General International 50-057 Setup & Operation Manual

10 " deluxe duilder's table saw

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Heavy-duty precision cast iron ribbed table
with miter gauge "t" slot.
2 steel extension wings.
Heavy-duty open steel stand and frame for
greater stability.
Large hand wheels quick and easy blade
height and angle adjustment.
Angle bracket for switch mounts to front
fence rail.
See-through blade guard with splitter and anti-
kickback fingers.
Forged one-piece precision machined arbor
for minimal blade run out.
Equipped with onboard storage mounts for
wrenches, rip fence and miter gauge.
Powerful 110/220 Volt - dual capacitor - 2 HP
motor.
BLADE DIAMETER
10'' (255 mm)
ARBOR DIAMETER
" (16 mm)
5 ⁄
8
ARBOR TILT RANGE
0° TO 45° (RIGHT TILT)
DEPTH OF CUT, MAX AT 90°
3'' (77 mm)
DEPTH OF CUT, MAX AT 45°
2
1 ⁄
'' (54 mm)
8
RIP MAX. TO LEFT OF BLADE
12'' (305 mm)
RIP MAX. TO RIGHT OF BLADE
30'' (763 mm)
ARBOR SPEED
4200 RPM
TABLE SIZE
27'' x 39
1 ⁄
" (686 x 1003 mm)
2
BASE DIMENSIONS (L X W)
21'' x 26" (533 x 660 mm)
MOTOR
2 HP , 110/220 V, 15 A
(PRE-WIRED 110 V)
WEIGHT
237 LBS (108 kg)
Revision 3 MARCH 05/07
© COPYRIGHT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 03/2007

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  • Page 1 ” (686 x 1003 mm) BASE DIMENSIONS (L X W) 21’’ x 26” (533 x 660 mm) MOTOR 2 HP , 110/220 V, 15 A (PRE-WIRED 110 V) WEIGHT 237 LBS (108 kg) Revision 3 MARCH 05/07 © COPYRIGHT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 03/2007...
  • Page 2 Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca THANK YOU for choosing this General International Star-Shop model 50-075 Contractor-style table saw. This saw 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.
  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    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 holds itself harmless for any injury that may result from improper use of its equipment. 1.
  • Page 4 10” DELUXE BUILDER’S TABLE SAW 50-075 (right tilt) A S S E M B LY I N S T R U C T I O N S ASSEMBLY TOOLS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED • Arbor blade guard bracket wrench • Straightedge •12 mm combination wrench •...
  • Page 5 II. ATTACH THE DUST COLLECTION TRAY The dust tray, , is affixed to the saw stand top with the fasteners, , using the two holes in the stand top. Ideally, a dust collector hose would be clamped to the spout in the center of the tray.
  • Page 6 V. REMOVE GREASE FROM THE SAW TOP The protective coating on the saw table top and extension wings prevents rust from forming during shipping and storage. Remove it by rubbing with a rag dipped in kerosene, mineral spirits or paint thinner. (Dispose of poten- tially flammable solvent-soaked rags according to manufacturer’s safety recommendations.) A putty knife, held flat to avoid scratching the surface, may also be used to scrape off the coating followed by clean-up with...
  • Page 7 VIII. MOUNT THE SWITCH Fit the head of the bolts into the slot in the underside of the rail. Assemble the On/Off switch in the two holes in the switch bracket (leave the center hole free) on the left of the side of the rail, , using the supplied hex nuts and washers, .
  • Page 8 XI. INSTALL A SAW BLADE Be sure the saw is disconnected from the power source whenever installing or removing a saw blade! Remove the table insert by pulling with your finger in the hole, . Use the supplied arbor wrench, turning it counter-clockwise to remove the arbor nut and flange, Install a saw blade (not supplied with the saw) so...
  • Page 9 XIII. ASSEMBLE MOTOR, MOTOR PLATE AND BELT GUARD PLATE Attach the motor mounting plate, , to the moun- ting bracket, , by inserting the rod, , as shown in the photo, right. Make sure the v-groove in the rod is under the screw. Tighten the screw, , into the v-groove.
  • Page 10 Attach the fasteners, , in the order shown through the 4 slots on the motor and motor moun- ting plate. But leave the fasteners loose. Don’t wrench-tighten them yet! With the motor mounting plate and motor still raised 1/2” on your knees to about level, lift the motor just enough to slide the pulley guard bracket, right between it and the motor plate so the guard brac- (piece of wood on knees)
  • Page 11 XIV. ADJUST THE 45° AND 90° POSITIVE STOPS & SETTING THE POINTER Your saw has preset accurate stops at 45° and 90° degrees. However, the pointer may sometimes require adjustment. Raise the blade to its maximum. Set it at 90° by turn- ing the tilt handwheel clockwise as far as it will go.
  • Page 12 We suggest you ask your local General International distributor to recommend qualified electricians in your area (or perhaps one of their own technicians) who can make this conversion properly and safely.
  • Page 13 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S I. RIPPING Cutting a wood plank or sheet of plywood lengthwise to reduce its width is called “ripping.” To rip stock, hold the work with both hands pushing it into the blade as well as firmly against the rip fence so that it is cut straight.
  • Page 14 III. USING THE MITER GAUGE The miter gauge supplied with your saw has accurately adjusted index stops at 90° and 45° to the right and left, with a 30° maximum. To use a setting other than 90°, loosen the lock knob, , by turning it counter-clockwise, flip down the stop-lock tab, , rotate the miter...
  • Page 15 Here’s a small stock feeding and handling. sampling of accessories available from your local General International dealer. Router extension table Tenoning Jig (cast iron) 50-195 model 50-050 Extends your saw table top Solid cast iron.
  • Page 18 STAND...
  • Page 19 PARTS LIST 50-075 PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 10101001a 50075-001 TABLE INSERT 50075-003 S0050404 SOCKET SET SCREW 1/4" - 20unc*1/4 10101003T 50075-004 TABLE 50075-005 10101004 CABINET 50075-006 S0210500 WASHER 5/16" S0020510 5/16"-18unc*5/8" 50075-007 HD SCREW 50075-008 J0000101 LABEL 50075-009 E0000004 STEEL EXTENSION WING S0230700...
  • Page 20 PARTS LIST 50-075 PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 10105059 50075-056 TILT SHAFT 50075-057 10105060 ECCENTRIC S0110900 9/16"-20unc 50075-058 HEX NUT 50075-059 S0310325 3.5*25 50075-060 S0240600 FIBER WASHER 10105061 50075-061 FRONT BRACKET 50075-062 S0020520 HEX HD SCREW 5/16"-18*1-1/4" 50075-063 S0210500 WASHER S0230506 50075-064...
  • Page 21 PARTS LIST 50-075 PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION REAR TRUNNION S1017W-2 50075-113 NYLON CLAMPER 50075-114 L0000000 SWITCH CORD S0060428 1/4"-20*1-3/4 50075-115 CARRIAGE BOLT 50075-116 S210400 WASHER 1/4" 50075-117 10105084 GUARD PLATE 10105085U 50075-118 GUARD COVER 50075-119 S0210400 WASHER 5/16” 50075-120 S0130410 WING NUT...
  • Page 23 STF30 STAR-SHOP FENCE SYSTEM PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION REAR TRUNNION 11004001 STF30-01 FRONT RAIL STF30-02 11004002 FRONT RAIL CAP-LEFT 11004003 STF30-03 FRONT RAIL CAP-RIGHT STF30-04 11004004 HOLDING PIECE STF30-05 11004005 CLAMP BLOCK 11004006 STF30-06 FRONT SPACER STF30-07 11004007 MICRO ADJUSTMENT SCREW STF30-08 11004008...
  • Page 24 50-075 8360, Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Tel.: (514) 326-1161 Fax : (514) 326-5565 Parts & Service Fax : (514) 326-5555 Order Desk orderdesk@general.ca www.general.ca IMPORTANT: When ordering replacement parts, always give the model number, serial number of the machine and part number. Also a brief description of each item and quantity desired.

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