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Heavy–duty, precision cast iron, ribbed
table with miter gauge "T" slot.
2 steel extension wings.
Aluminum miter gauge.
Heavy–duty open steel stand for greater
stability.
Convenient rail mounted switch.
See-through blade guard with splitter and
anti-kickback pawls.
Forged, one-piece, precision machined
arbor for minimal blade runout.
Onboard storage mounts for wrench, rip
fence and miter gauge.
BLADE DIAMETER
10" (254 mm)
ARBOR DIAMETER
5/8" (16 mm)
ARBOR TILT RANGE
0° to 45° (right tilt)
MAX. DEPTH OF CUT AT 90°
3" (77 mm)
MAX. DEPTH OF CUT AT 45°
2 1/8" (54 mm)
MAX. RIP TO LEFT OF BLADE
12" (305 mm)
MAX. RIP TO RIGHT OF BLADE
24" (610 mm)
ARBOR SPEED
4200 RPM
TABLE SIZE ( WITH EXTENSION WING )
40" x 23" (1015 mm x 588 mm)
EXTENSION WING SIZE (2)
12 1/2" x 23" (317 mm x 588 mm)
BASE DIMENSIONS (l x w)
18" x 20 7/8" (465 mm x 530 mm)
MOTOR (PREWIRED 110V)
2 HP , 110/220V, 15A/7.5A
WEIGHT
212 LBS (96.5 kg)
REVISION 1 February 23/07
© COPYRIGHT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 02/2007
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- Page 1 12 1/2” x 23” (317 mm x 588 mm) BASE DIMENSIONS (l x w) 18” x 20 7/8” (465 mm x 530 mm) MOTOR (PREWIRED 110V) 2 HP , 110/220V, 15A/7.5A WEIGHT 212 LBS (96.5 kg) REVISION 1 February 23/07 © COPYRIGHT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 02/2007...
- Page 2 Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca THANK YOU for choosing this General International Star-Shop model 50-070 Contractor-style Table Saw. This table saw has been carefully tested and inspected before ship- ment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service. To...
- Page 3 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 war- ranty and holds itself harmless for any injury that may result from improper use of its equipment. Do not operate the saw when tired, distracted, or un- 14.
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Page 4: Electrical Requirements
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 5: Identification Of Main Parts And Components
10” DELUXE BUILDER’S TABLE SAW 50-070 IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS RIP FENCE MAIN TABLE REAR GUIDE RAIL STEEL EXTENSION WING MITER GAUGE TABLE INSERT BEVEL SCALE BLADE GUARD/SPLITTER ASS’Y ON/OFF SWITCH FRONT GUIDE RAIL TOOL HOOK BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDWHEEL... - Page 6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLE THE STAND Fig. 1 With the 32 carriage bolts, washers and hex nuts Short top shelf begin assembling one end of the saw stand by attaching 1 short top shelf and 1 short tie bar to 2 legs Legs Note: Do not tighten hex nuts until all fasteners are...
- Page 7 FASTEN THE SAW TO THE STAND OR TO YOUR SHOP- MADE BENCH Place the saw onto the stand with its front end along one of the stand's shorter ends and align the four holes in the stand's top shelf with those in the saw base.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLE THE STEEL EXTENSION WINGS level here Attach extension wings using the 6 hex head screws and lock washers . Make screws only finger tight at first. Use a straightedge to ensure that wing is level with table from front to back. Gently tap wing up or down, then tighten screws with the supplied combination wrench, leaving the center screw to be tightened last.
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Page 9: Mount The Switch
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 side of the rail using the supplied hex nuts and washers . - Page 10 INSTALL A SAW BLADE Fig. 11 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 .
- Page 11 ASSEMBLE MOTOR, MOTOR PLATE & BELT GUARD PLATE Attach the motor mounting plate to the mounting bracket by inserting the rod . Make sure the v-groove in the rod is under the screw. Tighten the screw into the v-groove. (See Fig. 17) 2.
- Page 12 Slide the motor base and pulley guard bracket Fig. 22 around so both the front edges are aligned fairly straight with the front of the motor mounting plate. The long vertical side of the pulley guard should be relatively parallel to the side of the motor. (See Fig. For now, wrench-tighten only the two nuts in front (in case you have to loosen them again to reposi- tion the motor and/or pulley guard).
- Page 13 Check the pointer on the front of the saw. If it does not point exactly to 90° on the pointer gauge, remove the raising handwheel, loosen the set screw, (See Fig. 27)and turn the pointer so it points to 90° on the gauge.
- Page 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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. (See Fig.
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Page 15: Using The Miter Gauge
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 16: Using A Dado Head Blade
USING A DADO HEAD BLADE Dadoing is cutting a “rabbet” or a wide groove into the work. A dado blade, , (not supplied with your saw) usually consists of two outer blades and several interior cutters. These can be adjusted to cut grooves from 1/8”... -
Page 19: Parts List
PARTS LIST 50-070 PART NO. REF.NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 50070-001 10101001A TABLE INSERT 50070-002 10101002 BUMPER 50070-003 S0050404 SOCKET SET SCREW 1/4"-20UNCx1/4" 50070-004 10201002A TABLE 50070-005 10201003 CABINET 50070-006 S0210500C WASHER 5/16" -18X2T 50070-006A S0020500 SPRING WASHER 5/16" 50070-007 S0020510 HEX HD. SCREW 5/16"-18UNCx5/8"... - Page 20 PARTS LIST 50-070 PART NO. REF.NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 50070-081A 10105056 KNOB 50070-081B S0110600 HEX NUT 50070-081C RD. HD. SCREW 3/8"-16UNCx3-1/4" 50070-082 S0240600A FIBER WASHER 3/8" 50070-083 10105057 POINTER 50070-085 10105058 SET COLLAR 50070-087 10105059 TILT SHAFT 50070-087A 10105060 ECCENTRIC 50070-087B...
- Page 21 STAND PARTS LIST 50-070 - STAND PART NO. REF.NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 50070-167 S0030310 RD HD. SCREW 3/16"-24UNCX5/8" 50070-173 S0060509 TRUSS HEAD SCREW 5/16"-18UNCx5/8" 50070-178 10105086 SPACER 50070-182 10206036 FOOT STAND 50070-183 10206038 BOTTOM LONG BRACKET 50070-184 10206037 BOTTOM SHORT BRACKET...
- Page 22 FENCE PARTS LIST 50-070 - FENCE PART NO. REF.NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 50070-F01 11102014 FENCE HEAD(DOWN) 50070-F02 11102013 FENCE HEAD(UP) 50070-F03 11102017A HANDLE ASS'Y 50070-F03A 11102017B HANDLE SUPPORTER 50070-F03B 12100033R HANDLE 50070-F04 S05ETW06 E-RING 50070-F05 11102015A LOCK SPINDLE 50070-F06 11102015 ROTATION PLUG...
- Page 23 PARTS LIST 50-070 - FENCE PART NO. REF.NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 50070-F25 S0070203 SELF TAPPING SCREW 5/32"-32UNCX1/2" 50070-F26 11101005R FRONT RAIL(LONG) 50070-F27 11101005L FRONT RAIL(SHORT) 50070-F28 11101008 FRONT RAIL CONNECTOR 50070-F29 11102006R REAR RAIL(LONG) 50070-F30 11102006L REAR RAIL(SHORT) 50070-F31 11101013 REAR RAIL CONNECTOR...
- Page 24 50-070 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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