SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL FEATURES Large surface, ground cast-iron tables for stability and added support when feeding longer stock. 12” PARALLELOGRAM JOINTER Independent infeed and outfeed table height adjustment hand wheels. Precision four point parallelogram table adjustment system allows for easy parallel alignment of tables to the cutter head and to each other. Smooth, hand wheel controlled heavyduty rack and pinion fence positioning.
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 80-325 M1 / 80-325HC M1 12” jointer. This jointer 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 Additional Safety Instructions for jointers.................................................. 6 Electrical requirements.............................. 7 Electrical connections.............................................. 7 Grounding instructions............................................. 7 Adjusting the fence and setting the fence stops.................................... 13-14 Operating instructions........................
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 holds itself harmless for any injury that may result from the improper use of it’s equipment. 1. Do not operate this jointer when tired, distracted, or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medication that impairs reflexes or alertness. 2.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JOINTERS Because each shop situation is unique, no list of safety guidelines can ever be complete. The most important safety feature of any shop is the knowledge and good judgement of the user. Use common sense and always keep safety considerations, as they apply to your individual shop conditions, first and foremost in mind.
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 FRONT VIEW D F E H G C I A P P B O N N M L J REAR VIEW Q R K P A. OUTFEED TABLE K. WHEEL LOCK KNOBS B. OUTFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENT HANDWHEEL L. INFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENT HANDWHEEL C. RABBETING ARM M. TABLE LOCKING LEVER D. CUTTER HEAD GUARD N. TABLE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LOCK PIN E. FENCE TILT LEVER O. ECCENTRIC ADJUSTERS F. P. DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR G. FENCE Q. FENCE ADJUSTMENT HANDWEEL H. MAGNETIC SWITCH R. FENCE TILT LOCKING LEVER I.
BASIC FUNCTIONS This 12” jointer is designed for face and edge jointing in solid wood only. The unit is not designed nor should it be used to surface or prepare plywood, wood panelling, particleboard, MDF, nor any other wood based by-products nor any non-wood based materials. The 80-325 features a precision four point parallelogram table adjustment system that allows for easy parallel alignment of infeed and outfeed table to the cutter head and to each other.
CLEAN UP The protective coating on the jointer tables prevents rust from forming during shipping and storage. Remove it by rubbing with a rag dipped in kerosene, mineral spirits or paint thinner. (Dispose of potentially flammable solventsoaked rags according to manufacturer’s safety recommendations.) A putty knife, held flat to avoid scratching the surface, may also be used to scrape off the coating followed by clean-up with solvent.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS For your convenience this jointer is shipped from the factory partially assembled and requires only minimal assembly and set up before being put into service. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF YOU CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY STEPS. DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
ADJUSTING AND SETTING THE OUTFEED TABLE HEIGHT The outfeed table should be set level with the highest point of the knives A. The height of the outfeed table should be verified and adjusted prior to first use. It should also be verified and re-adjusted periodically to compensate for knife wear and also upon knife replacement. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Loosen the infeed (right) table locking lever C. 2. Flip the handle down then use the handwheel B to adjust the infeed table height to the desired depth of cut. D Note: Refer to the graduated depth scale D. 3. Flip handle B up to allow you to keep the handwheel from interfering while jointing. 4. Re-tighten locking lever C to secure the infeed table in position. C B TABLE ALIGNMENT The outfeed table and infeed table have been factory set parallel to the cutter head and to each other.
ADJUSTING THE FENCE AND SETTING THE FENCE STOPS (CONTINUED) H K L J M I N To set the 45° outward fence stop: To set the 45° inward fence stop: 1. Using a combination or machinists square, set the fence to 45° outward H. 1. Using a 45° combination or machinists square, set the fence to 45° inward K. 2. Loosen the jam nut I on the 45° outward fence stop bolt. 2. Flip the 90° stop into position L. 3. Adjust the 45° outward fence stop bolt J until it makes contact with the back of the fence.
SELECTING BOARDS SUITABLE FOR JOINTING This jointer is not intended (and should not be used) to joint any material other than solid wood. ALWAYS JOINT IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF THE GRAIN. JOINTING AGAINST THE GRAIN OR JOINTING END GRAIN IS DANGEROUS AND MAY CAUSE THE WORKPIECE TO SHATTER. 1. 2. Jointing safety begins with the stock used with the machine. Inspect the work piece carefully before jointing it. Never joint a board that has loose knots, staples, nails or other embedded foreign objects.
CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK OR FIRE DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH A DAMAGED POWER CORD OR PLUG. REPLACE DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG IMMEDIATELY. TO AVOID UNINTENTIONAL START-UP, MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE. Once the assembly and adjustment steps have been completed, uncoil the power cord and plug it into an appropriate outlet. The Power-on indicator light A will illuminate.
EDGE JOINTING 1. Inspect the stock before starting & remove any foreign objects or debris. 2. Set the depth of cut as required (1/16” - 1/8” is recommended for edge jointing - Less for hard wood or wider stock.) 3. Set & lock the fence at 90°. 4. If your workpiece is cupped, place the cupped side face down on the infeed (right) table. 5. Set the position of the fence so that the length of blade remaining exposed is roughly 1/4” longer than the width of the board to be jointed. 6.
INSPECTING/REPLACING CUTTER HEAD KNIVES (CONTINUED) Observing jointed 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. C D 1. A raised ridgeline in the workpiece that runs a straight line from beginning to end of the board C.
KNIFE SETTING / REPLACEMENT - 80-325 ONLY (CONTINUED) To use the Jack Screws to set the knife height: D Use an Allen wrench to turn the screws C to raise or lower the knife as needed until the ideal position - both sets of feet of the gauge sitting flush on the cutter head and the knife barely touching the center reference pads on the gauge E – has been achieved. Repeat for the 2 other knives. 5. Re-check the height setting on all the knives and reset if necessary. 6.
HELICAL CUTTER HEAD INSERT REVERSAL / REPLACEMENT - 80-325HC ONLY (CONTINUED) Important! The nut and screw that secures the knife-holder/chip breakers and inserts in the cutter head does not have to be removed for blade reversal/replacement, only loosened. If the nuts and screws have to be replaced or if they have been removed instead of loosened, follow the instructions below to make sure that the knife-holder/chip breakers are all secured at the same height into the cutter head. 1.
PARALLEL (CO-PLANAR) ALIGNMENT OF THE INFEED AND OUTFEED TABLES (CONTINUED) G H INFEED TABLE (RIGHT) OUTFEED TABLE (LEFT) I F Note: Remove the cutter head guard and move the fence backwards, out of the way. 4. 5. Raise the outfeed table higher than the cutter head then set the infeed table to the same height as the outfeed table F.
PARALLEL (CO-PLANAR) ALIGNMENT OF THE INFEED AND OUTFEED TABLES (CONTINUED) 14. With the outfeed and infeed tables coplanar, tighten the 4 locking screws D on both tables. 15. Re-install the 4 plastic plugs C on both tables. C D PERIODIC MAINTENANCE To prolong the service life of your jointer and to maintain optimum performance the following basic maintenance procedures should be practiced and become part of your shop routine. • Inspect/test the ON/OFF switch before each use.
ADJUSTING THE INFEED TABLE ZERO POINT AND DOWN STOPS (CONTINUED) 3. Once the infeed is set to zero, lock the table in position by turning its lock lever clockwise. 4. Using a 17 mm wrench, remove the 4 bolts in each corner of the machine. 5. Using a 5 mm Allen key, remove the 3 cap screws at the bottom of the control box, and then put the control box aside. 6. Loosen the rear panel using a 3 mm Allen key. 8. Remove the belt from motor pulley. B 7. Loosen the nuts B to loosen the belt.
ADJUSTING THE INFEED TABLE ZERO POINT AND DOWN STOPS (CONTINUED) 9. Remove the guard upper pulley lock knob, the remove the guard. 10. Remove the belt from the upper pulley. C 11. Install appropriate lifting straps around the lifting bars, then lift the machine until you can access underneath the machine. 12. Under the infeed table, loosen the zero stop C located to the left on the lead screw using a 5 mm Allen key. E D 13. Hand slide the zero stop against the block D, then Re-tighten zero stop.
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Here is a sampling of optional accessories available from your local General International dealer to help you increase convenience, productivity, accuracy and safety when using your machine. For more information about our products, please visit our website at www.general.ca Item #80-012 Item #80-013 12” HI-SPEED STEEL BLADE (SET OF 3) 12” CARBIDE BLADE (SET OF 3) DUST COLLECTORS Dust collectors contribute to a cleaner more healthful workshop environment.
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PARTS LIST 80-325 / 80-325HC 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 80-325 / 80-325HC 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 # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 80325-93 BRASS STUD 8 80325-94 GEAR COVER 2 80325-95 CAP SCREW M6 X 1.0P X 55 4 80325-96 ECCENTRIC ADJUSTER 8 80325-97 SPACER 8 80325-98 FLAT WASHER 6.6 X 13 X 1.0T 17 80325-99 BUTTON HEAD SOCKET SCREW M6 X 1.0P X 20 8 80325-100 LOCK WASHER 6.1 X 12.
HELICAL CUTTER HEAD - #80325H WITH 80-325HC ONLY 5 4 3 6 4 3 2 8 1 7 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.
8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Tel.: (514) 326-1161 Fax: (514) 326-5565 - Parts & Service / (514) 326-5555 - Order Desk orderdesk@general.ca www.general.