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General International 60-250 Setup & Operation Manual

General International 60-250 Setup & Operation Manual

12” slow speed cold cut saw
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SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
FEATURES
52 rpm blade speed - ideal for cutting ferrous
materials.
Mitering capabilities - stops at 90°, 45° left and
45° right.
Heavy-duty design spindle and worm gear box.
Quick clamp vise for easy workpiece loading.
Control handle with safety trigger switch.
Coolant pump system with high volume tank.
Version
1_Revision
3 - January 2015
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© Copyright General International
12" SLOW SPEED COLD CUT SAW
MODEL
60-250
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  • Page 1 45° right. Heavy-duty design spindle and worm gear box. Quick clamp vise for easy workpiece loading. Control handle with safety trigger switch. Coolant pump system with high volume tank. MODEL 60-250 Version 1_Revision 3 - January 2015 © Copyright General International...
  • Page 2 Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca THANK YOU for choosing this General® International model 60-250 12” slow speed cold cut saw. This cold cut saw has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service.
  • Page 3 GENERAL INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY ® All component parts of General International and Excalibur by General International products ® ® are carefully inspected during all stages of production and each unit is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly. Limited Lifetime Warranty Because of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, General International agrees to ®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for safe operation ..................... 5 Electrical requirements ...................... 6 Identification of main parts and components ..............7 Unpacking .......................... 8 Basic functions ........................8 Placement within the shop ....................9 Assembly instructions ....................9-17 Installing the saw on its stand ........................9-10 Installing the coolant pump ........................

  • Page 5: Rules For Safe Operation

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limitations, 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 it’s equipment. 1.

  • Page 6: Electrical Requirements

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE, VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE OF YOUR POWER SUPPLY 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 7: Identification Of Main Parts And Components

    IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS LEVELING FEET (4) WORKPIECE STOP MOTOR EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON COOLANT PUMP ON/OFF SWITCH STOP BUTTON START BUTTON DOWNFEED HANDLE BLADE GUARD VISE VISE HANDLE FLUID RECOVERY TRAY BASE LOCK LEVER MITER SCALE DEPTH STOP STAND QUICK LOCK LEVER...

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    10, 12,13, 17 &19 MM WRENCHES BASIC FUNCTIONS This General International model 60-250 12" slow speed cold cut saw is designed for multipurpose cutting applica- tions in all types of metal fabrication shop. With the correct carbide or hi-speed steel blade, the built-in coolant system, and its low rpm blade speed this unit is designed to produce cleaner more accurate cuts, as compared to abrasive wheels, on a variety of materials including, aluminum, steel, brass and other work pieces of various sizes and profiles.

  • Page 9: Placement Within The Shop

    PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SHOP / SAFETY ZONE THIS COLD CUT SAW MODEL 60-250 IS HEAVY. DO NOT OVER-EXERT. A HOIST OR FORKLIFT WITH STRAPS SHOULD BE USED TO LIFT THIS MACHINE. TO LIMIT THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE, ANY EQUIPMENT USED TO LIFT THIS MACHINE SHOULD HAVE A RATED CAPACITY IN EXCESS OF 418 LBS (190 KG).
  • Page 10 BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL. INSTALLING THE MACHINE HEAD ON THE STAND Hold the head above the stand and align the mounting bolts as shown C.

  • Page 11: Installing The Coolant Pump

    BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL. INSTALLING THE COOLANT PUMP Install the pump support plate A inside the stand as Align the mounting holes with the corresponding...
  • Page 12 BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL. INSTALLING THE COOLANT PUMP (CONTINUED) Align the mounting holes on the second support Install the pump and the tank on the support plate...

  • Page 13: Installing The Downfeed Handle

    BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL. INSTALLING THE COOLANT PUMP (CONTINUED) 14.

  • Page 14: Installing A Blade

    Ask your local tool dealer for suggestions for 12“ x 1 1/4" (305 X 32 mm) cold cut blades. Please note that General International offers an optional a 12” hi-speed steel general purpose blade (#60-255).
  • Page 15 BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL. INSTALLING A BLADE (CONTINUED) Re-install the blade flange and thread the mount- Align the two pins on the blade flange with the corre-...

  • Page 16: Installing The Splash Guards

    BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL. INSTALLING THE SPLASH GUARDS Loosen the two screws already installed on the Slide a splash guard onto the two screws and be-...

  • Page 17: Basic Adjustments And Controls

    BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL. INSTALLING THE WORKPIECE STOP Screw the graduated bar A into the mounting hole Tip: The workpiece stop has two adjustment points: Po-...

  • Page 18: Overload Protection

    MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. OVERLOAD PROTECTION The magnetic safety switch on this machine is equipped with an overload protection feature. To prevent an elec- trical overload from damaging the motor, in the event of a spike in line voltage or amperage draw, the internal overload protector will automatically be tripped, thereby cutting off power to the motor.

  • Page 19: Adjusting And Using The Vise

    MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. ADJUSTING THE SWIVEL BASE (CONTINUED) If the lever does not lock the base properly, loosen Turn the lever to the right, and then retighten the the screw A with a 6 mm Allen key while holding the screw A.

  • Page 20: Immobilizing The Machine

    MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. ADJUSTING AND USING THE VISE (CONTINUED) To adjust the vise jaw, loosen screw A with a 10 mm Slide the jaw right or left to the desired position, then retighten screw A.

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING VERIFY ALL CHECK POINTS BEFORE STARTING. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES. Make sure you and any assistants are wearing safe and appropriate workshop attire. 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.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. MAINTENANCE CLEANING For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instruc- tions given in this section. After using your machine, sweep up and discard any excess chips amd debris. REGULAR MAINTENANCE TASK FREQUENCY DAILY WEEKLY...
  • Page 23 DIAGRAM...
  • Page 24 PARTS LIST 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. PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 60250-A01 LOCK LEVER 60250-A02 JAM NUT 60250-A03 SHAFT 60250-A04...
  • Page 25 PARTS LIST 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. PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 60250-A51 FIXED JAW 60250-A52 SMALL FIXED JAW 60250-A53 TRIGGER SWITCH HANDLE 60250-A54...
  • Page 26 PARTS LIST 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. PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 60250-A101 WASHER 5/16” 60250-A102 CAP SCREW M8 X 20 60250-A103 ELECTRIC CONTROL BOX...
  • Page 27 DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST STAND AND PUMP 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. PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 60250-B01 STAND 60250-B04 REAR PLATE...
  • Page 28 WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 29 NOTES...
  • Page 30 8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Tel.: (514) 326-1161 Fax: (514) 326-5565 - Parts & Service / (514) 326-5555 - Order Desk orderdesk@general.ca www.general.ca Follow us:...

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