To reduce the blade 2 Loosen the table setting tension turn the blade lever 21 The lever works tension knob 8 in an on a cam allowing you to anti clockwise direction pull it towards you and back into the onginal starting position if you run out of room 3 A bevel adjustment scale 22 is located under the table to assist in setting the table to the desired angle between 0 and 45 Tighten the table setting lever 21 and the table locking knob 20 to secure the table in place 3 Fully raise the upper blade guide 15 4 Check the tension by pushing the side of the blade with your finger halfway between the table and upper blade guide The blade should flex no more than 2 3 mm 5 Correct the tension if necessary Adjusting the blade tracking WARNING Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments The blade tracking adjustment knob 18 is used to adjust the upper band saw wheel to have the blade run dead centre on the rubber tyres of the band saw wheels 1 Loosen the blade tracking locking nut 19 N 5 When greater precision is required make a practice cut first on a scrap
5. INSTRUCTION MANUAL cad YEAR REPLACEN HANTY GLOBAL MACHINERY COMPANY e Melbourne Perth Auckland Hong Kong Shanghai e Taipei New York Verona London Paris 030710 MW ED7 Warranty Introduction Description of symbols Specifications Safety rules for laser lights Safety instructions Additional safety rules for band saws Unpacking Accessories Know your product Assembly Upper blade guide adjustment Lower blade quide adjustment Housing doors Adjusting the rip fence Adjusting the bevel angle Adjusting the saw blade tension Adjusting the blade tracking Setting the table square with the blade Dust collector connection Turning on and off Installing and removing band saw blades Operation Using the REDEYE system Changing the batteries Maintenance General inspection Repairs S Co Col NY Sy Sy Gi BW U wil GW GW N m Ra Ral Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra a Ra BIW RK BR LIN NINININI N OLO 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 period 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 fa
6. de tension knob 9 Centre the band saw blade on the rubber tyres of the band saw wheels 10 Turn the upper wheel by hand to ensure the blade is running in the centre of the rubber lined wheels 11 If required adjust the saw blade tracking 12 Once the tracking is correct tighten the blade tension knob Adjust the thrust bearing and guide pins as described earlier 13 Close both housing doors 14 Swing the lower blade guide back into position 15 Attach the U shape under the work table using the two screws and two thumb nuts 16 Attach the np fence to the table and secure it by pushing down the np fence locking handle Operation 1 Adjust the bevel angle np fence and upper blade guide as required 2 Ensure that the table insert is in place and flush with the table 3 To start the saw press the green ON button 4 To begin the cut guide the wood into the moving saw blade 5 Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting Do not force the cutting allow the blade and the saw to do the work 6 When cutting at an angle ensure that the np fence is located on the nght hand side of the blade 7 When cutting rod use a jig or fixture to prevent the workpiece from turning 8 When cutting boards vertically use a suitable push block to feed the workpiece into the saw 9 Once finished turn off the tool by pressing the red OFF button and unplug the tool from the power point to prevent unauthonsed us
7. e Using the REDEYE laser line generator WARNINGS Do not stare directly at the laser beam Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than the work piece Do not deliberately aim the beam at personnel and ensure that it is not directed towards the eye of a person Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy work piece without reflective surfaces 1 e wood or rough coated surfaces are acceptable Bnght shiny reflective sheet steel or the like is not suitable for laser use as the reflective surface could direct the beam back at the operator Only turn the laser beam on when the work piece is on the tool 1 Mark the line of cut on the work piece 2 Adjust the bevel angle np fence and upper blade guide as required 3 Switch on the laser beam using the laser light on off switch 7 4 Align the laser beam with the line on the work piece 5 The laser beam can be aligned to be parallel with the line on the work piece by adjusting the laser line 6 To start the saw press the green ON button 7 To begin the cut guide the wood into the moving saw blade 8 Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting Do not force the cutting allow the blade and the saw to do the work 9 When cutting at an angle ensure that the np fence is located on the nght hand side of the blade 10 When cutting rod use a jig or fixture to prevent the workpiece from turning 11 When cutting boards vertical
8. e plastic parts of the saw A mild detergent on a damp cloth is recommended Water must never come into contact with the saw Power cord maintenance If the supply cord needs replacing the task must be carried out by the manufacturer the manufacturer s agent or an authonsed service centre in order to avoid a safety hazard General inspection Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight They may vibrate loose over time 15 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 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 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
9. ers 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 locked up out of reach 5 Do not force the tool The tool will do the job better and safer working at the rate for which it was designed 6 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 for which it was not intended 7 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 8 Use safety accessories Safety glasses and earmuffs should always be worn A face or dust mask is also required if the operation creates dust 9 Do not abuse the power cord Never pull the cord to disconnect the charger from the power point Keep the cord away from heat oil and sharp edges 10 Do not overreach Keep your footing secure and balanced at all times 11 Look after your tools Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow the instructions regarding lubrication and accessory changes Inspect tool cords penodically and if damaged have them repaired by an authonsed service facility Inspect extension cords penodically
10. g door Lower housing door Laser assembly Laser on off switch Blade tension knob On Off switch 10 Work table trunnion 11 Work table 9 12 Table insert 13 Rip fence 12 14 Rip fence locking handle 14 15 Upper blade guide 16 Blade guide setting knob 17 Blade guide locking knob 18 Blade tracking adjustment knob 19 Blade tracking locking nut 20 Table locking knob 21 Table setting lever 22 Bevel adjustment scale 23 Dust extraction port 24 Table tilt adjustable screw stop iS GON DO KR W PD Mounting 1 It is best to attach the band saw to a firm stable surface at a convenient working height A workbench is ideal 2 Drill four holes in the workbench to match the four holes in the base of the saw 3 Attach the band saw to the work bench using 8mm bolts inserted from the top lock washers and nuts Assembly The band saw is shipped partly disassembled and the work table 11 and np fence 13 have to be installed pnor to use 1 Place the work table on the table trunnion 10 by threading the saw blade through the slot in the table 2 Align the work table so that the blade runs through the centre of the table inserts slot 12 3 Fasten the work table to the table trunnion using the three screws three plain washers and three nuts Caution Make sure the screws are tightened securely to ensure they do not loosen in use 4 Attach the U shape under the work table using the
11. g screw and guide pins can be adjusted Thrust bearing adjustment 5 To adjust the thrust bearing loosen the thrust bearing locking screw using the Allen key supplied It is easier to access the thrust bearing screw if the work table trunnion is placed on a 45 angle 6 Adjust the thrust bearing position until it is 0 5mm away from the band saw blade When the band saw blade is turned by hand it should not make contact with the thrust bearing 7 Tighten the thrust bearing locking screw Lower guide pin adjustment 8 With the table trunnion level adjust the guide pins by loosening the 2 screws that hold the guide pins in place using the Allen key supplied The lower housing door needs to be opened to access the screws 9 Press the guide pins together against the band saw blade Note The nght guide pin is accessed through the slot in the lower housing 10 Turn the band saw wheel by hand in a clockwise direction several times to bring the guide pins into the correct position Both guide pins should just touch the saw blade 11 Tighten the guide pin locking screws 12 Attach the work table once all adjustments have been made Caution Ensure the blade is not pinched by rotating the band saw wheel one or two times by hand Housing doors WARNING Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments 1 The upper housing door 4 and lower housi
12. he manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse 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 The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such changes 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 2 Consider the environment 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 Do not use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases 3 Keep visitors away from the work area All visitors and onlook
13. ly use a suitable push block to feed the workpiece into the saw 12 Once finished turn off the laser light turn off the tool by pressing the red OFF button and unplug the tool from the power point to prevent unauthorised use Changing the batteries 1 Open the battery cover that is part of the laser light on off switch 2 Insert 2 x AA battenes taking care to insert the new battenes with the correct polarity WARNINGS Use only correct battenes 2 x AA DO NOT mix old and new battenes DO NOT mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries CAUTION Remove the laser light batteries when the tool is to be stored without use for a few days or more If left in position the batteries might leak and damage the laser light assembly Damage due to leaking battenes is not covered under warranty Maintenance Note Always wear eye protection when cleaning the tool WARNING Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning 1 Keep the tools air vents unclogged and clean at all times 2 Remove dust and dirt regularly Cleaning is best done with a brush or a rag 3 Open the housing doors and remove chips and saw dust with a brush or vacuum cleaner 4 Re lubncate all moving parts at regular intervals 5 Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts Caution Do not use cleaning agents to clean th
14. ng door 5 protect against contact with the rotating parts inside the machine Both housing doors must be closed and locked while the machine is in use 3 To open the upper housing door 4 rotate the upper housing locking screw 2 to the left and then open the door 4 To open the lower housing door 5 rotate the lower housing locking screw 3 to the left and then open the door N Adjusting the rip fence WARNING Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments The rip fence allows you to make parallel cuts in a sheet of wood all at the same width 1 Adjust the np fence 13 to the required width and secure it in position using the rip fence locking handle 14 2 The np fence can be positioned on both sides of the blade 3 Ensure that the fence rests against the wood along its entire length to give a consistent parallel cut It may be necessary to rotate the lever anti clockwise to be able to slide the np fence over the table and then clockwise before locking the lever over so that the np fence is fully tightened in place Adjusting the bevel angle Adjusting the saw blade tension WARNING Always ensure WARNING Always ensure that the saw is switched off that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any and unplugged from the adjustments power supply before making The saw blade tension can be adjusted
15. om the band saw blade When the band saw blade is turned by hand it should not make contact with the thrust bearing 8 Tighten the thrust bearing locking screw Upper guide pin adjustment 9 To adjust the guide pins loosen the 2 screws that hold the guide pins in place using the Allen key supplied 10 Press the guide pins together against the band saw blade 11 Turn the band saw wheel by hand in a clockwise direction several times to bring the guide pins into the correct position Both guide pins should just touch the saw blade 12 Tighten the guide pin locking screws Caution Ensure the blade is not pinched by rotating the band saw wheel one or two times by hand Lower blade guide adjustment WARNING Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments 1 The lower blade guide is located beneath the work table and protects against unintentional contact with the saw blade 2 The lower blade guide must always be in place and cover the band saw blade while the band saw is running Lower Blade Guide Adjustments 3 The lower blade guide adjustments consists of a thrust bearing that supports the band saw blade from the rear and two guide pins that provide lateral support these need to be readjusted after every band saw blade change or tracking adjustment 4 The work table needs to be tilted 45 or removed before the thrust bearing lockin
16. ou 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 a Recycle unwanted matenals instead of disposing of them as waste All tools hoses s and packaging should be sorted taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way Description of symbols The rating plate on your tool may show symbols These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use Wear hearing protection Wear eye protection Wear breathing protection Conforms to relevant standards for n380 electromagnetic compatibility Specifications Nominal voltage 230 240Vac 50Hz Input power 250W No load speed 1400 RPM Table size 300mm x 300mm Throat length 200mm Bevel angle 0 to 45 Cutting capacity 80mm Saw blade length 1400mm Saw blade width 3 12 7mm Teeth per inch 6 IPI Supplied with a 1400 x 0 35 x 6 35mm general purpose blade Safety rules for laser lights The laser light laser radiation used in the GMC REDEYE system is Class 1 with maximum 0 39mMW and 650nm wavelengths These lasers
17. piece of similar wood and then adjust the table as necessary for your requirements 11 2 While rotating the bandsaw wheel by hand tum the blade tracking adjustment knob 18 in a clockwise direction if the band saw blade runs towards the front of the saw 3 Turn the blade tracking adjustment knob 18 in an anti clockwise direction if the band saw blade runs towards the rear of the saw 4 Tighten the blade tracking locking nut 19 5 Tighten the table locking knob 20 and table setting lever 21 6 Loosen the locking nut located beneath the work table and adjust the table tilt adjustable screw stop 24 until it touches the work table 7 Tighten the locking nut Note Check the blade is 90 to the table by cutting a scrap piece of wood and checking it is square Dust collector connection 1 Connect dust extraction equipment to the 60mm diameter dust extraction port 2 The dust extraction equipment must provide for an airflow of at least 20 m s CAUTION Wood dust and chips in a confined area can Note Rotate the bandsaw give rise to fire or an wheel by hand to check the explosion Guard against blade is correctly aligned possible ignition sources before closing and locking the Keep the saw dust to a housing doors and running minimum by cleaning up the bandsaw after every use Setting the table Turning on and o square with the blade 1 A the plug m power supply WARNING Always ensu
18. re 2 To turn on press the green ON button 3 To switch off press the red OFF button 4 Unplug the tool from the power point to prevent unauthonsed use NOTE The saw is automatically turned off in the event of a power failure You will need to press the ON button again to restart the saw that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments 1 Fully raise the upper blade guide 15 2 Check that the band saw tension 1s correct Installing and removing band saw blades WARNING Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any 3 Loosen the table locking knob 20 and table setting lever 21 adjustments 4 Using a square adjust the This saw is supplied with a general purpose work table at a nght angle woodcutting blade to the blade 12 1 Remove the np fence 13 from the table 2 Remove the U shape from under the work table by removing the two screws and two thumb nuts 3 Open both housing doors 4 Swing the lower blade guide out of the way 5 Loosen the blade tension knob to slacken the blade 6 Remove the blade by guiding it through the slot in the work table the upper blade guide and the blade cover on the saw housing 7 Fit the new saw blade ensunng that the teeth are pointing towards the front of the saw where the doors are 8 Lightly tension the new blade by rotating the bla
19. t 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 make a cut with the work off the table e Wear goggles e Wear hearing protection e 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 Accessories The GMC Laser Band Saw is supplied with the following accessories e Work table e 1400mm x 6 35mm x 0 35mm band saw blade 6IPI a e Rip fence b e 3 x 16mm x M6 screws with matching washers and nuts c e 2 x 20mm x M6 screws with matching thumb nuts and U shape bracket d e 3mm Allen key amp 4mm Allen key e e Open ended spanner 13mm x 10mm f e 2 x AA battenes Know your product 1 Saw blade Upper housing locking screw Lower housing locking screw Upper housin
20. th grounded objects such as water pipes radiators cookers and refngerator enclosures 18 Use only approved parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use an authorised service facility to fit replacement parts 29 Warning The use of any accessory or attachment other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a nsk of personal injury 20 Have your tool repaired by a qualified person This electnc tool is in accordance with the relevant safety requirements Repair should only be carned out by qualified persons using onginal spare parts otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user Additional safety rules for band saws e Fnsure 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 work piece 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 workpiece 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 attemp
21. two screws and two thumb nuts 5 Attach the np fence to the table and secure it by locking handle 14 It may be necessary to rotate the lever anti clockwise to be able to slide the np fence over the table and then clockwise before locking the lever over so that the np fence is fully tightened in place Upper blade guide adjustment WARNING Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments 1 The upper blade guide 15 protects against unintentional contact with the saw blade 2 In order for the upper blade guide to provide adequate protection against contact with the band saw blade it must always be set as close as possible against the workpiece maximum distance 3mm 3 To adjust the height of the upper blade guide loosen the blade guide locking knob 17 and then adjust the height using the blade guide setting knob 16 4 Tighten the blade guide locking knob 17 to secure the upper blade guide in place 5 The upper blade guide consists of a thrust bearing that supports the band saw blade from the rear and two guide pins that provide lateral support these need to be readjusted after every band saw blade change or tracking adjustment Thrust bearing adjustment 6 To adjust the thrust bearing loosen the thrust bearing locking screw using the Allen key supplied 7 Adjust the thrust bearing position until it is 0 5mm away fr
22. ulty 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 accessones 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 y
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