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Heavy duty open steel stand for greater
stability.
High quality conveyor belt for longer
service life.
Large hand wheel adjusts conveyor
table height.
Graduated depth scale in both inches
and metric to indicate sanding thickness.
Independent switches with removable
safety key for both conveyor motor and
main motor.
4" dust outlet.
MAXIMUM SANDING WIDTH
13" (330 MM)
MAXIMUM SANDING THICKNESS
3 3⁄4" (95 MM)
MINIMUM SANDING THICKNESS
1⁄4" (6 MM)
MINIMUM SANDING LENGTH
5" (127 MM)
DRUM DIAMETER
5" (127 MM)
DRUM SPEED
1550 RPM
FEEDING SPEED
6 TO 20 FPM (1.8 TO 6.2 M/MIN)
MAIN MOTOR
1 1⁄2 HP, 110 V, 13 A
CONVEYOR MOTOR
1⁄15 HP
WEIGHT (WITH STAND)
298 LBS (135.4 KG)
VERSION 2_ REVISION 2 - APRIL 4, 2014 (19094510)
© COPYRIGHT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL
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- Page 1 6 TO 20 FPM (1.8 TO 6.2 M/MIN) MAIN MOTOR 1 1⁄2 HP, 110 V, 13 A CONVEYOR MOTOR 1⁄15 HP WEIGHT (WITH STAND) 298 LBS (135.4 KG) VERSION 2_ REVISION 2 - APRIL 4, 2014 (19094510) © 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 15-155 13” Horizontal Single Drum Sander. This sander 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 & GENERAL INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY All component parts of General®, 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®...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..... . . OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ... . . Checking before starting . -
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 poten- tial 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 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. IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER SOURCE. -
Page 7: Identification Of Main Parts And Components
13” HORIZONTAL SINGLE DRUM SANDER 15-155 M1 IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS A - CONVEYOR TABLE HEIGHT F - CONVEYOR BELT ADJUSTMENT HAND WHEEL G - GRADUATED DEPTH SCALE B - DUST OUTLET H - SANDING DRUM (UNDER DRUM COVER) -
Page 8: Basic Functions
Carefully unpack and remove the sander and its components from the shipping crate and check for damaged or missing items as per the list of contents below. Note: Please report any damaged or missing items to your General International distributor immediately. BOX 1... -
Page 9: Additional Requirements For Set Up
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SET UP • Extra person for help with lifting • Phillips Screwdriver • Utility knife • Flat piece of wood or any similar non-cutting object ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF YOU CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY STEPS. -
Page 10: Fasten The Sander To The Stand Or To Your Shop-Made Bench
Attach the 4 leveling feet to the stand using 2 hex nuts and 2 washers, D. After fully assembled and is placed in its final location, level the feet by loosen- ing top nut, adjusting lower nut up or down on the screw stem as needed, then tightening down the top nut. -
Page 11: Basic Adjustments & Controls
BASIC ADJUSTMENTS AND CONTROLS CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE TO AVOID RISK OF SHOCK OR FIRE DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH A DAMAGED POWER CORD OR PLUG. REPLACE A DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG IMMEDIATELY. TO AVOID UNEXPECTED OR UNINTENTIONAL START-UP , MAKE SURE THAT BOTH OF THE POWER SWITCHES ON THE SANDER ARE IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE CONNECTING TO A... -
Page 12: Raising/Lowering The Conveyor Table
RAISING/LOWERING THE CONVEYOR TABLE The conveyor table can be raised or lowered as needed to suit the thickness of the workpiece, by rotating the wheel, A. Note: The maximum workpiece thickness capacity for this machine is 3-3/4". Note: the depth gauge, B ,on the front of the machine can be used as a reference but it is not intended for high precision measurements DO NOT... -
Page 13: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAKE SURE YOU AND ANY ASSISTANTS ARE MAKE SURE TO HAVE ON SAFETY GLASSES AS WEARING SAFE APPROPRIATE WORKSHOP WELL AS HEARING AND RESPIRATORY PROTEC- ATTIRE. ROLL UP LONG SLEEVES, SECURE LONG TION AT ALL TIMES WHEN USING THE SANDER. HAIR AND REMOVE ANY JEWELRY: WATCHES, RINGS, BRACELETS OR ANYTHING THAT COULD BECOME CAUGHT IN THE CONVEYOR FEED... -
Page 14: Operations Step-By-Step
OPERATIONS STEP-BY-STEP TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE SANDER OR THE WORKPIECE, AS WELL AS A POTENTIAL FOR PERSON- AL 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 SANDER ARE LOCKED IN PLACE BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE. -
Page 15: Changing/Replacing The Sanding Belt
CHANGING/REPLACING THE SANDING BELT Pre-cut sanding belts can be purchased in a variety of grits from your General® International dealer under the following parts numbers: •ITEM #15-156 - 60 Grit •ITEM #15-158 - 100 Grit •ITEM #15-161 - 150 Grit •ITEM #15-157 - 80 Grit •ITEM #15-159 - 120 Grit •ITEM #15-162 - 180 Grit... -
Page 16: Mounting A New Sanding Belt
MOUNTING A NEW SANDING BELT Note: To extend belt life and avoid premature breakage, take note of the direction of the arrows printed on the inside of the sanding belt to make sure you install the belt in the correct direction. Pull and hold the left spring-loaded clamp. - Page 17 Tip: Use a flat stick or any similar non-cutting object to force the tab further into the slot so it is as tight as possible. Push and hold the right spring-loaded clamp Insert the right tab of the sanding belt in the slot, forward with your thumb.
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Page 18: Lubrication
Note: With the sanding belt tab properly inserted in the clamp, the clamp assembly should not pull back more than 3/4" from the slot in the drum. If the clamp assembly pulls back further than 3/4" the sanding belt tab, A, needs to be inserted further into the clamp to remove some of the slack in the belt, B. -
Page 19: Periodic Maintenance
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 1. Inspect/test the ON/OFF switches before each use. Do not operate the sander with a damaged switch; replace a damaged switch immediately. Keep the machine, especially motor and the conveyor clean and free of dust or glue. Vacuum or brush off any loose debris and wipe down the machine and the conveyor occasionally with a damp rag. -
Page 20: Recommended Optional Accessories
Remove the belt from the upper pulley, D, and install a new belt. Lift the motor up with one hand and install the other end of the belt on the lower pulley with the other hand. Put the motor back to its initial position, then retighten the hex nuts located on the motor adjust- ment plate. - Page 23 130S 131S...
- Page 27 PARTS LIST 15-155 PART NO. REF. NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 15155-001 22300001 DUST HOOD 15155-002 22300002 MACHINE BASE 15155-004 22300004 LOWER SUPPORT BRACKET 15155-005 22300005 POST 15155-006 22300006 TRANSMISSION SHAFT 15155-007 22300007 FRONT TABLE SUPPORT 15155-008 22300008 REAR TABLE SUPPORT 15155-009A 22300009A COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET (LEFT) 15155-009B...
- Page 28 PARTS LIST 15-155 PART NO. REF. NO. DESCRIPTION 15155-057 20900067 TABLE SUPPORT BRACKET 15155-058 20900051 POSITIONING PLATE 15155-059B M2071211B SPEED REDUCTION MOTOR 15155-060 20703002 BEARING CAP 15155-061 C1206205 BEARING 15155-062 20900002 CLAMP BLOCK 15155-063 20900086 RIGHT CLAMP 15155-064 20900087 LEFT CLAMP 15155-065 20701006 BEARING...
- Page 29 PARTS LIST 15-155 PART NO. REF. NO. DESCRIPTION 15155-114 S0050405 SET SCREW 15155-115 S0050500 SET SCREW 15155-116 W0000015C OVERLOAD SWITCH 15155-117 S0030403 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 15155-118 20900034 MOTOR PIVOT 15155-119 22300040 EYE BOLT 15155-120 20900035 EYE BOLT PIVOT 15155-121 S05ETW06 E RING 15155-122 22300041...
- Page 30 MODEL 15-155 8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Tel.: (514) 326-1161 Fax: (514) 326-5565 - Fax: (514) 326-5555 - Parts & Service / 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.