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SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
FEATURES
New! Upper and lower blade guard
assembly helps prevent unintentional or
accidental hand/finger contact with the
saw blade
New! Switch protection device to prevent
accidental or unintentional start-up of the
saw.
New! Dust collector table kit for direct
dust-extraction hook-up.
Head tilts 30° (EX-16) / 38° (EX-21 & EX30)
left and 45° right, tilting the blade, not the
table keeping the workpiece level for bet-
ter control & more accurate cuts.
2" cutting thickness capacity.
Quick blade changes with finger
operated blade clamps, no tools
required.
Easy access speed and tension controls.
Onboard dust blower.
EX-16
16" throat capacity. Large 12" x 18 1/2"
(305 x 470 mm) table surface.
EX-21
21" throat capacity. Large 13 1/2" x 23 1/2"
(345 x 597 mm) table surface. Organized
blade storage on base.
EX-30
30" throat capacity. Large 14" x 32 1/2"
(358 x 825 mm) table surface. Organized
blade storage on base.
SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH
27" (686 mm) - EX-16
32" (812 mm) - EX-21
43 1/4" (1100 mm) - EX-30
WIDTH
15" (380 mm) - EX-16 & EX-21
15 1/2" (394 mm) - EX-30
HEIGHT
17" (432 mm) - EX-16
15" (380 mm) - EX-21
15 1/4" (387 mm) - EX-30
BLADE TILT RANGE
30° (LEFT) TO 45° (RIGHT) - EX-16
38° (LEFT) TO 45° (RIGHT) - EX-21 & EX-30
THROAT
16"(406 mm) - EX-16
21"(535 mm) - EX-21
30"(762 mm) - EX-30
MAXIMUM CUTTING DEPTH
2" (51 mm)
SPEED (VARIABLE)
400 TO 1400 STROKES/MIN - EX-16
400 TO 1550 STROKES/MIN - EX-21 & EX-30
TABLE SURFACE
12" x 18 1/2" (305 x 470 mm) - EX-16
13 1/2" x 23 1/2" (345 x 597 mm) - EX-21
14" x 32 1/2" (358 x 825 mm) - EX-30
MOTOR
120 V, 1.3 A
WEIGHT
54 LBS (24.5 kg) - EX-16
65 LBS (29.5 kg) - EX-21
97 LBS (44 kg) - EX-30
SCROLL SAW
MODELS
# EX-16
#EX-21
#EX-30
(MODEL #EX-21 SHOWN)
VERSION 8_ REVISION 2 - MAY 05/13
(S/N: EX-16: 22018213 / EX-21: 22053213 / EX-30: 32231913)
© COPYRIGHT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 05/2013
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- Page 1 WEIGHT 54 LBS (24.5 kg) - EX-16 VERSION 8_ REVISION 2 - MAY 05/13 65 LBS (29.5 kg) - EX-21 (S/N: EX-16: 22018213 / EX-21: 22053213 / EX-30: 32231913) 97 LBS (44 kg) - EX-30 © COPYRIGHT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 05/2013...
- 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 Excalibur by General ® International Scroll Saw model. This scroll saw has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if proper- ly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service.
- Page 3 GENERAL INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY ® All component parts of General® International and Excalibur by General International® pro- ducts 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® International agrees to repair or replace any part or component which upon examination, proves to be defective in either workmanship or material to the original purchaser for the life of the tool.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for safe operation ..............5 Additional Safety Instructions for Scroll Saw . - Page 5 Rules for Safe Operation To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limita- tions, as well as potential hazards. General® International disclaims any real or implied warranty and hold itself harmless for any injury that may result from the improper use of its equipment. 12.
- Page 6 Additional Safety Instructions Specific to this Scroll Saw Because each shop situation is unique, no list of safety guidelines can ever be complete. The most important safety feature in any shop is the knowledge and good judgement of the user. Use com- mon sense and always keep safety considerations, as they apply to your individual shop situation first and foremost in mind.
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Page 7: Electrical Requirements
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE, VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE OF YOUR POWER SUP- PLY 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. -
Page 8: Identification Of Main Parts And Components
SCROLL SAW EX-16, EX-21 or EX-30 IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS (EX-21- shown) OPPOSITE SIDE VIEW A- UPPER ARM ADJUSTER J- TILT HANDLE B- VARIABLE BLADE SPEED CONTROL KNOB K- ANGLE INDICATOR C- ON/OFF SWITCH (WITH SAFETY DEVICE) L- ANGLE ADJUSTMENT SCALE D- BLADE TENSION LEVER M- MOUNTING HOLES (4) E- BLADE GUARD... -
Page 9: Unpacking & Handling
NOTE: Please report any damaged or missing items to your General International distributor immediately. LIST OF CONTENTS A - SCROLL SAW..............1 B - POWER CORD ............1 C - HEX NUT ..............8... -
Page 10: Install The Saw On A Stable Surface
& EX-21 or item EX-30BS for EX-30) is available from your and lower B nuts as needed to adjust the height of the local General International dealer. The stand is equip- foot. ped with mounting holes allowing the saw, after re- moving the leveling feet, to be bolted directly to the stand. -
Page 11: Dust Collector Outlet
DUST COLLECTOR OUTLET The dust collector outlet on this saw allows for hook-up to a user supplied shop vacuum or dust collector. Note 1: The dust collector outlet reduces clearance under the table, and limits the left tilt capacity of the saw to 30º (for model EX-16, and to 38º... - Page 12 SKIP TOOTH Regular evenly spaced tooth pattern. Considered the most common of scroll saw blades, they are available in the widest range of sizes and provide a good combination of fast cutting action with good chip clearance and a relatively smooth finish. BLADE WIDTH THICKNESS...
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Page 13: Installing Or Changing Blades
INSTALLING OR CHANGING BLADES ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE BEFORE REMOVING, HANDLING OR CHANGING BLADES. Remove an installed, worn or broken blade by flip- ping the blade tension lever forward (position 1), then loosening the thumbscrews A and C on the upper and lower blade mounts B and D. -
Page 14: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ON / OFF SWITCH The saw is equipped with a simple dust protected rocker style on/off switch A, featuring a protection device B to prevent unwanted or unintentional start-up ON / OFF SWITCH PADLOCK To avoid accidental starting by young children or others not qualified to use the tool, the use of a padlock C is required. -
Page 15: Basic 90º Straight Or Curved Cuts
BASIC 90° STRAIGHT OR CURVED CUTS All cuts made with the blade at 90° to the table follow the same basic principals. Start by marking or transferring your pattern or reference lines onto you workpiece. Maximum workpiece size from blade to rear of saw The EX-16 has a 16”... - Page 16 The saw is a great tool for fret cutting because unlike most scroll saws it allows you to raise the upper arm with the blade attached B, line up the guide hole in your workpiece with the hole in the table and then lower the arm while guiding the blade through the hole from above (see step by step instruc- tions below).
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Page 17: Angle Or Bevel Cutting
ANGLE OR BEVEL CUTTING One of the unique features of the Scroll Saw is the ability to tilt the head of the saw in order to make angle or bevel cuts. The table and the workpiece always stay horizontal (parallel to the floor) while the blade tilts, keeping your hands in the same comfortable cutting position as they would normally be for regular right angle cuts. -
Page 18: Blade Tension Lever Lubrication
BLADE TENSION LEVER LUBRICATION A regular application of white grease (or petroleum jelly) to the friction point (bottom) of the tension lever is recommended. This will allow for smoother operation as well as prolong the life of the Apply tension lever. Apply a small dab of grease after every 10-15 hours of use or as needed depending on the frequency of use grease of the saw. -
Page 19: Maintenance
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES We offer some optional accessories available from your local General International dealer for increased con- venience, productivity, accuracy and safety when using your scroll saw. For more information about our products, please visit our website at www.general.ca... - Page 21 PARTS LIST - EX-16, EX-21, EX-30 REF. # PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION EX16-A78 MAIN BODY EX21-A01 MAIN BODY EX30-A01 MAIN BODY EX16-A79 TOP COVER EX21-A03N TOP COVER EX30-A03 TOP COVER EX21-A04 ALLEN SCREW #10-32 X 1/4" EX21-A05 SWITCH COVER EX21-A06 SWITCH EX21-A12 AIR NOZZLE...
- Page 23 PARTS LIST - EX-16, EX-21, EX-30 REF. # PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS EX21-B01 TRUNNION EX16-B41 SIDE PANEL EX21-B02 SIDE PANEL EX30-B02 SIDE PANEL EX21-B03 REAR TRUNNION PLATE EX21-B04 FRONT TRUNNION PLATE EX16-B42N TABLE (WITH HOLES) EX21-B05N TABLE ((WITH HOLES) EX30-B05N TABLE (WITH HOLES) EX21-B06 GROUND JUMPER...
- Page 25 PARTS LIST - EX-16, EX-21, EX-30 REF. # PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS EX21-C02 BALANCE BLOCK EX21-C03 SET SCREW M6 X 6 EX21-C04 ALLEN SCREW 1/4-20 X 1/ 2 EX21-C05 LOCK WASHER 1/ 4 EX21-C06 FLAT WASHER 1/4 X 16 X 1.8 EX21-C07 MOTOR COVER PLATE EX21-C08...
- Page 26 MODELS EX-16 / EX-21 / EX-30 (MODEL #EX-21 SHOWN) 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 Follow us:...
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