SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL FEATURES Powerful 15 A motor with thermal overload protection. 13” HEAVY-DUTY BENCH-TOP PLANER - WITH HELICAL CUTTER HEAD Front and rear fold-down extension tables for smooth easy stock feeding. Built-in inset lifting handles & onboard tool storage. Large depth of cut adjustment handle – one full rotation equals 1/16”. Easy to read thickness indicator with graduated scale in inches and metric. Safety on/off switch with lock-out key to prevent unauthorized use.
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 General® International model 30-060 13” bench-top planer with helical cutter head. This planer has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service.
GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY All component parts of General® International and Excalibur by General International® products are carefully inspected during all stages of production and each unit is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for safe operation...................................................................................................... 5 Electrical requirements....................................................................................................... 6 Identification of main parts and components................................................................... 7 Unpacking..................................................................................................................
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limitations, 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 it’s equipment. 1. Do not operate this planer when tired, distracted, or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medication that impairs reflexes or alertness. 13.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE, VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE OF YOUR POWER SUPPLY 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. IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER SOURCE. THIS TOOL IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN WET OR DAMP LOCATIONS.
IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS E D C F G TO B O GE O RA ST K J I H A REAR VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW N O M L A. BASE I. B. OUTFEED TABLE J. SWITCH W/SAFETY KEY C. TOOL STORAGE K. CIRCUIT BREAKER D. LIFTING HANDLES (2) L. DUST OUTLET E. STOCK THICKNESS REFERENCE SCALE M. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE F. N. SNIPE LOCK LEVER PLANING THICKNESS SCALE G. MOTOR BRUSH DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR O. PRE-SET DEPTH STOP SELECTOR H.
UNPACKING Carefully unpack and remove the unit and its components from the box and check for missing or damaged items as per the list of contents below. NOTE: PLEASE REPORT ANY DAMAGED OR MISSING ITEMS TO YOUR GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR IMMEDIATELY. L IST OF CONTENTS QTY A. PLANER...................................................................................... 1 B. DUST CHUTE.............................................................................. 1 C. DUST CHUTE LOCK KNOB*............
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS R NE GE AL IN TIO NA TER L NA BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL. INSTALLING THE PLANER ON A STABLE SURFACE For your convenience this planer is shipped from the factory partially assembled and requires only minimal assembly and set up before being put into service.
BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL. 3. Insert the handwheel knob into its mounting hole as shown. 4. Insert the cap screw A into the same mounting hole from the other side of the handwheel and tighten the screw with the supplied Allen key. INSTALLING THE LOCK-OUT KEY 1.
BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL. CONNECTING TO A DUST COLLECTOR A dust port that fits 2 ½” & 4” hose is provided to accommodate connection to a dust collector (not included). Be sure to use appropriate sized hose and fittings (not included).
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. SURGE PROTECTION/CIRCUIT BREAKER TO AVOID UNINTENTIONAL START-UP BE CERTAIN THAT THE POWER SWITCH HAS BEEN SET TO THE OFF POSITION BEFORE RE-SETTING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. SWITCH OFF The unit is equipped with a circuit breaker located to the left of the power switch, A, to protect the motor from power surges or spikes in line voltage.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. The pre-set depth gauge is adjusted at the factory, but in some rare cases it may eventually be necessary to readjust, for example after an important maintenance. Any misalignment can be fixed as follows: 1. Set the pre-set depth stop to the maximum value 1 3/4". 2.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. ALIGNING INFEED AND OUTFEED TABLES RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE A 1. Place a straightedge across the infeed table and the main table and verify that the two tables are aligned. If the tables are not aligned, go to the next step. LEFT SIDE A 2. Loosen jam nuts A located in the front corners of the infeed table. 4.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR The depth of cut indicator, A, will indicate how much material the cutter head is set to remove from the workpiece for a given pass. The pointer will read zero until the workpiece engages the front of the cutter head.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. SELECTING BOARDS SUITABLE FOR PLANING This planer is not intended (and should not be used) to plane any material other than solid wood. The workpiece should always be fed through the planer in the general direction of the grain in the wood, A. Before being fed through the planer all lumber should be inspected for debris and foreign objects such as staples or nails.
2. A If a specific pre-set thickness is required, set the depth stop to the desired final workpiece thickness. 3. Slide the workpiece up to the cutter head and using the depth of cut adjustment handle, raise or lower the cutter head as needed to obtain the desired depth of cut. B TO LIMIT THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK, AVOID STANDING DIRECTLY IN LINE WITH THE FRONT OR BACK OF THE PLANER WHENEVER A BOARD IS ENGAGED IN THE CUTTER HEAD. 4.
MAINTENANCE MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE • Inspect/test the ON/OFF switch before each use. Do not operate the planer with a damaged switch; replace a damaged switch immediately. • Keep the machine as well as the in-feed and out-feed tables clean and free of saw dust, woodchips, pitch or glue.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. INSPECTING CUTTER HEAD INSERTS Observing planed workpieces as they come off of the machine and looking for signs of knife damage or wear is the best method to help you to determine when knives are due to be changed. A B Signs to look for include: 1. A raised ridgeline in the workpiece that runs a straight line from beginning to end of the board D.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. A 5. Remove the screw A with a 4 mm Allen key. 6. Slide finger into the opening and pull back the cover to detach it as shown. B D C 7. Insert a 4 mm allen key B into the cutter head hole of the planer as shown to keep the cutter head from turning while changing inserts. 8.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect the belt afler every 100 hours of service. Belts that show visible signs of wear such as cracks or fraying at the edges should be replaced immediately. A 1. D Turn off and unplug the machine from the powersource and remove the lock-out key. 2. E B C Unlock the cutter head and raise the cutter head to the maximum point A.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. 7. Pull on the belt while turning one of the pulleys counterclockwise until the belt comes off the pulley. 8. 9. Install the new belt on the upper pulley first. 10. Slide the belt onto the edge of the lower pulley. TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY KEEP FINGERS ON TOP OF THE THE BELT 11. Turn the upper pulley until the belt snaps into place.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS. DRIVE CHAIN/GEAR LUBRICATION 1. Turn off and unplug the machine from the powersource and remove the lock-out key. 2. 3. Remove old grease and dust deposits by wiping with a dry rag, then apply generous dabs of any common automotive bearing grease to the gears & chain, and four elevation screws.
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Here is a sampling of optional accessories available from your local General International dealer that can be used with this product. For more information about our products, please visit our website at www.general.ca DUST COLLECTORS Item #10-100 Dust collectors contribute to a cleaner more healthful workshop environment.
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PARTS LIST PLANER 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.
PARTS LIST PLANER 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.
PARTS LIST PLANER 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.
DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST MOTOR ASSEMBLY 30060-600 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.
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