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General 40-040 Setup & Operation Manual

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Independently adjustable left and right
fences.
Sturdy 32" x 24" tabletop made of heavy
1" melamine surface MDF.
Includes 12" x 9" router insert plate, start-
ing pin, and 2 removable insert rings
(permitting 3 different diameters: 1 1/4",
2 5/8", and 3 7/8").
Two convenient front access storage
shelves.
Graduated scale and adjustment knobs
for precision fence setting.
Movable switch with outlet for convenient
operation.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
32" x 24" x 39" (812 x 609 x 990 mm)
TABLE SIZE
32" x 24" (812 x 609 mm)
TABLE HEIGHT
36" (914 mm)
FENCE SIZE (EACH)
3" x 16" x 1" (76 x 406 x 25 mm)
MAXIMUM FENCE TRAVEL
6 1/2" (165 mm)
DUST OUTLET
2 1/2" (67 mm)
DISTANCE BETWEEN T-SLOT
& SPINDLE CENTER
6" (152 mm)
T SLOT DIMENSIONS
3/4" x 3/8" (19 x 9.5 mm)
ROUTER INSERT PLATE
12" x 9"
TABLE INSERT OPENINGS
1-1/4", 2-5/8", & 3-7/8" (32, 67 & 98mm)
Dia.
WEIGHT
61 lbs (28 kg)
REVISION 2 - JUNE 4/07
© Copyright General International 06/2007

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  • Page 1 3/4” x 3/8” (19 x 9.5 mm) ROUTER INSERT PLATE 12” x 9” TABLE INSERT OPENINGS 1-1/4”, 2-5/8”, & 3-7/8” (32, 67 & 98mm) Dia. WEIGHT 61 lbs (28 kg) REVISION 2 - JUNE 4/07 © Copyright General International 06/2007...
  • Page 2 Because of our commit- ment to quality and customer satisfaction, General® International agrees to repair or replace, within a period of 24 months from date of purchase, any genuine part or parts which, upon examination, prove to be defective in work- manship or material.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Router Table

    ROUTER TABLE 40-040 IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS & COMPONENTS DUST SHIELD FENCE ASSEMBLY MITER GAUGE MITER GAUGE TABLE T-SLOT TABLE INSERT PLATE MOVEABLE SWITCH SHELVES SIDE PANEL RUBBER LEVELING FEET UNPACKING & SETUP ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SETUP ROUTING MAY PRESENT SERIOUS INJURY HAZARDS TO UNTRAINED USERS.
  • Page 5 Carefully unpack and remove the unit and its components from the box and check for missing or damaged items as per the list of contents below. Note: Report any missing or damaged items to your General International distributor immediately. LIST OF CONTENTS RATCHET LEVER .

  • Page 6: Wood Screws

    4. Using a bolt, washer, and nut attach the side panels to the brackets as shown in Fig. 2 with the panels between the brackets. Note: The side panels have pre-drilled holes at one end, for the leveling feet. Make sure when installing the side panels that these holes remain visible, if you cannot see them the panel was installed upside down.

  • Page 7: Starting Pin

    TABLE INSERT SETUP Using the supplied allen key install a leveling setscrew into each of the 4 corners on the table insert plate. LEVELING THE TABLE INSERT PLATE 1. Using a straightedge check that the table insert plate is level with the table.

  • Page 8: Washer

    3. Loosely thread a T-bolt, washer and knob into the fence frame. Allow the T-bolt to protrude approximately 1/4” to 1/2” (Fig 11.1). Slide a fence face into the protruding T-bolt making sure that the T-bolt slides into the aluminum T-slot (Fig.

  • Page 9: Before Starting

    Be sure to use an appropriate size hose and fittings (not included) and check that all connections are sealed tight- ly to minimize airborne dust. If you do not already own a dust collection system, consider contacting your General® International distributor for information on our complete line of dust collection systems or visit our website at: www.general.ca...

  • Page 10: Groove Cutting

    GROOVE CUTTING Beading is commonly defined as cutting a groove or bead in the face of a board. 1. Mount a router bit into your router according to the manufac- turer’s instructions. 2. Snap the smallest table insert into the recessed hole that still Straightedge allows the router bit to rotate freely.
  • Page 11 If any of the miter gauge stops need adjusting turn the adjusting Adjustment Screws screws (Fig. 20) in or out as needed while using a combination square to check the 90 or 45 degree angles between the face of the gauge and the guide bar. Once set, tighten down the lock nuts to secure the adjusting screws in place.

  • Page 13: Parts List

    PARTS LIST 40-040 REF. DIAG. PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 40040-01 POINTER 40040-02 SCALE 40040-03 FENCE 40040-04 WASHER 40040-05 KNOB 40040-06 SCREW 3/16” 40040-07 TABLE INSERT PLATE 40040-08 FIXING PLATE 40040-09 SET SCREW 40040-10 TABLE 40040-11 BRACKET 40040-12 SIDE PANELS 40040-13...
  • Page 14 40-040 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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