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General 30-060HC Setup & Operation Manual

13” heavy-duty bench-top planer - with helical cutter head
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SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
FEATURES
Powerful 15 A motor with thermal overload
protection.
Front and rear fold-down extension tables for
smooth easy stock feeding.
Built-in inset lifting handles & onboard tool stor-
age.
Large depth of cut adjustment handle – one full
rotation equals 1/16".
Easy to read thickness indicator with graduated
scale in inches and metric.
Safety on/off switch with lock-out key to prevent
unauthorized use.
Depth of cut indicator.
Pre-set depth stop for repeat cuts at 1/8", 1/4",
1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2" and 1 3/4".
Included dust hood has both 2 1/2" and 4" dust
outlets.
Helical head with 26 reversible two-sided car-
bide inserts.
Cutter head supported on 4 posts to ensure
head stability
Snipe lock bar on cutter head to help minimize
workpiece snipe.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Table area with extensions
33 3/4" x 13" (860 x 330 mm)
• Maximum planing width
13" (330 mm)
• Maximum thickness of stock
6" (152 mm)
• Minimum thickness of stock
1/8" (3 mm)
• Minimum length of stock
5" (127 mm)
• Maximum depth of cut (full width)
1/16" (1.5 mm)
• Number of inserts
26
• Cutter head speed
10 000 rpm
• Feed speed
26 fpm
• Motor
120 V, 15 A
• Weight (shipping/net)
91 lbs (41.5 kg) / 84 lbs (38 kg)
Version
1_Revision
2 - February 2016
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© Copyright General International
13" HEAVY-DUTY BENCH-TOP PLANER
- WITH HELICAL CUTTER HEAD
MODEL
30-060HC
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  • Page 1 • Cutter head speed 10 000 rpm MODEL • Feed speed 26 fpm • Motor 120 V, 15 A 30-060HC • Weight (shipping/net) 91 lbs (41.5 kg) / 84 lbs (38 kg) Version 1_Revision 2 - February 2016 © Copyright General International...
  • 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 General® International model 30-060 13” bench-top planer with helical cutter head. This planer has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service.
  • Page 3 2 years (24 months) from the date of purchase. General® International agrees to repair or replace any part or component which upon examination, proves to be defective in either workmanship or material to the original purchaser during this 2-year warranty period, subject to the “conditions and exceptions”...

  • 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 Assembly instructions ....................9-11 Installing the planer on a work surface ......................9 Attaching the adjustment knob ........................

  • Page 5: Rules For Safe Operation

    11. Always use clean, properly sharpened inserts. Dirty 23. Do not use this planer for any purpose other than or dull inserts are unsafe and can lead to accidents. its intended use. If used for other purposes, General ® International disclaims any real or implied warranty 12.

  • 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 REAR VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW BASE DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR OUTFEED TABLE SWITCH W/SAFETY KEY TOOL STORAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER LIFTING HANDLES (2) DUST OUTLET STOCK THICKNESS REFERENCE SCALE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE PLANING THICKNESS SCALE SNIPE LOCK LEVER MOTOR BRUSH PRE-SET DEPTH STOP SELECTOR...

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    1/8”. The cutter head of this 30-060HC planer is equipped with 26 easy to change reversible inserts that have to cutting surfaces for double the service life of standard planer knives and has an adjustable 8-position depth stop to allow...

  • Page 9: Assembly Instructions

    If you prefer an optional steel stand (item #99-700) is If a permanent shop placement or installation is prac- available from your local General International dealer. tical, consider using the mounting holes and drilling matching through holes in your workbench or mount- ing surface to bolt the planer in place (hardware not included) on your workbench.

  • Page 10: Installing The Lock-Out Key

    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. Insert the cap screw A into the same mounting hole Insert the handwheel knob into its mounting hole from the other side of the handwheel and tighten...

  • Page 11: Connecting To A Dust Collector

    If you do not already own a dust collection system con- sider contacting your General® International distribu- tor for information on our complete line of dust collec- tion systems and accessories or visit our Web Site at www.general.ca.

  • Page 12: Surge Protection/Circuit Breaker

    MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. SURGE PROTECTION/CIRCUIT BREAKER TO AVOID UNINTENTIONAL START-UP BE CERTAIN THAT THE POWER SWITCH HAS BEEN SET TO THE OFF POSITION BEFORE RE-SETTING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
  • Page 13 MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. The pre-set depth gauge is adjusted at the factory, but in some rare cases it may eventually be necessary to re- adjust, for example after an important maintenance.

  • Page 14: Aligning Infeed And Outfeed Tables

    MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. ALIGNING INFEED AND OUTFEED TABLES LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE Place a straightedge across the infeed table and Loosen jam nuts A located in the front corners of the main table and verify that the two tables are the infeed table.

  • Page 15: Depth Of Cut Indicator

    MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR The depth of cut indicator, A, will indicate how much material the cutter head is set to remove from the work- piece for a given pass.

  • Page 16: Selecting Boards Suitable For Planing

    The work- piece should always be fed through the planer in the general direction of the grain in the wood, A . Before being fed through the planer all lumber should be inspected for debris and foreign objects such as staples or nails.
  • Page 17 Align the board laterally so that it will be fed through Slowly slide the workpiece forward until the infeed the planer in the general direction of the grain, and roller “grips” the board. allow the workpiece enough clearance to feed properly without rubbing or catching on either side of the machine.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    To maintain even insert wear always reverse or replace all 26 inserts each time knife replacement is required. When needed, replacement inserts B can be ordered through your local General International distributor under part #30-006.

  • Page 19: Cutter Head Insert Rotate/Replacement

    MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. INSPECTING CUTTER HEAD INSERTS Observing planed workpieces as they come off of the machine and looking for signs of knife damage or wear is the best method to help you to determine when knives are due to be changed.
  • Page 20 MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. Remove the screw A with a 4 mm Allen key. Slide finger into the opening and pull back the cover to detach it as shown.

  • Page 21: Belt Replacement

    MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect the belt afler every 100 hours of service. Belts that show visible signs of wear such as cracks or fraying at the edges should be replaced immediately.
  • Page 22 MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. Pull on the belt while turning one of the pulleys Remove the belt from the upper pulley. counterclockwise until the belt comes off the pul- ley.

  • Page 23: Drive Chain/Chain Lubrication

    MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. DRIVE CHAIN/GEAR LUBRICATION Turn off and unplug the machine from the power- Remove the screws from the right side cover and source and remove the lock-out key.

  • Page 24: Recommended Optional Accessories

    RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Here is a sampling of optional accessories available from your local General International dealer that can be used with this product. For more information about our products, please visit our website at www.general.ca DUST COLLECTORS Item #10-100...

  • Page 25: Parts List & Diagram

    DIAGRAM...
  • Page 26 PARTS LIST PLANER 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 # REFERENCE # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 30060-01 13P001A CAP SCREW M6 X P1.0 X 20L 30060-02 13013...
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST PLANER 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 # REFERENCE # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 30060-61 818654-9 5 X 12L 30060-63 13116 BEARING HOUSING...
  • Page 28 30060-156 WARNING LABEL 30060-157 WARNING LABEL 30060-159 13142 KNIFE INSTRUCTION LABEL 30060-160-1 CORD LABEL 30060-191 GENERAL INTERNATIONAL LABEL 30060-195 SAFETY RULES LABEL 30060-196 13P196A CAP SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 30L 30060-199 13P199 FLAT HEAD SCREW M6 X P1.0 X 12L...
  • Page 29 DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST MOTOR ASSEMBLY 30060-600 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 # REFERENCE # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 30060-600 13MAS...

  • Page 30: Contact Information

    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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