GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 50-070 10 Inch Star Shop Contractor Style Table Saw

FEATURES

• Heavy–duty, precision cast iron, ribbed table with mitre gauge “T” slot.
• 2 steel extension wings.
• Aluminium miter gauge.
• Heavy–duty open steel stand for greater stability.
• Convenient rail-mounted switch.
• See-through blade guard with splitter and anti-kickback pawls.
• Forged, one-piece, precision machined arbor for minimal blade runout.
• Onboard storage mounts for a wrench, rip fence and mitre gauge.

SPECIFICATIONS

• BLADE DIAMETER: 10” (254 mm)
• ARBOR DIAMETER: 5/8” (16 mm)
• ARBOR TILT RANGE: 0° to 45° (right tilt)
• MAX. DEPTH OF CUT AT 90°: 3” (77 mm)
• MAX. DEPTH OF CUT AT 45°: 2 1/8” (54 mm)
• MAX. RIP TO LEFT OF BLADE: 12” (305 mm)
• MAX. RIP TO RIGHT OF BLADE: 24” (610 mm)
• ARBOR SPEED: 4200 RPM
• TABLE SIZE ( WITH EXTENSION WING ): 40” x 23” (1015 mm x 588 mm)
• EXTENSION WING SIZE (2): 12 1/2” x 23” (317 mm x 588 mm)
• BASE DIMENSIONS (l x w): 18” x 20 7/8” (465 mm x 530 mm)
• MOTOR (PREWIRED 110V): 2 HP, 110/220V, 15A/7.5A
• WEIGHT: 212 LBS (96.5 kg)

THANK YOU for choosing this General International Star-Shop model 50-070 Contractor-style Table Saw. This table saw has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service. 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 assembling, installing and operating the unit.
The manual’s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation, basic function, and features of this unit as well as the set-up, maintenance and identification of its parts and components. 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.

GENERAL ® INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

All parts of General® International Star-Shop machinery are carefully tested and inspected during all stages of production, and each machine is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly. Because of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, General® International agrees to repair or replace, within 24 months from the date of purchase, any genuine part or parts which, upon examination, prove to be defective in workmanship or material. To obtain this warranty, all defective parts must be returned freight pre-paid to General® International Mfg. Co., Ltd. Repairs attempted without our written authorization will void this warranty.

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 committed to 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 correspond with that of the unit with which it was supplied. However, special orders and “after factory” modifications may render some or all information in this manual inapplicable to your machine. Further, as several generations of this model of table saw 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 questions contact your retailer or our support line with the model and serial number of your unit for clarification.

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 improper use of its equipment.

1. Do not operate the saw when tired, distracted, or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medication that impairs reflexes or alertness.
2. The working area should be well-lit, clean and free of debris.
3. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when the saw is in operation; do not permit them to operate the saw.
4. Childproof and tamper-proof your shop and all machinery with locks, master electrical switches and switch keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised use.
5. Stay alert! Give your work your undivided attention. Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious injury.
6. Fine particulate sawdust is a carcinogen that can be hazardous to health. Work in a well-ventilated area and whenever possible use a dust collector and wear eye, ear and respiratory protection devices.
7. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, necklaces and ornaments while the saw is in operation.
8. Be sure that adjusting wrenches, tools, drinks and other clutter are removed from the machine and/or the table surface before commencing operation.
9. Keep hands well away from the saw blade and all moving parts. Use a push stick to feedstock, and use a brush, not hands, to clear away chips and sawdust.
10. Be sure that the saw blade is securely locked, and in the proper cutting direction, before operation.
11. Use recommended speed, saw blade and accessories for the working material.
12. Be sure the blade has gained full operating speed before beginning to cut.
13. Always use a clean, properly sharpened blade. Dirty or dull blades are unsafe and can lead to accidents.
14. Do not push or force stock into the cutting blade. The saw will perform better and more safely when working at the rate for which it was designed.
15. Use suitable support when cutting stock that does not have a flat surface. Always hold the stock firmly against the fence when ripping, or against the miter gauge when cross-cutting.
16. To minimize the risk of injury in the event of a workpiece kickback, never stand directly in line with the blade or the potential kickback path of the workpiece.
17. Avoid working from awkward or off-balance positions. Do not overreach during the cutting operation; keep both feet on the floor. Never lean over or reach over the blade and never pull the workpiece over the blade from behind. Use outfeed support or have an assistant help when ripping long material.
18. Keep blade guards in place and working order. If a guard must be removed for maintenance or cleaning, be sure it is properly reattached before using the tool again.
19. Never leave the machine running with the power on when not in operation.
20. If using a power feeder, stop the feeder before stopping the table saw.
21. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by General® International may result in equipment malfunction or risk of injury.
22. Never stand on machinery. Serious injury could result if the tool is tipped over or if the blade is unintentionally contacted.
23. Always disconnect the tool from power before servicing or changing accessories such as a saw blade, before performing any maintenance, cleaning or adjustments, or if the machine will be left unattended.
24. Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging in the power cord.
25. Make sure tool is properly grounded. If a tool is equipped with a 3-prong plug it should be used with a three-pole receptacle. Never remove the third prong.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Connect the motor plug then plug the saw into a proper receptacle. Your power tools should be connected to a dedicated electrical circuit of no less than

14 wire and should be protected with a 15 amp time lag fuse. If an extension

cord is needed, use only 3-wire cords with 3-prong grounded-type plugs and 3-pole receptacles. For distances up to 100 feet, use #12 wire and for distances up to 150 feet, use #10 wire.
GROUNDING: This tool must be grounded to protect the operator from electrical shock. The supplied motor recommended for your saw is wired for 110 Volt, single phase, and has a 3-conductor cord and 3- 3-prong grounded plug to fit a grounded-type receptacle. Do not remove the 3rd prong (grounding pin) from the plug to make it fit into an old 2-hole wall socket. If an adapter plug is used it must be attached to the metal screw of the receptacle.

Note: Use of an adaptor plug is illegal in some areas. Check your local codes.

Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure that the switch is in the OFF position and that the electrical current is of the same type as that stamped on the motor nameplate. All electrical connections should have proper contact. Running on low voltage will damage the motor.

CONVERTING THE MOTOR TO 220V
Should you need to convert your machine’s motor from 110V to 220V power, there is an electrical schematic drawing on the inside of the motor cover plate. For safety reasons, however, we do not supply instructions for conversion. Unless you are a qualified electrician, we do not recommend attempting this conversion on your own. If you choose to do so, you may risk personal injury, damage to the motor, and/or the voiding of our warranty. We suggest you ask your local General International distributor to recommend qualified electricians in your area (or perhaps one of their technicians) who can make this conversion properly and safely.

UNPACKING & SET UP

ASSEMBLY TOOLS PROVIDED

• Arbor blade guard bracket wrench
• 12 mm combination wrench
• Allen wrench

ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED

• Straightedge
• Large slot and large Phillips screwdrivers
• Socket wrench (recommended)
• Adjustable wrench

10” DELUXE BUILDER’S TABLE SAW 50-070

IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS

• A: MAIN TABLE
• B: STEEL EXTENSION WING
• C: TABLE INSERT
• D: BLADE GUARD/SPLITTER ASS’Y
• E: FRONT GUIDE RAIL
• F: BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDWHEEL
• G: BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL
• H: RIP FENCE
• I: REAR GUIDE RAIL
• J: MITER GAUGE
• K: BEVEL SCALE
• L: ON/OFF SWITCH
• M: TOOL HOOK
• N: MITER GAUGE STORAGE MOUNT
• O: FENCE STORAGE MOUNTS

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLE THE STAND

1. With the 32 carriage bolts, washers and hex nuts begin assembling one end of the saw stand by attaching 1 short top shelf and 1 short tie bar to 2 legs .
   Note: Do not tighten hex nuts until all fasteners are attached. Place the stand on a flat surface to square it up and finally tighten all the nuts.

2. Assemble the opposite side of the stand the same way as described in step 1. Then use the 2 long top shelves and 2 long tie bars to join both assembled ends and complete the stand.

3. Fasten the tool hook to the front (use one screw) or either the long top shelf (use both screws) of the stand. Fasten brackets (for stowing mitre gauge and fence when not in use) to the long sides of the stand.

4. Attach the 4 rubber feet to the saw stand using 2 hex nuts and 2 washers. After the fully-assembled saw is placed in its final location, level the feet by loosening the top nut, adjusting the lower nut up or down on the screw stem as needed, then tightening down the top nut.

N o te: If you will be using the mobile base (50-025), do not attach rubber feet. Fasten the stand directly to the mobile base.

ATTACH THE DUST COLLECTION TRAY
The dust tray is affixed to the saw stand top with the fasteners using the two holes in the stand top. Ideally, a dust collector hose would be clamped to the spout in the centre of the tray. Otherwise, periodically turn the swivel tabs to remove and empty the tray well before the sawdust reaches the saw blade and motor.

FASTEN THE SAW TO THE STAND OR YOUR SHOPMADE BENCH

1. Place the saw onto the stand with its front end along one of the stand’s shorter ends and align the four holes in the stand’s top shelf with those in the saw base. Fasten saw to stand using the 4 hex head screws, 4 nuts and 8 washers supplied with the stand.
2. If the saw is to be used without our supplied stand, use the four holes on the bottom ledge of the saw cabinet to fasten the saw to your supporting surface. Drill corresponding holes into your shop-built stand. (Or carefully position the saw upon your bench and with a pencil trace the four holes onto the stand surface) Drill the holes with a 7/16 bit.

• A cutout hole must be provided in your wood stand or bench for sawdust removal.
• Secure your stand or bench to the floor if during use there is any tendency for the saw to tip over, slide or crawl.

ASSEMBLE THE RAISING & TILTING HANDWHEELS AND LOCK KNOBS

1. Place the wheels in position over the raising and tilting screws, being sure to engage the slots in the back of each wheel with the roll pins. (See Fig. 4)
2. Screw on lock knobs to hold wheels in place, then attach silver handles (See Fig. 5) tightening them with the supplied 12 mm combination wrench.
3. To use raising and tilting wheels, loosen lock nuts (but not too much or rollpins will disengage from slots), turn wheels to the desired position and retighten lock nuts. Do not operate saw with lock nuts untightened as the blade could move out of position.

REMOVE GREASE FROM THE SAW TOP
The protective coating on the saw table top prevents rust from forming during shipping and storage. Remove it by rubbing it with a rag dipped in kerosene, mineral spirits or paint thinner. (Dispose of potentially flammable solvents- soaked 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. Avoid rubbing the saw’s painted surfaces, as many solvent-based products will remove paint.
Suggestion: With a screwdriver, push a solvent-saturated rag into the T-slots (See Fig. 6) to remove the grease so the mitre gauge will slide freely.

ASSEMBLE THE STEEL EXTENSION WINGS

Attach extension wings using the 6 hex head screws and lock washers. Make screws only finger tight at first. Use a straightedge to ensure that the wing is level with the table from front to back. Gently tap the wing up or down, then tighten the screws with the supplied combination wrench, leaving the centre screw to be tightened last.
Be sure that extension wings are flush with the front edge of a table.(See Fig. 7)

ASSEMBLE THE FRONT FENCE RAIL/GUIDE TUBE
Using 4 square head bolts (2 short bolts & 2 long) with their corresponding flat washers & hex. nuts, install the bolts to the front of the table as follows:

1. Insert 1 short bolt into each steel extension & 2 long bolts into the main table, as shown below.
2. Do not tighten down the nuts. Leave the square heads of the bolts protruding from the table.
3. Slide the upper slot of the rail onto the square head bolts until all 4 bolts are in the slot and the left end of the rail is aligned with the edge of the extension wing.
4. Tighten down the nuts to firmly secure the rail to the table.

MOUNT THE SWITCH

1. Fit the head of the bolts into the slot in the underside of the rail.
2. Assemble the On/Off switch in the two holes in the switch bracket (leave the centre hole free) on the left side of the rail using the supplied hex nuts and washers. (See Fig. 8) Install the end caps at each end of the rail. (See Fig. 9)

ATTACH THE REAR FENCE RAIL
Using 4 square head bolts (2 short bolts & 2 long) with their corresponding flat washers & hex. nuts, install the bolts to the rear of the table as follows:

1. Insert 1 short bolt into each steel extension & 2 long bolts into the main table.
2. Do not tighten down the nuts, leave the square heads of the bolts protruding from the table.
3. Slide the rail onto the bolts as shown, until all 4 bolts are in the slot and the left end of the rail is aligned with the edge of the extension wing.
4. Tighten down the nuts to firmly secure the rail to the table. Install the end caps at each end of the rail.

LEVEL THE TABLE INSERT
Place the insert into the table and use a straightedge to determine whether the insert is level with the table top. Turn each of the 4 adjusting screws with the supplied Allen wrench until done. (See Fig. 10)
Suggestion: Start by adjusting 1 rear screw and its diagonal opposite in front, then tweak the remaining 2 screws.
Note: If the sawblade has already been installed, use the raising handwheel to lower the blade below the table surface before levelling the insert.

INSTALL A SAW BLADE

Be sure the saw is disconnected from the power source whenever installing or removing a saw blade!

1. Remove the table insert by pulling with your finger in the hole. Use the supplied arbor wrench turning it counter-clockwise to remove the arbor nut and flange. (See Fig. 11)
2. Install a saw blade (not supplied with the saw) so that the openings between the teeth face the front of the saw (the blade spins in the counter-clockwise direction).
3. Replace the flange and arbour nut. Wedge a board between the saw teeth at the back of the saw (See Fig. 12) so the blade won’t turn as you tighten the nut clockwise with the arbour wrench.

Remove a saw blade: wedge a block of wood between the teeth in front of the saw and turn the arbor wrench toward you, or counter-clockwise.

INSTALL TAPE MEASURE ON THE FRONT RAIL

1. Raise the blade 1″- 2″ above the table, move the fence to lightly touch the right side of the blade and lock the fence in place. (See Fig. 13)
2. Using a pencil, make a light reference line on the top of the rail in-line with the screw hole for the fence pointer. (See Fig. 14)
3. Remove the fence and stick the right-hand (long) adhesive tape measure to the rail, roughly lining the zero point on the tape with your reference line on the rail. (See Fig. 15)
4. To Install the left-hand tape, repeat the same steps but to the left of the blade.

Install the pointer on the fence either to the left or right as needed (See Fig. 16). Do not fully tighten the pointer screw just yet. With the fence locked in place against the blade, line the reference line up on the pointer with the zero point on the tape and now tighten the pointer screw.
Note: When changing blades realign the pointer with the zero point on the tape, to account for thinner or thicker blade widths.

ASSEMBLE MOTOR, MOTOR PLATE & BELT GUARD PLATE

1. Attach the motor mounting plate to the mounting bracket by inserting the rod. Make sure the v-groove in the rod is under the screw. Tighten the screw into the v-groove. (See Fig. 17)
2. Attach the assembled motor mounting plate and motor bracket to the saw: Slide the motor bracket as far back as possible onto the two posts, making sure both posts protrude equally from the bracket.
3. Tighten both set screws well with the Allen wrench. (See Fig. 18)

Note: If necessary, before you slide the bracket on, use the supplied Allen wrench to slightly raise the set screws so they don’t obstruct the post holes.

PREPARE THE PULLEY GUARD FOR MOUNTING

Assemble a screw, washer and metal bushing to the pulley guard bracket. Snap the c-clip onto the screw (squeeze it on with pliars, if necessary) and fingerturn it tight against the bushing as shown in the detail.
(See Fig. 19) This will keep the screw firmly perpendicular to the plate for later when the belt guard cover will be attached.

MOUNT THE MOTOR AND PULLEY GUARD ONTO THE SAW

The following may well be the most challenging part of your assembly. Proceed with patience.

1. Place the pulley guard that you just assembled and the fasteners within easy reach. Lift the motor onto the motor plate. (It will be helpful to sit facing the saw with the motor plate on your knees (put a board under the motor plate if the weight hurts your knees). (See Fig. 20)

2. Attach the fasteners in the order shown through the 4 slots on the motor and motor mounting plate. Leave the fasteners loose. Don’t wrench-tighten them yet!

3. With the motor mounting plate and motor still raised on your knees to about level, lift the motor just enough to slide the pulley guard bracket, between it and the motor plate so the guard bracket’s slots straddle the fasteners . Push the pulley guard in to about 1/2” away from the motor. (See Fig. 21)

4. Slide the motor base and pulley guard bracket around so both the front edges are aligned fairly straight with the front of the motor mounting plate. The long vertical side of the pulley guard should be relatively parallel to the side of the motor. (See Fig. 22)
   For now, wrench-tighten only the two nuts in front (in case you have to loosen them again to reposition the motor and/or pulley guard).

5. Put the v-belt on the pulley arbours. Crucial to success: The pulleys must be aligned so the belt doesn’t pop off or wear unevenly during use, and the pulley guard bracket must be parallel with, but not rubbing against the belt, or the pulley cover during operation.

6. Lower the motor so it is suspended by the v-belt. Test your alignment by placing a ruler or straightedge against the pulley arbours. (See Fig. 23) Ideally, the straightedge should line up flush against the arbour as shown in the inset. At this time, hold the pulley cover temporarily in place to make sure the belt is not rubbing against it.
   If either the pulley arbours or pulley guard bracket is not aligned properly, loosen one or both of the tightened nuts just enough to be able to push the motor or pulley guard into a better arrangement. Make adjustments as needed then finally tighten all 4 nuts.

7. Attach the pulley cover. Place the pulley cover so the screw protrudes through the hole and affix the cover with the red washer, then the silver washer and wing nut. (See Fig. 24)

ADJUST THE 45° AND 90° POSITIVE STOPS & SETTING THE POINTER

Your saw has preset accurate stops at 45° and 90°. However, the pointer may sometimes require adjustment.

1. Raise the blade to its maximum. Set it at 90° by turning the tilt handwheel clockwise as far as it will go.
2. Place an L-square or triangle square on the table to check that the blade is at a perfect 90° angle to the table. Be sure to position the square between the teeth so it is in contact with the blade itself and not the set of teeth.(See Fig. 25)
3. If the blade is not at 90°, loosen the lock nut and turn the adjusting stop screw in or out. The adjusting stop screw should stop against the end of the tilting screw when the blade is at 90° to the table. Re-check and adjust further if necessary. (See Fig. 26)
4. If the 45° positive stop is not set properly, follow the same procedure using a screw and nut .
5. Check the pointer on the front of the saw. If it does not point exactly to 90° on the pointer gauge, remove the raising handwheel, loosen the set screw, (See Fig. 27)and turn the pointer so it points to 90° on the gauge. Re-tighten the set screw and replace the handwheel.

ADJUST THE RAISING MECHANISM FOR “WEAR”
After a long time, the raising worm and the teeth on the arbor bracket may wear slightly resulting in play in the raising mechanism. To compensate, the raising worm and arbour bracket can be brought closer together as follows:

1. Remove the lock knob and raise the handwheel, but don’t remove the pointer.
2. Loosen the lock nut and using the pointer as a lever, turn to the right or left until all perceptible play is removed.
3. Reset the pointer to 0° degree and tighten the lock nut.
4. If the mechanism is too tight, reverse the above procedure

ASSEMBLE THE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER

1. Screw the splitter support rod into the back of the saw. Grip the rod with a wrench at its midsection indents to tighten it.

2. Slide the splitter mounting bracket, below onto the support rod.

3. Lower the splitter, the back leg straddles the 2 hex head bolts on the left side of the mounting bracket.
   Tighten those 2 bolts. Tighten the bottom 2 bolts that secure the bracket to the rod.

4. To avoid kickback or binding, the blade must be aligned with the splitter. Place a straightedge on the blade. Loosen the lower 2 bolts to slide the top part of the bracket left/right until the splitter is aligned. Tighten the bolts.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

RIPPING
Cutting a wood plank or sheet of plywood lengthwise to reduce its width is called “ripping”. To rip stock, hold the work with both hands pushing it into the blade as well as firmly against the rip fence so that it is cut straight. (See Fig. 28)

• The work to be cut must have a straight edge to ride the fence and must be flat to make solid contact with the table during the cut to avoid “kickback” (a blade jam causing the wood to fly backwards and hit the user).
• Never rip or cut wood without using the fence or miter gauge to guide it because the stock could kickback.
• Always use the blade guard and splitter assembly when cutting wood. It has anti-kickback fingers and a splitter to prevent the saw “kerf” (the slit cut by the blade) from closing and binding the blade, which can overload and/or stall the motor. The blade guard keeps your fingers away from the blade and also reduces the amount of sawdust flying free.
• Although certain operations require the removal of the blade guard and splitter assembly, it should always be replaced for regular cutting.
• Never stand in the line of the blade when ripping.
• Raise the saw blade about 1/4” higher than the work to be cut.

As you complete the rip, the wood will either remain on the table, tilt up to be caught on the end of the guard, or fall onto the floor (or outfeed table). The waste part of the stock remains on the table to be removed only after the saw is stopped (unless it is large enough for immediate safe removal).
If the work to be ripped is narrow, it is safer to use a push stick, rather than the hands, to feed it into the blade. Push sticks with non-slip grippers can be purchased, but a shop-made one works just as well. (See Fig. 29 )

CROSSCUTTING
Cutting against the grain, to shorten the length of a board is “cross- cutting”.With some smaller-sized and rectangular pieces, you often have the choice of ripping or crosscutting. Always use the mitre gauge when crosscutting; never cut a piece unsupported. (See Fig. 30) The mitre gauge may be used in either slot, but most operators prefer the left groove for typical work. When the blade is tilted for bevel cutting, use the table slot that does not cause interference with your hand or the saw blade guard.
To begin crosscutting, place the work on the mitre gauge and, with the motor OFF, slide it up close to the blade to align the outer edges of the teeth with your cut mark (See Fig. 31). Keep a firm grip as you pull the mitre gauge and the wood back away from the blade. Lower the blade guard, turn on the saw and cut.
When the work is cut through, move one or both cut pieces—if long enough to handle without danger— immediately off to the side, away from the turning blade. Turn off the motor.
When ripping extremely narrow stock that may not clear the width of the blade guard, or very thin material such as panelling, which may slip between the underside of the fence and the table surface, a strip of wood as an auxiliary guide can be attached to the fence.

USING THE MITER GAUGE
The mitre gauge supplied with your saw has accurately adjusted index stops at 90° and 45° to the right and left, with a 30° maximum.
To use a setting other than 90°, loosen the lock knob by turning it counter- clockwise, flip down the stop-lock tab, and rotate the mitre head to 45°, or any angle shown on the scale. Turn the lock knob clockwise to tighten it. (See Fig. 32)
To check the accuracy of the mitre gauge’s factory settings, set it at 90° and check it with an L-square or T-square. To verify the setting, make a test cut in scrap stock and then use a square to check the cut piece. Repeat adjustment if necessary.
If the mitre gauge needs adjusting, manually turn the head so the pointer is where you think it ought to be, tighten the lock knob and loosen the nut. (See Fig. 31) Turn the adjusting screw until it touches the stop-lock tab. Tighten down the nut again. Recheck the angle by making another test cut. Repeat, if necessary, until a true 90° is achieved.

ADDING AN AUXILIARY FENCE TO THE MITER GAUGE
To ensure a true 90° crosscut, especially with longer pieces of wood that need more support than the narrow mitre gauge head can provide, an auxiliary wood fence can be attached.
Make sure the wood for the fence is straight, not bowed. It should be about 2” wide and extend about 12” from either side of the mitre head. Drill 2 holes in the wood corresponding to those on the mitre head and use bolts and nuts to secure the wood fence to the head. (See Fig. 34)
To use the mitre gauge with an auxiliary fence, first notch the fence with the saw blade a bit higher than the workpiece. Measure and draw an outline on your wood and then place it on the mitre fence. Position your outline against the notch. Turn on the saw, and slide the work up until it is cut through (but don’t cut off the fence).

Marking Wood. If you measure a cut for 24”, line up the blade on the waste side of the mark. Don’t cut through the middle of the measurement line or you’ll reduce your desired board length by half the width of the saw blade! For accurate work, don’t mark your cut with a fat pencil line. A narrow dash, with a sharp pencil point is best. Encircle the dash so you’ll find it again and add a small X to indicate the waste or cut-off side. (See Fig. 35) Pencils, like saw blades, have thickness. When squaring off from the cut mark, align your square to allow for pencil clearance, which will be about 1/16″ away from the drawing edge of the square. (See Fig. 36, 37)

USING A DADO HEAD BLADE

Dadoing is cutting a “rabbet” or a wide groove into the work. A dado blade, , (not supplied with your saw) usually consists of two outer blades and several interior cutters. These can be adjusted to cut grooves from 1/8” to 13/16” for making shelves, joints and tenoning. Set the blade’s width according to the instructions.
After adjusting its width, mount the Dado blade on your saw just like a regular blade. You’ll need an optional Dado insert, , (#50070- 001A) to replace the standard one that comes with your saw. Use the fence to line up the cut. The blade guard/splitter must be removed when dadoing. Never use the dado blade in a bevel position.

RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR SAW

We offer a large variety of products to help you increase productivity, accuracy and safety when using your saw. Here’s a small sampling of accessories available from your local General International dealer. For a complete list, visit our website at www.general.ca.

Electronic Earmuffs 99-200

• Highly efficient noise reduction to help protect your hearing when operating power tools.

Zero Clearance insert model 50-065

• Eliminates space between the blade and insert to help reduce tear-out and airborne dust. Raise the blade through the insert and custom cut to your blade kerf.

Dust Collector

• We have a wide selection of dust collectors to suit all your shop needs. Dust collectors contribute to a cleaner and more healthful workshop environment.

Safety kit model 99-400

• Includes 2 push sticks, 1 rubber-based push block and a solid oak weatherboard for safer stock feeding and handling.

Tenoning Jig model 50-050

• Solid cast iron. Fits left or right tilt saws for safe and accurate tenoning.

Mobile base model 50-025

• Easily roll your table saw anywhere in your shop. Load capacity: 500 lbs. Wheels lock when equipment is in use.

PARTS

PARTS LIST 50-070

 | PART NO.| REF.NO.| DESCRIPTION| SPECIFICATION| QTY
50070-001| 10101001A| TABLE INSERT|  | 1|
50070-002| 10101002| BUMPER|  | 1
50070-003| S0050404| SOCKET SET SCREW| 1/4″-20UNCx1/4″| 10
50070-004| 10201002A| TABLE|  | 1
50070-005| 10201003| CABINET|  | 1
50070-006| S0210500C| WASHER| 5/16″ -18X2T| 26
50070-006A| S0020500| SPRING WASHER| 5/16″| 4
50070-007| S0020510| HEX HD. SCREW| 5/16″-18UNCx5/8″| 9
50070-008| J1000002| LABEL|  | 1
50070-010| E0000008| STEEL EXTENSION WING|  | 2
50070-011| S0210623| FLAT WASHER| 3/8″X23X2T| 8
50070-011A| S0230308| SPRING WASHER| 3/8″| 6
50070-012| S0020712| HEX HD. SCREW| 3/8″-16UNCx1″| 6
50070-013| 10101007| BEARING BRACKET|  | 1
50070-014| S0090512| RD. HD. SCREW| 5/16″-18UNCx3/4″| 2
50070-016| S0110500| HEX NUT| 5/16″-18UNC| 54
50070-21| 10201010| DUST COVER|  | 1
50070-21A| 30203019A| LOCK PLATE|  | 2
50070-21B| S0220300| SPRING WASHER| 3/16:”| 2
50070-21C| S0110400| HEX NUT| 1/4″-20UNC| 9
50070-21D| S0030306| RD. HD. SCREW| 3/16″-24UNCX5/8″| 2
50070-031| S0210500| WASHER| 5/16″X16X1T| 40
50070-031A| S0230506| SPRING WASHER|  | 12
50070-040| 10103045| BLADE GUARD|  | 1
50070-041| 10103039Q| ANTI-KICKBACK|  | 2
50070-042| 11103040| SPRING|  | 1
50070-045| S0310525| SPRING PIN| 5X25| 3
50070-047| 10103046| SUPPORTING ARM|  | 1
50070-048| S0120200| LOCK NUT| 1/4″-20UNC| 2
50070-057| 10103038N| SPLITTER|  | 1
50070-061| 10801005| BRACKET ARBOR|  | 1
50070-064| 10403020| BRACKET|  | 1
50070-065| 10403019| BRACKET|  | 1
50070-066| S0210400| WASHER| 1/4″| 14
50070-067| 10104045| HAND KNOB|  | 1
50070-068| S0110100| HEX NUT| 5/32″-32UNC| 3
50070-069| S0030108| RD. HD. SCREW| 5/32″-32UNCX1/2″| 3
50070-070| 10104046| MITER GAUGE BODY|  | 1
50070-071A| 10104047| SLIDING BLOCK|  | 1
50070-071B| S0040400| FLAT HD.SCREW| 1/4″-20UNCX1/4″| 1
50070-072| 10104048T| GUIDE BAR|  | 1
50070-073| 10104049| LOCATING PLATE|  | 1
50070-076| 10104050| POINTER|  | 1
50070-078| S0310306| SPRING PIN|  | 1
50070-079| W0000000| SWITCH ASS’Y|  | 1
50070-079A| S0030324| RD. HD. SCREW| 3/16″-24UNCX1-1/2″| 4
50070-079B| S0110300| HEX NUT| 3/16″-24UNC| 14
50070-079C| 10105052N| SWITCH PROTECTION BOX|  | 1
50070-079D| 10105053G| SWITCH FIXING PLATE|  | 1
50070-079E| 50000112| HEX HD. SCREW| 1/4″-20UNCX1″| 2
50070-079F| S0230400| FLAT WASHER| 1/4″| 2
50070-079G| W00000007| SWITCH|  | 1
50070-079I| W0000012| PIN LOCKING(SWITCH)|  | 1
50070-080| 10105054| KNOB|  | 2
50070-081| 10105055| HANDWHEEL|  | 2
 |

PARTS LIST 50-070

PART NO.| REF.NO.| DESCRIPTION| SPECIFICATION| QTY|
 | 50070-081A| 10105056| KNOB|  | 2
50070-081B| S0110600| HEX NUT|  | 3
50070-081C| RD. HD.| SCREW| 3/8″-16UNCx3-1/4″| 2
50070-082| S0240600A| FIBER WASHER| 3/8″| 4
50070-083| 10105057| POINTER|  | 1
50070-085| 10105058| SET COLLAR|  | 2
50070-087| 10105059| TILT SHAFT|  | 1
50070-087A| 10105060| ECCENTRIC|  | 1
50070-087B| S0110900| HEX NUT| 9/16″-20UNF| 1
50070-088| S0313520| SPRING PIN| 3.5X20| 3
50070-090| 10105061| FRONT BRACKET|  | 1
50070-091| S0020520| HEX HEAD SCREW| 5/16″-18UNCx1-1/4″| 4
50070-093| S0111000| SPECIAL NUT| 5/8″-24UNF| 2
50070-094| 10105062| STOP BLOCK|  | 1
50070-095| S0020420| HEX HEAD SCREW| 1/4″-20UNCx1-1/4″| 2
50070-097| S0050401| SOCKET SET SCREW| 1/4″-20UNCx1″| 1
50070-099| 10105063| FRONT TRUNNION|  | 1
50070-102| S0253116| SPRING WASHER|  | 1
50070-103| 10205024| ECCENTRIC|  | 1
50070-104| 10205025| ELEVATING SHAFT|  | 1
50070-107| 10105066| SPACER|  | 1
50070-108| 10105067| ARBOR BRACKET SHAFT|  | 1
50070-109| 10105068A| ARBOR NUT|  | 1
50070-110| 10105069| FLANGE|  | 1
50070-111| B0000000| COMBINATION BLADE|  | 1
50070-112| 10105071| ARBOR BRACKET|  | 1
50070-114| 10105072| ARBOR|  | 1
50070-116| C1106203| BEARING| 6203ZZ| 2
50070-118| S0410525| KEY| 5X5X25| 2
50070-119| SWW6203| LOADING SPRING|  | 1
50070-120| S0534000| C-RING| R40| 1
50070-122| 10105073FC| ARBOR PULLEY|  | 1
50070-124| 10105074| REAR TRUNNION|  | 1
50070-125| 10105075| REAR TRUNNION BRACKET|  | 1
50070-128| 10105076| MOTOR BRACKET|  | 1
50070-130| 10105077| MOTOR PLATE ROD|  | 1
50070-131| 10105078| MOTOR PLATE|  | 1
50070-132| S0020501| HEX HEAD SCREW| 5/16″-18UNCx1″| 8
50070-136| 10105079F| MOTOR PULLEY|  | 1
50070-138| S0410525| BELT| 3VX| 1
50070-140| M0000000| MOTOR|  | 1
50070-141| L0000000| POWER CORD|  | 1
50070-142| L0000112-1P| MOTOR CORD| 14AWGx3C 65CM| 1
50070-142A| L0000111-1P| SWITCH CORD|  | 1
50070-146| S0060428| CARRIAGE BOLT| 1/4″-20UNCx1-3/4″| 1
50070-148| 10105084| GUARD PLATE|  | 1
50070-149| S0020412| HEX HD. SCREW| 1/4″-20UNC X3/4″| 1
50070-151| 10105085| GUARD COVER|  | 1
50070-154| 10205029| WING NUT| 1/4″-20UNC| 1
50070-155| S0110501| HEX NUT| 5/8″-18UNF| 4
50070-156| 10205031| TIE ROD|  | 2
50070-158| 10105089| SPECIAL SCREW| 3/8″-16UNCx2″| 1
50070-159| 10105090| COMBINATION WRENCH|  | 1
50070-160| 10105091| OPEN-END WRENCH|  | 1
50070-162| 10105092| WRENCH HEX| L:3| 1
 | 50070-166| 10107098G| RUBBER FEET|  | 4

PART NO. REF.NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY

• 50070-167 S0030310 RD HD. SCREW 3/16″-24UNCX5/8″ 8
• 50070-173 S0060509 TRUSS HEAD SCREW 5/16″-18UNCx5/8″ 32
• 50070-178 10105086 SPACER 1
• 50070-182 10206036 FOOT STAND 4
• 50070-183 10206038 BOTTOM LONG BRACKET 2
• 50070-184 10206037 BOTTOM SHORT BRACKET 4
• 50070-185 10206040 TOP SHORT BRACKET 2
• 50070-186 10206039 TOP LONG BRACKET 2
• 50070-187 10202017 ROD 1
• 50070-188 11500044 BALANCING PLATE 1
• 50070-189 11500045 HOOK 1
• 50070-190 11500006 BRACKET 2
• 50070-191 S0140400 LOCK NUT 1/4″-20UNC 2
• 50070-192 S0710410 RIVET 2
• 50070-193 11203022 FLAT WASHER 1
• 50070-194 S0110812 HEX NUT 1/2″-12UNC 1
• 50070-195 S0040401 FLAT HD.SCREW 1/4″-20UNCX1 1
• 50070-196 10103047 SPACER 2

PART NO. REF.NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY

• 50070-F01 11102014 FENCE HEAD(DOWN) 1
• 50070-F02 11102013 FENCE HEAD(UP) 1
• 50070-F03 11102017A HANDLE ASS’Y 1
• 50070-F03A 11102017B HANDLE SUPPORTER 1
• 50070-F03B 12100033R HANDLE 1
• 50070-F04 S05ETW06 E-RING 2
• 50070-F05 11102015A LOCK SPINDLE 1
• 50070-F06 11102015 ROTATION PLUG 1
• 50070-F07 11102018 HOLDING PIECE 1
• 50070-F08 S0310843 PIN 8X43 2
• 50070-F09 S0010500 CAP SCREW 5/16″-18UNCX1/2″ 4
• 50070-F10 11102016 CONNECTING PLATE 1
• 50070-F11 S00104012 CAP SCREW 1/4″-20UNCX3/4″ 4
• 50070-F12 11102011 CLAMP BLOCK 2
• 50070-F13 11102012 FRONT SPACER 2
• 50070-F14 S0070302 SELF TAPPING SCREW 5/32″-32UNCX3/8″ 4
• 50070-F15 11102027A FENCE 1
• 50070-F16 11102028A ROD 1
• 50070-F17 11102032 SPRING PLATE 1
• 50070-F18 11102031 CLAMPING PLATE 1
• 50070-F19 11102030 HOLDER 1
• 50070-F20 11102029 REAR PROTECTION COVER 1
• 50070-F21 S0120200A NYLON NUT l/4″-20UNC 1
• 50070-F23 11102022 CLEAR INDICATOR 1
• 50070-F24 S0210300B FLAT WASHER 4.3X10X1T 1
• 50070-F25 S0070203 SELF TAPPING SCREW 5/32″-32UNCX1/2″ 8
• 50070-F26 11101005R FRONT RAIL(LONG) 1
• 50070-F27 11101005L FRONT RAIL(SHORT) 1
• 50070-F28 11101008 FRONT RAIL CONNECTOR 1
• 50070-F29 11102006R REAR RAIL(LONG) 1
• 50070-F30 11102006L REAR RAIL(SHORT) 1
• 50070-F31 11101013 REAR RAIL CONNECTOR 1
• 50070-F32 11101009 FRONT RAIL CAP(LEFT) 1
• 50070-F33 11101010 FRONT RAIL CAP(RIGHT) 1
• 50070-F34 11101011 REAR RAIL CAP(LEFT) 1
• 50070-F35 11101012 REAR RAIL CAP(RIGHT) 1
• 50070-F36 J1110014 SCALE 24″ 1
• 50070-F37 J1110015 SCALE 12″ 1
• 50070-F38 11102033 SQUARE HEAD BOLT 5/16″-18UNCX1″ 1
• 50070-F39 S0210516 FLAT WASHER 5/16X16X2T 4
• 50070-F40 S0110500 NUT 5/16″-18UNC 4
• 50070-F41 11103013 SQUARE HEAD BOLT M6XP1.0X32L 4
• 50070-F42 S0210403 FLAT WASHER 1/4X16X2T 4
• 50070-F43 S0110600M NUT M6XP1.0 4

CONTACT

• 8360, Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec)
• Canada H1P 1Y3
• Tel.: 514-326-1161
• Fax : 514-326-5565 Parts & Service
• Fax : 514-326-5555 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.

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