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SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
FEATURES
New! Dust collector table kit for direct dust-
extraction hook-up.
Head tilts 30° (EX-16CE) / 38° (EX-21CE &
EX30CE) left and 45° right, tilting the blade,
not the table keeping the workpiece level
for better control & more accurate cuts.
2" cutting thickness capacity.
Quick blade changes with finger
operated blade clamps, no tools required.
Easy access speed and tension controls.
Onboard dust blower.
EX-16CE
16" throat capacity. Large 12" x 18 1/2" (305
x 470 mm) table surface.
EX-21CE
21" throat capacity. Large 13 1/2" x 23 1/2"
(345 x 597 mm) table surface. Organized
blade storage on base.
EX-30CE
30" throat capacity. Large 14" x 32 1/2" (358
x 825 mm) table surface. Organized blade
storage on base.
SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH
27" (686 mm) - EX-16CE
32" (812 mm) - EX-21CE
43 1/4" (1100 mm) - EX-30CE
WIDTH
15" (380 mm) - EX-16CE & EX-21CE
15 1/2" (394 mm) - EX-30CE
HEIGHT
17" (432 mm) - EX-16CE
15" (380 mm) - EX-21CE
15 1/4" (387 mm) - EX-30CE
BLADE TILT RANGE
30° (LEFT) TO 45° (RIGHT) - EX-16CE
38° (LEFT) TO 45° (RIGHT) - EX-21CE & EX-30CE
THROAT
16"(406 mm) - EX-16CE
21"(535 mm) - EX-21CE
30"(762 mm) - EX-30CE
MAXIMUM CUTTING DEPTH
2" (51 mm)
SPEED (VARIABLE)
400 to 1400 strokes/min - EX-16CE
400 to 1550 strokes/min - EX-21CE & EX-30CE
TABLE SURFACE
12" x 18 1/2" (305 x 470 mm) - EX-16CE
13 1/2" x 23 1/2" (345 x 597 mm) - EX-21CE
14" x 32 1/2" (358 x 825 mm) - EX-30CE
MOTOR
220 or 240 V, 1.5 A*
*Depending on local requirements
WEIGHT
54 LBS (24.5 kg) - EX-16CE
65 LBS (29.5 kg) - EX-21CE
97 LBS (44 kg) - EX-30CE
SCROLL SAW
MODELS
# EX-16CE
#EX-21CE
#EX-30CE
(MODEL #EX-21CE SHOWN)
VERSION 8_ REVISION 2 - 05 MAY/13
(S/N: EX-16: 22018213 / EX-21: 22137913 / EX-30: 32282213)
© COPYRIGHT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 05/2013
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Page 1: Specifications
WEIGHT 54 LBS (24.5 kg) - EX-16CE VERSION 8_ REVISION 2 - 05 MAY/13 65 LBS (29.5 kg) - EX-21CE (S/N: EX-16: 22018213 / EX-21: 22137913 / EX-30: 32282213) 97 LBS (44 kg) - EX-30CE © COPYRIGHT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 05/2013... - Page 2 GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL 8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca THANK YOU for choosing this Excalibur by General ® International Scroll Saw model. This scroll saw has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if proper- ly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service.
- Page 3 To file a claim under our Standard 2-year Limited Warranty or under our 1-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 and assistance contact your local distributor when filing your claim.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for safe operation ..............5 Additional Safety Instructions for Scroll Saw . -
Page 5: Rules For Safe Operation
To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limita- tions, as well as potential hazards. General® International disclaims any real or implied warranty and hold itself harmless for any injury that may result from the improper use of its equipment. -
Page 6: Additional Safety Instructions
Additional Safety Instructions Specific to this Scroll Saw Because each shop situation is unique, no list of safety guidelines can ever be complete. The most important safety feature in any shop is the knowledge and good judgement of the user. Use com- mon sense and always keep safety considerations, as they apply to your individual shop situation first and foremost in mind. -
Page 7: Electrical Requirements
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE, VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE OF YOUR POWER SUP- PLY CORRESPONDS WITH THE VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON THE MOTOR I.D. NAMEPLATE. A POWER SOURCE WITH GREATER VOLTAGE THAN NEEDED CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE. -
Page 8: Identification Of Main Parts And Components
SCROLL SAW EX-16CE, EX-21CE or EX-30CE IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS (EX-21CE- shown) OPPOSITE SIDE VIEW A- UPPER ARM ADJUSTER K- ANGLE INDICATOR B- VARIABLE BLADE SPEED CONTROL KNOB L- ANGLE ADJUSTMENT SCALE C- ON/OFF SWITCH (WITH SAFETY DEVICE) M- MOUNTING HOLES (4) D- BLADE TENSION LEVER N- BLOWER... -
Page 9: Unpacking & Handling
NOTE: Please report any damaged or missing items to your General International distributor immediately. LIST OF CONTENTS A - SCROLL SAW..............1 B - POWER CORD ............1 C - HEX NUT ..............8... -
Page 10: Install The Saw On A Stable Surface
If you prefer, an optional stand (item EX-21BS for EX-16 CE & EX-21CE or item EX-30BS for EX-30CE) is available and lower B nuts as needed to adjust the height of the from your local General International dealer. The foot. stand is equipped with mounting holes allowing the saw, after removing the leveling feet, to be bolted directly to the stand. -
Page 11: Dust Collector Outlet
Replacement and specialty blades can be purchased from a variety of sources. Ask your local tool or scroll saw dealer for suggestions for unpinned 5” scroll saw blades based on what is available in your area. Some general guidelines to consider when choosing blades: •... - Page 12 SKIP TOOTH Regular evenly spaced tooth pattern. Considered the most common of scroll saw blades, they are available in the widest range of sizes and provide a good combination of fast cutting action with good chip clearance and a relatively smooth finish. BLADE WIDTH THICKNESS...
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Page 13: Installing Or Changing Blades
INSTALLING OR CHANGING BLADES ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE BEFORE REMOVING, HANDLING OR CHANGING BLADES. Remove an installed, worn or broken blade by flip- ping the blade tension lever forward (position 1), then loosening the thumbscrews A and B on the upper and lower blade mounts. -
Page 14: Operating Instructions
There are no hard and fast rules. Be patient – practice and experience will be your best teacher. Here are some general guidelines to consider when selecting/adjusting blade speed: • For best results and smoothest most efficient cutting, always select the highest speed that you are comfortable using based on your experience and skill level. -
Page 15: Basic 90º Straight Or Curved Cuts
BASIC 90° STRAIGHT OR CURVED CUTS All cuts made with the blade at 90° to the table follow the same basic principals. Start by marking or transferring your pattern or reference lines onto you workpiece. Maximum workpiece size from blade to rear of saw The EX-16CE has a 16”... - Page 16 The saw is a great tool for fret cutting because unlike most scroll saws it allows you to raise the upper arm with the blade attached B, line up the guide hole in your workpiece with the hole in the table and then lower the arm while guiding the blade through the hole from above (see step by step instruc- tions below).
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Page 17: Angle Or Bevel Cutting
ANGLE OR BEVEL CUTTING One of the unique features of the Scroll Saw is the ability to tilt the head of the saw in order to make angle or bevel cuts. The table and the workpiece always stay horizontal (parallel to the floor) while the blade tilts, keeping your hands in the same comfortable cutting position as they would normally be for regular right angle cuts. -
Page 18: Blade Tension Lever Lubrication
BLADE TENSION LEVER LUBRICATION Apply grease A regular application of white grease (or petroleum jelly) to the here friction point (bottom) of the tension lever is recommended. This will allow for smoother operation as well as prolong the life of the tension lever. -
Page 19: Maintenance
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES We offer some optional accessories available from your local General International dealer for increased con- venience, productivity, accuracy and safety when using your scroll saw. For more information about our products, please visit our website at www.general.ca... - Page 21 PARTS LIST - EX-16CE, EX-21CE, EX-30CE REF. # PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION EX16-A78 MAIN BODY EX21-A01 MAIN BODY EX30-A01 MAIN BODY EX16-A79 TOP COVER EX21-A03N TOP COVER EX30-A03 TOP COVER EX21-A04 ALLEN SCREW #10-32 X 1/4" EX21-A05 SWITCH COVER EX21-A06CE SWITCH EX21-A12 AIR NOZZLE...
- Page 23 PARTS LIST - EX-16CE, EX-21CE, EX-30CE REF. # PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION EX21-B01 TRUNNION EX16-B41 SIDE PANEL EX21-B02 SIDE PANEL EX30-B02 SIDE PANEL EX21-B03 REAR TRUNNION PLATE EX21-B04 FRONT TRUNNION PLATE EX16-B42N TABLE (WITH HOLE) EX21-B05N TABLE (WITH HOLE) EX30-B05N TABLE (WITH HOLE) EX21-B06 GROUND JUMPER...
- Page 25 PARTS LIST - EX-16CE, EX-21CE, EX-30CE REF. # PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS EX21-C02 BALANCE BLOCK EX21-C03 SET SCREW M6 X 6 EX21-C04 ALLEN SCREW 1/4-20 X 1/ 2 EX21-C05 LOCK WASHER 1/ 4 EX21-C06 FLAT WASHER 1/4 X 16 X 1.8 EX21-C07 MOTOR COVER PLATE EX21-C08...
- Page 26 MODELS EX-16CE / EX-21CE / EX-30CE (MODEL #EX-21CE SHOWN) 8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Tel.: (514) 326-1161 Fax: (514) 326-5565 - Fax: (514) 326-5555 - Parts & Service / Order Desk orderdesk@general.ca www.general.ca Follow us:...
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