Global Machinery Company Saw BS7 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
150mm  
Band Saw  
• Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai  
BS7  
Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris  
020218 BS7 ED3  
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Specifications  
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.  
Nominal voltage: 230 – 240 Vac~ 50 Hz  
Motor power:  
Band speed:  
Dimensions:  
Table size:  
200W  
1400 RPM  
355 mm x 335 mm x 550 mm  
240 mm x 200 mm  
(adjustable between 0 and 45º)  
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.  
Width of throat:  
Cutting depth:  
Cutting width:  
150 mm  
50 mm  
150 mm  
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.  
Saw blade length: 1085 mm  
Saw blade width: 3 - 6 mm  
Gross weight:  
10.5 kg  
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 risk of  
fire, electric shock and personal injury. Also, please read  
and heed the advice given in the additional important  
safety instructions.  
Your GMC power tool has many features that will make  
your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and  
dependability have been given top priority in the  
development of this tool, making it easy to maintain  
and operate.  
Environmental protection  
Recycle unwanted materials instead of  
disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses  
and packaging should be sorted, taken to  
the local recycling centre and disposed of  
in an environmentally safe way.  
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.  
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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.  
13. Look after your tools. Keep tools clean and sharp for  
better and safer performance. Follow the instructions  
regarding lubrication and accessory changes. Inspect  
tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them  
repaired by an authorised service facility. Inspect  
extension cords periodically and replace them if  
damaged. Keep tool handles dry, clean and free from  
oil and grease.  
14. Disconnect idle tools. Switch off the power and  
disconnect the plug from the power point before  
servicing, when changing accessories and when the  
tool is not in use.  
15. 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.  
16. 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.  
17. 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.  
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.  
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 other  
than that for which it was 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.  
18 Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common  
sense. Do not operate a power tool when you are  
tired.  
8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs  
should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also  
required.  
19. 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  
9. 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. 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.  
authorised service facility, unless otherwise indicated  
in this Instruction Manual. Defective switches must be  
replaced by an authorised service facility.  
12. Do not overreach. Keep your footing secure and  
balanced at all times.  
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Do not use a tool if the switch does not turn the tool  
on and off correctly.  
Additional safety rules for saws.  
Ensure that the lighting is adequate.  
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.  
Keep the area free of tripping hazards.  
Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this saw.  
Always stand to one side when operating the saw.  
Never use a cracked or distorted saw blade. Only use  
sharp blades.  
When cutting round wood, use clamps that prevent the  
work piece from turning on the table.  
Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or waste  
close by the saw blade.  
Use only blades as recommended.  
Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be  
left around the work area.  
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect the workpiece and remove  
all nails and other foreign objects before beginning  
sawing.  
Support the work properly.  
Never reach over the blade to remove waste or off cuts.  
WARNING. The use of an accessory or attachment, other  
than those recommended in this Instruction Manual, may  
present a risk of personal injury.  
The tool must be used only for its prescribed 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 cases 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 risk factors. The following hazards  
may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and  
design:  
Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first  
switching off the machine.  
Do not slow or stop a blade with a piece of wood. Let  
the blade come to rest naturally.  
Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is not  
worn.  
If you are interrupted when operating the saw,  
Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn.  
Contact with the blade.  
Kickback of work piece and parts of work piece.  
Blade fracture.  
Harmful emissions of wood dust when the machine is  
used in closed rooms. Always use supplementary dust  
extraction.  
complete the process and switch off before looking up.  
Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings  
are properly tightened.  
Do not store materials or equipment above a machine  
in such a way that they could fall into it.  
Ensure that your work is always on the table. Never  
make a cut with the work off the table.  
Wear goggles. Wear earmuffs. Wear a breathing mask  
Do not use blades that are deformed or cracked...  
Always remove the plug from the mains socket before  
making any adjustments or maintenance, including  
changing the blade.  
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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.  
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.  
Mounting  
1. It is best to attach the band saw to a firm, stable  
surface at a convenient working height. A work bench  
is ideal.  
2. Drill four 12 mm holes in the work bench to match the  
four holes in the base of the saw.  
3. Attach the band saw to the work bench using 8 mm  
screws (inserted from the top), lock washers and nuts.  
6. Insert the table insert.  
7. Position the fence on the  
table, slide it to the desired  
location and turn the fence  
handle to lock the fence in  
position.  
8. If required, add the protractor  
guide to one of the channels  
in the table.  
Assembly  
The Band Saw is shipped partly disassembled and the saw  
table and rip fence have to be installed prior to use.  
1. Attach the trunnion to the  
underside of the table using  
the two screws, two washers  
and two spring washers  
supplied.  
2. Place the table onto the saw  
frame, threading the saw  
blade through the slot in  
the table.  
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Know your product  
1. Saw blade  
2. Wheel housing  
2
6
3
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  
23  
9. OFF button  
10. Table insert  
11. Rip fence  
17  
19  
16  
11  
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)  
1
10  
16. Upper blade guide assembly  
17. Upper guide assembly lock knob  
18. Dust extraction port (not shown)  
19. Upper blade guide  
8
9
24  
22  
20. Upper blade support head  
(not shown)  
21. Lower blade support head  
(inside wheel housing)  
13  
14  
12  
22. Table  
23. Lamp  
24. Protractor  
21  
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Setting up  
Setting the table square with the saw blade  
1. Engage the table lock handle  
by pushing it towards the  
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.  
frame.  
2. Loosen the locking nut on  
the 90° table tilt adjustable  
screw stop.  
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.  
Children or infirm people should not operate this band  
saw.  
3. Using the small Allen key  
adjust the screw stop so that  
the marker on the frame  
indicates 0° on the trunnion  
scale when the screw stop  
rests against the frame.  
4. Tighten the lock nut on the  
screw stop and tighten the  
table lock handle.  
Centring the table  
1. Loosen the screws holding  
the table trunnion.  
2. Move the table until the saw  
blade is positioned in the  
centre of the table insert.  
3. Tighten the table trunnion  
screws ensuring that the  
table does not move.  
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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.  
Dust collection  
Connect dust extraction equipment to the 40 mm diam.  
dust extraction port.  
CAUTION. Wood dust and chips in a confined area can  
give rise to fire or an explosion. Guard against possible  
ignition sources.  
Changing the saw band  
The saw is supplied with a  
general-purpose woodcutting  
blade.  
7. Turn the upper wheel by hand  
to check that the blade is  
running in the centre of the  
rubber-lined wheels.  
8. 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 lock nut after adjusting  
the knob.  
WARNING. Ensure that the mains  
plug is removed from the power  
socket and remove the locking  
insert from the ON/OFF switch  
before changing a blade.  
1. To change the blade, first  
remove the rip fence and the  
cheese-headed screw held in  
the table with the wing nut.  
2. Loosen the locking nut under  
the saw band tracking knob.  
3. Loosen the two housing locking  
knobs and open the housing  
door.  
9. Close and secure the wheel  
housing door.  
10. Replace the rip fence scale.  
11. Replace the cheese-headed  
screw, washer and  
wing nut.  
NOTE. The saw band is tensioned  
correctly when it runs quietly and  
without vibrating.  
4. Slacken the blade tension by  
rotating anti-clockwise the  
blade tensioning knob on the  
top of the upper wheel  
housing.  
CAUTION. Always ensure that the  
saw is switched off and unplugged  
from the power supply before  
making any adjustments.  
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WARNING. Over tightening the band saw will cause  
premature failure. Under tightening can cause the band to  
disengage whilst it is in use.  
Setting the cutting height  
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. Use the Allen key to loosen  
the screw either side of the  
upper blade guide assembly.  
2. Slide the assembly left or  
right so that the blade is  
in the centre of the  
two bearings.  
3. Slide the assembly back or  
forward so that the rear  
bearing is just clear of the back of the blade.  
4. Retighten the two adjustment screws.  
5. The bearings should run freely and turn when the  
saw is in use.  
6. Use the Allen key to loosen the adjustment screw on  
the side of the lower support head. This screw is  
accessed through a hole in the frame.  
7. Set the rear bearing just clear of the back of the blade.  
8. The bearings should run freely and turn when the saw  
is in use.  
NOTE. Do not set the bearing too close, as the resulting  
friction will generate heat, which can have an adverse  
affect on the bearings and the blade. The bearing should  
run freely and turn when the machine is in use.  
Saw table tilt  
1. To tilt the table, loosen the  
table lock handle on the  
underside of the table, tilt the  
table to the required angle and  
retighten the handle.  
NOTE. It is best to verify the  
angle of tilt by making a practice  
cut in a piece of scrap wood, measuring and resetting the  
angle if necessary.  
Operation  
Switching on and off  
1. Connect the plug to the power supply.  
2. Push the ON button.  
3. To switch off, push the OFF button.  
NOTE.  
1. Extension leads must have a minimum lead cross  
section of 3 x 0.75 mm2 (240V).  
2. 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. (Only on some models)  
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Using the rip fence  
Maintenance  
The rip fence allows you to make parallel cuts in a sheet  
of wood, all at the same width.  
Cleaning  
1. Always wear eye protection when cleaning this  
machine.  
2. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all  
times  
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.  
3. Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done  
with compressed air or a rag.  
4. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.  
2. Ensure that the fence rests  
against the wood along its  
entire length to give a  
CAUTION. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic  
parts of the saw. A mild detergent on a damp cloth is  
recommended. Water must never come into contact with  
the saw.  
consistent parallel cut.  
General inspection  
Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They  
may vibrate loose over time.  
Repairs  
Call GMC on  
1300 880 001  
We can advise you as to the best method to repair your  
tool.  
Please do not return the tool to the store where you  
purchased it without first contacting GMC.  
Cutting  
NOTES.  
1. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting.  
Do not force the cutting. Allow the blade and the saw  
to do the work.  
2. When cutting at an angle ensure that the rip fence is  
located on the right hand side of the blade.  
3. When cutting rod, use a jig or fixture to prevent the  
workpiece from turning.  
4. When cutting boards vertically, use a push stick to feed  
the workpiece into the saw.  
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Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual  
before using this product.  
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 right to  
Before returning this product for a  
Warranty Claim or any other reason  
Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia)  
or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand)  
change specifications without notice. Note:  
Specifications may differ from country to country.  
When you make your call, please have  
the following information at hand:  
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.  
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.  
You are welcome to use this phone-in service to  
make suggestions or give comments about any  
GMC product.  
45–55 South Centre Road  
Melbourne Airport  
Victoria, Australia 3045  
Tel: (03) 8346 1100 Fax: (03) 8346 1200  
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