Operating Instructions; Checklist Before Starting; Connecting To A Dust Collector; Cutting Curves - General International 90-120 Setup & Operation Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING

VERIFY ALL CHECK POINTS BEFORE STARTING. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES.
1. Make sure you and any assistants are wearing safe and appropriate workshop attire.
2.
To reduce the risk of damage to the machine, as well as potential for personal 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 machine are locked in place before starting the machine.
3. Make sure to have on safety glasses as well as hearing or/and respiratory protection at all times when using the
machine.
4.
Use only recommended parts and accessories. The use of parts or accessories NOT recommended by
GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL may result in a risk of injury or damage to the machine.
5. Be sure that adjusting wrenches, tools, drinks and other clutter are removed from the machine and/or the
table surface before operating.

CONNECTING TO A DUST COLLECTOR

A dust port that fits 4" hose is provided to accommodate
connection to a dust collector (not included).
Be sure to use appropriate sized hose and fittings (not
included).
Check that all connections are sealed tightly to help
minimize airborne dust. If you do not already own
a dust collection system consider contacting your
General® International distributor for information on
our complete line of dust collection systems and acces-
sories or visit our Web Site at www.general.ca.

CUTTING CURVES

• When cutting curves, carefully turn the workpiece so the blade follows without twisting. If the curve is so sharp
that you repeatedly back up and cut new kerf, use a narrower blade, or a blade with more set (teeth further
apart). When a blade has more set, the workpiece turns easier but the cut is rougher.
• When changing a cut, do not withdraw the workpiece from the blade. The blade may get drawn off the
wheels.
• To change a cut, turn the workpiece and cut your way out through the waste material area.
• When cutting long curves, make relief cuts as you go along.

CUTTING CIRCLES

• Adjust the blade guard assembly to 1/8" above
the workpiece.
• Use both hands while feeding the work into the
blade. Hold the workpiece firmly against the ta-
ble. Use gentle pressure. Do not force the work. Al-
low the blade to cut.
• The smallest diameter circle that can be cut is de-
termined by the width of the blade. For example,
a 1/4" wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of
approximately 1 1/2".
Min. circle diameter
2"D
1"D
1/2"D
1 1/2"D
1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 3/8"
Blade width
21