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SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
FEATURES
Heavy-Duty enclosed steel cabinet with
cast-iron base for added stability.
Built-in retractable castor system provides
mobility when needed.
Solid wide-stance cast-iron trunnions en-
sure blade alignment and allow for stable
vibration free cuts.
Large 42" x 29" cast-iron table including two
11" cast-iron extensions – models 50-300/305
only. (Chrome plated table & extensions on
Deluxe 50-300CE/305CE Chrome Edition.)
4" dust port on cabinet with 2 1/2" branch
inlet to blade guard for easy efficient dust
collection hook up.
See-through blade guard with built-in 2 1/2"
dust outlet for direct dust extraction hook
up.
High precision General "T-Fence" system
with 50" long rails. (Deluxe 50-300CE/ 305CE
Chrome edition includes same fence,
36"chrome coated steel extension table and
adjustable support legs, steel dust tube and
2 1/2" upper and lower branch dust hoses.)
Quick release combination riving style split-
ter and blade guard with anti-kickback
pawls and a second European style riving
knife also included.
Unique digital display for blade angle.
Convenient arbor lock for fast one tool
blade changes.
SPECIFICATIONS
BLADE DIAMETER / ARBOR DIAMETER
10" (254 MM) / 5⁄8"
ARBOR TILT RANGE
0° - 45° (TO LEFT)
MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT AT 90° / 45°
3" (77 MM) / 2 3⁄16" (56 MM)
DADO CAPACITY
13/16" (21 MM)
DUST PORT DIAMETER (CABINET/BLADE GUARD)
4" (102 MM) / 2 1⁄2" (64 MM)
ARBOR SPEED
4300 RPM
TABLE HEIGHT
34" (863 MM)
TABLE SIZE (W/EXTENSION)
42" X 29" (1066 X 736 MM)
TABLE SIZE (W/O EXTENSION)
20" X 29" (508 X 736 MM)
BASE DIMENSIONS (L X W)
22 3⁄4" X 26" (580 X 660 MM)
MOTOR (50-300/300CE)
M1 3 HP , 220V, 1PH, 11.7 A
MOTOR (50-305/305CE)
M1 5 HP , 220V, 1PH, 15.2 A
M2 5 HP , 220V, 3 PH, 13 A
M3 5 HP , 600V, 3 PH, 4.7 A
WEIGHT
(50-300/305): 492 LBS (223 KG)
(50-300CE/305CE): 562 LBS (255 KG)
10" TILTING ARBOR SAW
- Left Tilt
50-300CE/305CE
MODELS
#50-300/305 M1
#50-300CE/305CE
REVISION 1 - July 14/09
© Copyright General® International 07/2009
50-300/305 M1
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- Page 1 See-through blade guard with built-in 2 1/2” dust outlet for direct dust extraction hook High precision General “T-Fence” system with 50” long rails. (Deluxe 50-300CE/ 305CE Chrome edition includes same fence, 36”chrome coated steel extension table and adjustable support legs, steel dust tube and 2 1/2”...
- Page 2 ® International model 50-300/305 M1 or 50-300CE/305CE 10" Left Tilting Arbor Saw. This saw has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service. To ensure optimum performance and trouble-free operation, and to get the most from your investment, please take the time to read this manual before assembling, installing and operating the unit.
- Page 3 Warranty does not include failures, breakage or defects deemed after inspection by General® MFG or General® International to have been directly or indirectly caused by or resulting from; improper use, or lack of or improper maintenance, misuse or abuse, negligence, accidents, damage in handling or transport, or normal wear and tear of any generally considered con- sumable parts or components.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
....model 50-300CE & 305CE only Adjusting the 90 º bevel stop ....25 Table extension . - Page 5 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.
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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
10” TILTING ARBOR SAW – LEFT TILT 50-300/305 M1 – 50-300CE/305CE (Model 50-300CE shown) IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS LEFT TABLE EXTENSION WING T-FENCE STORAGE BRACKETS MITER GAUGE MOBILE BASE SPLITTER/BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY MOTOR COVER DOOR DUST HOSE TO GUARD*... -
Page 8: Basic Functions
45 degrees to the left for bevel cuts to a maximum stock thickness of 2 1/8". Using any standard aftermar- ket 8" diameter stacked dado blade set (not included), the maximum dado cutting capacity of this saw is 13/16". Note: for safer dado cutting, an optional dado table insert (#50-302) can be purchased through your General International dis- tributor. -
Page 9: Unpacking
NOTE: Please report any damaged or missing items to your General® International distributor immediately. LIST OF CONTENTS A - SAW .................1 B - MOTOR COVER DOOR ..........1 C - TABLE EXTENSION ............2... -
Page 10: Clean Up
CLEAN UP The protective coating on the saw table prevents rust from forming during shipping and storage. Remove it by rub- bing with a rag dipped in kerosene, mineral spirits or paint thinner. (Dispose of potentially flammable solvent- soaked rags according to manufacturer’s safety recom- mendations.) A putty knife, held flat to avoid scratching the surface, may also be used to scrape off the coating followed by... -
Page 11: Install The Handle Onto The Retractable Castor System Hand Wheel
R. Align the table extensions with the table and loosely Note: If you have purchased either Deluxe 50-300CE or attach the bolts. Place a straightedge on the table and 50-305CE Chrome edition, please skip ahead to the “Ins- tall the table extension, dust tube and dust hoses”... -
Page 12: Install The T-Fence Assembly
L-jig all along the rail and at both ends. Note: If you have purchased either Deluxe 50-300CE or 50-305CE Chrome edition, please skip ahead to the “Install the table extension, dust tube and hoses” installa- tion instructions on page 13 before assembling the guide tube to the front fence rail. -
Page 13: Install The Table Extension, Dust Tube And Hoses - Model 50-300Ce & 305Ce Only
- MODEL 50-300CE & 305CE ONLY Note: Deluxe 50-300CE/305CE Chrome edition includes 36” chrome coated steel extension table and adjustable support legs, steel dust tube and 2 1/2” upper and lower branch dust hoses.) The following instructions are specifically related to the installation of these models options. -
Page 14: Dust Tube
Attach the two legs to the extension table with 4 hex head bolts, lock washers, flat washers and hex nuts G as shown. DUST TUBE Install the dust tube support brackets on the rear of Insert the dust tube horizontal post into the support the saw cabinet as shown, using the backer plate brackets as shown and secure in position by tight- A of the support brackets assemblies, from inside... -
Page 15: Connecting To A Dust Collector
Note: If you have not purchased either model 50-300CE or 50- 305CE, make sure that the 2 1/2” branch on the dust outlet is sealed with the supplied cap •... -
Page 16: To Remove A Saw Blade
BLADE DIRECTION FRONT 3. Install a saw blade on the arbor so that the openings 4. Replace the flange and arbor nut. Press down on between the teeth face the front of the saw (the bla- the red arbor lock button G so the blade and arbor won’t turn as you tighten the arbor nut clockwise (to- de spins in the counter-clockwise direction). -
Page 17: Removal/Installation
REMOVAL / INSTALLATION ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE SAW BEFORE REMOVING / INSTALLING A RIVING KNIFE. Set the blade to 90º and raise it to its highest position. (Refer to “Blade height and tilt adjustment” instructions on page 19 if needed). Remove the table insert. -
Page 18: Setting The Splitter/Knife Parallel To And Centered On The Blade
SETTING THE SPLITTER/KNIFE PARALLEL TO AND CENTERED ON THE BLADE TABLE REMOVED FOR CLARITY ONLY Place a straightedge against the splitter/knife A. Use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance between the straightedge and the blade. The If needed, loosen or tighten one or both set screws width of the gap must be more or less the same on both left B and right C side of the splitter/knife on each side of the splitter/knife. -
Page 19: On/Off Magnetic Power Switch
ON/OFF MAGNETIC POWER SWITCH This saw is equiped with a MAGNETIC SAFETY SWITCH located on the control box, designed to protect the unit and the user from power surges, power outages and unwanted or unintentional start-up. The switch assembly is equipped with a GREEN “START” button A and a RED spring loaded “STOP”... -
Page 20: Resetting Digital Bevel Angle Readout
Turn the hand wheel counterclockwise to disengage the mobile base and set the saw firmly back onto the floor. Note: If you have purchased either model 50-300CE or 50- 305CE, have an assistant lift and support the extension table to prevent damaging when moving the saw. -
Page 21: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VERIFY ALL CHECK POINTS BEFORE STARTING. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES. • Make sure that the arbor nut is secure and that the blade is firmly tightened snug on the arbor. • Make sure that the arbor lock is disengaged and the blade spins unobstructed when rotated by hand. •... -
Page 22: Bevel Ripping
If the work to be ripped is narrow, it is safer to use the sup- plied push stick, rather than the hands, to feed it into the blade B. When ripping extremely narrow stock that may not clear the width of the blade guard, or very thin material such as paneling, which may slip between the underside of the fence and the table surface, a strip of wood as an auxil- iary guide can be attached to the fence. -
Page 23: Adjusting And Using The Miter Gauge
ADJUSTING AND USING THE MITER GAUGE ADJUSTING 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 A by turning it counterclockwise, flip down the stop-lock tab B and rotate the miter head to 45°, or any angle shown on the numerical guide. -
Page 24: Miter Cuts
MITER CUTS This operation is the same as cross cutting, except the miter gauge is set to an angle other than 0. Hold the work piece firmly against the miter gauge and feed the work piece slowly into the blade to prevent it from moving during the cut I. -
Page 25: Lubrication
LUBRICATION Keep the blade height adjustment mechanism A as well as the blade tilt mechanism B (both accessible by the motor cover door) well lubricated and free of dust or debris. Clean and remove dust, debris, and old grease as needed depending on frequency of use. -
Page 26: Recommended Optional Accessories
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES We offer a large variety of products to help you increase convenience, productivity, accuracy and safety when using your saw Here’s a small sampling of optional accessories available from your local General International dealer. For more information about our products, please visit our website at www.general.ca... -
Page 27: Parts List And Diagrams
CABINET AND TABLE 103 104 36 Power Cord (Switch to Motor) - Page 28 MOBILE BASE...
- Page 29 M6_8 50300-012 110-10212 SET SCREW 1/4”_3/8” 50300-013 210-10213 TABLE INSERT 50300-014 210-10214 MAIN TABLE (CAST-IRON) 50-300/305 50300-014CE MAIN TABLE (CHROME) 50-300CE/305CE 50300-015 130-10215 EXTENSION WING (CAST-IRON) 50-300/305 50300-015CE EXTENSION WING (CHROME) 50-300CE/305CE 50300-016 110-10216 HEX HEAD BOLT 7/16”_1-1/2” 50300-017 110-10217 LOCK WASHER 7/16”...
- Page 30 PARTS LIST 50-300/305_50-300CE/305CE PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 50300-055 210-10255 SPRING PIN M6_20. 50300-056 210-10256 BEARING 606Z 50300-057 210-10257 CAP SCREW M6_16 50300-058 210-10258 LOCK WASHER 50300-059 210-10259 FLAT WASHER 50300-060 210-10260 HEX NUT 50300-061 210-10261 SET SCREW M6_8 50300-062 210-10262 GEAR BLOCK...
- Page 31 MOTOR & TRUNNION...
- Page 32 PARTS LIST 50-300/305_50-300CE/305CE PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 50300-106 UOTS10-106 BEARING 6203ZZ 50300-107 UOTS10-107 BEARING LOAD SPRING M5_5 50300-108 UOTS10L II-108 BEARING LOAD SPACER M3_6 50300-109 UOTS10-109 SET SCREW 1/4" X 3/8" 50300-110 UOTS10L II-110 ARBOR PULLEY 50300-111 UOTS10-111 COLLAR 50300-112 UOTS10-112...
- Page 33 PARTS LIST 50-300/305_50-300CE/305CE PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 50300-164 UOTS10-164 POINTER BRACKET 50300-165 UOTS10-165 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 3/16" X 2" 50300-166 UOTS10L II-166 GUIDE BLOCK 50300-167 UOTS10-167 FLAT WASHER 3/8" 50300-168 UOTS10-168 BUSHING 50300-169 UOTS10-169 TILT SHAFT 50300-170 UOTS10L-170 ARBOR WRENCH 50300-171 UOTS10L II-171...
- Page 34 BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY Model 50-300CE/305CE only where specified:*.
- Page 35 CE10GII-15 SPACER 50300-224 CE10GII-16 TORSION SPRING 50300CE-225 CE10GII-17 HOSE CLAMP (50-300CE/305CE ONLY) 50300CE-226 CE10SSG-18 DUST HOSE TO GUARD (50-300CE/305CE ONLY) 2" 50300CE-227 CE10SSG-19 DUST TUBE (50-300CE/305CE ONLY) 50300CE-228 CE10SSG-20 DUST HOSE TO TUBE (50-300CE/305CE ONLY) 2" 50300CE-229 CE10SSG-21 HOSE ADAPTER (50-300CE/305CE ONLY) 2"...
- Page 36 EXTENSION TABLE ASSEMBLY Model 50-300CE/305CE only. PARTS LIST 50-300CE/305CE PART. N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 50300CE-237 210-1071 CHROME EXTENSION TABLE 50300CE-240 210-1074 FLAT WASHER 5/16” 50300CE-241 210-1075 LOCK WASHER 50300CE-243 210-1077 HEX HEAD SCREW M8X25 50300CE-244 210-1078 50300CE-245 210-1079 HEX NUT 3/8”...
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Page 37: Wiring Diagrams
WIRING DIAGRAM... - Page 38 WIRING DIAGRAM...
- Page 39 WIRING DIAGRAM...
- Page 40 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. Also a brief description of each item and quantity desired.
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