General 10-715 User Manual

SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL

FEATURES

4” Dust port connects to your shop dust collector
to capture sanding dust right on your bench top.

Internal baffles for stable maximum capacity
airflow.

Rubber grommets on the table surface to pro­tect the piece.

Includes 6 adjustable stops to secure your work
piece to the table.

Sturdy steel frame and lightweight design for
easy storage and portability.

PORTABLE DOWN DRAFT TABLE

- 35 1/2” X 18 1/2”

SPECIFICATIONS

• Dust port
4” (102 mm)

• Table size
35 1⁄2” x 18 1⁄2” (900 x 470 mm) - 10-715

• Overall dimensions
39 1⁄4” x 20 1⁄2” x 9 1⁄2”
(1000 x 520 x 240 mm)

• Weight
27 lbs (12.5 kg)

Version 2_Revision 1 - April 2015

© Copyright General International

MODEL

#10-715

GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL

8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3

Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone] • www.general.ca

THANK YOU for choosing this General International model 10-715 Portable

down draft table. This portable down draft table 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 portable down draft table 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 corresponds with that of the
unit with which it was supplied. However, special orders and “after fac-

tory” modifications may render some or all information in this manual
inapplicable to your machine. Further, as several generations of this
model of portable down draft table 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.

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 may result from improper use of its equipment.

1. Do not operate machinery when tired, distracted or
under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medica
tion that impairs reflexes or alertness.

2. Do not operate this unit until a hose is correctly ins­ talled 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, nec­ laces, or ornaments while operating machinery.

9. Do not vacuum or use this Portable Down Draft table
near flammable or combustible liquids, gases, gaso­ line or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil or
solvent - based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, explo­ sive dust, grain dust, magnesium dust, or gun powder.

11. Do not handle the electric plug of the dust collector,
which is connected to the table, 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. Replace any broken or worn out parts immediately in

order to avoid further damage to your equipment.
For replacement parts please contact our service
centre.

16. All objects must be cleared away from surface before
starting work operations.

17. Do not put any foreign objects into the ventilation inlet
or outlet openings.

18. Install the portable down draft table table on a solid
and stable surface.

19. Never stand on machinery. Serious injury could result
if the unit is tipped over.

20. The use of parts and accessories NOT recommende by
General International may result in equipment mal
function or risk injury.

10. Never leave the machine running when not in operation.

PORTABLE DOWNDRAFT TABLE

10-715

UNPACKING & CHECKING CONTENTS

10-715

BASE
COLLECTING BOARD
REAR COVER BOARD
RIGHT COVER BOARD
LEFT COVER BOARD
PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 1/4” X 1/2”
STOPPER BOLT

STOPPER NUT M20

4

LOCK KNOB 1/4” X 3/8”
PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 3/16” X 3/8”
NUT 1/4”
DUST PORT
RUBBER
FOOT PAD

HANDLE

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

STEP 1

Take the base, , and foot pad, , nut 1/4”, , out of the box.
Place the nut 1/4”,
pad, , on the bottom of the base, .

Secondly, place the dust port, , on the rear of the base, , and
tight with Phillips head screws 3/16” x 3/8”, .

, on the foot pad, , first, then tight the foot

STEP 2

Tight the left cover board, , right cover board, , and the rear
cover board,
1/4” x 3/8”, .

DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT UNTIL THE HOSE OR PIPE
IS INSTALLED ONTO THE DUST PORT.

, on the three side of the base with lock knob

STEP 3

Tight the handle, , on the both side of the base with Phillips Head
screw 1/4” x1/2”, . Measure and place the stopper bolts, , and
stopper nuts, , on the collecting board, . All the assembly steps
are completed.

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PARTS LIST

10-715

REF. DIAG. PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY

1 10715-01 REAR COVER BOARD 1
2 10715-02 LOCK KNOB 1/4” X 3/8” 8
3 10715-03 RIGHT COVER BOARD 1
4 10715-04 HANDLE 2
5 10715-05 BASE 1
6 10715-06 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 3/16” X 3/8” 4
7 10715-07 DUST PORT 1
8 10715-08 COLLECTING BOARD 5
9 10715-09 LEFT COVER BOARD 1
10 10715-10 FOOT PAD 4
11 10715-11 NUT 1/4” 4
12 10715-12 STOPPER BOLT 6
13 10715-13 RUBBER 80
14 10715-14 STOPPER NUT M20 6
15 10715-15 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 1/4” X 1/2” 4

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10-715

8360, Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec)

Canada H1P 1Y3

Tel.: [phone]

Fax : [phone] Parts & Service

Fax : [phone] Order Desk

[e-mail]

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.