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General 650RNK Setup & Operation Manual

Riving knife conversion / retrofit kit
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SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
For General MFG model 650 left-tilt saw.
Kit contains all parts and components to retro-
fit /convert a non-riving knife model 650, 3HP*
saw to the new type 650R saw with riving style
(raises and lowers with the blade) splitter /
blade guard assembly with anti-kickback
pawls and a European style "true" riving knife
- both included with kit.
*Note for 5 HP motors, modifications to the
motor shaft will be required - contact our
technical service or your local distributor for
details.
650RNK KIT INCLUDES:
New cast-iron saw chute assembly.
New arbor bracket assembly (with arbor)
with built-in riving knife mounting
block/receptacle.
New riving style splitter/blade guard
assembly.
Riving knife
New table insert
Retro-fit instructional DVD
New & improved saw manual for new
650R saw.
RIVING KNIFE CONVERSION /
RETROFIT KIT
ITEM
# 650RNK
REVISION 1 - March 29/09
© Copyright General®MFG / General® International 03/2009

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  • Page 1 SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL RIVING KNIFE CONVERSION / RETROFIT KIT For General MFG model 650 left-tilt saw. Kit contains all parts and components to retro- fit /convert a non-riving knife model 650, 3HP* saw to the new type 650R saw with riving style...
  • Page 2 GENERAL® MFG (CO) LTD. 835, Cherrier Street, Drummondville (Quebec) Canada J2B 5A8 Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca THANK YOU for choosing this General ® MFG model 650RNK Riving knife con- version / Retrofit kit. This Retrofit kit has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly installed, will provide you with years of reliable service.

  • Page 3: 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® MFG disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury that may result from improper use of its equipment.

  • Page 4: Basic Functions

    650RNK BASIC FUNCTIONS The parts and components supplied in this 650RNK riving knife retro-fit / conversion kit have been designed to fit on a General MFG 3HP* left tilt model 650** saw only. *For 5 HP motors, modifications to the motor shaft will be required - contact our technical service or your local distributor for details before attempting this conversion.
  • Page 5 H - OPERATION MANUAL FOR 650R SAW ... . .1 OPERATION MANUAL FOR 650RNK ....1 J - DVD ........1 TOOLS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS CONVERSION: •...

  • Page 6: Preparation Before Starting

    PREPARATION BEFORE STARTING Turn off and disconnect the saw from the power source. Set the blade to 90° and then remove the blade. Remove and set aside the fence and rails, A. Remove the switch. Remove motor cover door, B. DISASSEMBLY Note: The parts reference numbers in brackets in the instructions written in this manual refer to the reference number of the item as shown in the parts diagram in the original saw manual (a copy of this diagram is included on page #18 of this...
  • Page 7 4. Loosen, but do not remove, the cap screw (#36) on 5. Loosen but do not remove the bolt (#2) on the top of the motor base (#59). the arbor bracket (#37). 6. Tilt the arbor mechanism to 45° and using a brass 7.
  • Page 8 11. Unscrew and remove the lock knob (#20) and then 12. Remove and set aside the key in the keyway on the remove the hand wheel. shaft. 13. Remove the 2 bolts (#7) that hold the blade tilt 14. Temporarily re-install the lock-knob (#20) threading flange (#5) to the cabinet, and remove the flange.
  • Page 9 17. Unscrew and remove the angle pointer (#23 & 24) 18. Carefully pry one end of the rear trunnion (#53) from the front of the saw. down into the cabinet and then slide the rear trun- nion up and away from the saw through the top opening.
  • Page 10 Using a punch and a hammer, gently tap on one Slip the collar off of the shaft and set it aside along with any spacers (fibre washers) on the shaft. end of the spring pin and remove it from the collar/shaft.
  • Page 11 10. Secure the tilt trunnion to the chute using the 4 bolts. 11. Slip the collar and spacer onto the end of the worm gear shaft and line up the alignment marks (made with the punch during disassembly) on the shaft and collar.
  • Page 12 Install the new chute back in the saw, hanging it in Slip the rear trunnion back into place through the the cabinet from the front trunnion. top opening, mating it with the back end of the new chute and sitting it on the cabinet. Loosely install the 4 trunnion bolts with their washers Slip a large flat head screwdriver between the front and nuts into the holes through the trunnions and...
  • Page 13 10. Re-install the blade tilt flange on the cabinet and 11. Before completely tightening the flange to the secure it loosely with the 2 bolts. cabinet, install the lock knob (temporarily) to push on the guide pins and help align the flange and then tighten the 2 bolts to tighten the flange to the cabinet.
  • Page 14 16. Secure the hand wheel to the shaft by tightening 17. Turn the tilt hand wheel to set the chute to 45°. the set screw and then install the lock knob. 18. Fit the pin into the first part of the motor base plate 19.
  • Page 15 22. Turn the tilt hand wheel and set the carriage 23. Align the threaded hole in the bottom of the chute assembly to 90°. with the curved slot in the arm of the mounting bracket and re-install the threaded knob removed and set aside earlier (step #12).
  • Page 16 28. Line the motor bracket holes up with the holes in 29. Use a piece of scrap wood for leverage and pry the motor base plate and loosely fasten the motor down on the inside portion of the motor to help to the base plate using all 4 bolts.
  • Page 17 B) Check and adjust the 90° and 45° bevel stops. C) Re-align the angle pointer. D) Install, align, and use your new riving knife. Congratulations! Your saw conversion should now be completed. Thank you for choosing General MFG – we wish you safe and happy woodworking!
  • Page 18 650 SAW MECHANISM (Without riving knife kit)
  • Page 19 650R SAW MECHANISM (With riving knife kit) 51 51 41 41 43 43 44 44 42 42 57 57 52 52 39 39 59 59 21 21 29 29 37 37 58 58 17 17 54 54 38 38 36 36 30 30 40 40 28 28...

  • Page 20: Specification

    PARTS LIST 650R REF. N0. PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION HEX. HEAD BOLT 3/8-16 UNC X 1 1/2 654-1 FRONT TRUNNION 654-4 REAR TRUNNION P-15 LOCK WASHER 3/8" P-17 3/8-16 UNC 354-12SA LOCK KNOB ASSEMBLED 354-15 HANDLE PIN P-332 HANDLE 354-14 ALLEN SET SCREW 5/16-18 UNC X 5/16"...
  • Page 21 SPLITTER / BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY – RIVING KNIFE PARTS LIST REF. N0. PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY (650) 357-21 RIVING KNIFE 350-7R SPLITTER/BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY 357-24 SPLITTER P-221 ROUND HOOK 357-29 WASHER 357-25 GUARD ARM 357-28 MIDDLE WASHER 357-1S GUARD ASSEMBLY 357-26...
  • Page 22 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.