General 50-300 Setup & Operation Manual Download

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

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

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

IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPO-
NENTS

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

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PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SHOP / ESTABLISHING
A SAFETY ZONE

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UNPACKING

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List of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Additional requirements for set up . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

CLEAN UP

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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Install the blade tilt adjustment hand wheel . . . .10

Install the handle onto the retractable castor

system hand wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Install the miter gauge and T-fence storage

brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Mount the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Install the table extension wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Install the motor cover door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Install the “T-Fence” assembly

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Front fence rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Rear fence rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Install the table extension, dust tube and hoses -

model 50-300CE & 305CE only

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Table extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Dust tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Dust hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting to a dust collector

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Install / remove a saw blade

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Install a saw blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

To remove a saw blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Install and adjust riving knife

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Select a riving knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Adjustment/Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Setting the splitter/knife 90º to the table . . . . . . .17

Setting the splitter/knife parallel to

and centered on the blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Level the table insert

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BASIC ADJUSTMENTS AND CONTROLS

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Connecting to a power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

ON/OFF magnetic power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Blade height & tilt adjustment

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Blade height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Blade tilt (bevel) adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Resetting digital bevel angle readout

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Operating/engaging the mobile base

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Types of cuts

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Ripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Bevel ripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Ripping small work pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Cross cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Bevel cross cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Adjusting and using the miter gauge

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Adjusting the miter gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Adding an auxiliary fence to the miter gauge . .23

Marking wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Miter cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Compound miter cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using a dado head blade

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MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS

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Periodic maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Adjusting the 90 º bevel stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Adjusting the bevel angle pointer . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Adjusting the 90 º bevel stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Recommended optional accessories

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Parts list and diagrams

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27 - 36

Wiring diagrams

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37 - 39

Summary of Contents for 50-300

Page 1: ...nch dust hoses Quick release combination riving style split ter and blade guard with anti kickback pawls and a second European style riving knife also included Unique digital display for blade angle Convenient arbor lock for fast one tool blade changes SPECIFICATIONS BLADE DIAMETER ARBOR DIAMETER 10 254 MM 5 8 ARBOR TILT RANGE 0 45 TO LEFT MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT AT 90 45 3 77 MM 2 3 16 56 MM DADO CA...

Page 2: ... handy 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 Inter national reserves the right to make changes to compo nents parts or features of this unit as deemed necessary without prior notice and without obligation to in...

Page 3: ...claim under our Standard 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 assistan...

Page 4: ... a saw blade 16 Install and adjust riving knife 16 Select a riving knife 16 Removal Installation 17 Adjustment Alignment 17 Setting the splitter knife 90º to the table 17 Setting the splitter knife parallel to and centered on the blade 18 Level the table insert 18 BASIC ADJUSTMENTS AND CONTROLS 18 Connecting to a power source 18 ON OFF magnetic power switch 19 Blade height tilt adjustment 19 Blade...

Page 5: ...ad to accidents 13 If using a power feeder stop the feeder before stop ping the table saw 14 Do not push or force stock into the blade The saw will perform better and more safely when working at the rate for which it was designed 15 Use suitable support when cutting stock that does not have a flat surface Always hold stock firmly against the fence when ripping or against the miter gauge when cross...

Page 6: ...ires in your circuit are capable of handling the amperage draw from your machine as well as any other machines that could be operating on the same circuit If you are unsure consult a qualified electrician If the circuit breaker trips or the fuse blows regularly your machine may be operating on a circuit that is close to its amperage draw capacity However if an unusual amperage draw does not exist ...

Page 7: ...NG MITER GAUGE SPLITTER BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY DUST HOSE TO GUARD RIGHT TABLE EXTENSION WING RIP FENCE DUST TUBE CHROME EXTENSION TABLE ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT LEGS DUST HOSE TO TUBE T FENCE STORAGE BRACKETS MOBILE BASE MOTOR COVER DOOR MAGNETIC SAFETY SWITCH BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HAND WHEEL BLADE ANGLE DIGITAL DISPLAY BLADE TILT ADJUSTMENT HAND WHEEL 7 ...

Page 8: ...nstall or remove either of these safety components in seconds For added convenience a retractable built in caster system is included to allow the user to engage the wheels in order to move the saw as needed within the shop Once moved to the desired location the saw can then be set firmly back onto the floor PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SHOP ESTABLISHING A SAFETY ZONE PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SHOP This machine...

Page 9: ... KEY 1 M DUST HOSE TO TUBE W HOSE CLAMP HOSE ADAPTER 50 300CE 305CE ONLY 1 N DUST HOSE TO GUARD W HOSE CLAMP HOSE ADAPTER 50 300CE 305CE ONLY 1 O SCREW 50 300CE 305CE ONLY 2 P BOLT NUT 50 300CE 305CE ONLY 2 Q LEG FLANGE 50 300CE 305CE ONLY 2 R LEG 50 300CE 305CE ONLY 2 S OVERARM SUPPORT BRACKET 50 300CE 305CE ONLY 2 T DUST TUBE 50 300CE 305CE ONLY 1 U CHROME EXTENSION TABLE 50 300CE 305CE ONLY 1 V...

Page 10: ...inhibitor Tip With a screw driver push a solvent saturated rag into the T slots to remove the grease INSTALL THE BLADE TILT ADJUSTMENT HAND WHEEL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Install the blade tilt adjustment hand wheel A onto the upper shaft B on the right side of the saw Note First remove the adhesive tape C that holds the key into the hand wheel shaft 2 Tighten the set screw D to secure the hand whe...

Page 11: ...th front edge of table T R T S Install the motor cover door on the left side of the saw by inserting the rods V into the hole of the motor cover door support W Note If you have purchased either Deluxe 50 300CE or 50 305CE Chrome edition please skip ahead to the Ins tall the table extension dust tube and dust hoses instal lation instructions on page 13 before installing the motor door cover INSTALL...

Page 12: ...ere are detailed installation and operating instructions in the F 42 manual supplied in the box with the F42 rip fence 3 Assemble the guide tube B to the front fence rail by fastening the 7 hex head bolts 3 8 x 3 4 C to the underside of the rail Note When the tube is attached there will be a gap of about 1 between it and the rail D in which part of the fence will ride Note If you have purchased ei...

Page 13: ...le extension to the rails The table being held in the vertical position as shown above start by attaching the right end of the table to the rails Note Position the extension table with the cross braces A towards the outside 1 Loosely attach the table extension to the rear rail with 3 round button head bolts and hex nuts B as shown B 2 Loosely attach the table extension to the front rail with 3 fla...

Page 14: ... shorter dust hose to the dust tube upper end and blade guard dust outlet as shown above Note If needed slighlty loosen the screw E to fit the hose clamp on the dust tube then retighten to firmly secure in place 1 Remove the dust outlet cap C then attach the longer dust hose to the dust tube and dust outlet as shown above Note If needed slighlty loosen the screw D to fit the hose clamp on the dust...

Page 15: ...ETELY DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE WHENEVER INSTALLING OR REMOVING A SAW BLADE NOTE This saw is intended for use with 10 254 mm diameter or less saw blades having a center hole dia meter of 5 8 There are many types of blades available to perform specific cutting jobs such as crosscuts or ripping only or for use with plywood panelling and other products A good quality specialty blade can prod...

Page 16: ... that the openings between the teeth face the front of the saw the bla de spins in the counter clockwise direction FRONT BLADE DIRECTION 4 Replace the flange and arbor nut Press down on the red arbor lock button G so the blade and arbor won t turn as you tighten the arbor nut clockwise to ward the rear of the saw with the supplied arbor wrench G SELECT A RIVING KNIFE Two riving knives are provided...

Page 17: ... A 2 If needed loosen or tighten with a 3 mm allen key the two upper B and or lower C set screws on the split ter knife mounting bracket until the splitter knife is 90º to the table 90º 17 ADJUSTMENT ALIGNMENT A ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE SAW BEFORE PER FORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS The locking screws must first be loosened with a 4 mm allen key 1 4 turn or more depending upon how much adjustment is...

Page 18: ... Use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance between the straightedge and the blade The width of the gap must be more or less the same on each side of the splitter knife If needed re adjust the set screws on both right and left side of the splitter knife mounting bracket to increase or decrease the clearance between the straight edge and the blade A BASIC ADJUSTMENTS CONTROLS CONNECTING TO A POWER...

Page 19: ...he desired height tighten the lock knob B by turning clockwise to lock the blade TO LIMIT YOUR EXPOSURE TO THE BLADE AND ALSO TO MAXIMISE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS WHEN USING THE RIVING STYLE SPLITTER BLADE GUARD NEVER TAKE MORE BLADE HEIGHT THAN IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE CUT WHEN SETTING THE BLADE HEIGHT FOR THROUGH CUTS CUTS ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE THICKNESS OF A BOARD SET T...

Page 20: ... saw is for adjusting the mobile base chain tension The chain tension has been factory set and needs no further adjustment OPERATING ENGAGING THE MOBILE BASE The retractable built in caster system hand wheel A allows you to engage disengage the mobile base in order to move the saw as needed within the shop Turn the hand wheel clockwise to engage the mobile base Turn the hand wheel counterclockwise...

Page 21: ...r to avoid kickback a blade jam causing the wood to fly backwards and hit you Never rip or cut wood without using the fence or miter gauge to guide it because the stock could kickback Always use the blade guard and splitter assembly when cutting wood It has anti kickback fingers and a splitter to prevent the saw kerf the slit cut by the blade from closing and binding the blade which can overload a...

Page 22: ...n crosscutting never cut a piece unsupported The miter gauge may be used in either slot but most operators prefer the left groove for typical work When the blade is tilted for bevel cutting use the table slot that does not cause interference with your hand or the saw blade guard To begin crosscutting place the work on the miter gauge and with the motor OFF slide it up close to the blade to align t...

Page 23: ...head can provide an auxiliary wood fence can be attached Make sure the wood for the fence is straight not bowed It should be about 2 inches wide and extend about 12 inches from either side of the miter head Drill 2 holes in the wood corresponding to those on the miter head and use bolts and nuts to secure the wood fence to the head A To use the miter gauge with an auxiliary fence first notch the f...

Page 24: ...ND ADJUST AFTER DADO CUT IS FINISHED THE MAXIMUM DADO HEAD WIDTH FOR THIS SAW IS 13 16 AND THE MAXIMUM DADO BLADE DIAMETER IS 8 USING A DADO BLADE A B MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Inspect test the ON OFF switch before each use Do not operate the saw with a damaged switch replace a damaged switch immediately Inspect the saw blade for damage or chipped teeth before each use Replace a...

Page 25: ... blade angle is incorrect adjust the 90 stop located inside the cabinet on the left side of the saw Proceed as fol lows 4 Loosen the jam nut B using a 5 8 open end wrench 5 Adjust the height of the 90 stop screw C until the blade is 90 to the table when the 90 stop touches the stop 6 Re tighten the jam nut 90 1 With the blade set 90 vertical to the table loosen the set screw on the front hand whee...

Page 26: ...nt sturdy wooden storage case included Dado insert 50 302 Fits left tilt model 50 300 only for use with dado blades up to 13 16 21 mm maximum width Dust Collector We have a wide selection of dust collectors to suit all your shop needs Dust collectors contribute to a cleaner and more healthful workshop en vironment Overarm Blade Cover With Dust Collection Capability 50 EXBC10 Maximize dust collecti...

Page 27: ... 4 3 2 1 17 18 16 11 10 9 8 12 13 14 49 2 3 1 40 46 45 44 42 23 26 43 48 28 29 33 35 34 32 22 37 Switch to Motor 36 Power Cord 38 23 27 26 50 51 39 30 71 72 88 89 12 91 90 92 94 100 76 99 101 102 103 104 105 3 3 3 2 3 1 3 27 CABINET AND TABLE ...

Page 28: ...52 55 54 56 59 58 57 57 57 58 58 58 58 58 57 59 59 59 59 60 61 64 63 62 65 66 63 67 68 93 74 75 76 77 78 69 70 81 80 79 82 83 84 85 53 68 87 86 61 61 56 95 73 96 97 98 97 97 95 28 MOBILE BASE ...

Page 29: ... 027 110 10227 HEX NUT 1 4 4 28 50300 028 110 10228 ANGLE INDICATOR SCALE 1 29 50300 029 110 10229 LOGO PLATE 1 30 50300 030 210 10230 POWER CORD 1 31 50300 031 110 10231 CARRIAGE BOLT 1 4 _3 4 4 32 50300 032 110 10232 SWITCH MOUNTING PLATE 1 33 50300 033M1 110 10233 MAGNETIC SWITCH 50 300M1 ONLY 3HP 1PH 220V 1 33 50305 033M1 110 102 33C MAGNETIC SWITCH 50 305M1 ONLY 5HP 1PH 220V 1 33 50305 033M2 ...

Page 30: ...SHER M8 2 78 50300 078 210 10278 CAP SCREW M8_30 2 79 50300 079 210 10279 CHAIN GEAR 4 80 50300 080 210 10280 SLEEVE 4 81 50300 081 210 10281 WHEEL SUPPORT BRACKET 4 82 50300 082 210 10282 THRUST BEARING 51100 4 83 50300 083 210 10283 GUIDE ROD 4 84 50300 084 210 10284 WHEEL 4 85 50300 085 210 10285 WHEEL BASE PLATE 4 86 50300 086 210 10286 GUIDE BASE 2 87 50300 087 210 10287 HEX HEAD BOLT M8_85 1...

Page 31: ...3 154 133 113 134 113 109 159 155 109 142 143 138 145 147 146 148 113 135 136 132 156 113 134 150 149 128 174 149 128 181 184 182 129 157 193 197 198 186 189 191 175 176 177 185 196 172 178 106 107 111 109 110 132 112 113 114 121 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 107 108 106 115 116 105 151 171 195 192 187 188 183 173 129 199 194 190 181 181 107 107 200 109 180 179 202 201 203 MOTOR TRUNNION 31 ...

Page 32: ...HP 1PH 220V 1 131 50305 131M1 MOTOR 50 305M1 ONLY 5HP 1PH 220V 1 131 50305 131M2 MOTOR 50 305M2 ONLY 5HP 3PH 220V 1 131 50305 131M3 MOTOR 50 305M3 ONLY 5HP 3PH 600V 1 132 50300 132 UOTS10 132 CAP SCREW 3 8 1 1 2 7 133 50300 133 UOTS10 133 REAR TRUNNION BRACKET 1 134 50300 134 UOTS10 134 HEX NUT 3 8 5 135 50300 135 UOTS10 135 CAP SCREW 3 8 X 1 4 136 50300 136 UOTS10 136 SPRING PIN M8 X 25 4 137 503...

Page 33: ...L II 184 FLAT HEAD SCREW 1 4 X 1 2 185 50300 185 UOTS10L II 185 SCREW 1 186 50300 186 UOTS10L II 186 LINK PLATE 1 187 50300 187 UOTS10L II 187 NYLON NUT M6 1 188 50300 188 UOTS10L II 188 PLATE 1 189 50300 189 UOTS10L II 189 RIVING KNIFE SUPPORT PLATE 1 190 50300 190 UOTS10L II 190 FLAT HEAD SOCKET SCREW M5 X 12 2 191 50300 191 UOTS10L II 191 RIVING KNIFE HOLDER 1 192 50300 192 UOTS10L II 192 SPRIN...

Page 34: ...34 BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY Model 50 300CE 305CE only where specified ...

Page 35: ... 15 50300 223 CE10GII 15 SPACER 2 16 50300 224 CE10GII 16 TORSION SPRING 1 17 50300CE 225 CE10GII 17 HOSE CLAMP 50 300CE 305CE ONLY 4 18 50300CE 226 CE10SSG 18 DUST HOSE TO GUARD 50 300CE 305CE ONLY 2 1 19 50300CE 227 CE10SSG 19 DUST TUBE 50 300CE 305CE ONLY 1 20 50300CE 228 CE10SSG 20 DUST HOSE TO TUBE 50 300CE 305CE ONLY 2 1 21 50300CE 229 CE10SSG 21 HOSE ADAPTER 50 300CE 305CE ONLY 2 2 1 2 1 22...

Page 36: ...LAT WASHER 5 16 4 5 50300CE 241 210 1075 LOCK WASHER M8 4 7 50300CE 243 210 1077 HEX HEAD SCREW M8X25 4 8 50300CE 244 210 1078 LEG 2 9 50300CE 245 210 1079 HEX NUT 3 8 2 10 50300CE 246 210 10710 SCREW 3 8 2 11 50300CE 247 210 10711 LEG FLANGE 2 12 50300CE 248 210 10712 SCREW 1 4 X7 16 2 EXTENSION TABLE ASSEMBLY Model 50 300CE 305CE only Notes 36 ...

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