General International 90-125 M1 Use and Care Manual

FEATURESCast iron frame & precision-balancedaluminum wheels with replaceablerubber tires.Closed stand model features a rigid onepiece welded stand

1. Remove the door knob assembly from inside the base cabinet where it is stored for shipping .2. From the inside, insert the door bol

Thread the tension lever onto the tension lever seat .INSTALLING THE TENSION LEVER HANDLEATTACHING THE TABLE-TILT BRACKETThe work table mounts on a

121. Remove the red insert from the center of the table and the table alignment pin from the table slot.2. Turn the table right side up. Verify th

RIP FENCE AND RAILThis model 90-125 M1 is equipped with an Excalibur T-fence and guide rail system. Follow all assembly and adjustment instruct

Maximum inboard width of cut (space between theblade and the body of the saw ) is 13 1/2".For cutting thicker stock or for resawing, the

RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTSTo set the table-stop bolt:1. Loosen the two lock knobs (Fig. 20).See Fig.182. Place a combination square flat on the table

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE BLADE Your bandsaw is designed to handle several blade widths ranging from 1/4” and 3/8” used for tight radius curves,up to 1/

173. Remove the table alignment pin from the table slot andthe red circular insert from the center of the table. 4. Remove the right hand side bla

18Note: Steps 3 and 4 may be unnecessary if you’ve just removed a blade. (If needed, refer back to the previous page.)3. Remove the table alignment p

Note: For blade tension quick release, pull up on the tensionlever toward the left (90ºposition) . For quick blade tension-ing, push the tension le

THANK YOU for choosing this General®International model 90-125 M1 14”Wood Cutting Bandsaw. This bandsaw has been carefully tested and inspected before

BLADE CLEARANCE Note: As previously stated, when performing blade installation, removal, tensioning or tracking, maximum clearancebetween the blade a

ADJUSTING THE UPPER GUIDES AND THRUST BEARINGNote: Before adjusting the upper and lower blade guides and thrust bearings, make sure the blade is tens

22Adjust the positionning of the upper thrust bearing as follows:1. Loosen the upper thumb screw . (Fig. 33)2. Turn the micro adjust nut (Fig.32)

23Adjust the positionning of the lower thrust bearing as follows:1. Loosen the upper set screw (Fig. 37).2. Manually move the thrust bearing in or

244. To set the bandsaw speed to the slower setting; 1800 FPM (549 MPM), place the belt on the frontmost set of pulleysas in Fig. 42.5. To set the ba

OPERATIONS STEP-BY-STEP1.Trace the cutting line on your workpiece with a pencil. 2. Set the height of the blade guard according to the thick-ness of

USING THE MITER GAUGEThe miter gauge allows for easier and safer sawing by pro-viding workpiece support when cutting straight (90°) orangled en

1. Inspect/test the ON/OFF switch before each use. Do not operate the bandsaw with a damaged switch; replacea damaged switch immediately.2. Periodic

To replace the upper thrust bearing, proceed as follows:3. Loosen the upper thumb screw . 4. Unscrew the upper Allen bolt with the 3 mm Allenkey

REPLACING THE WHEEL TIREWheel tires must be replaced if they get worn out or dam-aged. (If it is worn out, the blade will not track straight onthe whe

GENERAL®& GENERAL®INTERNATIONAL WARRANTYAll component parts of General®, General® International and Excalibur by GeneralInternational ® products a

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34 PARTS LIST90-125 PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY90125-01A 1 SAW BASE 190125-02 2 UPPER ARM 190125-03 3 STEEL PIN 1/4 x 16m

35 PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY90125-55 55 SET SCREW M6 x 10L 390125-56 56 BEARING SHAFT 190125-57 57 THRUST BEARING 6200ZZ 2

36 PARTS LIST90-125 PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY90125-113 113 SET SCREW M6 x 16L 290125-114 114 NYLON NUT 1/2 190125-115 1

PARTS LIST 90-125PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY90125-169 169 WAVE WASHER 190125-171 171 RIGHT DUST COLLECTOR 190125-172 172 LEFT DUST

38MOTORPARTS LIST90-125PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION QTY90125-106A-01 1 SHAFT 190125-106A-02 2 ROTOR 190125-106A-03 3 STATOR 190125-106A-04 4 COPPER W

39PARTS LIST90-125PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY90125-106B-01 1 BLOWER FAN HOUSING 190125-106B-02 2 WASHER 390125-106B-03 3 BLOWER WH

TABLE OF CONTENTSRules for safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Grounding instructions .

IMPORTANTWhen ordering replacement parts, always give the model number, serial number of the machine andpart number. Also a brief description of each

1. Do not operate the bandsaw when tired, distractedor under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medi-cation that impairs reflexes or alertness.2. Th

CIRCUIT CAPACITYMake sure that the wires in your circuit are capable of handling the amperage draw from your machine, as well asany other machines tha

14" WOOD CUTTING BANDSAW90-125IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTSFRONT VIEWBLADE GUARD ADJUSTMENT KNOBTRACKING ADJUSTMENT KNOBBLADE TENSI

LIST OF CONTENTS Once the parts have been removed from the packa-ging, you should have the following items:QTYBANDSAW . . . . . . . . . . . .

PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SHOP / ESTABLISHING A SAFETY ZONESerious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to the power source before you ha