Summary of Contents for General International 40-350
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Heavily ribbed, solid cast iron table with a smooth ground surface finish. Four(4) spindle speeds with reverse. Independently adjustable left and right industrial duty fences with precision fine-tune adjustment dials. Deluxe precision T-slot miter gauge for better workpiece control. 5HP industrial motor protected against dust by a totally enclosed cabinet.
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GENERAL ® INTERNATIONAL guarantee All component parts of GENERAL INTERNATIONAL machinery are carefully inspected during all production stages and each machine is thoroughly Inspected upon completion of assembly. Because of quality, GENERAL INTERNATIONAL agrees to within a period of 24 months from date of purchase.ln order to obtain warrantee, all defective parts must be returned prepaid...
inspected before shipment and if properly used will give perfect results, However, a reasonable amount of care and attention is necessary to ensure perfect performance and accurate work. It is imperative that you take a few moments to familiarize yourself with these instructions, as they will no doubt save you a lot of UNPACKING AND CLEANUP and install it accurately before use.
FIG.2 SPEED CHANGE AND BELT ADJUSTMENT FIG.3 Follow these procedures to change speed and adjust the proper belt tension. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Open guard door. 4.Move the belt to the other groove (Fig. 3B) FIG.4 5. Push handle bar (Fig. 3C) to get proper belt tension 6.
FIG.6 CHANGING CUTTERS All spindle sizes are equipped with a safety lock nut, Left- h a n d t h r e a d s are found above the large spindle nut. (Fig.7) To mount change cutter, first remove the safety lock nut. Remove the spindle nut by placing one wrench on the spindle nut and another wrench on the flats on top of the spindle.
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FIG.10 OPERATING CONTROLS FOR THE FENCE Depending on the type of work you are shaping, either side of the fence can be moved freely. Fence can be moved by loosening wing screws (A),(Fig.11) Proper setting can be achieved by turning knob (B). The turning knob (B) is with scale for accurate setting. Wing screws (A) must be then tightened to fix in position.
ROTECTION GUARD ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 15) FIG.15 1. Loosen two knobs (A) to slide protector to desired height. PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE Experienced technician should be contacted when the ball bearings • Spindle must always be cleaned properly and with care, with the use of compressed air jet.
Spacers, cutters and collars mounted on the spindle shaft must be in a fixed position. There must be no movement, space or touching between parts. 2. Counter bores and holes of collars, cutters or spacers must be in perfect condition with no rust or flaws.
GRAIN DIRECTION The work piece should always be shaped in the same direction as the grain (if possible). When cut against the wood grain, woods as redwood, fir and oak will leave a rough, or slightly splintered edge. CAUTION: When deep cuts are required, they will need strong power and a pushing force in order to control the cut.
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EDGE SHAPING: SHORT BOARDS When edge shaping short boards, never attempt to hand guide any stock less than 12 inches long, or narrower than 3 inches without the use of a special guide (Fig. 22) END SHAPING When end shaping narrow stock at least one half of the work piece end must be in contact with either the outfeed or infeed fence.
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SHAPING CONTOURED EDGES WITH RUB COLLARS To shape contoured edges the fence assembly should be removed. In order to control the work piece and limit the depth of cut an anti-friction collar must be used.(Fig, 26) The purpose of the collar is to ride against the work piece, collar can be positioned above or below the cutters.
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ENCLOSED EDGE SHAPING Inside edge work piece are shaped the same way as outside edges (Fig.31). When the whole edge needs to be shaped, the operator must use The work piece must be placed on table before starting the motor. The operator must shape the whole work piece by feeding into the cutters.
SECURING A TEMPLATE TO THE WORK PIECE Various methods are used to secure template to the work piece. The operator should select the best method to secure the template to the work piece based on piece is large enough to surpass the front of table, while still leaving space for the desired cut.
STACKED CUTTERS A variety of timesaving and interesting cuts can be made in a single setup by stacking the cutters (Fig. 39). When stacking cutters extra care should be taken. Check that cutters have no flaw nicks, or just. Cutters must cleaned and perfectly balanced before placing in the stacked poisiton.
BUTT JOINTS All butt type joints require both work pieces to be perfectly squared and inline and adjusted for a depth of cut (Fig. 45). both cuts on the work pieces are part- edge cuts that do not reduce the width of material during cutting procedures.
PARTS LIST 40-350 PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 40350-1 TABLE INSERT 40350-2 TABLE INSERT 40350-3 TABLE INSERT 40350-4 SET SCREW CAP PT 5/16" X 5/8" 40350-5 TABLE 30" X 40" X 85mm 40350-6 WASHER 3/8" 40350-7 SPRING WASHER 3/8" 40350-8 SCREW 3/8"...
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QUILL PARTS LIST 40-350 PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 40350-43 SCREW 1/4" X 1" 40350-44 SPRING WASHER 1/4" 40350-45 WASHER 1/4" 40350-46 HAND WHEEL 40350-47 LOCK SHAFT 40350-48 5/16" 40350-49 SCREW 5/16" X 3/4" 40350-50 LOCK SCREW GEAR...
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PARTS LIST 40-350 PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 40350-51 WASHER 40350-52 GEAR 40350-53 SCREW 5/16" X 1" 40350-54 SCREW 5/16" X 1" 40350-55 5/16" 40350-56 SPRING WASHER 5/16" 40350-57 WASHER 5/16" 40350-58 KNOB 40350-59 HAND WHEEL 40350-60 BASE GEAR FOR SHAFT...
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FENCE PARTS LIST 40-350 PART N0. DESCRIPTION 40350-104 SCREW 40350-105 HANDLE LOCK 40350-106 WASHER 40350-107 BRACKET ASSY FENCE 40350-108 SCREW(T) 40350-109 BAR(L) 40350-110 COUNTERSUNK SETSCREW...
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