Global Machinery Company BS230L User Manual

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Code: BS230L IM

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070509 Edition: 05 Op: DCR

300W 230MM (9”)

BAND SAW

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BS230L
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Contents

Warranty Power Tools

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 original purchase.
If found to be defective in materials or workmanship,
the tool or the offending faulty component will be repaired
or replaced free of charge with another of the same item.

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small freight charge may apply. Proof of purchase is
essential. We reserve the right 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 items or included accessories. Only the
power tool is covered under this warranty.

With continuing product development, changes may have
occurred which render the product received slightly
different to that shown in this instruction manual.

Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place.
Conditions apply to the above warranty. For full details of

the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our
website – www.gmcompany.com

For prompt service we suggest you log your service
request online - www.gmcservice.com.au, should you
not have access to the internet, please contact our
service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia)
or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand).

Warranty 2
Introduction 3
Environmental protection 3
Description of symbols 3
Specifications 3
Safety rules for laser lights 4
General safety instructions 4
Additional safety rules for band saws 5
Unpacking 6
Know your product 6
Components 8
Assembly 8
Mounting to a workbench 9
Lower blade guide adjustment 10
Housing doors 11
Adjusting the rip fence 11
Adjusting the mitre gauge 11
Adjusting the bevel angle 11
Adjusting the saw blade tension 12
Adjusting the blade tracking 12
Dust collector connection 12
Turning on and off 13
Turning the laser on and off 13
Turning the LED lights on and off 13
Removing and installing band saw blades 13
Operation 14
Using the REDEYE

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laser line generator 14
Power cord maintenance 15
Cleaning 15
General inspection 15
Troubleshooting 16

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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 electromagnetic compatibility.

Specifications

Voltage: 230–240V ~ 50Hz

Input Power: 300W

No Load Speed: 1400 RPM

Blade Speed: 680 metres/min

Throat Depth: 230mm

Table Size: 305mm x 300mm

Cutting Capacity: 90mm

Blade Length: 1511mm

Product Weight: 16.5kg

Laser Class: 2

Laser Wavelength: 650nm

Laser Output Power: ≤1Mw

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.

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 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

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Warnings.

It may be more difficult to see the laser line in
conditions of bright sunshine and on certain surfaces.

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Safety rules for laser lights

The laser light/laser radiation used in the GMC REDEYE®
system is Class 2 with maximum 1mW and 650nm
wavelengths. These lasers 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;

• The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Never aim the beam at any person or an object other

than the work piece.

LASER LIGHT LASER RADIATION

Do not star

e into beam.

Class 2 laser product.

Wave

length: 650nm

Output powe

r: ≤1mW

AS/NZS 2211.1:2004

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not change the laser light assembly with a different

type. Repairs must only be carried out by the laser
manufacturer or an authorised 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.

General 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.

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

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

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.

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7. Dress correctly.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
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 sanding operation creates dust.

9. 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.

10. Secure the work piece. Use clamps or a vice to hold

the work piece. It is safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate the tool.

11. Do not overreach. Keep your footing secure and

balanced at all times.

12. 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 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.

13. 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.

14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.

Check to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the tool before switching on.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common

sense. Do not operate a power tool when you are tired.

18. 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 authorised 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.

19. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact

with grounded objects such as water pipes, radiators,
cookers and refrigerator enclosures.

20. Use only approved parts. When servicing, use only

identical replacement parts. Use an authorised service
facility to fit replacement parts.

Additional safety rules for band saws

• Ensure that the lighting is adequate.

• 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.

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• 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.

• If you are interrupted when operating the saw, 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 hearing protection
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.

Required tools

The following tools are required to assemble the band saw:

• 3mm & 5mm Hex Keys (Supplied)

• 10mm Wrench (Supplied)

Assembly time

The BS230L band saw will take approximately 10 minutes
to assemble.

Know your product

1. Switch cover / emergency stop

2. On/off switch

3. Laser light on/off switch

4. LED light on/off switch

5. Laser adjustment knob

6. Laser aperture

7. LED lights

8. Base

9. Lower housing door

10. Upper housing door

11. Lower housing lock

12. Upper housing lock

13. Work table

14. Work table trunnion

15. Table insert

16. Table angle locking knob

17. Table angle adjustment knob

18. Table angle adjustable screw stop

19. Bevel scale

20. Upper blade guide

21. Blade guide knob

22. Blade tracking adjustment knob

23. Blade tracking locking nut

24. Blade tension knob

25. Saw blade

26. Upper blade wheel

27. Lower blade wheel

28. Rip fence

29. Rip fence locking handle

30. Mitre gauge

31. Mitre gauge locking knob

32. Mitre gauge storage

33. Push stick

34. Push stick storage

35. Dust extraction port

36. 3mm Hex key

37. 5mm Hex key

38. 10mm Wrench