Excalibur SLF35-T52 User Manual

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RIP FENCE SYSTEM ONLY - TABLE SAW SOLD SEPARATELY

VERSION 2 - REVISION 1 (May 27, 2013)

*Shown with optional micro-adjustment attachment #50-057

THANK YOU for choosing this Excalibur by General®International model

SLF35-T52 Deluxe Excalibur Sliding Fence. This fence 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 fence 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

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 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 corre-

sponds 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 fence. Further, as several genera-

tions of this model of fence 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

fence exactly. If you have any doubts or questions con-

tact your retailer or our support line with the model and

serial number of your unit for clarification.

GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL

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INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

All component parts of General® International and Excalibur by General International® pro-

ducts 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® 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 professional 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 “Conditions 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® International agrees to repair or replace any part or compo-

nent 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 excep-

tions” 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 workmanship.

CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS:

This coverage is extended to 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® International to have been directly or indirectly caused by or resulting from; improp-

er 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 consumable

parts or components.

Repairs made without the written consent of General® Internationallwill void all warranty.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

o 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.

1. Do not operate the saw when tired, distracted, or

nder the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medica-

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 unsu-

pervised use.

5. Stay alert! Give your work your undivided atten-

tion. Even a momentary distraction can lead to seri-

ous 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.

13. If using a power feeder, stop the feeder before stop-

ping 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.

15. Use suitable support when cutting stock that does

ot have a flat surface. Always hold stock firmly

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 assis-

tant 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

GENERAL INTERNATIONAL

may result in equip-

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 unin-

tentionally contacted.

22. Always disconnect tool from power before servicing

or changing accessories such as blades, or before

performing any maintenance, cleaning or adjust-

ments, 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. Do not use this rip fence for any purpose other than

its intended use. If used for other purposes,

GENE-

RAL INTERNATIONAL

disclaims any real or implied

warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury,

which may result from that use.

DELUXE EXCALIBUR SLIDING FENCE

SLF35-T52

UNPACK FENCE RAILS, FENCE BODY AND REMOVE CARDBOARD END

PROTECTORS

ATTACH THE FRONT FENCE RAIL TO YOUR SAW

x21

x12

x27

Remove both end caps of the guide tube to find the bag of fas-

tening hardware and the two measuring tapes tucked inside A.

Your hardware bag will contain the contents shown in B.

NOTE: Bag contains extra fasteners that may not be needed for your

installation.

Packed with the fence body C, are the sliding fence face D, push

stick holder E, push stick F, locking handle knob G, fence face lock-

ing lever H, and pointers I.

Using the appropriate diagram for your model of saw and rails

below, place 4 flat head countersunk screws, lock washers, flat

washers and nuts, below,to assemble the front rail to the front of the

saw. But don’t tighten the nuts yet.

Note: The front rail is the wider of the two rails and has holes in both

faces as well as 2 switch mounting holes, A, which can be used if

needed, depending on your saws’ switch mounting configuration.

FOR MODEL 350/650/350R/650R

TOP VIEW

FOR MODELS 50-250/50-260

FOR MODEL 50-270

FOR MODELS 50-300/50-300CE/50-305/50-305CE

FOR MODELS 50-200R/50-275R

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