GlassAce™ Diamond Band Saw
User Instructions

Thank you for buying the Inland GlassAce™. Your GlassAce™ has several innovative features: a "Self-Adjusting Blade Tensioner" acts as a shock absorber to increase blade life and improvement blade tracking. The plastic Removable Work Surface has a self-contained drain system to funnel excess water and residue into the coolant reservoir below. A replaceable "BladeSert™" in the worktable eliminates the need for upper blade guides by placing them at the precise point where you saw.

Safety

1. Always wear safety glasses while operating.
2. The GlassAce™ requires a grounded power outlet.
3. Keep out of the reach of children.
4. Operate only with the wheel cover in place.
5. Unplug when setting up or changing blades.

In the Shipping Carton

• GlassAce™ with worktable attached.
• (1) diamond band saw blade
• (2) white BladeSerts™
• (3) sizes of allen wrenches and set screws
• (1) coolant feed sponge
• (1) mini tub of Inland Lubricant

Assembly
Step 1 -- Mounting the Blade:

1. Locate the blade tensioner device on the back of the saw. Loosen the tension spring retainers and reposition them about 1/4" above the bottom of the Spring Tension Rods. Refer to the Blade Tension and Wheel Alignment Device diagram below.
2. Expose the upper wheel by removing the brass thumb screw which secures the cover. Lift the cover and pull back slightly, then allow it to drop into the locked open position. (See next diagram)
3. With the saw facing you, remove the worktable gutter stabilizer screws and plate at the rear of the blade slot. Move blade into the worktable blade slot with the diamond edge forward. Remount the stabilizer snugly, but not overly tight after the blade is mounted.
4. Put the blade around the lower drive wheel and the upper wheel. Push down on the upper wheel hub to facilitate mounting the blade.
5. By hand , turn the upper wheel several revolutions to ensure proper installation. Mount the BladeSert. (Your saw has been factory tested for proper wheel alignment and blade tracking.)
6. Do not plug in or turn on the saw until you complete the tension adjustment in Step 3.
7. Pulling the cover up and slightly forward to close it.
      

Step 2 -- The Work Surface

1. The WorkTable is mounted at the factory. To remove, loosen the three nuts under the worktable support. The left rear screw is the level adjustment for the worktable. Before mounting a blade, remove the worktable gutter stabilizer screws and plate at the rear of the blade slot. Remount snug, not overly tight after the blade is mounted.
2. Hold the BladeSert™ with the blade groove facing forward and the worktable blade slot cover to the back. Slide the BladeSert™ into the worktable behind the blade and make sure the blade slot cover portion of it is placed flat on to the worktable in the blade slot.
   

Step 3 -- Adjusting Blade Tension and Tracking

The diagram on page 2 entitled "Blade Tension (and Wheel Alignment") Device illustrates the major components of the tension device located on the saw rear behind the upper wheel. Note: The blade tension must not be too tight or too loose. If it is too tight you risk breaking the blade. If it is too loose it will not saw properly. Error on the side of too loose as you set the tension. Use this rule of thumb, at the correct tension you should be able to move the blade left or right about .250" in either direction about three inches above the worktable.

1. Position and secure the Spring Tension Retainers about 3/4" above the bottom of the Spring Tension Rods.
2. Plug the saw into your electrical outlet and turn it on to the lowest speed. A properly adjusted blade will not slip or strain on the drive wheels.
3. When properly tracking, the diamond portion of the blade should ride slightly off the half round hump of the upper blade drive wheel.

Problem Solving

Problem: The Blade is slipping or too loose to cut.
Blade tension is too loose. Move the tension retainers upward in 1/8" increments.

Problem: Blade is breaking or wheels strain while running.
The blade tension is too tight. Move the tension retainers downward in 1/8" increments.

Problem: The blade walks on the upper wheel.
The upper drive wheel tilt needs adjustment. Referring to the enclosed drawing. This adjustment requires removing the upper wheel cover to watch the movement of the wheel as you adjust it. To prevent the

blade from "walking" off the front of the wheel, turn the Drive Wheel Adjustment Tilt Bolt (located on the back of the Blade Tensioner device) clockwise using the allen wrench provided. "Walking" too far to the back of the wheel requires turning the tilt adjustment screw counter-clockwise. The first time you make this adjustment will require trial and error. But it will become second nature quickly. Note: Adjusting the tilt on the upper wheel has the opposite effect to the blade position on the lower wheel, which was permanently tilt adjusted at the factory. So learn to adjust the upper wheel tilt to get the best possible blade position on both wheels.

Problem: The blade walks off the lower wheel.
This generally occurs when the upper and lower wheels are not aligned to the same plane. The front of both wheels must be the same distance from the front of black mainframe. The correct distance is approximately 1 1/4". If the lower drive wheel is not 1 1/4" or the same distance as the upper drive wheel, loosen the set screws on the lower wheel arbor and readjust to the same distance. Keep in mind that the location of the upper drive wheel is preset at the factory.

Step 4 -- Proper Reservoir Filling

1. The GlassAce™ requires very little coolant for proper blade lubrication. Overfilling the reservoir produces excessive spray and is best prevented by removing the drain plug.

2. Place the sponge in the reservoir below the wheel.

3. Pour in only enough water to wet the sponge and create a pool no more than 1/16" deep. Add one capful of Inland Diamond Coolant ™ to reduce friction and prolong blade life.

4. Diamond blades wear quickly when run without proper lubrication. NEVER RUN THE SAW WITH THE RESERVOIR DRY!

Operating the GlassAce™

1. Plug the saw into a grounded outlet.
2. Locate the on/off and speed control knob on the left side of the housing. Turn the knob clockwise to turn on the saw and increase the speed of the blade.
3. With the saw running at or near full speed, place a piece of glass flat on the work surface. Using moderate pressure slowly push it into the blade. Let the blade do the work! The saw cuts glass at its own speed. If the blade seems loose or limp, increase the blade tension.

Sawing Tips

1. Push the glass straight into the blade. Twisting a blade can break it.
2. Use the adjustable speed control to decrease speed when starting a cut, cutting tight curves, coming out of a cut or backing out of a cut.
3. Use light pressure when sawing intricate lines or tight curves.
4. If a white powder appears on the glass while cutting, add coolant to the reservoir and check the sponge position. If excessive coolant is being deposited on the glass while sawing, you have overfilled the reservoir

Maintenance

Blade guide replacement: The BladeSert™ blade guide wears over time and requires periodic replacement. The left side blade guide is Inland stock #90011. The BladeSert™ that snaps into the worktable is Inland stock #90012. Both are available from your Inland dealer.

WorkTable: Wipe the worktable clean each time you finish using the saw. This will minimize the built up of hardened residue on the worktable. The worktable may at some point require replacement. It is Inland stock #90013, available from your Inland dealer.

Tensioning device: Make sure that the Spring Tension Rods are always coated with a light machine grease or Inland Motor Shaft Lubricant, stock # 50022. The Spring Tension Rods are designed to "float" to be self-aligning. The nylon nuts at the top of the rods SHOULD NOT BE FULLY TIGHTENED DOWN. When properly adjusted they allow the rods to move or float when not under tension. Check every 3 to 6 months. Adjust by tightening them down on the frame and then backing them off 1/4 to 1/2 turn.

Motor: The motor has no bearings to replace or grease. A 5 AMP motor fuse is located below the speed control. If your saw stops or does not turn on, check this fuse. If severe pressure is put on the drive wheels the fuse is designed to blow to protect the precision motor

Water Reservoir: The water reservoir removed and cleaned.

    To remove the reservoir: (Refer to the diagram for the following).

1. Remove the three screws that secure the worktable.
2. Remove the lower drive wheel using the long 8/32 allen wrench.
3. The reservoir is secured with Velcro and will lift off the saw. 4. When remounting the drive wheel, position the wheel front 1 1/4" from the saw housing. This ensures proper alignment with the upper wheel.

Service

If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of this or any Inland product please call Inland Customer Service at 1-800-521-8428 9 AM to 5 PM EST., email us,  or write us at:

Inland Craft Products, Co.
32052 Edward
Madison Heights, MI 48071

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