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- Page 1 RIP FENCE SYSTEM ONLY - TABLE SAW SOLD SEPARATELY REVISION 3 - AUGUST 27/10 © COPYRIGHT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 08/2010...
- Page 2 The manual’s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation, basic function, and features of General “T” fence system as well as the set-up, maintenance and identification of its parts and components. This manual is not intended as a substitute for formal woodworking instruc- tion, nor to offer the user instruction in the craft of woodworking.
- Page 3 2 years (24 months) from the date of purchase. General® and General® International agree 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...
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Page 4: 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 5 GENERAL “T” FENCE SYSTEM UNPACK FENCE RAILS, GUIDE AND REMOVE CARDBOARD END PROTECTORS. The bag of fastening hardware and the measuring tape will be found tucked inside one end of the guide tube. Your hardware bag will contain the contents shown in Fig.
- Page 6 FOR MODEL 50-250/50-260 FOR MODEL 50-270 FOR MODEL 50-300/50-300CE/50-305/50-305CE FOR MODEL 50-450/50-460 FOR MODEL 50-550...
- Page 7 Using the appropriate diagram for your model of saw and rails below, place hex. head bolts and where applica- ble lock washers and nuts to assemble the rear rail to the back of the saw. Remember that if you are using General T-fence rails with another manufacturer’s saw, you may have to drill custom holes in your saw to fit .
- Page 8 FOR MODEL 50-270 FOR MODEL 50-300/50-300CE/50-305/50-305CE FOR MODEL 50-450/50-460 FOR MODEL 50-550 ASSEMBLE THE FENCE LOCKING MECHANISM Install the locking handle, , (with the black magnet facing up) by inserting the pair of bolt and nut, , through it and tightening the nut. Important: Do not over tighten bolts or the cam and handle will be unable to rotate freely.
- Page 9 CHECK FENCE ALIGNMENT To make satisfactory rip cuts, your fence must be aligned perfectly parallel with the saw blade. If not already done, install a saw blade and raise the blade to its highest point. Slide the left edge of the fence up against the right edge of the saw blade.
- Page 10 CHECK GUIDE TUBE FOR LEVEL Note: In some rare instances, the top surface of the guide tube, on which the fence slides, may not be parallel with the top of the saw table, This can result in friction when sliding the fence and eventual scraping damage to the pointer and/or measuring tape.
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Page 11: Recommended Optional Accessories
It is very dangerous to make rip cuts against a dirty, gummy fence as kickback and/or binding of the work and the blade may occur. Periodic wiping with a slightly damp rag as needed will keep your General T-Fence system clean and working smoothly. An occasional light buffing with a small amount of paste wax is recommended. - Page 12 F-42SA FENCE BODY B-006SA CAM AND HANDLE ASS’Y B-007 CAMFOOT B-008 SIDE PANEL FOR 42” GUIDE B-012 ARBORITE GUIDE COVERS FOR F-42 P-267 BLACK “T” MOLDINGS 1/8” x 1/2” x 96” P-489 FLAT WASHERS 3/16” SAE P-369 SELF TAPPING SCREWS 10 - 16 3/4”...
- Page 13 Notes...
- Page 14 GENERAL T -FENCE 835, Cherrier Street, Drummondville (Quebec) Canada J2B 5A8 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...
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