SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
FEATURES
Sliding stop flips up out of the way when
not in use.
Fence has abrasive surface to absolutely
prevent movement during the cut. No
clamp needed.
Heavy duty steel T-slot washer (removable).
Fence extension carries the flip stop and
adds support up to 42” from the blade.
Index graduations are clean, crisp and
easy to read. The scale is large enough
to set half or quarters of a degree with
confidence.
A simple locking calibration mechanism is
provided if you need to make adjustments.
Extension arm assembly makes it possible
to quickly and easily find any angle and
lock it securely in place.
Precision detent plunger auto-locates
common angles.
The guide bar actually expands in 3 places
to provide the “perfect fit” for your saw.
The fence can be adjusted from side to
side allowing tight clearance at the blade.
Quickly reverse the guide for left or right
hand use by removing the fence, reversing
the extension arm and reconnecting the
fence.
Redesigned designed pointer/angle indicator provides better visibility to set precision fractional angles.
Redesigned flip stop provides better
visibility to set work stop using the supplied
measuring tape.
EXCALIBUR MITER GAUGE
MODEL
#50-EB3
VERSION 2_REVISION 3 (January 13th, 2014)
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GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL
8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3
Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca
THANK YOU for choosing this General
®
International 50-EB3 Excalibur Miter
Gauge. This miter gauge 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 assembling, installing
and operating the unit.
The manual’s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation, basic function, and features
of this miter gauge 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 component parts of General® International 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 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 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
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inapplicable to your machine. Further, as several generations of this model of miter gauge 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 miter gauge exactly. If you have any doubts
or questions contact your retailer or our support line with
the model number of your unit for clarification.
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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
ay result from improper use of its equipment.
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1. Do not operate the saw when tired, distracted, or
nder the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medica-
u
tion 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 atten-
tion. Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious injury.
6. 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.
7. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, neck-
laces or other jewelry while the saw is in operation.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair
and wear non-slip footwear.
8. Be sure that adjusting wrenches, tools, drinks and
other clutter are removed from the machine and/or
the table surface before operating.
9. Keep hands well away from the blade and all mo-
ving parts. Use a brush, not hands, to clear away
chips and dust.
10. Be sure that the blade is securely installed and in
proper cutting direction before operation.
11. Be sure the blade has gained full operating speed
before beginning to cut.
12. Always use a clean, properly sharpened blade.
Dirty or dull blades are unsafe and can lead to
accidents.
15. Use suitable support when cutting stock that does
ot have a flat surface. Always hold stock firmly
n
against the fence when ripping, or against the miter
gauge when cross-cutting.
16. 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.
17. Avoid working from awkward or off balance posi-
tions. 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.
18. 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.
19. Never leave the machine running with the power
on when not in operation.
20. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended
by
GENERAL INTERNATIONAL
ment malfunction or risk of injury.
21. Never stand on machinery. Serious injury could
result if the tool is tipped over or if the blade is unintentionally contacted.
22. 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.
23. Make sure that switch is in "OFF" position before
plugging in the power cord.
24. Make sure the tool is properly grounded. If equip-
ped with a 3-prong plug it should be used with a
three-pole receptacle. Never remove the third
prong.
25. Use recommended-speed, saw blade and acces-
sories for the working material.
may result in equip-
13. If using a power feeder, stop the feeder before stopping the table saw.
14. 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.
26. If using a power feede, sdtop the feeder before
stopping the table saw.
27. Do not use this saw for any purpose other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes,
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ranty and holds itself harmless for any injury, which
may result from that use.
disclaims any real or implied war-
GENERAL
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EXCALIBUR MITER GAUGE
50-EB3
IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS
Extension Clamp Knob
Flip Stop
Fence Extension
Fence Clamp Knobs
Inner Brace
Detent Plunger
Outer Brace
Eccentric Lock Screw
Guide Bar
Handle
Adjustment Slot
Adjustment Set Screw
Angle Clamp Knob
Fence
Adjuster
SAFETY REMINDERS
Your new miter guide was designed and engineered with ease-of-use, accuracy and safety in mind. Do not modify this device or use it for purposes other than that for which it was intended. When used properly the Excalibur miter
guide will enable you to produce the cleanest and flattest cross cuts possible on your table saw.As a result, you will
also produce the best miter joints possible. This does not reduce or eliminate the necessity for you to understand
and comply with all the safety requirements and recommendations outlined in manuals provided by the original
equipment manufacturer. For your own safety, read the owners manual carefully and become aware of the tool’s
limitations. You, as the owner of a powerful piece of woodworking equipment, are responsible for its proper
maintenance and safe operation. Failure to be mindful of safety procedures and practices can result in
devastating personal injury.
Ensure that all guards are in place and functioning properly. Keep the machine tuned up. To reduce the potential
for binding or kick back, keep your blade sharp, and make sure it is properly aligned relative to the guide slots.
Check the tools frequently for loose, damaged or malfunctioning components. Lubricate it as recommended,
ensure it is properly grounded and avoid damp or wet locations. Always take the time to disconnect the power supply before you perform any maintenance or repair. Clear away hand tools and other objects before you turn the
machine on. When cross cutting on a table saw you must maintain firm control of the work piece, but
remember to let the tool do the work.You should never need to force the material through the cut. Please keep children or unqualified persons away from the equipment. Keep the work area clean. Dress appropriately for
operating woodworking equipment. Wear safety glasses and noise suppressors. Do not wear loose clothing or
anything around your neck that might get caught and draw you down into the machine.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Before you first use your new miter guide please ensure that you have followed the assembly instructions provided
and that all connections are mechanically secure. After you verify that it is assembled and functioning properly,
simply remove the old miter guide from your table saw and follow the guidelines below.
This innovative new miter guide design is intended to replace the original equipment guide that was provided with
your table saw at the time of purchase. The guide bar will fit into the standard 3/8” by 3/4” slot or T-slot on most table
saws. If your table saw does not have a T-slot simply remove the flat washer under the leading edge of the guide
bar using the allen key provided.
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ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the unit from the box and unfold it.
Angle Clamp
Knob
Inner Brace
Outer
Brace
2. Slide the inner brace into the red outer brace then
Guide
Bar
3. Attach the handle to the guide bar.
tighten the angle clamp knob.
For use on the left side of
the table saw.
When you assemble the
stop, tighten the top lock
nut until the slide and the
stop are tight. Back off the
nut slightly allowing the
stop to pivot
on the bolt.
For use on the right side
of the table saw.
After your stop is
assembled in the
desired orientation, slide
the head of bolt into the
track slot that runs
along the top of the
fence.
4. Assemble and attach the flip stop as per flip stop exploded views above.
NOTE: If you choose to use the self adhesive abrasive
on the fence: separate the fence from the rest of the
assembly. Remove the paper backing and apply to
the smooth face of the fence A. Apply pressure over
the entire surface with the palm of your hand or with
a hard rubber roller. Trim the excess by running a utility knife against the edge of the fence all the way
around the outside B.
Handle
B
C
The glide tape can be applied by sticking it to the bottom of the fence
C.
A
Installing the tape measure: Tape measures on adjustable guide fences are essentially just for reference. The
fact that you can adjust the fence left or right also moves the tape measure so you never really have an accurate distance to the blade. Changing the angle or thickness of the blade will also change the measurement.
It is not critical exactly where you put the tape. We suggest you set the 50-EB3 up on the saw and adjust the
fence as close as you want to the blade. Set the fence
for zero/90 and lay the tape out in front of the fence
touching the zero inches line to the blade. Now make
a pencil mark on the front of your fence at about 10”.
Transfer that pencil line up to the fence to the tape
measure channel with a square. Peel off the backing
and stick the tape into the channel with the 10” mark
lined up with your pencil line, then just trim off the
ends. The tape lets you measure a change in a setting more than the length of a cut.
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ADJUSTING THE GUIDE BAR
There are three adjustment slots in the guide bar.
With the bar in the t-slot of your saw, insert the hex key
(provided) into the set screw at the center of the slot.
Adjusting this screw up and down will expand and contract the width of the bar. Adjust each slot so that you
eliminate lateral play but still have smooth sliding
action across the entire fence.
SETTING ANGLES
To set commonly used angles, position the fence in the
vicinity of the desired angle. Compress the detent
plunger A on the underside of the outer brace until it
seats in the hole, now tighten the angle clamp knob B.
To manually set an angle, first loosen the angle clamp
knob. Move the fence forward or back until the desired
angle is indicated by the red pointer C, then lock the
clamp knob securely.
A
B
C
LATERAL POSITIONING
You can position your fence closer or farther away from
the blade (maintain at least 1/8” for safety)
Simply loosen the two fence clamp knobs, slide the
fence to the desired position, then lock securely.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE FENCE WHILE THE
SAW IS RUNNING.
EXTENSION
The fence extension can telescope out of the main fence
by loosening the extension clamp knob and sliding it out
to the desired distance. Secure the flip stop to the extension for repeatable long cuts.
Fence Clamp Knobs
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REVERSING THE GUIDE
When it becomes necessary to work on the opposite side of the blade, the EB-3 can easily and quickly be reversed.
1. Remove the fence clamp knobs
located on the fence mount.
4. Rotate both the fence mount
and the outer brace to the
opposite side of the guide bar.
Slide the inner brace back into
the outer brace and tighten the
angle clamp knob.
2. Separate the fence and clamp
bar assembly from the fence
mount.
5. Insert the clamp bar assembly
threaded studs through the front
of the fence mount and secure
using fence clamp knobs.
3. Loosen the angle clamp knob
and pull the inner brace out of
the outer brace.
6. Insert the clamp bar assembly
threaded studs through the front
of the fence mount and secure
using fence clamp knob. The
fence extension can be removed and inserted into the opposite end of the fence as well.
CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT
1. Set the miter guide to “0” (90˚ to the blade) using
the detent plunger. Lock the arm in position with
the angle clamp knob.
2. Loosen the eccentric lock screw inside the outer
brace A, using the allen key provided.
3. Rotate the adjuster left or right until the guide is at
a true 90˚. Confirm the angle with your calibration
square.
4. Tighten the eccentric lock screw securely.
A
7
36A
11
34A
39
35
38
38
37
3A
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PARTS LIST
0-EB3
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REF. # PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS QTY
1 50EB3-01 GUIDE BAR 1
2 50EB3-02 ADJUSTER 1
3A 50EB3-03A OUTER BRACE 1
4 50EB3-04 INNER BRACE 1
5 50EB3-05 FENCE MOUNT 1
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7 50EB3-07 FENCE EXTENSION 1
8 50EB3-08 FENCE EXTENSION BAR 2
9 50EB3-09 EXTENSION BAR CLAMP PLATE 2
10 50EB3-10 FENCE CLAMP BAR 1
11 50EB3-11 FENCE CLAMP KNOB 3
12 50EB3-12 EXTENSION CLAMP KNOB 2
13 50EB3-13 EXTENSION CLAMP KNOB SPACER 2
14 50EB3-14 DETENT PLUNGER 1
15 50EB3-15 DETENT PLUNGER SPRING 1
16 50EB3-16 E-CLIP 1
18 50EB3-18 ANGLE CLAMP KNOB 1
19 50EB3-19 HANDLE 1
20 50EB3-20 RETAINER WASHER 1
21 50EB3-21 FLAT HEAD SCREW M6 1
22 50EB3-22 SHOULDER BOLT M6 X 40 1
23 50EB3-23 SHOULDER BOLT M6 X 35 1
24 50EB3-24 SHOULDER BOLT M6 X 6 1
25 50EB3-25 SOCKET HEAD SCREW M5 1
26 50EB3-26 GUIDE BAR ADJUSTING SCREW 3
27 50EB3-27 SET SCREW #10 2
28 50EB3-28 SQUARE NUT M6 1
29 50EB3-29 SQUARE NUT M5 1
31 50EB3-31 LOCK WASHER 3
32 50EB3-32 FLAT WASHER 3
33 50EB3-33 EXTENSION CLAMP O-RING 2
34A 50EB3-34A FLIP STOP 1
35 50EB3-35 FLIP STOP MOUNT 1
36A 50EB3-36A HEX. BOLT 1/4" X 21/2" 1
37 50EB3-37 NYLON INSERT NUT 1/4" 1
38 50EB3-38 PLASTIC WASHER 1/2" 2
39 50EB3-39 HEX. BOLT 1/4" X 1" 1
40 50EB3-40 TAPE MEASURE 1
41 50EB3-41 (SANDPAPER) NON-SKID SURFACE 1
42 50EB3-42 ALLEN KEY 1
43 50EB3-43 GLIDE TAPE 1
50EB3-06 FENCE 1
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MODEL 50-EB3
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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