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THANK YOU

for choosing this General® International model 15-005S  6” x 89”

oscillating edge belt sander. This sander has been carefully tested and inspected before ship-
ment 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 oper-
ating the unit.

The manual’s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation, basic function, and features
of this edge belt sander 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 safe-
ty 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.

All component parts of General® International machinery are carefully tested and inspected during all stages of 
production, and each machine is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly. Because of our commit-
ment to quality and customer satisfaction, General® International agrees to repair or replace, within a period of 24
months  from date of purchase, any genuine part or parts which, upon examination, prove to be defective in work-
manship or material. In order to obtain this warranty, all defective parts must be returned freight pre-paid to
General® International Mfg. Co., Ltd. Repairs attempted without our written authorization will void this warranty.

GENERAL ® INTERNATIONAL 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 specifi-
cations 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
model of sander and several versions of this manual may be in circula-
tion, 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 num-
ber of your unit for clarification.

GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL

8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3

Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca

Summary of Contents for 15-005S

Page 1: ...plate for reduced friction and extended belt life LENGTH OF OSCILLATION UP 1 8 3 2 mm DOWN 1 8 3 2 mm TOTAL 1 4 6 4 mm BELT SIZE 6 x 89 152 x 2260 mm BELT SPEED 3900 LIN FPM 1279 LIN MPM LENGTH OF WOR...

Page 2: ...period of 24 months from date of purchase any genuine part or parts which upon examination prove to be defective in work manship or material In order to obtain this warranty all defective parts must...

Page 3: ...at the feed rate for which it was designed 13 Avoid working from awkward or off balance posi tions Do not overreach and keep both feet on floor 14 Keep guards in place and in working order If a guard...

Page 4: ...motor and voiding the war ranty of your machine We suggest you ask your local General International distributor to recommend qualified electricians in your area or perhaps one of their own technician...

Page 5: ...N OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS 5 BELT TENSION LEVER LOCK KNOB DUST HOOD LOCK KNOB DUST OUTLET SAFETY SWITCH ASSEMBLY MOTOR BASE DOOR HANDLE DOOR SANDING HEAD TILT ADJUSTMENT LEVER MITER GAUGE SANDING...

Page 6: ...UXILIARY END TABLE 1 HARDWARE BAG 1 HANDLE 1 LOCK KNOB SHORT TOGGLE SCREW 2 LOCK KNOB MEDIUM LONG TOGGLE SCREW 1 FLAT WASHER LARGE 5 FLAT WASHER MEDIUM LOCK WASHER 14 CARRIAGE BOLT HEX NUT 12 HEX BOLT...

Page 7: ...vent rust apply a light coating of paste wax or use regular applications of any after market surface protec tant or rust inhibitor such as General International Top Saver item GC 010 Tip Hint With a s...

Page 8: ...2 screws using a small square head screwdriver 2 Attach the upper and lower door supports to the side panels shown above using the car riage bolts medium flat washers lock washers and nuts Note Make...

Page 9: ...holes on the end of the motor as shown above using a 4 mm T handle hex wrench or a 4 mm Allen key Then connect the power cord from the motor to the inlet plug on the switch Note The sanding belt and t...

Page 10: ...sanding belt guard between the 2 rear supports secure the left side only for now using a short lock knob and a large flat washer as shown above 6 Fit the left drum guard between the support and the b...

Page 11: ...L INJURY AFTER INITIAL SET UP AS WELL AS BEFORE EACH USE MAKE SURE THAT EVERYTHING IS SECURELY INSTALLED AND THAT ALL FASTENERS AND MOVING PARTS ON THIS SANDER ARE LOCKED IN PLACE BEFORE STARTING THE...

Page 12: ...prevent unauthorized use or unintentional start up remove the safety key and store it in a safe place whenever the sander is not in use To start the sander insert the safety key and pull the switch t...

Page 13: ...ce from moving 2 Insert the table rod in the opening under the table and tighten using the bolt and nut which are already mounted 3 Place the table rod assembly into the table brack et Insert a medium...

Page 14: ...nk it ought to be tighten the lock knob and loosen the nut Turn the adjusting screw until it touches the stop lock pin and tighten down the nut again Recheck the angle Repeat if necessary until a true...

Page 15: ...ry after changing or replacing a sanding belt to counterbal ance for unevennesses between sanding belts Though not essential proper belt tracking having the belt running straight and oscillating as ev...

Page 16: ...d belt slippage 4 Periodically inspect the ON OFF switch power cord plug and other parts for damage DO NOT OPERATE THE SANDER WITH A DAMAGED SWITCH POWER CORD PLUG OR OTHER PARTS REPLACE A DAM AGED PA...

Page 17: ...ion of dust collectors to suit all your shop needs Dust collectors contribute to a cleaner and more healthful workshop environment TOP SAVER cleaner item GC 010 All in one table top rust remover and l...

Page 18: ...18...

Page 19: ...15005 32 HEX NUT 3 15005 33 HANDLE 1 15005 34 PLATEN 1 15005S 34B SANDING HEAD TOP COVER 1 15005S 35 TENSION BAR 1 15005 36 LOCK KNOB M8X1 25X35 1 15005 37A PIN 1 15005S 38 SPRING 1 15005 39 SPACER 1...

Page 20: ...HER 10 15005 96 TABLE ROD 1 15005 100 ANGLE INDICATOR STICKER 1 15005 101 I D STICKER 1 15005 102 BELT TENSION LEVER STICKER 1 15005 103 DUST HOOD 1 15005 104 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 3 16 24UNCX1 4 L 3 15...

Page 21: ...2 15005 159 WARNING STICKER 1 15005S 160 BELT DIRECTION STICKER 1 15005 161 POWER CORD LABEL 1 15005S 164 SPACER 2 15005S 165 BEARING 6800 2 15005S 167 WORM GEAR 1 15005S 168 CAP SCREW 5 16 X1 1 4 2...

Page 22: ...serial number of the machine and part number Also a brief description of each item and quantity desired 8360 Champ d Eau Montreal Quebec Canada H1P 1Y3 Tel 514 326 1161 Fax 514 326 5565 Parts Service...

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