General 50-300, Setup & Operation Manual

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BASIC FUNCTIONS
The General International model 50-300 cabinet saw is available with various motor size and electrical voltage require-
ment options. Standard 3 HP motor option carries model number 50-300 M1 and 5 HP motor options are available under
model number 50-305 M1, M2 or M3, based on motor operating voltage (see manual coverpage for complete list).
An optional deluxe Chrome Edition is also available, including chrome-coated main table and extensions wings, 36”
chrome-coated steel extension table with adjustable support legs, and an onboard overhead dust extraction system (dust
collector sold separately) under model number 50-300CE M1 and 50-305CE M1, M2 or M3.
This cabinet saw has been designed for cutting solid wood as well as manufactured wood materials such as plywood,
wood paneling, particleboard, mdf and other wood based by-products. This saw is not designed for cutting metals nor for
cutting any materials other than wood or wood based stock.
This saw is designed for use with maximum 10" (254 mm) diameter blades having a center hole diameter of 5/8".
The blade can be raised to cut a maximum stock thickness of 3" with the blade set 90 degrees to the table. The blade can
be tilted up to 45 degrees to the left for bevel cuts to a maximum stock thickness of 2 1/8". Using any standard aftermar-
ket 8" diameter stacked dado blade set (not included), the maximum dado cutting capacity of this saw is 13/16". Note:
for safer dado cutting, an optional dado table insert (#50-302) can be purchased through your General International dis-
tributor.
To encourage safety through the proper use of either the supplied riving style splitter/blade guard assembly or the
European style riving knife the 50-300/300CE/305/305CE have been designed with a quick install/quick release feature
allowing the user to install 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 should be installed and operated only on a solid, flat and stable floor that is able to support the
weight of the saw and the operator.
Plan for placement within your shop that will allow the operator to work unencumbered and unobstructed by foot
traffic (either passing shop visitors or other shop workers) or other tools or machinery.
ESTABLISHING A SAFETY ZONE
For shops with frequent visitors or multiple operators, it is
advisable to establish a safety zone around shop machin-
ery. A clearly defined “no-go” zone on the floor around
each machine can help avoid accidents that could cause
injury to either the operator or the shop visitor. It is advis-
able to take a few moments to either paint (using non-slip
paint) or using tape, define on the floor the limits or perime-
ter of each machines safety zone. Take steps to ensure that
all operators and shop visitors are aware that these areas
are off limits whenever a machine is running for everyone
but the individual operating the unit.
THIS MODEL 50-300 10" TILTING ARBOR SAW IS HEAVY. DO NOT OVER-EXERT. A HOIST OR FORKLIFT WITH STRAPS SHOULD BE USED
TO LIFT THIS MACHINE.
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 492 LBS (223 KG) FOR MODELS 50-300/305 AND OF 562 LBS (255 KG) FOR MODELS 50-
300CE/305CE.
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NEVER MOVE THE SAW WHILE IT IS RUNNING AS THIS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURIES. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE WHEELS OF
THE MOBILE BASE HAVE BEEN DISENGAGED AND THAT THE SAW HAS BEEN COMPLETELY IMMOBILIZED BEFORE TURNING ON THE
SAW AND STARTING TO CUT.