General 10-050 User Manual
Dust hood rotates 360°.
Support arm extends up to 12”.
Wide dust hood captures chips, dust and
debris.
Powerful 1 HP motor features sealed bear-
ings and shaft for quiet, long-lasting operation.
Comfort grip carrying handle for easy
portability to place the unit where you
need it.
Flexible 4” x 6’(1.8 m) collection hose
included.
Adjustable multi-position steel support
arm to accommodate a variety of
different machines or applications.
INLET DIAMETER
4”(102 mm)
AIRFLO
W CAPACITY
700 CFM
HOSE LENGTH
4”(102 mm) X 6’(1.8 m)
DUST HOOD
10”(254 mm) x 4”(102 mm)
SOUND RA
TING
78 dB
ST
ATIC PRESSURE
4.3 INCHES OF WATER
B
AG CAPACITY
15 GAL (655 L)
O
VERALL DIMENSIONS (L x W x H)
44
1
⁄
2
”x 18
7
⁄
8
”x 43
1
⁄
4
”
(1130 x 480 x 1100 mm)
MO
TOR
1 HP, 110 V, 7 A
WEIGHT
51.7 LBS (23.5 Kg)
FIL
TRATION CAPACITY
30 MICRONS
REVISION 3 JUN 22/06
THANK YOU
for choosing this General International model 10-050 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. 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.
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.
GENERAL ® INTERNATIONAL 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 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 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.
GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL
8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3
Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca
1. Do not operate machinery when tired, distracted or
under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medication
that impairs reflexes or alertness.
2. Do not operate this unit until a hose is installed onto
the dust inlet.
3. The working area should be well lit, clean and free of
debris.
4. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance; do not
permit them to operate the unit.
5. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all machinery with locks, master electrical switches and
switch keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised
use.
6. Stay Alert! Give our work your undivided attention.
Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious
injury.
7. Fine particulate saw dust is a carcinogen that can be
hazardous to health. Work in a well ventilated area
and wear eye, ear and respiratory protection devices.
8. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, necklaces, or ornaments while operating machinery.
9. Do not vacuum or use this Dust Collector near flammable or combustible liquids, gases, gasoline or other
fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil or solvent-based paints,
natural gas, hydrogen, explosive dust, grain dust, magnesium dust, or gun powder.
10. Never leave the machine running with the power when
not in operation.
11. Do not handle the electric plug with wet hands.
12. Do not vacuum anything that is burning, smoking or
smoldering, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
13. To avoid potential health hazards from vapors or
dusts, do not vacuum toxic material.
14. Do not use this unit outdoors or on or near wet surfaces.
15. Make sure the unit is properly grounded. If tool is e-
quipped with three-prong plug, it should be plugged
into a three-pole receptacle. Never remove the third
prong.
16. Always disconnect tool from power before servicing,
performing any maintenance or repairs and when
changing bags or hoses, or if the machine will be left
unattended.
17. Do not put any foreign objects into the ventilation inlet
or outlet openings.
18. Make sure the switch is in "OFF" position before plugging in cord.
19. Never stand on machinery. Serious injury could result
if the unit is tipped over.
20. The use of parts and accessories NOT recommended
by General International may result in equipment malfunction or risk injury.
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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 may result from improper use of its equipment.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT UNTIL THE PVC HOSE IS INSTALLED ONTO THE DUST INLET PORT.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
HANDLING THE MACHINE
The total weight of the machine is 52 LBS. Do not pull or carry the machine by any part other than it’s handle.
Sound Level
The sound level of this machine is rated at approximately 85 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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