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THANK YOU 

for choosing this General International machine. This tool has been 

carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used and 

maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service. To ensure 

optimum performance and trouble-free operation, and to get the most 

from your investment, please take the time to read this manual before 

assembling, installing and operating the unit.

The manual’s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation, basic 

function, and features of this tool as well as the set-up, maintenance and 

identification of its parts and components. This manual is not intended 

as a substitute for formal woodworking instruction, nor to offer the user 

instruction in the craft of woodworking. If you are not sure about the safety 

of performing a certain operation or procedure, do not proceed until you 

can confirm, from knowledgeable and qualified sources, that it is safe to do so.

Once you’ve read through these instructions, keep this manual handy for 

future reference.

GENERAL

®

 INTERNATIONAL 

WARRANTY

All component parts of General

®

 International products are carefully 

inspected during all stages of production and each unit is thoroughly 

inspected upon completion of assembly.

2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

All products are warranted for a period of 2 years (24 months) from the 

date of purchase. General

®

 International agrees to repair or replace any 

part or component which upon examination, proves to be defective in 

either workmanship or material to the original purchaser during this 2-year 

warranty period, subject to the “conditions and exceptions” as listed below. 

Repairs made without the written consent of General International will void 

the warranty.

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 

committed 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 any such changes on previously delivered units. Reasonable care 

is taken at the factory to ensure that the specifications and information in 

this manual corresponds with that of the unit with which it was supplied. 

However, special orders and “after factory” modifications may render some 

or all information in this manual inapplicable to your machine. Further, as 

several generations of this tool model and several versions of this manual 

may be in circulation, if you own an earlier or later version of this unit, this 

manual may not depict your machine exactly. If you have any doubts or 

questions contact your retailer or our support line with the model and serial 

number of your unit for clarification.

TO FILE A CLAIM

To file a claim under our Standard 2-year Limited 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 

contact our service department: 

USA toll-free (844) 877-5234 or (419) 

877-5234 / Canada toll-free (888) 949-1161 or (604) 420-2299 

or through 

our website: 

www.gipowerproducts.com

.

Along with the return of the product being claimed for warranty, a copy of 

the original proof of purchase and a “letter of claim” must be included (a 

warranty claim form can also be used and can be obtained, upon request, 

from General

®

 International or an authorized distributor) clearly stating 

the model and serial number of the unit (if applicable) and including 

an explanation of the complaint or presumed defect in material or 

workmanship.

CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS

This coverage is extended to the original purchaser only. Prior warranty 

registration is not required but documented proof of purchase, i.e. a copy 

of original sales invoice or receipt showing the date and location of the 

purchase as well as the purchase price paid, must be provided at the time 

of claim.

Summary of Contents for MS3003

Page 1: ...tal D Handle Bevel cuts up to 45 degrees left Miter cuts up to 45 degrees left and right 10 in saw blade with carbide tipped teeth Powerful 15 A motor With Adjustable cut depth for dadoes Shaft lock f...

Page 2: ...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 any such changes on previously...

Page 3: ...e THE WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur It must be understood by the operator that common sens...

Page 4: ...ver carry your bench tool by the cord or pull on the cord to unplug it Protect the cord from potential sources of damage heat oil solvents sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged cords immediately...

Page 5: ...ol repaired before using it 21 DISCONNNECT THE PLUG FROM POWER BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS Changing attachments or accessories can be dangerous if the tool could accidentally start 22 STAY ALERT Wat...

Page 6: ...nd 650 nm wavelengths AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE 3 The laser must be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than the...

Page 7: ...zer bar D Hold down clamp fine height adjustment E Hold down clamp coarse height adjustment F Saw bevel locking lever G Saw bevel angle indicator H Laser aperture I Saw head lock knob J Dust port K Bl...

Page 8: ...ton out Ensure the table lateral extensions rear stabilizer hold down clamp and dust bag are properly attached TABLE EXTENSIONS Two table side extensions A T fig 1 2 are included with your saw to help...

Page 9: ...o secure the workpiece LASER 1 Locate the red laser switch ss fig 5 on the top surface of the handle assembly to the right of the carry handle 2 Press in the retention tab tt fig 5 and lift the switch...

Page 10: ...ructions attaching the machine to the workbench and checking that all attachments are correctly installed you can use your saw WARNING Be sure to wear appropriate protective equipment For your safety...

Page 11: ...u have finished cutting release the trigger switch and wait until the saw blade stops completely then raise the handle This is a good setting for simple angle cuts COMPOUND CUT 1 Loosen the miter angl...

Page 12: ...h the desired depth of the dado 5 Tighten the knurled locking nut kk fig 7 8 on the shank of the dado depth adjustment screw to lock its setting 6 Test the depth of the dado by making a trial cut in a...

Page 13: ...ause of sharpening adjust the machine per the following instructions 1 Push the handle down completely to its lowest position 2 Turn the kerf depth adjustment screw cc fig 12 with a 5 mm hex wrench so...

Page 14: ...E 1 At the rear of the saw on the right side of where the arm pivots is a hex socket head depth setting screw that limits the 45 bevel 2 Loosen the locking nut and adjust the screw with a 5 mm hex key...

Page 15: ...slot and catching in the blade If the tool is to be stored for any length of time remove the batteries from the laser battery compartment to prevent damage to the device Lubrication is done at the fac...

Page 16: ...ENGLISH 16...

Page 17: ...biseau jusqu a 45 degr s gauche Coupes d onglet jusqu a 45 degr s gauche et droite Lame de scie de 10 po pointes au carbure Moteur puissant de 15 amp res Avec R glage de coupe pour engravure Facilit d...

Page 18: ...tie CLAUSE DE NON RESPONSABILIT L information et les caract ristiques pr sent es dans ce manuel se rapportent la machine telle qu elle est sortie de l usine au moment de mettre sous presse En raison d...

Page 19: ...ements de s curit les pr cautions l assemblage le fonctionnement les proc dures d entretien la liste des pi ces et les sch mas des pi ces Gardez votre facture avec ces instructions crivez votre num ro...

Page 20: ...NE PARTIE M TALLIQUE DE L OUTIL durant son usage Toujours tenir l outil par la poign e en plastique pour pr venir les chocs lectriques en cas de contact avec un fil sous tension 6 NE PAS ABUSER LE COR...

Page 21: ...le et de graisse 18 VITEZ LA MISE EN MARCHE ACCIDENTELLE Assurez vous que l interrupteur est la position ARR T avant de brancher l outil 19 TOUJOURS V RIFIEZ ET RETIREZ LES CL S DE R GLAGE ET LES CL S...

Page 22: ...CONTACT AVEC LE MAT RIAU COUPER Le mouvement de la lame peut faire sauter la scie brusquement et pourrait causer des blessures SI VOUS EFFECTUEZ UNE COUPE UTILISANT QU UNE SEULE MAIN ASSUREZ VOUS QUE...

Page 23: ...ES DE LA BO TE Votre scie onglets combin e coulisse est compl tement assembl e dans la bo te sauf quelques petits accessoires V rifiez si tout ce dont vous avez besoin est inclus 3 Extensions un pour...

Page 24: ...de biseau H Guide laser I Bouton de verouillage de la t te J Conduite poussi rres K Levier de relevage pour prot ge lame L Poign e de transport M Poign e en D horizontale N D clencheur O Couvercle vi...

Page 25: ...sateur arri re est gliss avec l extr mit recourb e vers le bas dans les trous l arri re de la base de la table Il doit tre fix en place par une vis hexagonale de 4 mm sur la face inf rieure de la base...

Page 26: ...nt le ressort dans l ouverture du sac 4 chaque fois que le sac sera moiti rempli de bran de scie retirez le et ouvrez sa fermeture clair du fond Videz compl tement le bran de scie Assurez vous que tou...

Page 27: ...surface sup rieur de la poign e droite de la poign e de transport M fig 1 et 2 4 La scie tant en position lev e le garde lame Q fig 1 2 compl tement descendu appuyez sur la g chette N fig 1 2 dans la...

Page 28: ...linez la sur la gauche entre 0 et 45 en vous r f rant l chelle de biseau V fig 1 et 2 et puis verrouillez la l angle d sir 4 Faites d marrer la scie et attendez qu elle atteigne sa vitesse maximale 5...

Page 29: ...ntes la profondeur r gl e ou faites une coupe de chaque c t et retirez manuellement le mat riau entre celles ci ENTRETIEN ENL VEMENT ET REMONTAGE DE LA LAME AVERTISSEMENT D branchez toujours l outil a...

Page 30: ...de verrouillage hexagonal nn fig 12 sur la tige du boulon de r glage de profondeur de trait de scie pour bloquer votre r glage REMPLACEMENT DES BROSSES DE CHARBON AVERTISSEMENT Avant de faire toute i...

Page 31: ...condition en adoptant un programme d entretien r gulier AVERTISSEMENT Avant d inspecter ou d entretenir la scie teignez la et d branchez la fiche de l alimentation Avant chaque utilisation examinez l...

Page 32: ...nel d un centre de service autoris devrait effectuer des r parations modifications ou entretien n cessitant le d montage de la scie Tout dommage l outil devrait tre corrig dans un centre de r paration...

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