GENERAL 50-090RK Contractor Saw left Instruction Manual

: June 17, 2024
: GENERAL

Table of Contents

GENERAL 50-090RK Contractor Saw left
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL
INTRODUCTION
Rules for Safe Operation
ASSEMBLY
ALIGN AND LEVEL THE RIP FENCE
PARTS LIST
ABOUT COMPANY
References
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GENERAL 50-090RK Contractor Saw left

Product Information

Specifications

Fits on: Excalibur T Fence System
Models: #EXF-30S-R30, #EXF-30S-R50

Product Usage Instructions

Setup

Ensure that the table saw is sold separately and compatible with the Excalibur T Fence System.
Refer to the table saw’s user manual for instructions on how to install the Excalibur T Fence System.
Follow the provided installation steps to securely attach the Excalibur T Fence System to your table saw.

Operation
Before operating the saw, carefully read and follow the safety rules mentioned in the user manual. Ensure that you are in a well-lit, clean, and debris-free working area. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance from the saw.

Rules for Safe Operation:

Do not operate the saw when tired, distracted, or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication that impairs reflexes or alertness.
Childproof and tamper-proof your shop and all machinery to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised use.
Work in a well-ventilated area and use appropriate protective devices such as eye, ear, and respiratory protection.
Avoid wearing loose clothing, gloves, jewelry, and secure long hair with a protective hair covering.
Remove any clutter from the machine and feed table surface before operating.
Keep hands away from the blade and use a brush to clear away chips and dust.
Ensure that the blade is securely installed and in the proper cutting direction before operation.
Allow the blade to reach full operating speed before starting the cut.
Always use a clean and properly sharpened blade to avoid accidents.
If using a power feeder, stop the feeder before stopping the table saw.
Avoid pushing or forcing stock into the blade and work at the designed rate for better performance and safety.
Use suitable support when cutting stock without a flat surface. Hold stock firmly against the fence when ripping or against the miter gauge when cross-cutting.
Avoid standing directly in-line with the blade or in the potential kickback path of the workpiece to minimize the risk of injury.
Avoid working from awkward or off-balance positions and keep both feet on the floor. Do not 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.
Keep blade guards in place and ensure they are in working order. If removed for maintenance or cleaning, reattach them properly before using the tool again.
Never leave the machine running with the power on when not in operation.
Avoid standing on machinery to prevent tipping over or unintentional contact with the blade.
Always disconnect the tool from power before servicing, changing accessories, performing maintenance, cleaning, adjustments, or leaving the machine unattended.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

What table saw models are compatible with the Excalibur T Fence System?
The Excalibur T Fence System fits on the following table saw models: 50-090RK, 50-090RC, 50-200R, 50-275R, 50-225R, and 50-220R.
Where can I find the complete user manual for the Excalibur T Fence System?
The complete user manual for the Excalibur T Fence System can be found at https://manual-hub.com/.
How should I prepare my working area before operating the saw?
Ensure that your working area is well lit, clean, and free of debris to ensure safe operation of the saw.
Can children operate the saw?
No, children should not operate the saw. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance from the saw during operation.
What safety precautions should I take while operating the saw?
Some important safety precautions include staying alert, using appropriate protective devices, avoiding loose clothing and jewelry, keeping hands away from the blade, and using suitable support when cutting stock.

GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL

8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3
Telephone 514-326-1161
Fax 514-326-5555
www.general.ca

INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU for choosing this Excalibur by General® International model
Excalibur «T» Fence System. This fence system has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and 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 fence system as well as the set-up, maintenance and identification of its parts and com-ponents. 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 com-mitted 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 manu-al corres-ponds 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 gene-rations of this model of fence system and several versions of this manual may be in circulation, if you own an earlier or later version of this unit, this man-ual 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 limita-tions, 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.

Do not operate the saw 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 saw is in operation; do not permit them to operate the saw.
Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all machinery 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 and wear eye, ear and respiratory protection devices.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, necklaces or other jewelry while the saw 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 feed table surface before operating.
Keep hands well away from the blade and all moving parts. Use a brush, not hands, to clear away chips and dust.
Be sure that the blade is securely installed and in proper cutting direction before operation.
Be sure the blade has gained full operating speed before beginning to cut.
Always use a clean, properly sharpened blade. Dirty or dull blades are unsafe and can lead to accidents.
If using a power feeder, stop the feeder before stopping the table saw.
Do not push or force stock into the blade. The saw will perform better and more safely when working at the rate for which it was designed.
Use suitable support when cutting stock that does not have a flat surface. Always hold stock firmly against the fence when ripping, or against the miter gauge when cross-cutting.
To minimize risk of injury in the event of workpiece kickback, never stand directly in-line with the blade or in the potential kickback path of the work piece.
Avoid working from awkward or off balance positions. Do not overreach while cutting; keep both feet on floor. Never lean over or reach over the blade and never pull the work piece over the blade from behind. Use out feed support or have an assistant help when ripping long material.
Keep blade guards in place and in working order. If a guard must be removed for maintenance or cleaning, be sure it is properly reattached before using the tool again.
Never leave the machine running with the power on when not in operation.
Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL may result in equipment malfunction or risk of injury.
Never stand on machinery. Serious injury could result if the tool is tipped over or if the blade is unintentionally contacted.
Always disconnect tool from power before servicing or changing accessories such as blades, or before performing any maintenance, cleaning or adjustments, or if the machine will be left unattended.
Make sure that switch is in «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 saw for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL disclaims any real implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury, which may result from that use.

ASSEMBLY

50-090RC / 50-090RK

UNPACK FENCE & RAILS

ATTACH THE FRONT FENCE RAIL TO YOUR SAW

Loosely thread the six square head bolts to the front of the table as shown in A. Assemble the fasteners in the order shown in B.
Do not tighten down the nuts; leave the square heads of the bolt protruding from the table as shown in C.
From the left side of the saw, slide the upper slot D of the left (shorter) front rail onto the square head bolts E.
Set the left end of the rail flush to the outside edge of the extension wing.
From the right side of the saw, slide the upper slot of the right front rail onto the square head bolts F.
Fit the 2 rails together G.
Tighten down the nuts to firmly secure the front rails to the table.

ATTACH THE BACK FENCE RAIL TO YOUR SAW

Use 6 cap screws with lock washers and nuts A to assemble the rear rails to the rear of the saw as shown B.
Make sure that the intersection C between the two rear rails is leveled D.

MOUNT THE SWITCH

Temporarily remove the end cap from the left end of the front rail A.
Slide the heads of the bolts of the switch mounting bracket into the t-sot on the underside of the fence rail B.
Position the switch somewhere between 4» and 12» from the end of the fence rail C, depending upon your personal preference.
Tighten the screws to secure the switch in place.
Reinstall the end cap on the front rail.

50-200R / 50-275R

UNPACK FENCE & RAILS

ATTACH THE FRONT FENCE RAIL TO YOUR SAW

Loosely thread the 2 square head bolts to the front of the table.
Assemble the fasteners in the order shown above.
Do not tighten down the nuts. Leave the square heads of the bolt protruding from the table.
From the right side of the saw. Slide the upper slot (A) of the front rail onto the square head bolts.
Set the left end of the rail flush to the outside edge of the extension wing.

ATTACH THE BACK FENCE RAIL TO YOUR SAW

Use two cap screws with lock washers and flat washers to attach the rear rails to the table A. Use two cap screws with lock washers, flat washers and nuts to attach the rails to the extension wings B.
Make sure that the intersection C between the two rear rails is leveled D.

MOUNT THE SWITCH
Attach the switch to the table using two 5/16 mm hex. bolts and lock washers, from the back of the extension wing edge.

50-220R / 50-225R

UNPACK FENCE & RAILS

ATTACH THE FRONT FENCE RAIL TO YOUR SAW

Loosely thread the six square head bolts to the front of the table as shown in A. Assemble the fasteners in the order shown in B.
Do not tighten down the nuts; leave the square heads of the bolt protruding from the table as shown in C.
From the right side of the saw. Slide the upper slot A of the front rail onto the square head bolts.
Set the left end of the rail flush to the outside edge of the extension wing.

ATTACH THE BACK FENCE RAIL TO YOUR SAW

Use six cap screws with lock washers and nuts A to assemble the rear rails to the rear of the saw as shown B.
Make sure that the intersection C between the two rear rails is leveled D.

MOUNT THE SWITCH

Temporarily remove the end cap from the left end of the front rail A.
Slide the heads of the bolts of the switch mounting bracket into the t-sot on the underside of the fence rail B.
Position the switch somewhere between 4” and 12”from the end of the fence rail C, depending upon your personal preference.
Tighten the screws to secure the switch in place.
Reinstall the end cap on the front rail.

ALIGN AND LEVEL THE RIP FENCE

To make satisfactory rip cuts, your fence must be aligned perfectly parallel with the saw blade.

Slide the fence over to the right T-slot on your saw table top A. Lock down the fence handle B and make a visual check that the fence is parallel with the T-slot all along its length. Also, you can place a small 3/4” thick block of wood, upright into the T-slot and slide it from the front to the back checking its distance from the left edge of the fence.
If the fence is not parallel, it can be adjusted by using an Allen key to turn one or both of the screws C or D. Do this slowly, just an eighth to a quarter turn at a time, or you will quickly overshoot the desired adjustment.
Note: It is always good practice to periodically recheck the alignment of your fence to the blade.

ALIGN THE RIP FENCE PERPENDICULAR (90°) TO THE TABLE
Place a machinist square on the table against the fence and look for a gap between the square and the fence (bottom and top) or the table. If needed, adjust either of the two plastic set screws E, to tilt the fence slightly and square it to the table.

LEVEL THE FENCE
The fence should be parallel to the table and sit approximately 2 mm above the table’s surface (so the fence will not scratch the table and a thin work piece will not get stuck or jammed under the fence).
To level and adjust the height of the fence:

Loosen the hex nut F on the leveling foot G located under the rear end of the fence.
Raise or lower the leveling foot until there is a spacing of 2 mm (approx.) between the bottom of the fence and the table, then tighten the hex nut to lock the setting of the leveling foot.
If needed, to level the fence, adjust the plastic set screws E equally, thereby raising or lowering the front of the fence an equal amount on either side so as not to undo the previous perpendicular adjustment.

ADJUST/ALIGN RIP FENCE POINTER

Set blade to 90° and raise it to the maximum height. Move the fence till it lightly touches the right side of the blade and push down the locking lever to lock the fence in place A.
With the fence locked in place against the blade, loosen the pointer screws B. Line up the reference line C on the pointer with the zero point on the tape D and re-tighten the pointer screws.
Note: When changing blades, re-align the pointer with the zero points on the tapes to account for thinner or thicker blades.