General International 30-005HC M1 Use and Care Manual
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1. ponds with that of the unit with which it was supplied However special orders and after factory modifica tions may render some or all information in this manual inapplicable to your machine Further as several gene rations of this model of planer and several versions of this manual may be in circulation if you own an earlier or later version of this unit this manual may not depict your machine exactly If you have any doubts or ques tions contact your retailer or our support line with the model and serial number of your unit for clarification GENERAL 8 GENERAL INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY All component parts of General amp General amp 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 Limited Lifetime Warranty Because of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction General amp and General amp International agree 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 However the Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover any product used for profes sional or commercial production purposes nor for industrial or educational applications Such cases are covered by our Standard 2 year Limited Warranty only The Limited Lifetime Warranty is also subject to the Conditio2. 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
3. and check that all connections are sealed tightly to help minimize airborne dust If you do not already own a dust collection system consider contacting your General amp International dis tributor for information on our complete line of dust collection systems and accessories or visit our Web Site at www general ca CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING VERIFY ALL CHECK POINTS BEFORE STARTING FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES Make sure the board has been inspected and is suit able for planing as explained in section Selecting boards suitable for planing Make sure you and any assistants are wearing safe appropriate workshop attire Roll up long sleeves secu re long hair and remove any jewelry watches rings bracelets or anything that could become caught in the moving parts potentially causing serious injury Make sure to have on safety glasses as well as hearing and respiratory protection at all times when using the planer To reduce the risk of damage to the planer or the workpiece as well as a potential for personal injury after ini tial set up as well as before each use make sure that everything is securely installed and that all fasteners and moving parts on this machine are locked in placebefore starting the machine If multiple boards are to be planed collect all work pieces together and set them nearby on a table or bench within easy reach A To limit the potential for injury in the event of a kickback avoid
4. 300mm 3mmz NIN 1 2 1 2 1 1 6 6 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 8 1 6 1 1 2 2 2 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 4 3 2 1 1 2 1 1 4 4 4 1 2 1 1 1 PART NO 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 REF NO 30005 161 30005 162 30005 163 30005 164 30005 165 30005 166 30005 167 30005 168 30005 169 30005 170 30005 171 30005 172 30005 173 30005 174 30005 175 30005 176 30005 177 30005 178 30005 179 30005 180 30005 181 30005 182 30005 183 PARTS LIST 30 005HC M1 DESCRIPTION MOTOR FAN COVER WAVE WASHER BEARING ARMATURE SLEEVE POWER CORD CLAMP STATOR PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW MOTOR HOUSING SET SCREW RETENTION RING BRUSH HOLDER MOTOR BRUSH BRUSH CAP INSULATOR SWITCH COVER PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW SWITCH SWITCH KEY CIRCUIT BREAKER CONNECTING WIRE NAME PLATE CIRCUIT BREAKER RESET POWER CORD UL CSA SPECIFICATION 6201 LLB GCL5 16S 120V 60Hz M4 8x75L M5xP0 8x8mmL RTW32 TP305 TP305 3 16 x3 8 L HT 18 20A A 0701 14AWG 120V2 4mL 2 la l po tp po SH ro Sm Im MODEL 30 005HC M1 8360 Champ d Eau Montreal Quebec Canada HIP 1Y3 Tel 514 326 1161 Fax 514 326 5565 Parts amp Service Fax 514 326 5555 Order Desk orderdeskGgeneral ca www general ca IMPORTANT
5. OF SHOCK OR FIRE DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH A DAMAGED POWER CORD OR PLUG REPLACE DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID UNEXPECTED OR UNINTENTIONAL START UP MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE Once the assembly steps have been completed and the unit is safely secured or installed on a work surface such as a bench stand or worktable uncoil the power cord With the switch locked out i e without the supplied safety key A installed as shown in B or in the off position C plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet Refer back to the section entitled Electrical Requirements and make sure all requirements and grounding instructions are fol lowed When planing operations have been completed unplug the unit from the power source ON OFF POWER SWITCH 3 POWER ON POWER OFF SAFETY KEY PREVENTS STARTUP WHEN REMOVED This planer is equipped with a rocker style ON OFF switch located on the front left hand side of the cutter head To start the planer insert the lock out key as shown in A and pull up on the lower portion of the switch as shown B To stop the planer push down on the switch C To prevent unwanted or unauthorized start up or usage remove the lock out key D and store it in a safe place out of the reach of children whenever the planer is not in use N TO PREVENT UNWANTED OR UNAUTHORIZED START UP OR USAGE REMOVE THE LOCK OUT KEY AND STORE IT IN
6. having to step or reach in front of the machine to pick up the next workpiece B AVOID HAVING TO STEP OR REACH IN FRONT OF THE MACHINE PLANING STEP BY STEP With the planer turned off position the workpiece on the infeed table with the flat face down and the face to be planed facing up 3 Slide the workpiece up to the cutterhead and using the depth of cut adjustment handle raise or lower the cutterhead as needed to obtain the desired depth of cut board back on the infeed table with the face to be planed facing up 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 CUTTERHEAD 7 Slowly slide the workpiece forward until the infeed roller grips the board 2 If a specific pre set thickness is required set the depth stop to the desired final workpiece thickness 4 Set the board aside then insert the safety key in the switch A and turn on the planer B Align the board laterally so that it will be fed through the planer in the general direction of the grain and allow the workpiece enough clearance to feed properly without rubbing or catching on either side of the machine Release the board allowing the feed roller to automatically feed the board through the planer Step to the rear of the machine and recover the The return rollers on the top of the planer can be planed board on the o
7. if properly used and maintained will provide you with years of reliable service For your safety as well as to ensure optimum performance and trouble free operation and to get the most from your investment please take the time to read this manual before assem bling installing and operating the unit The manual s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation basic function and features of this planer as well as the set up maintenance and identification of its parts and compo nents This manual is not intended as a substitute for formal woodworking instruction nor to offer the user instruction in the craft of woodworking If you are not sure about the safety of performing a certain operation or procedure do not proceed until you can confirm from knowledgeable and qualified sources that it is safe to do so Once you ve read through these instructions keep this manual handy for future reference Disclaimer The information and specifications in this manual pertain to the unit as it was supplied from the factory at the time of printing Because we are commit ted fo making constant improvements General International reserves the right to make changes to components parts or features of this unit as deemed necessary without prior notice and without obligation to install any such changes on previously delivered units Reasonable care is taken at the factory to ensure that the specifications and information in this manual corres
8. workmanship CONDITIONS AND EKCEPTIONS This coverage is extended fo the original purchaser only Prior warranty registration is not required but documented proof of purchase i e a copy of original sales invoice or receipt showing the date and location of the purchase as well as the purchase price paid must be provided at the time of claim Warranty does not include failures breakage or defects deemed after inspection by General or General International to have been directly or indirectly caused by or resulting from improper use or lack of or improper maintenance misuse or abuse negligence accidents damage in handling or transport or normal wear and tear of any generally considered con sumable parts or components Repairs made without the written consent of General International will void all warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for safe operation Operating Instructions Basic principles of planing Electrical requirements Grounding instructions Selecting boards suitable for planing Rated limits of this planer Circuit capacity Checklist before starting Extension cords Planing step by step Identification of main parts and components 7 Maintenance amp Adjustments Unpacking Periodic maintenance Inspecting Replacing cutterhead knives Replacing the v belt Assembly Instruction Drive chain gear lubrication Attach the depth of cut adjustment handle Attach the dust chute Recommended optional accessories Par
9. A SAFE PLACE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN WHENEVER THE PLANER IS NOT IN USE SURGE PROTECTION CIRCUIT BREAKER The unit is equipped with a circuit breaker located to the N right of the power switch A to protect the motor from power surges or spikes in line voltage In the event of a SWITCH OFF power surge the circuit breaker will be automatically tripped thereby cutting off the power to the motor To reset the circuit breaker after it has been tripped set the power switch to the off position and depress the reset button on the circuit breaker then restart the machine AN TO AVOID UNEXPECTED OR UNINTENTIONAL START UP BE CERTAIN THAT THE POWER SWITCH HAS BEEN SET TO THE OFF POSITION BEFORE RE SETTING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER RAISING LOWERING THE CUTTER HEAD To adjust the depth of cut the cutterhead assembly can be raised or lowered as needed by rotating the depth of cut adjustment handle NOTE Each full clockwise rotation of the handle will lower the cutterhead by 1 16 Each full counterclockwise rotation will raise the cutterhead by 1 16 PRE SET THICKNESS STOP GAUGE The adjustable pre set depth gauge located on the right side of the planer A allows the user to select one of four commonly used workpiece final thickness settings With the cutterhead set slightly above the height of the workpiece press down and rotate the spring loaded adjustment knob to select the desired final thickness set ting from e
10. NG CAP SCREW SIDE PANEL LEFT PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW TABLE SUPPORT BRACKET LOCK WASHER TABLE BUSHING PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW TABLE EXTENSION ELEVATION CHAIN HEX HEAD BOLT HEX NUT FLAT WASHER BELT GUARD BELT L H HEX NUT CUTTER HEAD DRIVE PULLEY BUTTON HEAD SCREW SPECIFICATION M5xP0 8x20L M6xP1 0x8L M5xP0 8x5L M6xP1 0 M6xP1 0 10 7 62x 15 75x0 71 M4xP0 7x10L M6xP1 0x20L M6xP1 0 12 2x 25 8x21 6000ZZ M5xP0 8x12L 10 3x 18x1 4 2x 15x21 M4xP0 7x12L M5xP0 8x25L M4xP0 7x6L TP305 M6xP1 0x16L 410 100 M8xP1 25x45L M8xP1 25 140 J M16xP2 0L H M5xP0 8x12L 2 5 5 2 m 5 m o o 2 2 2j 2 2 amp 2 2 2 w amp s 2 o ie e sis O S J o S S 2 5 5 2 2 5 PARTS LIST 30 005HC M1 PART NO REF NO DESCRIPTION 100 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 125 127 150 151 152 153 154 155 30005 155 WARNING LABEL UL 156 157 158 159 160 30005 61 30005 62 CUTTER HEAD BEARING SEAT CUTTER HEAD BEARING 30005 63 BEARING RETAINER 30005 64 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 30005 65 KEY 30005 66 HELICAL CUTTER HEAD 30005 67 CUTTER HEAD INSERTS see 130 007 set of 10 inserts 30005 68 TORX SCREW see 1430 008 30005 69 TORX WRENCH 30005 70 ALLEN WRENCH 30005 72 CHIP BREAKER 30005 73 POWER CORD CLAMP 30005 74 DUST CHUTE 30005 75 B
11. O 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 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of an electrical malfunction or short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock The motor of this machine is wired for 120V single phase operation and is equipped with a 3 conductor cord and a 3 prong grounding plug to fit a grounded type recep tacle Do not remove the 3rd prong grounding pin to make it fit into an old 2 hole wall socket or extension cord If an adaptor plug is used Q it must be attached to the metal screw of the receptacle Note The use of an adaptor plug is illegal in some areas Check your local codes If you have any doubts or if the supplied plug does not correspond to your elec trical outlet consult a qualified eletrician before pro ceeding CIRCUIT CAPACITY Make sure that the wires in your circuit are capable of handling the amperage draw from your machine as well as any other machines that could be operating on the same circuit If you are unsure consult a qualified electrician If the circuit breaker trips or the fuse blows regularly your machine may be operating on a circuit that is close to its amperage draw capacity However if an unusual amperage draw does not exist and a power failure still occurs contact a qualified te
12. SETUP OPERATION MANUAL 13 PLANER WITH HELICAL CUTTER HEAD Powerful 2 HP 15 A motor with thermal overload protection Front and rear fold down extension tables for smooth easy stock feeding Top mounted rollers for multiple passes Built in inset lifting handles 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 key Unit cannot be started when key is removed from switch Depth of cut indicator Helical cutter head with 26 reversible two sided high speed steel inserts SPECIFICATIONS TABLE AREA WITH EXTENSIONS L X W 28 3 8 X 13 720 X 330 MM MAXIMUM PLANING WIDTH 13 330 MM MAXIMUM THICKNESS OF STOCK 6 152 mm MINIMUM THICKNESS OF STOCK 1 8 3 mm MINIMUM LENGTH OF STOCK 5 127 MM MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT FULL WIDTH 1 16 1 5 MM CUTTER HEAD SPEED 9700 RPM FEED SPEED 26 FPM MOTOR 2 HP 120 V 1 PH 15A WEIGHT 59 LBS 27 KG REVISION 1 AUGUST 26 10 Copyright General International 08 2010 GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 8360 Champ d Eau Montreal Quebec Canada HIP 1Y3 Telephone 514 326 1161 Fax 514 326 5555 www general ca THANK YOU for choosing this General International model 30 005HC M1 13 Planer with Helical Cutter Head This planer has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and
13. UTTON HEAD SCREW 30005 76 CHIP DEFLECTOR 30005 77 UPPER FRAME 30005 78 SET SCREW 30005 79 CUTTER HEAD PINION 30005 80 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 30005 81 MOTOR MOUNTING PLATE 30005 82 POINTER 30005 83 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 30005 84 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 30005 85 EXT TOOTH WASHER 30005 86 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 30005 95 DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR 30005 96 MOTOR PIVOT ROD 30005 97 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 30005 98 FLAT WASHER 30005 99 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 30005 100 GEAR BOX ASSY 30005 112 CAP SCREW 30005 113 SPROCKET 30005 114 CIRCLIP 30005 115 GEARBOX DRIVE CHAIN 30005 116 SPONGE 30005 117 GEARBOX GUARD 30005 118 CAP SCREW 30005 119 SPROCKET SPACER 30005 120 OUTFEED ROLLER 30005 121 SPRING 30005 122 BEARING BLOCK 30005 123 BEARING BLOCK RETAINER 30005 125 INFEED ROLLER 30005 127 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW W WASHER 30005 150 MOTOR ASSY 30005 151 STRAIN RELIEF BUSHING 30005 152 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 30005 153 FAN HOUSING 30005 154 SPONGE GASKET 30005 156 30005 157 30005 158 30005 159 30005 160 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW SPROCKET WASHER GROUND WIRE SPECIFICATION 620322 M3xP0 5X8L 5x5x12mm 14x14x2mmt M5xP0 8 4x120mmL GCL 5 16 S M6xP1 0x10L M5xP0 8x6L M6xP1 0x12L M3xPO 5x16L M5xP0 8x8L 5 M4xP0 7x12L M5xP0 8x16L 8 4x 18x21 M8xP1 25x20L M5xP0 8x35L 8T STW15 410 27 M5xP0 8x40L M4xP0 7x8L HALO 6P3 4 M5xP0 8x40L M5xP0 8x50L M4 8xP1 2x16L M5xP0 8x8L M5
14. aner is shipped from the factory partially assembled and requires only minimal assem bly and set up before being put into service AN BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE PLANER UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLE TED THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL The unit should be installed on a flat level sturdy and Never install or operate the planer over the edge of a stable surface able to support the weight of the table workbench or other mounting surface machine and the workpiece with ease HEX HEAD BOLT 1 FLAT WASHERS 2 LOCK WASHER 1 HEX NUT 1 If a permanent shop placement or installation is prac tical consider using the mounting holes and drilling matching through holes in your workbench or mount ing surface to bolt the planer in place hardware not included on your workbench ATTACH THE DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE Attach the adjustment handle on top of the machine as shown using the supplied allen key and cap screw If you prefer an optional steel stand item 30 006 is available from your local General International dealer ATTACH THE DUST CHUTE Install the dust chute on the rear of the machine as shown using the 4 supplied button head screws BASIC ADJUSTMENTS AND CONTROLS CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE TO REDUCE THE RISK
15. chnician or our service department EXTENSION CORDS If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with your machine use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plug and a matching 3 pole recepta cle that accepts the tool s plug Repair or replace a damaged extension cord or plug immediately Make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the motor D plate An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating The accompanying chart shows the correct size extension cord to be used based on cord length and motor I D plate amp rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the number the heavier the gauge NR Not Recommended 13 PLANER WITH HELICAL CUTTER HEAD 30 005HC M1 m e Q IN FEED TABLE Q DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR STOCK THICKNESS SCALE OUT FEED TABLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE TOOL STORAGE RETURN ROLLERS DUST CHUTE O CIRCUIT BREAKER Q ON OFF SWITCH W SAFETY KEY Carefully unpack and remove the planer and its compo nents from the box and check for damaged or missing items as per the list of contents below NOTE Please report any damaged or missing items to your General International distributor immediately LIST OF CONTENTS A ADJUSTMENT HANDLE DUST CHUTE SAFETY KEY CAP SCREW BUITON HEAD SCREW THANDLE WRENCH 4 MM ALLEN KEY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS For your convenience this pl
16. from going any lower 4 Using the supplied allen key loosen and remove the 2 button head screw B then remove the chip deflector 3 Using the supplied allen key loosen and remove the 4 button head screws A and remove the dust chute 5 Insert the supplied allen key into the hole on the side of the planer as shown to keep the cutter head from turning while changing knives DETERMINE IF THE EDGE IS WORN OR HAS ALREADY BEEN USED FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING CAN LEAD TO SERI AN NEVER RUN A FINGER OR OTHER BODY PART ALONG THE CUTTING EDGE OF THE KNIFE TO TEST FOR SHARPNESS OR TO OUS INJURY 6 Using the supplied t handle wrench loosen the screws as shown then remove the screws and inserts 7 Thoroughly clean the housing and cavity before reversing replacing an insert 9 Place the insert in the housing so it sits flush against the supporting edge F and firmly secure it in place with a screw Note To avoid stripped screws and cracked inserts do not overtighten the screws Note When tightening the screws make sure the head of the screw is aligned flush with the hole of the insert and does not protrude 10 Re install the chip deflector 11 Re install the dust chute Important To prevent knife height discrepencies the inserts and screws must be clean and free of debris Thoroughly clean the inserts C and screws D using a lacquer thinner and small brush then apply a light coating of machine oil on the screw
17. g too much material causing the workpiece to be too thin for its intended use OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PLANING This thickness planer is designed to remove material from the top face of a board in order to bring the board or a series of boards down to a specific desired thickness To obtain even uniform thickness across the length ofa gf board the stock being planed must have one face that f DW hos already been machined perfecily flat usuqlly on q jointer and the stock should be fed with this flat face against the table A If it is not possible to machine one face perfectly flat before planing take shallow passes all on the same face of the board until this face has been machined level Then the board should be flipped over and the leveled face should be fed face down against the table to allow you to dimension the board to final thickness 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 B Before being fed through the planer all lumber should be inspected for debris and foreign objects such as staples or nails Foreign objects stuck to or embedded in your workpiece can be ejected from the machine at high speed and cause serious injury or damage cutter knives Make sure to remove all such foreign objects fro
18. ither 1 8 1 4 1 2 amp 3 4 This will set the stop pin to prevent the cutterhead from going any lower than the selected thickness B a3 NOTE Once you have planed the workpiece down to the selected thickness do not attempt to lower the cutterhead fur ther Forcing the depth of cut handle when the cutterhead has bottomed out on the pre set stop pin will damage the rais ing mechanism DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR The depth of cut indicator A will indicate how much material the cutterhead is set to remove from the work piece for a given pass The pointer will read zero until the workpiece engages the front of the cutterhead Place the workpiece under the front of the cutterhead and turn the height adjustment handle clockwise until the cutterhead makes contact with the workpiece amp until the depth of cut indicator shows the reading that matches the desired cut Failure to follow these recommendations will lead to premature blade wear and may cause premature motor failure It is recommended that for both hard and soft wood For stock up to 6 in width never remove more that 1 8 per pass A For stock of 6 13 in width never remove more than 1 16 per pass B Removing less material per pass and taking multiple passes is always preferred to more aggressive planing Advantages include longer blade life better finish quality resulting in less time sanding later and less likelinood of removin
19. ives are due to be changed Signs to look for include EFFECT EXAGGERATED FOR CLARITY KK AX M esses pUUPPDPUPDPPPPPPPSCPPC 3C HAHAHAHAHA HAHAHA uh HH A raised ridgeline in the workpiece that runs a straight line from beginning to end of the board A This is ge nerally an indication that one of the knives has been nicked or damaged by a foreign object such as a nail staple or other hard object hidden or embedded in the workpiece A slight washboard or chatter effect B which can be an indication of uneven knife wear causing one knife to cut slightly deeper than the other Rough irregular torn or fuzzy grain on a freshly planed surface may be a sign of worn or dull blades causing the wood to tear out Sharp blades cut crisply and leave a relatively smooth finish Note Fuzzy grain can also be a sign of high moisture content in the workpiece If knives have recently been chan ged or if you suspect that moisture content and not dull knives is the cause set the workpiece aside and test by planing other boards with known or acceptable moisture content If the planed results using a different workpiece are smooth then moisture content in your wood is the problem no adjustments can be made to the machine for this Set the wet stock aside and simply work with drier wood 1 Turn off and unplug the machine from the power source 2 Set the pre set depth gauge to 3 4 so that the stop pin prevents the cutter head
20. laner with a damaged power cord or plug Replace a damaged power cord or plug at the first visible signs of damage The motor and cutterhead bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated no further lubrication is required The drive gears chain and elevation screws should be cleaned of woodchips dust debris and old grease after every 10 15 hours of use After cleaning re apply a generous coating of any common automotive bearing grease Regularly inspect planed workpieces for signs of knife damage or wear and replace damaged or worn knives immediately INSPECTING REPLACING CUTTERHEAD KNIVES AN MAKE SURE THE PLANER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE There are 26 reversible two sided high speed steel inserts knives A installed in the helical cutter head B at the fac tory With usage and normal wear over time it will eventually become necessary to reverse and or replace the inserts To maintain even insert wear always reverse all 26 inserts each time knife replacement is required If one of the inserts has been nicked or damaged on one of it s edges it can be simply reversed instead of replaced When needed replacement inserts B can be ordered through your local General International distributor under item 430 007 Observing planed workpieces as they come out of the machine and looking for signs of knife damage or wear is the best method to help you to determine when kn
21. m the wood before running it through the planer Select lumber carefully and avoid workpieces with loose or protruding knots Workpieces that are twisted severely deformed or warped should also be avoided Warped twisted damaged or fragile stock runs an increased risk of jamming in or damaging the machine or cutters There is also a much greater risk of injury to the operator or bystanders from kickback where the workpiece is forcefully or violently ejected from the machine due to a jam whenever working with such damaged or warped wood RATED LIMITS OF THIS PLANER Max 13 THE MAXIMUM PLANING WIDTH OF THIS UNIT IS 13 THE MAXIMUM WORKPIECE THICKNESS OF THIS UNIT IS 6 THE MINIMUM THICKNESS TO WHICH A WORKPIECE CAN BE SAFELY PLANED WITH THIS UNIT IS 1 8 THE MINIMUM WORKPIECE LENGTH THAT CAN BE SAFELY PLANED WITH THIS UNIT IS 5 A RESPECT THE RATED LIMITS OF THIS MACHINE IGNORING THESE LIMITS AND FEEDING NON COMPATIBLE STOCK INTO THIS PLANER CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER OR SHOP BYSTANDERS AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE WORK PIECE AND OR THE MACHINE IF THE STOCK YOU WISH TO PLANE DOES NOT MEET OR COMPLY WITH THE LIMITATIONS LISTED ABOVE FIND ANOTHER SAFER WAY TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED TASK CONNECTING TO A DUST COLLECTOR A dust port A with a 4 opening is provided to accommo date connection to a dust collector not included Be sure to use appropriate sized hose and fittings not included
22. ns and Exceptions as listed below Standard 2 Year Limited Warranty All products not covered by our lifetime warranty including products used in commercial industrial and educational applications are warranted for a period of 2 years 24 months from the date of purchase General amp and General International agree to repair or replace any part or component which upon examination proves to be defective in either workmanship or material to the original purchaser during this 2 year warranty period subject to the conditions and exceptions as listed below To file a Claim To file a claim under our Standard 2 year Limited Warranty or under our Limited Lifetime Warranty all defective parts components or machinery must be returned freight or postage prepaid to General International or to a nearby distributor repair center or other location designated by General International For further details call our service department at 1 888 949 1161 or your local distributor for assistance when filing your claim Along with the return of the product being claimed for warranty a copy of the original proof of purchase and a letter of claim must be included a warranty claim form can also be used and can be obtained upon request from General International or an authorized distributor clearly stating the model and serial number of the unit if applicable and including an expla nation of the complaint or presumed defect in material or
23. s taking care to remove any excess Tip When reversing the inserts in the cutter head refer to the etched mark E on the inserts to keep track of the rotations REPLACING THE V BELT The cutter head is driven by a flat ribbed belt that is located on the right hand side of the planer facing the infeed MAKE SURE THE PLANER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE P Using a 4 mm Allen wrench remove the 5 button 2 Using a phillips screwdriver remove the 2 phillips head cap screws holding the right hand side cover head screws holding the belt guard in place on Lift the cover upwards slightly while pulling the bottom outwards until it is off of the machine Roll the belt off of the pulleys by spinning the larg er pulley and pulling the belt off of the smaller pul ley one rib at a time until it is free from the pulleys Install the replacement belt in the reverse order of removal Re install the belt guard Re install the right hand side cover DRIVE CHAIN GEAR LUBRICATION Periodically the drive chain amp gears G and elevation screws H will need to be cleaned and greased to help maintain smooth feeding and contribute to longer machine life and trouble free operation To clean and grease the drive chain amp gears and eleva tion screws Turn off and unplug the machine from the power source Unfasten the 5 screws holding the frame cover in place and remo
24. t your hearing when operating power tools 22 23 21 17 1 4 4 KN PAN NN A A g ANA i 5A 7 PA 7 Y OD N FRAME ASSEMBLY MAIN ASSEMBLY REF NO 30005 01 30005 02 30005 08 30005 09 30005 10 30005 11 30005 12 30005 13 30005 14 30005 15 30005 16 30005 17 30005 17 1 30005 19 30005 20 30005 21 30005 22 30005 23 30005 24 30005 25 30005 26 30005 27 30005 28 30005 29 30005 30 30005 31 30005 32 30005 33 30005 34 30005 35 30005 36 30005 37 30005 38 30005 39 30005 40 30005 41 30005 42 30005 43 30005 44 30005 45 30005 46 30005 47 30005 48 30005 49 30005 50 30005 51 30005 52 30005 53 30005 54 30005 55 30005 56 30005 57 30005 58 30005 59 30005 60 PARTS LIST 30 005HC M1 DESCRIPTION HANDLE ASSEMBLY CAP SCREW BUTTON HEAD SCREW TOP COVER SHAFT BUSHING UPPER BEARING SEAT RETURN ROLLER ROLLER SEAT LIFTING HANDLE SPACER SET SCREW UPPER ELEVATION NUT FLANGE NUT SIDE PANEL RIGHT THICKNESS SCALE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEAD SCREW CAP SCREW PRE SET STOP DIAL STEEL BALL SPRING MAIN TABLE LEAD SCREW PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW RIGHT GUIDE PLATE BASE HEX HEAD BOLT HEX NUT FLAT WASHER SPINDLE BEARING BEARING SEAT BUTTON HEAD SCREW FLAT WASHER SPINDLE SPROCKET FLAT WASHER CAP SCREW LEFT GUIDE PLATE IDLE WHEEL ECCENTRIC BUSHI
25. table in feed and out feed support if stock is too long Keep guards in place and in working order If a guard must be removed for maintenance or cleaning make sure it is properly attached before using the machine again Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by GENERAL INTERNATIONAL may result in equipment malfunction or risk of injury Never stand or lean on machinery Serious injury could result if the tool is tipped over or if the cutting tool is unin tentionally contacted Always disconnect the tool from the power source before servicing or changing accessories such as knives or before performing any maintenance or cleaning or if the machine will be left unattended Make sure that the switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the power cord Make sure the tool is properly grounded If equipped with a 3 prong plug it should be used with a three pole receptacle Never remove the third prong Do not use this planer for other than its intended use If used for other purposes GENERAL amp INTERNATIONAL disclaims any real implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury which may result from that use GX ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS N 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 T
26. ts list amp diagrams Basic Adjustments and Controls Connecting to a power source On Off power switch Surge protection Circuit breaker Raising Lowering the cutter head Pre set tickness stop gauge Depth of cut indicator 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 International disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury that may result from improper use of its equipment 10 12 Do not operate this planer when tired distracted or under the effects of drugs alcohol or any medication that impairs reflexes or alertness The working area should be well lit clean and free of debris Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when the planer is in operation do not permit them to operate the planer Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all ma chinery with locks master electrical switches and switch keys to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised use Stay alert Give your work your undivided attention Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious injury Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be hazardous to health Work in a well ventilated area and whenever possible use a dust collector Wear face eye ear respiratory and body protection devices Do not wear loose clothing gloves bracelets neck laces or other jewelr
27. utfeed table once it has used to pass the workpiece back to the front of cleared the outfeed roller and has stopped the machine for repeat passes ca L Repeat these steps as needed for all boards that NEVER PUSH PULL OR OTHERWISE TRY TO MOVE OR RE need to be planed to the same thickness A N POSITION THE WORKPIECE ONCE IT IS IN THE CONTROL OF THE AUTOMATIC FEED ROLLERS MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AN MAKE SURE THE PLANER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT 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 out feed tables clean and free of saw dust woodchips pitch or glue Vacuum or brush off any loose debris and wipe down the machine and the tables occasionally with a damp rag An occasional light coating of paste wax can help protect the tables surface and reduce workpiece friction Ask your local distributor for suggestions on aftermarket surface cleaners protectant and dry lubricants based on what is readily available in your area Avoid using silicon based products that may affect wood finishing products such as oil solvent or water based stains varnishes and lacquers Periodically inspect the power cord and plug for damage To minimize the risk of electric shock or fire never operate the p
28. ve frame cover Unfasten the 2 screws holding the drive chain gear cover in place and remove the drive chain gear cover I Remove old grease and dust deposits by wiping with a dry rag Apply generous dabs of any common automotive bearing grease to the gears amp chain G and four elevation screws H Re install the chain gear cover and frame cover RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES We offer a large variety of products for increased convenience productivity accuracy and safety when using your planer Here s a small sampling of optional accessories available from your local General International dealer For more information about our products please visit our website at www general ca DUST COLLECTORS We offer a wide selection of top quality dust collec tors to suit all your shop needs Dust collectors con tribute to a cleaner more healthful workshop envi ronment ROLLER STANDS HEAVY DUTY OPEN BASED 3850 150 50 170 amp STEEL STAND 50 167S 30 006 We offer a selection of roller stands for added in feed or out feed support when working with longer stock Easy to assemble wide based stable design with mounting slots for perma nent planer installation Foot print measures 33 833 x 24 1 2 Floor to top of stand height 28 711mm ELECTRONIC EARMUFFS 99 200 REPLACEMENT INSERTS 30 007 Highly efficient noise reduction to Reversible two sided high speed steel inserts help protec
29. y while the planer is in operation Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and wear non slip footwear Be sure that adjusting wrenches tools drinks and other clutter are removed from the machine and or the table surface before operating Keep hands well away from knives and all moving parts Use a push stick to feed stock and a brush not hands to clear away chips and dust Be sure that the knives are securely installed in the cutter head Always use clean properly sharpened knives Dirty or dull knives are unsafe and can lead to accidents Inspect stock and remove all foreign objects before planing Make sure that any stock you plane is clean and free of any dirt nails staples tiny rocks or any other foreign objects that may damage the planer knives Only process natural solid wood boards Never plane MDF particle board plywood laminates or other syn thetic materials Do not push or force stock into the cutter head The planer will perform better and safer when working at the rate for which it was designed Kickback is when the workpiece is ejected at high speeds by the force of the cutter head To minimize the risk of injury from kickback use proper feeding tech nique and stand to one side out of the path of a po tential kickback Select appropriate feed speed for the stock being planed high speed for softwood and slow for hard woods Place stock firmly against the table and use sui
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