General 30-060HC User Manual

SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL

FEATURES

Powerful 15 A motor with thermal overload protection.

Front and rear fold-down extension tables for smooth easy stock feeding.

Built-in inset lifting handles & onboard tool storage.

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 lock-out key to prevent unauthorized use.

Depth of cut indicator.

Pre-set depth stop for repeat cuts at 1/8”, 1/4”, 1/2”, 3/4”, 1”, 1 1/4", 1 1/2” and 1 3/4”.

Included dust hood has both 2 1/2” and 4” dust outlets.

Helical head with 26 reversible two-sided carbide inserts.

Cutter head supported on 4 posts to ensure head stability

Snipe lock bar on cutter head to help minimize workpiece snipe.

13” HEAVY-DUTY BENCH-TOP PLANER

WITH HELICAL CUTTER HEAD

SPECIFICATIONS

• Table area with extensions 33 3/4” x 13” (860 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)

• Number of inserts 26

• Cutter head speed 10 000 rpm

• Feed speed 26 fpm

• Motor 120 V, 15 A

• Weight (shipping/net) 91 lbs (41.5 kg) / 84 lbs (38 kg)

Version #1_Revision #2 - February 2016

MODEL

30-060HC

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 30-060 13” bench-top planer with helical cutter head. 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 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 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 unit 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 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 1-888-949-1161 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

Identiﬁcation of main parts and components .................................................................. 7

Unpacking .......................................................................................................................... 8

Basic functions ................................................................................................................... 8

Assembly instructions ................................................................................................... 9-11

Installing the planer on a work surface ........................................................................................................... 9

Attaching the adjustment knob ................................................................................................................... 9-10

Installing the lock-out key ................................................................................................................................ 10

Installing the dust outlet ................................................................................................................................... 10

Connecting to a dust collector ....................................................................................................................... 11

Basic adjustments and controls ................................................................................. 11-15

Connecting to a power source .......................................................................................................................11

On/Off power switch .........................................................................................................................................11

Surge protection/circuit breaker ....................................................................................................................12

Raising/lowering the cutter head ................................................................................................................... 12

Using and adjusting the pre-set depth stop ............................................................................................. 12-13

Aligning infeed and outfeed tables ............................................................................................................... 14

Adjusting the depth of cut scale ..................................................................................................................... 14

Depth of cut indicator ...................................................................................................................................... 15

Operating Instructions ................................................................................................ 15-17

Basic principles of planing .............................................................................................................................. 15

Selecting boards suitable for planing ............................................................................................................ 16

Rated limits of this planer ................................................................................................................................. 16

Planing step-by-step .................................................................................................................................... 16-17

Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 18-23

Periodic maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Inspecting cutter head inserts .................................................................................................................... 18-19

Cutter head insert rotate/replacement .................................................................................................... 19-20

Belt replacement ......................................................................................................................................... 21-22

Drive chain/chain lubrication ......................................................................................................................... 23

Motor brush replacement ............................................................................................................................... 23

Recommended optional accessories ............................................................................. 24

Parts list & diagram .................................................................................................... 25-29

Contact information ........................................................................................................ 30

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 harmless for any injury that may result from the improper use of it’s equipment.

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

2. The work 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 machinery with locks, master electrical switches and switch keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsu pervised 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.

International disclaims any real or implied warranty and hold itself

13. Do not push or force stock into the cutter head. 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 cutterhead. To minimize the risk of injury from kickback, use proper feeding technique and stand to one side, out of the path of a potential 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 clean ing make sure it is properly attached before using the machine again.

18. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by General malfunction or risk of injury.

International may result in equipment

7. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, neck laces or other jewelry while the planer is in ope ration. 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 inserts 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 inserts are securely installed in the cutter head.

11. Always use clean, properly sharpened inserts. Dirty or dull inserts are unsafe and can lead to accidents.

12. Inspect stock and remove all foreign objects be fore 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 synthetic materials.

19. Never stand or lean on machinery. Serious injury could result if the tool is tipped over or if the cutting tool is unintentionally 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.

21. Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF” position be fore 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 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.

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 120 V single phase operation and is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding plug A to fit a grounded type receptacle B. Do not remove the 3rd prong (grounding pin) to make it fit into an old 2-hole wall socket or extension cord. If an adaptor plug is used C, it must be 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 electrician before proceeding.

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.

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.

TABLE - MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD

EXTENSION CORD LENGTH

AMPERES 50 feet 100 feet 200 feet 300 feet

< 5

6 to 10

10 to 12

12 to 16

*NR = Not Recommended

18 16 16 14

18 16 14 12

16 16 14 12

14 12 *NR *NR

IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS

RIGHT SIDE VIEWREAR VIEW

A. BASE

B. OUTFEED TABLE

C. TOOL STORAGE

D. LIFTING HANDLES (2)

E. STOCK THICKNESS REFERENCE SCALE

F. PLANING THICKNESS SCALE

G. MOTOR BRUSH

H. INFEED TABLE

I. DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR

J. SWITCH W/SAFETY KEY

K. CIRCUIT BREAKER

L. DUST OUTLET

M. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE

N. SNIPE LOCK LEVER

O. PRE-SET DEPTH STOP SELECTOR

UNPACKING

Carefully unpack and remove the unit and its components from the box and check for missing or damaged 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

A. PLANER ..................................................................................... 1

B. DUST CHUTE ............................................................................. 1

C. DUST CHUTE LOCK KNOB* ..................................................... 3

D. HANDWHEEL KNOB ................................................................. 1

E. TORX KEY** ............................................................................. 1

F. SWITCH KEY ............................................................................. 2

G. ALLEN KEY** ............................................................................ 1

H. CAP SCREW ............................................................................. 2

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SET UP

A. EXTRA PERSON FOR

HELP WITH LIFTING

B. 10 MM WRENCH C. STRAIGHTEDGE D. FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER E. 5 MM ALLEN KEY

* Already installed ** In the tool storage

BASIC FUNCTIONS

This 13” heavy-duty bench-top planer with helical head is designed for thickness planing of solid wood only. The unit is not designed nor should it be used to surface or prepare, plywood, wood paneling, particleboard, MDF nor any other wood based by-products nor any non-wood based materials.

This unit has the capacity to plane boards of up to 13” wide having a maximum thickness of 6” and a minimum thickness of 1/8”.

The cutter head of this 30-060HC planer is equipped with 26 easy to change reversible inserts that have to cutting surfaces for double the service life of standard planer knives and has an adjustable 8-position depth stop to allow repeatable planing down to the most commonly used stock thicknesses from 1/8” to 1 3/4”.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL.

INSTALLING THE PLANER ON A STABLE SURFACE

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.

The unit should be immobilized on a ﬂat, level, sturdy and stable surface, able to support the weight of the machine and the workpiece with ease, A.

HEX HEAD BOLT (1)

FLAT WASHER (2)

LOCK WASHER (1)

NUT (1)

If a permanent shop placement or installation is practical, consider using the mounting holes and drilling matching through holes in your workbench or mounting surface to bolt the planer in place (hardware not included) on your workbench.

ATTACH THE DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

Note: Never install or operate the unit over the edge of a table, workbench or other mounting surface.

If you prefer an optional steel stand (item #99-700) is available from your local General International dealer.

1. Lower the outfeed table as shown.

2. Push the lever B to the left, then align the mounting hole C with the opening in the frame as shown.

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