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General International 80-250 Setup & Operation Manual

General International 80-250 Setup & Operation Manual

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Handwheel adjustable infeed and out-
feed tables mounted on dovetailed way.
Large surface, ground cast iron tables
with built-in rabbeting ledge.
Accurate, depth of cut scale metric &
inches.
Two way tilting fence with positive stops at
45° and 90°.
6" Dust collection outlet.
Heavy duty, four-knife cutterhead for fast
cutting and a superior finish.
Magnetic safety switch.
Both spring and jack screw systems for
easy knife adjustments.
TABLE SIZE
84 1⁄4'' x 11'' (2140 x 280 mm)
MAXIMUM CUTTING WIDTH
10'' (254 mm)
MAXIMUM CUTTING DEPTH
1⁄2''(12.7 mm)
WORKING HEIGHT
32 1⁄4'' (820 mm)
FENCE SIZE
45'' x 4 3⁄4'' (1143 x 120 mm)
FENCE TILT
+45°, 0°, -45°
CUTTERHEAD SPEED
5500 RPM
NUMBER OF KNIVES
4
DUST PORT DIAMETER
6" (152 mm)
MOTOR
3 HP , 220 V, 1 Ph, 15 A
WEIGHT
903 LBS (410 kg)
REVISION 2 NOVEMBER 21/06

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  • Page 1 Handwheel adjustable infeed and out- feed tables mounted on dovetailed way. Large surface, ground cast iron tables with built-in rabbeting ledge. Accurate, depth of cut scale metric & inches. Two way tilting fence with positive stops at 45° and 90°. 6”...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU ® for choosing this General International model 80-250 Jointer. This jointer 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

    18. Use of parts and accessories not recommanded by 6. Stay alert! Give your work your undivided attention. General International may result in equipment mal- Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious function or risk of injury.

  • Page 4: Electrical Requirements

    TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE. AMPERAGE DRAW The 3 HP , 220V single phase motor on the 80-250 M1 will draw 15 Amps. GROUNDING In the event of an electrical malfunction or short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock.
  • Page 5 Note: Please report any damaged or missing items to your General International distributor immediately. LIST OF CONTENTS 10” JOINTER ........1 FENCE ASSEMBLY .

  • Page 6: Jointer Assembly

    SHOP PLACEMENT / SPACE CONSIDERATIONS The unit should be installed on a flat, sturdy and stable surface that is able to support the weight of the unit (903 LBS) as well as the weight of the operator. Most concrete slab type floors will be suitable but some residential floors may require reinforcement.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLING THE MORTISER TO INSTALL THE MORTISING CHUCK Align the hole on bearing housing and cut- Raise the blade guard, remove the chuck terhead, using a screwdriver & insert and fix cover & screw the shaft with chuck into the in position.

  • Page 8: Adjustments And Settings

    Align the 3 bolt holes on the jointer and using Align the T-slot, , on the mortiser to the slot a wrench, secure the mortiser to the jointer on the jointer until it is to the right position. with the bolts 3/8”. If the tables are not parallel, using a wrench, Raise the mortiser table to the highest loosen three bolts 3/8”,...
  • Page 9 SETTING THE DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR STRAIGHTEDGE As needed the depth of cut indicator can be readjusted. 1. Set a straightedge onto the out-feed table so that it sits over the cutterhead and crosses the gap between the tables to touch or sit above the in-feed table.

  • Page 10: Checking Knives

    CHECKING KNIVES ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Accurate work results can only be achieved when all four knives are properly installed and set to the exact same height in the cutterhead.

  • Page 11: Surface Planing

    BASIC JOINTING OPERATIONS SURFACE PLANING 1. Set & lock the fence at 90°. 2. Inspect the stock before starting & remove any foreign objects or debris. 3. Set the depth of cut as required (1/32" is recommended for face planing - Less for hard wood or wider stock.) 4.
  • Page 12 MORTISING 1. Loosen handle, , move the table outward then tighten. 2. Place the workpiece on the mortiser table, adjust the fence, , against the workpiece as required. Adjust the hold down, , keeping the workpiece in position. 3. Adjust the table to the required height to required position with the handwheel, .

  • Page 13: Periodic Maintenance

    Keep the unit clean - After each use wipe or vacuum off all dust or woodchips on or around the machine. Periodically apply (as directed) General International “Top Saver” #GC-010 or similar after market surface protec- tants to prevent rust and to protect all unpainted cast iron surfaces.

  • Page 15: Blade Guard

    BLADE GUARD PARTS LIST 80-250 (Blade guard) PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 80250-G01 LOCK KNOB 80250-G02 SUPPORT TUBE 80250-G03 THIN ROD 80250-G04 FLAT WASHER 6.4x1.5x1.6T 80250-G05 RUBBER CAP 80250-G06 KNOB 80250-G07 SLIDER BASE 80250-G08 THICK ROD 80250-G09 FLAT WASHER 8.5x16x1.8T 80250-G10...
  • Page 17 PARTS LIST 80-250 (Head) PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 80250-01 FENCE SEAT 80250-02 FLAT WASHER 13X28X3T 80250-03 LOCK BOLT 80250-04 STOP 80250-05 80250-06 LOCK BOLT 80250-07 HEX. BOLT 1/4"-20UNCX1-1/4" 80250-08 HEX. NUT 1-4"-20NC 80250-09 BOLT 80250-10 SAFETY GUARD 80250-11 LINKING BAR...
  • Page 18 PARTS LIST 80-250 (Head) PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 80250-60 SCREW 5/32"-32NC-3/8" 80250-61 POINTER 80250-62 LOCK LEVER 80250-63 SPRING PIN 6X20 80250-64 CAP SCREW 3/8"-16NC-2" 80250-65 FLAT WASHER 10.3X22X2T 80250-66 COUNTERSUNK BOLT 1/4"-20NC-3/4" 80250-67 WASHER 80250-68 FIXED PLATE 80250-69 SCALE SEAT...
  • Page 19 MORTISER...
  • Page 20 PARTS LIST 80-250 (Mortiser) PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 80250-M01 COLUMN 80250-M02 BASE 80250-M03 TABLE 80250-M04 CROSS BASE 80250-M05 HEX. BOLT 3/8"-16NC-1=3/8" 80250-M06 LOCK WASHER 10.2X18.5 80250-M07 CAP SCREW 5/16"-18NC-3/4" 80250-M08 SCREW 1/4"-20NC-5/8" 80250-M09 LOCK WASHER 6.5X12.8 80250-M10 FLAT WASHER 6.7X19X2.0...
  • Page 21 PARTS LIST 80-250 (Mortiser) PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 80250-M59 WING SCREW 80250-M60 HANDLE 80250-M61 CAP SCREW 1/4"-20NC-1/2" 80250-M62 FLAT WASHER 6.7X19X2 80250-M63 HANDWHEEL 80250-M64 COLLAR 80250-M65 SET SCREW M6X1.0PX8 80250-M66 SCALE BASE 80250-M67 POINTER 80250-M68 GEAR SHAFT 80250-M69 POINTER 80250-M70...
  • Page 22 BASE PARTS LIST 80-250 (Base) PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 80250-B01 CABINET 80250-B02 SCREW 5/32X32NCX1/4 80250-B03 DOOR 80250-B04 HEX. NUT 3/8"-16NC 80250-B05 DOOR LOCK 80250-B06 KNOB 80250-B07 SPONGE 80250-B08 SCREW 3/16"-24NC-1/2" 80250-B09 PLATE 80250-B10 DUST HOOD...
  • Page 23 PARTS LIST 80-250 (Base) PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 80250-B11 HEX. NUT 1/4"-20NC 80250-B12 ER WRENCH 80250-B13 LOCK PIN 80250-B14 CAP SCREW 1/4"-20NC-1=1/2" 80250-B15 WRENCH 80250-B16 CAP SCREW 3/8"-16NC-1=1/2" 80250-B17 SCREW 3/8"-16NC 80250-B18 SPRING PLATE 80250-B19 LOCK WASHER 4.1X7.7 80250-B20 SELF-TAPPING SCREW 5/32"-32NCX5/16"...
  • Page 24 80-250 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...

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