General 10-030CF M1 User Manual
SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
FEATURES
DUST COLLECTOR - 1 HP
Safety switch with key. Unit cannot be
started when key is removed from the
switch.
Precision spin-balanced impeller for
smooth operation and minimal noise.
Reusable clear plastic collector bag
for improved dust collection efficiency.
ollector body mounted on 3 heavy-
C
uty supports.
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Quick-release bag clamps with metal
straps.
Equipped with high efficiency 1 micron
canister filter.
Large 7" rubber wheels for exceptional
stability and smooth mobility.
SPECIFICATIONS
INLET DIAMETER
4” (102 mm)
AIRFLOW CAPACITY
506 CFM
SOUND RATING
80 to 85 dB
STATIC PRESSURE
6 3/4” OF WATER
BLOWER WHEEL DIAMETER
10" (254 mm)
CANISTER FILTER SIZE
14 1/2" x 11 3/4" (370 x 300 mm)
FILTER AREA
20.33 sq.ft.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (L X W X H)
31 1/8” x 18 7/8” x 47 5/8”
(790 x 480 x 1210 mm)
MOTOR
1 HP, 110 V, 7 A
WEIGHT
67 LBS (31 Kg)
MODEL
#10-030CF M1
VERSION 1 - NOVEMBER 29/2012
© Copyright General® International 11/2012
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 10-030CF M1 - 1 HP Dust
Collector. This dust collector 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 dust collector 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 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 dust collector 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 dust collector exactly. If you have any
doubts or questions contact your retailer or our support
line with the model number of your unit for clarification.
GENERAL®INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
All component parts of General® International and Excalibur by General International ® products 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, and General® International
agrees 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 component 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 exceptions” 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 1-888949-1161 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 explanation 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; improper 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rules for safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Grounding instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Circuit capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Extension cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Identification of main parts
and components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
List of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Laying out a plan for the piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Assembly instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Basic instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
On/off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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Maintenance & servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Cleaning or replacing the collector bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cleaning or replacing the canister filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Recommended optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Parts list & diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
Contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
To help ensure safe operation, pleasetake amoment tolearn themachine’s applicationsand limitations,as wellas poten-
ial hazards. General® International disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury that
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may result from improper use of its equipment.
1. Do not operate the dust collector when tired, distract
ed, or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any me-
ication that impairs reflexes or alertness.
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2. The working area should be well lit, clean and free of
debris.
3. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when the
dust collector is in operation; do not permit them to
operate the dust collector.
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 dust is a carcinogen that can be haz-
ardous to health. Work in a well-ventilated area and
wear face, eye, ear, respiratory and body protection
devices.
7. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, neck-
laces or other jewelry while the dust collector is in
operation. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair and wear non-slip footwear.
8. Do not insert hands, fingers or any foreign objects into
ventilation inlet and outlet openings.
9. Do not operate this machine without either a filter bag
or filter cartridge properly installed on the unit.
10. Clean filters (bags on standard model or cartridges
on “CF” model) on a regular basis and replace as
needed.
11. Do not handle the electrical plug with wet hands.
12. Do not use this unit outdoors, on or near wet surfaces.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
13. Always turn on the dust collector before starting the
dust producing machine. Always turn off the dust pro-
ucing machine before turning off the dust collector.
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14. Do not vacuum anything that is burning, smoking or
smoldering such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
15. Do not vacuum or use this dust collector near flamma-
ble or combustible liquids, gases, gasoline or other
fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil or solvent based paints,
natural gas, hydrogen or explosive dusts like coal
dust, magnesium dust, grain dust or gun powder.
16. Do not operate the unit until a dust hose is installed
onto the hose inlet.
17. Never leave the machine unattended while it is run-
ning or with the power on.
18. To avoid health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not
vacuum toxic material.
19. Use only recommended accessories. Use of acces-
sories NOT recommended by GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL may result in a risk of injury or damage to the
machine.
20. Always disconnect the unit from the power source
before servicing, performing any maintenance or
repairs and when changing bags or hoses, or if the
machine will be left unattended.
21. Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF”position before
plugging in the power cord.
22. Make sure the tool is properly grounded. If equipped
with a 3-prong plug, it should be used with a threepole receptacle. Never remove the third prong.
23. Never stand or lean on machinery. Serious injury could
result if the tool is tipped over or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
24. Do not use this dust collector 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 that use.
Sound Level
The sound level of this machine is rated at approximately 80 dB during operation. Make sure that adequate
hearing protection is used and that the overall sound level within the working environment is taken into
consideration.
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