GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 50-EXBC-CM10 Ceiling Mount Blade Cover Instruction Manual

GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 50-EXBC-CM10 Ceiling Mount Blade Cover

Product Information

Specifications :

• Connects to a standard 4″ dust hose for effective sawdust removal at the source
• Designed for more efficient dust collection, preventing sawdust accumulation on the table top
• Tubular steel boom column with mounting brackets
• Heavy-duty see-through blade cover with adjustable spring tension
• Boom height above table : 14 1/2″ (368 mm) (for ideal installation)
• Boom outlets diameter: 4″ (102 mm)
• Boom to blade cover inlet diameter: 3″ (77 mm)
• Blade cover dimensions:
  • 3 1/8″ x 17″ (80 x 432 mm) for model 50-EXBC-CM10
  • 3 1/8″ x 20 1/8″ (80 x 512 mm) for model 50-EXBC-CM14
• Weight : 13 lbs (6 kg)

Product Usage Instructions

Assembly and Installation

1. Read the manual carefully before assembling, installing, and operating the unit.
2. Ensure you have the necessary tools and equipment for installation.
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the manual to assemble the product.
4. Mount the tubular steel boom column with the included mounting brackets.
5. Connect the boom outlets to a standard 4″ dust hose for effective sawdust removal.
6. Adjust the spring tension of the heavy-duty see-through blade cover according to your preference.
7. Position the boom height above the table at 14 1/2″ (368 mm) for ideal installation.
8. Ensure all connections are secure and properly tightened.

Operation:

• Ensure you have read and understood all warnings and safety guidelines provided with your table saw and dust collector.
• Always wear safety glasses and consider using a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
• Maintain proper footing and balance while operating the equipment.
• Keep the safety guards in place and in working order.
• Maintain a well-lit, clean, and debris-free work area.
• Avoid using the product in dangerous environments, damp or wet locations, or exposing it to rain.
• Keep children and visitors at a safe distance from the machinery and do not permit them to operate any machinery.
• Disconnect power tools before servicing or changing blades.
• Regularly check for damaged parts and ensure they are replaced or repaired before further use of the tool.

FAQ

1. Q: Can I use this product with any table saw and dust collector?
   A: This product is designed to be compatible with standard table saws and dust collectors. However, please refer to the manual of your specific table saw and dust collector to ensure compatibility.

2. Q: How do I adjust the spring tension of the blade cover?
   A: To adjust the spring tension of the blade cover, refer to the step-by-step instructions provided in the manual. It typically involves loosening or tightening the adjustable spring mechanism located on the blade cover.

3. Q: What is the ideal boom height above the table?
   A: The ideal boom height above the table is 14 1/2″ (368 mm) for optimum performance and dust collection.

4. Q: Can I use this product in wet or damp environments?
   A: No, it is not recommended to use this product in damp or wet locations or expose it to rain. Ensure the product and work area are dry before operation.

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

• Connects to a standard 4″ dust hose for effective sawdust removal right at the source.
• Designed for more efficient dust collection. Sawdust is immediately removed and will not accumulate on the table top.
• Tubular steel boom column with mounting brackets. Heavy duty see-through blade cover with adjustable spring tension.
• BOOM HEIGHT ABOVE TABLE: 14 1/2″ (368 MM) (FOR IDEAL INSTALLATION)
• BOOM OUTLETS DIAMETER: 4″ (102 MM)
• BOOM TO BLADE COVER INLET DIAMETER: 3″ (77 MM)
• BLADE COVER DIMENSIONS: 3 1/8 X 17 (80 X 432 MM) 50-EXBC-CM10 3 1/8″ X 20 1/8″ (80 X 512 MM) 50-EXBC-CM14
• WEIGHT: 13 LBS (6 KG)

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 purchasing the Excalibur by General® International model 50-EXBC-CM10/14 Ceiling Mount Blade Cover. This blade cover 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 blade cover 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 safe-ty 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 component parts of Excalibur by General® International products are carefully tested and inspected during all stages of production, and each unit is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly. Because of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, General® International agrees to repair or replace, within a period of 24 months from date of purchase, any genuine part or parts which, upon examination, prove to be defective in workmanship or material. In order 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 corresponds 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 unit. Further, as several generations of this blade cover 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 unit 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 hold itself harmless for any injury that may result from the improper use of it’s equipment.

1. Be sure to read, understand and follow all warnings and safety guidelines supplied with your table saw and dust collector.
2. Do not use any machinery when tired, distracted, or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medica-tion that impairs reflexes or alertness.
3. Keep safety guards in place and in working order.
4. Keep work area well lit, clean and free of debris.
5. Do not use tools in dangerous environments. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain.
6. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance w h e n machinery is in operation. Do not permit them to operate any machinery.
7. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all machinery with locks, master electrical switches and switch keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsuper-vised use.
8. Don’t force the tool. It will function better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is also recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
10. Stay alert! Give your work your undivided attention. Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious injury.
11. Always use safety glasses. Use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday glasses only have impact resistant lenses – they are NOT safety glasses.
12. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-ance at all times.
13. Disconnect power tools before servicing and when changing blades.
14. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will oper-ate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment and/or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be replaced or properly repaired.
15. Never leave power tool running while unattended. Turn power off. Don’t leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.
16. Be sure that adjusting wrenches, tools and other clutter are removed from the unit and/or the table surfaces before starting the machine.
17. Use of parts and accessories not recommended by General® International may result in equipment malfunction or risk of injury.
18. Do not use this blade cover for any purpose other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, General® International disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury which may result from such use.

IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS

• DUST COLLECTION

• HOSE SIDE LENS

• TOP LENS
  HOOD ASSEMBLY

• BUMPER HANDLE

• HOOD LOCK HANDLE

• SWING ARM
  3 1/2” HOSE

• CLAMP BOOM
  MOUNTING BRACKET

• 4” HOSE CLAMP

UNPACKING

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SET UP

• Rigid ceiling or wall frame suitable for mounting support column to hold blade cover over saw.

• Tape measure

• Drill with drill bit set.
  NOTE : Additional hardware nuts, bolts, washers & wood screws may be required to secure the mounting brackets to your support column.

• 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.

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THIS UNIT

• The 50-EXBC-CM is designed as a ceiling mounted blade cover and dust collection hood only. It is intended for use on 10” (model 50-EXBC-CM10) or 12-14” (model 50-EXBC-CM14) tables saws, along with your existing guard, splitter or other anti-kickback device. If needed, the rear lens may be removed or slit to accommodate other safety devices.
• The EXBC-CM Blade Cover is designed to connect to any 4” dust collection system to remove saw dust at the source directly above the blade. The blade cover is intended to be mounted independent of the saw, usually to a column hung from the ceiling of the workshop. The short 3” diameter boom tube incorporates welded mounting brackets, allowing a wide variety of mounting arrangements.

MOUNT THE HOOD ASSEMBLY TO THE BOOM ASSEMBLY

1. Slide the hood assembly over the end of the boom leaving approximately 1” of the boom protruding past the mount .
2. Tighten the nut to secure the hood assembly to the boom.

INSTALL THE DUST COLLECTION HOSE

Install the dust collection hose a between the hood and the boom using the two supplied hose clamps as shown in .

MOUNT THE ASSEMBLY

1. Raise the saw blade to its full upper position and set the complete EXBC-CM assembly on the saw table so that the hood covers the blade. The back of the hood should be 3” to 4” behind the saw blade . The blade should be able to tilt to 45° without touching the side lenses. This will determine the mounting position of the boom tube relative to the saw.
2. Devise a means of mounting the boom . It should be mounted horizontally, with the underside of the boom 14 1/2” above the saw table . The boom may be rotated so the mounting brackets are vertical or horizontal . It may be suspended from the ceiling using any convenient pipe, tubing or lumber. If the ceiling is quite high, some form of bracing or guy wires may be necessary to provide stability.
   Note: Make sure your support column (pipe, tube, lumber etc.) is properly secured to a structural mem-ber such as a beam or joist.

ADJUSTMENTS

1. The resistance or balance of the hood assembly can be adjusted with the spring knob located on the rear of the hood assembly.
2. The balance of the hood can also be affected by changing the preload exerted on it by the hose. To do this, loosen the hose clamp that secures the hose to the inner boom and rotate the hose on the boom. Rotating the hose clockwise will tend to lift the hood, while rotating it counter clockwise will push the hood down towards the table.
3. The hood may be locked in any position by tightening the hood lock handle located on the right side of the hood.

CONNECT TO A DUST COLLECTOR

• BEFORE STARTING THE TABLE SAW, CONNECT TO A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM.
• ALWAYS TURN ON THE DUST COLLECTOR BEFORE STARTING THE TABLE SAW AND ALWAYS STOP THE TABLE SAW BEFORE TURNING OFF THE DUST COLLECTOR.
• Connect a 4” dust hose a  (not included) from  your dust collector to the boom assembly.
• Check that all connections are sealed tightly to minimize airborne dust.
• If you do not already own a dust collection system consider contacting your GENERAL® INTERNATION-AL distributor for information on our complete line of dust collection systems or visit our Web Site at: www.general.ca.

OVERVEIW

PARTS LIST 50-EXBC-CM10 & 14

| PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION| QTY
50EXBC10-01                              HOSE 3” X 720MM| 1|
50EXBC10-02                              HOSE CLAMP 3.5”| 2|
50EXBC10-03                              LOCK NUT 1/4” X 5MM| 7|
50EXBC10-04                              LOCK NUT M5| 4|
50EXBC10-05                              CARRIAGE BOLT 1/4” X 2- 1/4”| 3|
50EXBC10-06                              PLASTIC WASHER| 8|
50EXBC10-07                              SWING ARM| 1|
50EXBC10-08                              HEX. HEAD BOLT M5 X 45MM| 1|
50EXBC10-09                              HEX. HEAD BOLT 1/4” X1/2”| 4|
50EXBC10-10                              LOCK KNOB 1/4”| 1|
50EXBC10-11                              WASHER 1/4” X18MM| 11|
50EXBC10-12                              EYE BOLT| 1|
50EXBCCM10-13                        BOOM| 1|
50EXBCCM10-14                        CONNECTING TUBE| 1|
50EXBC10-15                              SPRING| 1|
50EXBC10-16                              HEX. HEAD BOLT 1/4” X 1-1/4”| 1|
50EXBCCM10-17                        PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 3/16″X3/8″| 1|
50EXBC10-18                              CONNECTING PLATE| 4|
50EXBC10-19                              LOCK HANDLE 1/4”| 1|
50EXBC10-20-1                            RIVET| 16|
50EXBC10-21                              SIDE LENS| 2|
50EXBC14-21                         SIDE LENS (EXBC-CM14 ONLY)| 2|
50EXBC10-23                              TOP LENS| 1|
50EXBC10-24                              BUMPER HANDLE| 1|
50EXBC10-25                              HOOD FRAME| 1|
50EXBC14-25                         HOOD FRAME (EXBC-CM14 ONLY)| 1|
50EXBC10-26                              REAR LENS| 1|
50EXBCCM10-27                        HOSE CLAMP 4”| 1|
50EXBC10-35                              HOOD MOUNT| 1|
50EXBC10-47                              WASHER M5 X 16 X 1.0T| 4|
50EXBC10-51                              CONNECTING PLATE| 2|
50EXBC10-52                              HANGER| 1|
50EXBC10-53                              HEX. HEAD BOLT M5 X 10MM| 3|
50EXBC10-54                              PLASTIC TUBE| 2|
50EXBC10-55                              BUMPER HANDLE PLATE| 2|
50EXBC10-56                              LOCK NUT M5| 2|
50EXBC10-57                              SCREW M5X10| 2|
ALL PARTS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE BETWEEN EXBC-CM10 & EXBC-CM14, EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFIED.| |
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• 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
• [email protected]
• 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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