General 30-005HC M1 User Manual
SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
FEATURES
Powerful 2 HP 15 A motor with thermal overload
protection.
Front and rear fold-down extension tables for
smooth easy stock feeding.
Top mounted rollers for multiple passes.
Built-in inset lifting handles.
Large depth of cut adjustment handle – one full
rotation equals 1/16”.
Easy to read thickness indicator with graduated
scale in inches and metric.
Safety on/off switch with key. Unit cannot be
started when key is removed from switch.
Depth of cut indicator.
Pre-set depth stop for repeat cuts at 1/8”, 1/4”,
1/2” and 3/4”.
Included dust hood has both 2 1/2” and 4” dust
hose outlets.
Helical head with 26 reversible two-sided carbide inserts.
Cutter head supported on 4 threaded posts to
ensure head stability and minimize workpiece
snipe.
13” PLANER WITH HELICAL HEAD
SPECIFICATIONS
• Table area with extensions (L x W)
28 5⁄8” x 13” (720 x 330 mm)
• Maximum planing width
13” (330 mm)
• Maximum thickness of stock
6” (152 mm)
• Minimum thickness of stock
1/8” (3 mm)
• Minimum length of stock
5” (127 mm)
• Maximum depth of cut (full width)
1/16” (1.5 mm)
• speed
9,700 RPM
• Feed speed
26 FPM
• Motor
2 HP, 120 V, 1 Ph, 15 A
• Weight
64 LBS (29 Kg)
Version #2/Revision #1 - (S/N 32349814) May 29, 2014
© Copyright General International
MODEL
#30-005HC MI
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 model 30-005HC M1
13” Planer with Helical . This planer 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 planer 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 inapplicable to your machine. Further, as
several gene-rations of this model of planer 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 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, 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 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 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 1-888-949-1161 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 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® International will 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 .. 7
Unpacking .................................................. 8
Assembly Instruction ........................... 8
Attach the depth of cut adjustment handle .................... 9
Attach the dust chute .......................................................... 9
Operating Instructions ...................... 11
Basic principles of planing ............................................... 11
Selecting boards suitable for planing ............................ 11
Rated limits of this planer ................................................. 12
Checklist before starting ................................................... 12
Planing step-by-step .......................................................... 13
Maintenance & Adjustments ............ 14
Periodic maintenance ...................................................... 14
Inspecting/Replacing cutter head knives ..................... 15
Replacing the v-belt .......................................................... 17
Drive chain/gear lubrication ........................................... 17
Recommended optional accessories ...........18
Basic Adjustments and Controls ....... 9
Connecting to a power source ......................................... 9
On/Off power switch ......................................................... 10
Surge protection/Circuit breaker .................................... 10
Raising/Lowering the ....................................................... 11
Pre-set tickness stop gauge .............................................. 11
Depth of cut indicator ....................................................... 11
Parts list & diagrams ................................ 19-23
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 this planer when tired, distracted, or
under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medication
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
planer is in operation; do not permit them to operate
the planer.
4. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all ma chinery 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
hazardous to health. Work in a well-ventilated area
and whenever possible use a dust collector. Wear
face, eye, ear, respiratory and body protection
devices.
7. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, neck laces or other jewelry while the planer 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.
13. Do not push or force stock into the . The
planer will perform better and safer when working at
the rate for which it was designed.
14. Kickback is when the workpiece is ejected at high
speeds by the force of the . To minimize the
risk of injury from kickback, use proper feeding tech nique and stand to one side, out of the path of a po tential kickback.
15. Select appropriate feed speed for the stock being
planed: high speed for softwood and slow for hard woods.
16. Place stock firmly against the table and use suitable
in-feed and out-feed support if stock is too long.
17. Keep guards in place and in working order. If a guard
must be removed for maintenance or cleaning make
sure it is properly attached before using the machine
again.
18. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by
GENERAL®INTERNATIONAL may result in equipment
malfunction or risk of injury.
19. Never stand or lean on machinery. Serious injury could
result if the tool is tipped over or if the cutting tool is unin tentionally contacted.
20. Always disconnect the tool from the power source
before servicing or changing accessories such as
knives, or before performing any maintenance or
cleaning, or if the machine will be left unattended.
9. Keep hands well away from knives and all moving
parts. Use a push stick to feed stock, and a brush, not
hands, to clear away chips and dust.
10. Be sure that the knives are securely installed in the
.
11. Always use clean, properly sharpened knives. Dirty or
dull knives are unsafe and can lead to accidents.
12. Inspect stock and remove all foreign objects before
planing. Make sure that any stock you plane is clean
and free of any dirt, nails, staples, tiny rocks or any other
foreign objects that may damage the planer knives.
Only process natural solid wood boards. Never plane
MDF, particle board, plywood, laminates or other syn thetic materials.
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 three-pole
receptacle. Never remove the third prong.
23. Do not use this planer for other than its intended use.
If used for other purposes, GENERAL®INTERNATIONAL
disclaims any real implied warranty and holds itself
harmless for any injury, which may result from that
use.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE, VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE OF YOUR POWER SUPPLY CORRESPONDS WITH THE VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON THE MOTOR I.D. NAMEPLATE. A POWER SOURCE WITH GREATER VOLTAGE THAN NEEDED CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE. IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER SOURCE.
THIS TOOL IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN WET OR DAMP LOCATIONS.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of an electrical malfunction or short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock. The motor
of this machine is wired for 120V single phase operation
and is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a
3-prong grounding plug
receptacle
ing pin) to make it fit into an old 2-hole wall socket or
extension cord. If an adaptor plug is used
attached to the metal screw of the receptacle.
Note: The use of an adaptor plug is illegal in some
areas. Check your local codes. If you have any doubts
or if the supplied plug does not correspond to your
electrical outlet, consult a qualified eletrician before
proceeding.
. Do not remove the 3rd prong (ground-
to fit a grounded type
, it must be
EXTENSION CORDS
If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with
your machine, use only 3-wire extension cords that have
3-prong grounding plug and a matching 3-pole receptacle that accepts the tool’s plug. Repair or replace a
damaged extension cord or plug immediately.
Make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage
listed on the motor I.D. plate. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. The accompanying chart shows the
correct size extension cord to be used based on cord
length and motor I.D. plate amp rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the number, the
heavier the gauge.
AMPERES
(AMPS)
< 5
6 TO 10 18 16 14 12
10 TO 12 16 16 14 14
12 TO 16 14 12
* NR = Not Recommended
EXTENSION CORD LENGTH
25 FEET 50 FEET 100 FEET 150 FEET
18 16 16 14
* NR * NR
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CIRCUIT CAPACITY
Make sure that the wires in your circuit are capable of
handling the amperage draw from your machine, as
well as any other machines that could be operating on
the same circuit. If you are unsure, consult a qualified
electrician. If the circuit breaker trips or the fuse blows
regularly, your machine may be operating on a circuit
that is close to its amperage draw capacity. However,
if an unusual amperage draw does not exist and a
power failure still occurs, contact a qualified technician
or our service department.
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13” PLANER WITH HELICAL
30-005HC M1
IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS
REAR VIEW
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C
B
A
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IN-FEED TABLE
STOCK THICKNESS SCALE
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
RETURN ROLLERS
CIRCUIT BREAKER
ON/OFF SWITCH W/SAFETY KEY
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DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR
OUT-FEED TABLE
TOOL STORAGE
DUST CHUTE
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UNPACKING
Carefully unpack and remove the planer and its components from the box and check for damaged or missing
items as per the list of contents below.
NOTE: Please report any damaged or missing items to
your General International distributor immediately.
LIST OF CONTENTS QTY
PLANER ........................................................................... 1
A-
ADJUSTMENT HANDLE ...................................................1
B-
DUST CHUTE ...................................................................1
C-
SAFETY KEY ....................................................................1
D-
CAP SCREW ................................................................... 1
E-
BUTTON HEAD SCREW ...................................................4
F-
T-HANDLE WRENCH .......................................................1
G-
4 MM ALLEN KEY ........................................................... 1
H-
A
B
D
E
F
C
G
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
For your convenience this planer is shipped from the factory partially assembled and requires only minimal assembly and set up before being put into service.
BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY, MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION
AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE PLANER UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLE-TED THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL.
The unit should be installed on a flat, level, sturdy
and stable surface, able to support the weight of the
machine and the workpiece with ease.
8
Never install or operate the planer over the edge of a
table, workbench or other mounting surface.
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