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THANK YOU

for choosing this General® MFG General “T” fence system. This

fence 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 General “T” fence system 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 instruc-
tion, 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.

All component parts of General® MFG products are carefully tested and inspected during all stages of 
production, and each item is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly. Because of our commitment to
quality and customer satisfaction, General® MFG 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 workmanship 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 ® MFG WARRANTY

Disclaimer:

The information and specifications in this manual pertain 

to the unit as it was supplied from the factory at the time of prin-
ting. Because we are committed to making constant improvements,
General® MFG 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 deli-
vered 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 General “T” fence system and several versions of this manual may be
in circulation, if you own an earlier or later version of this unit, this manu-
al may not depict your Fence System exactly. If you have any doubts or 
questions contact your retailer or our support line with the model 
number 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 F-36 T-28

Page 1: ...REVISION 4 SEPTEMBER 18 08 RIP FENCE SYSTEM ONLY TABLE SAW SOLD SEPARATELY...

Page 2: ...from date of purchase any genuine part or parts which upon examination prove to be defective in workmanship or material In order to obtain this warranty all defective parts must be returned freight p...

Page 3: ...ock that does not have a flat surface Always hold stock firmly against the fence when ripping or against the miter gauge when cross cutting 16 To minimize risk of injury in the event of work piece kic...

Page 4: ...tended length fence rails your hardware bag will contain the contents shown in NOTE Bags contain extra fasteners that may not be needed for your installation Using the appropriate diagram for your mod...

Page 5: ...ral International model 50 220C saw T 52 FOR MODELS 50 220 50 220R This diagram shows how the screw holes in the T 52 front guide rail align with those on your General International model 50 220CL saw...

Page 6: ...elf Hold the nuts firm with a 7 16 wrench and tighten the two screws on left and right ends of the rail Tighten the center screws only after double checking rail height using the L jig all along the r...

Page 7: ...a ruler to ensure that the top of the back rail is 7 16 lower than the table top Tighten the nuts on right and left sides first then the rest ASSEMBLE THE FENCE LOCKING MECHANISM 1 Install the camfoot...

Page 8: ...ady done install a saw blade and raise the blade to it s highest point Slide the left edge of the fence up against the right edge of the saw blade Check that the two are parallel A better test is to s...

Page 9: ...be parallel with the top of the saw table This can result in friction when sliding the fence and eventual scraping damage to the pointer and or measuring tape To correct this situation 1 Remove the g...

Page 10: ...icant usually sold in spray can form RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR FENCE SYSTEM We offer a large variety of products to help you increase productivity accuracy and safety when using your m...

Page 11: ...2 P 760 HEX HD CAP SCREW 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 1 P 987 NUT 3 8 16 NYLON INSERT 1 P 986 NUT 1 4 20 NYLON INSERT 7 16 1 P 704 FENCE ALIGNMENT SET SCREWS 6 8 16 X 5 16 2 P 799 NYLON PADS 7 P 797 HAIRLINE POINT...

Page 12: ...al number of the machine and part number Also a brief description of each item and quantity desired GENERAL T FENCE 8360 Champ d Eau Montreal Quebec Canada H1P 1Y3 Tel 514 326 1161 Fax 514 326 5565 Pa...

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