General 50-755 MI Setup And Operation Manual

12'' radial arm saw

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FEATURES
Cast-iron frame, heavy steel column and
sturdy easy to assemble all-steel stand
for perfect alignment and stability.
Industrial rated quality and versatile
design allows for standard crosscuts, as
well as bevels, miters, and head swivels
for rip cutting applications.
Precision adjustable indexing with posi-
tive stops at 90º, 45º and 22.5º.
Blade guard with anti-kickback safety
attachment and splitter.
Powerful 2 HP 220V single phase (M1) or
3 HP 220V 3-phase (M2) TEFC motor.
Magnetic switch with overload protec-
tion and a lock-out key to prevent unau-
thorized use of the saw.
Automatic mechanical safety brake
stops the blade in seconds upon shut-
down.
Dual 4" dust ports above the table, and
a 2" dust port on the rear of the blade
guard.
12" Negative rake, multi-purpose combi-
nation blade included.
Adjustable tension cutterhead/carriage
return spring to smoothly retract the
motor and carriage back to the start
position for extra safety.
5/8" arbor with 1" spacer bushing includ-
ed.
Replaceable steel guide ways.
Laser included.
SPECIFICATIONS
BLADE DIAMETER
12" (305 mm)
ARBOR DIAMETER
5 ⁄
8 " (with 1" spacer bushing included)
MAX. DEPTH OF CUT AT 90°
3" (76 mm) w/12" blade, 2" (50 mm) w/10" blade.
MAX. DEPTH OF CUT AT 45°
2" (50 mm) w/12" blade
MAX. CROSSCUT W/ 12" BLADE
16" (407 mm) in 1" thick stock
MAX. RIP CAPACITY
26 3 ⁄ 8 " (670 mm)
DADO CAPACITY
13 ⁄
16 " (21 mm)
TABLE SIZE
27 ½" x 35 3 ⁄ 8 " (700 x 900 mm)
TABLE HEIGHT
36 ¾" (935 mm)
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
35 ¾" x 43 ¼" x 70 7 ⁄ 8 " (900 x 1100 x 1800 mm)
MOTOR
M1: 2 HP, 220 V, 1 PH, 9.4 A
M2: 3 HP, 220 V, 3 PH, 9.5 A
SHIPPING WEIGHT / NET WEIGHT
580 lbs (263 kg) / 396 lbs (180 kg)
VERSION 2_REVISION 2 - March 5, 2014
© Copyright General® International

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  • Page 1 M1: 2 HP, 220 V, 1 PH, 9.4 A M2: 3 HP, 220 V, 3 PH, 9.5 A SHIPPING WEIGHT / NET WEIGHT VERSION 2_REVISION 2 - March 5, 2014 580 lbs (263 kg) / 396 lbs (180 kg) © Copyright General® International...
  • Page 2 GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montréal (Québec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Téléphone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca THANK YOU for choosing this General® International radial 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.
  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Do not operate the saw when tired, distracted, or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medication that impairs reflexes or alertness. 2. The working area should be well lit, clean and free of debris. 3.
  • Page 4 20. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by GENERAL INTERNATIONAL may result in equipment malfunction or risk of injury. 21. Never stand on machinery. Serious injury could result if the tool is tipped over or if the blade is unintentionally contacted.
  • Page 5: Unpacking And Cleaning

    UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from all unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor paste wax.
  • Page 6: Hardware Bag

    HARDWARE BAG 1. SCREW DRIVER 1 PCS 2. WRENCH 11/13,12/14,21/23 3PCS 3. ALLEN KEY 2PCS 4. KEY FOR SWITCH 1PCS 5. FOOT PAD WASHERS AND SCREWS 4PCS 6. KNOB 1PCS 7. SCREWS 12PCS WASHERS 12PCS 8. SCREWS 16PCS WASHERS 18PCS 9.
  • Page 7 ATTACHING STAND TO THE MACHINE 1. Assemble the stand first. with 16 shoulder bolts, washers and hex nuts, begin assembling one end of stand by attaching 1 short shelf and 1 long brace to legs 2. Assemble the opposite side of the stand the same way as described in step 1.Then use the 2 short shelves and 2 long braces to join both assembled ends and complete the stand then upside down complete stand in leveling place tighten all nuts.
  • Page 8 ATTACHING THE OVERARM ELEVATING HAND WHEEL 1. Fasten the elevating handle wheel knob to the elevating wheel(A). 2. Adjust cable hanger to “B” position. 3. Remove the screws located on back side of dust bracket ,assemble the dust chute to dust bracket(C).
  • Page 9 ADJUSTING TABLE TOP PARALLEL TO TRACK-ARM For accurate work the track-arm must be parallel to the table top at all points. To check and adjust: 1. Move the motor and cutterhead assembly to the vertical position . Position saw arbor (A), so that it is approximately in the center of the front table board.
  • Page 10 BLADE GUARD AND ANTIKICKBACK DEVICE 1. Remove the outer blade guard. 2. Remove arbor nut and outer blade flange . 3. Install blade on the saw arbor with teeth of blade pointing downward when viewed from front of saw, and thread the arbor nut onto the arbor. 4.
  • Page 11: Starting And Stopping Saw

    CUTTERHEAD RETURN SPRING 1. Return the cutterhead assembly to rear of track arm. 2. Attach eyelet (H) of cable assembly (C) to cutterhead screw (E). 3. NOTE: To prevent premature wear of return reel cable, position the return reel so that the cable does not rub against the wall of the return reel Adjust tension on cutterhead return assembly.
  • Page 12 OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN, WHENEVER THE SAW IS NOT IN USE. Every General international Radial Arm Saw is thoroughly tested, inspected and accurately aligned before leaving the factory and, when delivered, is ready for operation after it is assembled.
  • Page 13 4. Securely lock hex nuts (A) while holding screws (B). ADJUSTING BALL BEARINGS AGAINST TRACK RAILS. WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. After extended use "play" may develop between yoke and bearing carriage. To reduce "play": 1. Locked yoke in place. 2.
  • Page 14 5. Loosen cutting-head clamp knob (B), and slide cutterhead the entire length of track arm as shown to determine if blade (C) travels parallel to the square (A) 5. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen index lock handle (D) 6. Loosen the nuts(F) and adjust the cutterhead screws(E) , until blade (C) travels parallel to square (A).
  • Page 15 5. Place a square (C) on the table and against the saw blade, as shown, and check to see if the blade is square with the table. NOTE: The square should rest between two teeth of the saw blade. 6. If an adjustment is necessary, make certain bevel clamp handle (B) is tight.
  • Page 16 saw blade is flush against fence (D). 6. Tighten cutting-head clamp knob (G) and adjust pointer (H), if necessary, to “zero” mark on lower scale by loosening screw (K). After adjustment is made, tighten screw (K). CUTTING INTO TABLE BOARDS 1.
  • Page 17 6.same procedure of 45 ゚ right and left cut. IMPORTANT: THE TRACK ARM (E), MUST BE RAISED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ROTATE IT. ALSO, THE PROCEDURE FENCE POSITION 1. A position for 3” capacity 2. B position for 1” capacity 3. C position for In ripping 4.
  • Page 18 POSITIVE STOP BEVEL INDEX Bevel index knob (A) , provides a positive stop when positioning the saw blade at zero, 45°, and 90° left, on the bevel scale (C). 1. Adjust stop pin in position. 2.To change the angle of the saw blade, loosen bevel clamp handle (B), pull out bevel index knob (A) and tilt saw blade and motor.
  • Page 19: Anti-Kickback Fingers

    ANTI-KICKBACK FINGERS During ripping operations, the splitter (A) , must ride in the saw kerf and the anti-kickback fingers (B) should be touching the workpiece to prevent kickback. 1. Set the saw up in the ripping position with the blade guard lowered on the in-feed side to act as a holddown.
  • Page 20: Bevel Cutting

    blade through the work, just far enough to cut it off, and return the saw blade to its starting position. Turn tool off. and wait for the blade to stop before touching the cut-off piece. The operator should always be sure to return the cutter-head carriage to the full rear position after each cross-cut operation.
  • Page 21 BLADE GUARD. OUT-RIPPING Out-ripping involves all of the general conditions stated above. The yoke is clamped at right angle to the track arm with the blade guard facing the front of the machine. The cutting-head is positioned on the out-rip scale to the desired setting and clamped in position. The workpiece is fed from the left side of the saw, shows a typical out-ripping operation on the radial saw.
  • Page 22 50-755 - TABLE AND STAND (DIAGRAM A)
  • Page 23: Parts List

    PARTS LIST 50-755 - TABLE AND STAND (DIAGRAM A) 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. PART NO. REF. NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 50755-A01...
  • Page 24 50-755 - COLUMN (DIAGRAM B)
  • Page 25 PARTS LIST 50-755 - COLUMN (DIAGRAM B) 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. PART NO. REF. NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 50755-B01 50102010...
  • Page 26 50-755 - RADIAL ARM (DIAGRAM C)
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST 50-755 - RADIAL ARM (DIAGRAM C) 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. PART NO. REF. NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 50755-C01...
  • Page 28 50-755 - MOTOR BRACKET (DIAGRAM D)
  • Page 29 PARTS LIST 50-755 - MOTOR BRACKET (DIAGRAM D) 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. PART NO. REF. NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 50755-D01...
  • Page 30 PARTS LIST 50-755 - MOTOR BRACKET (DIAGRAM D) - CONTINUED 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. PART NO. REF.
  • Page 31 PARTS LIST 50-755 - MOTOR AND BLADE (DIAGRAM E)
  • Page 32 PARTS LIST 50-755 - MOTOR AND BLADE (DIAGRAM E) 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. PART NO. REF. NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 50755-E01...

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