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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Rules for safe operation

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Electrical requirements

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Grounding instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Circuit capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Extension cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Identification of main parts

and components

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Unpacking

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List of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Additional requirements for set up . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Placement within the shop /

Establishing a safety zone

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Preparation & Clean up

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Install the cutter head height adjustment

handwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remove the styrofoam block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remove the protctive plastic sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Clean up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Assembly instructions

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Mount the magnetic safety switch . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Attach the leveling feet to the stand . . . . . . . . . . .10

Install the belt on the drive pulley . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Basic adjustments & controls

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11-13

Raising/Lowering the cutter head for

depth of cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connecting to a power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

On/off power switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

On/off magnetic power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Feed motor switch with safety key . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Thermal relay/circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Changing feed speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Checking/Setting the knives for planing

13-15

Setting one knife parallel to the table . . . . . . . . .14

Setting the height of the second knife . . . . . . . . .15

Adjusting the feed rollers

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16-17

Adjusting the feed roller height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Adjusting the feed roller pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

To install molding knives

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Operating instructions

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20-24

Basic principles of planing/molding . . . . . . . . . .20

Selecting boards suitable for planing/molding .20

Rated limits of this molder/planer . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Connecting to a dust collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Checklist before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Planing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Molding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Repeat/multiple passes (for planing & molding) .23

Molding curved pieces using the elliptical jig . .24

Maintenance

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25-19

Periodic maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Drive chain/gear lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Inspecting/replacing cutte head knives . . . . . . .26

Recommended optional accessories

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Parts list & diagrams

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Page 1: ...a tion free performance Heavy duty cast iron dovetailed column precision machined for smooth cutter head height adjustment Precision high speed sealed pre lubricated bearings Independent variable speed feed motor provides added control for precision tear out free performance with hardwoods and stock with figured grain Jackscrew style cutter head adjustment system Triple guide bearing design allows...

Page 2: ...dy for future reference Disclaimer The information and specifications in this manual pertain to the unit as it was supplied from the factory at the time of printing Because we are commit ted to making constant improvements General International reserves the right to make changes to components parts or features of this unit as deemed necessary without prior notice and without obligation to install ...

Page 3: ...ard 2 year Limited Warranty or under our Limited Lifetime Warranty all defective parts components or machinery must be returned freight or postage prepaid to General International or to a nearby distributor repair center or other location designated by General International For further details call our service department at 1 888 949 1161 or your local distributor for assistance when filing your c...

Page 4: ... power switches 12 On off magnetic power switch 12 Feed motor switch with safety key 12 Thermal relay circuit breaker 13 Changing feed speed 13 Checking Setting the knives for planing 13 15 Setting one knife parallel to the table 14 Setting the height of the second knife 15 Adjusting the feed rollers 16 17 Adjusting the feed roller height 16 Adjusting the feed roller pressure 17 To install molding...

Page 5: ...sh or force stock into the cutter head The molder will perform better and safer when working at the rate for which it was designed 14 Kickback is when the workpiece is ejected at high speeds by the force of the cutter head To minimize the risk of injury from kickback use proper feeding tech nique and stand to one side out of the path of a po tential kickback 15 Select appropriate feed speed for th...

Page 6: ... gauge ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A B C TABLE MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD AMPERE RATING 5 18 16 16 14 6 TO 10 18 16 14 12 10 TO 12 16 16 14 12 12 TO 16 14 12 NR NR NR Not Recommended TOTAL LENGTH OF CORD IN FEET 220 VOLTS 25 FEET 50 FEET 100 FEET 150 FEET AWG GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of an electrical malfunction or short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock to the ope rator The ...

Page 7: ...HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDWHEEL B BELT COVER C DUST HOOD D FEED MOTOR E TABLE EXTENSION ROLLERS F FENCES G FENCE LOCK KNOBS H FEED SPEED CONTROL KNOB I FEED MOTOR SWITH WITH SAFETY KEY J THERMAL RELAY K PANEL L MAGNETIC SWITCH WITH LOCK OUT KEY M STAND 7 C A B G E K L M I H J E D F ...

Page 8: ... 4 E LEVELING FOOT 4 ELLIPTICAL JIG HARDWARE F ELLIPTICAL JIG 1 G IDLER BEARING 1 H CAP SCREW M8 X 1 25 110L 2 I WASHER 2 J BUTTON HEAD SCREW M6 X 1 0 16L 2 TOOLS K SCREWDRIVER 1 L 22 24 MM OPEN END WRENCH 1 M 17 19 MM OPEN END WRENCH 1 N 12 14 MM OPEN END WRENCH 1 O 7 8 MM OPEN END WRENCH 1 P 6 MM ALLEN KEY 1 Q 4 MM ALLEN KEY 1 R 2 MM ALLEN KEY 1 S 4 MM T HANDLE WRENCH 1 UNPACKING L M N O P Q R T...

Page 9: ...as are off limits whenever a machine is running for everyone but the individual operating the unit THIS MODEL 30 120 M1 7 MOLDER IS HEAVY DO NOT OVER EXERT THE HELP OF AT LEAST ONE ASSISTANT OR A HOIST WILL BE NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING STEP TO LIMIT THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE ANY EQUIPMENT USED TO LIFT THIS MACHINE SHOULD HAVE A RATED CAPACITY IN EXCESS OF 242 LBS 110 KG To...

Page 10: ...e motor mount ing plate secured to the stand with a cap screw D 1 Using the supplied 6 mm allen key loosen and remove the cap screw and flat washer D that se cures the motor mounting plate to the stand CLEAN UP Tip To prevent rust apply a light coating of paste wax or use regular applications of any after market surface protectant or rust inhibitor MOUNT THE MAGNETIC SAFETY SWITCH Attach the magne...

Page 11: ...n measurements 3 Re tighten lock lever A to secure the cutter head in position NOTE 1 3 of a clockwise rotation of the crank handle will raise the cutter head by 1 32 1 3 of a counter clockwise rotation will lower the cutter head by 1 32 C A A H G F F F K J 11 5 With the help of an assistant lift the motor up and install the other end of the belt in the slot on the lower pulley K 6 Re install the ...

Page 12: ...n then by pressing on the green button B A C ON OFF POWER SWITCHES This molder is equipped with 2 different ON OFF power switches one magnetic switch equipped with a lock out key for the drive motor and one independant on off switch with a safety key and thermal re set breaker for the feed motor TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE OR UNINTENTIONAL START UP REMOVE THE SAFETY KEY AND LOCK OUT KEY AND STORE ...

Page 13: ...r the stock being planed molded high speed for softwood and slow for hardwoods Experiment with feed speeds based on the workpiece material and its width as well as the depth of cut to find which setting work best for your needs As a general guideline however for best results more aggressive cuts or wider materials should be planed at slower speeds and lighter cuts or narrow materials can be planed...

Page 14: ...oosen the cutter head lock lever G by turning it counterclockwise then lower or raise the cutter head as needed until the knife lightly touches the top of the gauge block as shown in H when you manually rock the cutter head back and forth 6 Tighten the cutter head lock lever G to secure the cutter head in position F H E G 7 Place your gauge block onto the table under the other extremity of the cut...

Page 15: ... side of head in place 16 Place your gauge block under the other extremity of second knife and check for knife parallelism with the table Should the knife not be set properly follow steps 11 to 13 If the second knife is parallel to the table re tighten nut O and locking bolts M and N 15 Place your gauge block onto the table under one extremity of the second knife If the second knife is set higher ...

Page 16: ...TTER HEAD BEFORE ENGAGING A BOARD IN THE CUTTER HEAD 0 030 FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS WILL LEAD TO POTENTIAL SERIOUS INJURY CAUSED BY STOCK KICKBACK Make sure that the feed rollers are set 0 030 inches below the lowest point of the cutter knives as shown in A so that they can grip the board If the feed rollers are set higher than the lowest point of the knives as shown in B they won t...

Page 17: ...ze and style of the cutter For larger profiles and deeper cuts re adjust the height of the feed rollers after a few passes by loosening the screws G 2 turns approx to correct the height of the rollers vs the depth of the stock that was removed from the workpiece To prevent the top of the workpiece from damaging the feed rollers make sure that the workpiece never exceed 1 4 of the height of the rol...

Page 18: ...YS DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE CHANGING KNIVES OR MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY KNIVES ARE VERY SHARP USE CARE WHEN HANDLING KNIVES 4 Using the supplied 14 mm wrench loosen and remove all 4 locking bolts E E E E E F G BEFORE INSTALLING MOLDING KNIVES MAKE SURE THAT THE SET SCREWS DO NOT PROTRUDE FROM THE INNER FACE O...

Page 19: ...ck over until the block touches the side of the knife and then lock the fence in place using both lock knobs 14 To ensure that the second knife is aligned with the first rotate the head 180 and verify that the side of knife lightly rubs against the block O If needed loosen the bolts P slightly and apply inward or out ward pressure to the knife to reposition it as needed while retightening the bolt...

Page 20: ...ne at high speed and cause serious injury or damage cutter knives Make sure to remove all such foreign objects from the wood before running it through the planer molder Select lumber carefully and avoid workpieces with loose or protruding knots Workpieces that are twisted severely deformed or warped should also be avoided Warped twisted damaged or fragile stock runs an increased risk of jamming in...

Page 21: ...ding on the width of the workpiece density type of wood and moisture content of the stock REFERENCE CHART FOR DEPTH OF CUT SELECTION WIDTH 1 4 or less 3 16 or less 1 3 16 or less 3 1 8 or less 3 1 8 or less 6 1 16 or less 6 Poplar Red Oak White Pine White Oak Poplar Red Oak 1 The information in this chart is supplied as a general guideline only 1 8 or less 1 8 or less 1 8 or less 1 8 or less 1 8 o...

Page 22: ...t the feed motor Gradually increase the speed until you reach the desired feeding speed KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE ROTATING CUT TER HEAD AND FEED ROLLERS DO NOT FORCE THE WORKPIECE TOWARDS THE CUTTER HEAD LET THE IN FEED ROLLER FEED THE WORKPIECES TO LIMIT THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK AVOID STANDING DIR ECTLY IN LINE WITH THE FRONT OR BACK OF THE MACHINE WHENEVER A BOARD IS EN...

Page 23: ...R PUSH PULL OR OTHERWISE TRY TO MOVE OR RE POSITION THE WORKPIECE ONCE IT IS IN THE CONTROL OF THE AUTOMATIC FEED ROLLERS 10 Step to the rear of the machine and recover the planed board on the table once it has cleared the out feed roller and has stopped advancing 9 Slowly slide the workpiece forward until the in feed roller grips the board Release the board allowing the feed roller to automatical...

Page 24: ...d keep the final depth of the intended cut of the profile in mind to avoid having the molder knife contact the tips of the screw imbedded into the workpiece as the knives cut deeper into the workpiece from above F Also make sure that the heads of the screws are seated below the coun tersink in the underside of the template to allow the tem plate to slide flat against the table and avoid damaging o...

Page 25: ...s neede depending on frequency of use After cleaning re apply a generous coating of any common automotive bearing grease Regularly inspect planed molded workpieces for signs of knife damage or wear and replace damaged or worn knives immediately MAKE SURE THE PLANER MOLDER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE 25 6 Loosen the jam nut K on the inne...

Page 26: ...nife replacement is required EFFECT EXAGGERATED FOR CLARITY There are 2 cutter head knives blades installed in the planer at the factory With usage and normal wear over time it will eventually become necessary to replace the knives When needed replacement knives sold in sets of 2 can be ordered through your local General International dis tributor under part 30120 44 Tip Hint To avoid potentially ...

Page 27: ...ute to a cleaner more healthful workshop environment ROLLER STANDS 50 150 50 170 50 167S We offer a selection of roller stands for added in feed or out feed support when working with longer stock CUTTER HEAD TABLE ALIGNMENT BLOCK 30 040 Aluminum guide block used to align the cutter head parallel to the table SET OF 2 REPLACEMENT KNIVES 30120 44 Set of two 7 hi speed steel blades MOLDING KNIVES FOR...

Page 28: ... 2 6 6 7 2 6 7 7 8 7 5 7 4 5 7 6 8 6 3 1 1 1 6 4 7 4 4 4 5 4 8 4 4 4 3 4 2 4 0 2 9 1 1 7 9 1 0 2 5 2 6 1 2 7 3 7 0 7 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 4 2 3 2 4 3 4 2 4 3 4 5 7 8 3 3 1 4 5 4 5 8 5 8 5 0 6 3 5 6 1 5 6 2 5 6 7 6 8 6 7 6 9 6 7 1 4 5 5 1 5 6 6 1 7 1 8 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 3 1 6 1 0 3 6 1 1 2 2 2 8 1 3 2 1 3 7 1 2 3 1 1 5 4 9 6 8 6 9 6 8 6 3 1 7 3 1 1 9 3 4 3 3 1 7 1 3 1 7 1 6 1 4 8 E A B A C C F F F F D 0...

Page 29: ...34022017 FEED ROLLER BRACKET 4 30120 A26 61011004 FEED ROLLER 2 30120 A27 50202012 LOCK NUT M10X1 5P 4 30120 A28 34022027 HEX NUT 4 30120 A29 61011028 ADJUSTMENT BUSHING 4 30120 A30 50107019 BUTTON HEAD SCREW M6X1 0PX25L 1 30120 A31 50403003 E RING ETW 10 1 30120 A32 61011030 CHAIN WHEEL BRACKET SHAFT LONG 1 30120 A33 61011005 HEAD CASTING 1 30120 A34 61011038 BUSHING 1 30120 A35 50104014 PHILLIPS...

Page 30: ...CK KNOB 4 30120 A68 50404008 O RING 2 X 1 4 30120 A69 61011037 LOCK KNOB SHAFT 4 30120 A70 61011019 FENCE BRACKET 4 30120 A71 50103057 SET SCREW M6 X 1 0P X 35L 2 30120 A72 61011034 POINTER 1 30120 A73 50114040 LOCK LEVER M6 X 1 0P X 30L 1 30120 A74 61011020 FENCE 2 30120 A75 61011018 RAIL 2 30120 A76 50102013 CAP SCREW M8 X 1 25P X 30L 4 30120 A77N 50604038 KEY 6 X 6 X 40 1 30120 A78 61011010 TAB...

Page 31: ...14 11 12 11 12 11 26 8 25a 16 15 14 29 28 19 20 23 24a 2 5 3 43 44 34 8 41 42 40 33 11 12 17 12 11 37 29 36 38 39 8 41 8 41 42 26 8 3 10 10 10 8 9 2 3 4 5 9 8 2 10 10 32a 45 11 46 46 35 18 47 47 46 23 1 46 31 30 2 30 3 30 5 30 4 30 6 30 1 22a 48 11 11 48 27 11 1a 1a 49 49 4 STAND MOTOR ASSEMBLY 31 ...

Page 32: ...25 61012004 STAND TABLE 1 30120 B26 50102031 CAP SCREW M8 X 1 25P X 25L 4 30120 B27 61012011 FRONT REAR COVER PANEL 2 30120 B28 34011029 RUBBER PROTECTOR 1 30120 B29 50103015 SET SCREW M6 X 1 0P X 10L 3 30120 B30 61012651 MAGNETIC SAFETY SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1 30120 B30 1 61012601 MAGNETIC SAFETY SWITCH 1 30120 B30 2 61012801 POWER CORD 1 30120 B30 3 61012701 MOTOR CORD 1 30120 B30 4 51104005 STRAIN RE...

Page 33: ...18 17 16 15 19 1 3 2 10 9 8 4 11 12 7 6 5 13 14 4 ELLIPTICAL JIG ASSEMBLY 33 ...

Page 34: ...08 50102055 CAP SCREW M8 X 1 25P X 110L X 25L 2 30120 C09 50301102 WASHER 8 2 X 16 X 1t 2 30120 C10 61013004 SCREW BRACKET 1 30120 C11 61013006 SPRING 1 30120 C12 61013002 BEARING BRACKET 1 30120 C13 50301077 WASHER 5 4 X 13 X 1 5t 1 30120 C14 50102003 CAP SCREW M5 X 0 8P X 10L 1 30120 C15 61013005 BEARING SHAFT 1 30120 C16 50501012 BEARING 6203 ZZ 1 30120 C17 50301116 WASHER 6 X 20 X 1t 1 30120 C...

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