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
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
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
Basic principles of planing .............................................................................................................................. 15
Selecting boards suitable for planing ............................................................................................................ 16
Rated limits of this planer ................................................................................................................................. 16
Inspecting cutter head inserts .................................................................................................................... 18-19
Cutter head insert rotate/replacement .................................................................................................... 19-20
Belt replacement ......................................................................................................................................... 21-22
Motor brush replacement ............................................................................................................................... 23
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.
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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 Generalmalfunction or risk of injury.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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
AMPERES50 feet100 feet200 feet300 feet
< 5
6 to 10
10 to 12
12 to 16
*NR = Not Recommended
18161614
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IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS
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L. DUST OUTLET
M. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
N. SNIPE LOCK LEVER
O. PRE-SET DEPTH STOP SELECTOR
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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
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SET UP
A. EXTRA PERSON FOR
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C. STRAIGHTEDGE
D. FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER
E. 5 MM ALLEN KEY
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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”.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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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.
B
1. Lower the outfeed table as shown.
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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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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.
3. Insert the handwheel knob into its mounting hole
as shown.
INSTALLING THE LOCK-OUT KEY
1. Insert the safety key into the switch as shown.
INSTALLING THE DUST CHUTE
4. Insert the cap screw A into the same mounting hole
from the other side of the handwheel and tighten
the screw with the supplied Allen key.
Note: Make sure the switch is in the OFF position.
BB
1. Slide the dust chute under the two lock knobs B as
shown.
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2. Align the center mounting hole C with the corre-
sponding hole in the machine and then tighten the
lock knob D. Tighten the two lock knobs B.
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.
CONNECTING TO A DUST COLLECTOR
A du
st port that fits 2 ½” & 4” hose is provided to accom-
modate connection to a dust coll
ector (not included).
Be sure to use appropriate sized hose and fittings (not
included).
Check that all connections are sealed tightly to help
minimize airborne dust.
If you do not already own a dust collection system consider contacting your General® International distributor for information on our complete line of dust collection systems and accessories or visit our Web Site at
www.general.ca.
BASIC ADJUSTMENTS & CONTROLS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK OR FIRE DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH A DAMAGED POWER CORD OR PLUG. REPLACE DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG IMMEDIATELY. TO AVOID UNEXPECTED OR UNINTENTIONAL START-UP, MAKE SURE
THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE.
CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE
Once the assembly steps have been completed, plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet. Refer back to the
section entitled “Electrical Requirements” and make sure all requirements and grounding instructions are followed.
When operations have been completed unplug the machine from the power source.
TO AVOID UNEXPECTED OR UNINTENTIONAL
START-UP, MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER SWITCH
IS IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE CONNECTING
TO A POWER SOURCE.
ON/OFF POWER SWITCH
SWITCH OFF
Note: Use the cord storage after using the machine.
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POWER ON
POWER OFF
SAFETY KEY
(PREVENTS START-UP
WHEN REMOVED)
This planer is equipped with a rocker style ON/OFF switch located on the front left hand side of the planer. To start
the planer, insert the lock-out key and pull up on the lower portion of the switch as shown, D. To stop the planer,
push down on the switch, E. To prevent unwanted or unauthorized start-up remove the lock-out key F and store it
in a safe place, out of the reach of children, whenever the planer is not in use.
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MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
SURGE PROTECTION/CIRCUIT BREAKER
TO AVOID UNINTENTIONAL START-UP BE CERTAIN
THAT THE POWER SWITCH HAS BEEN SET TO THE OFF
POSITION BEFORE RE-SETTING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
The unit is equipped with a circuit breaker located to
the left of the power switch, A, to protect the motor from
power surges or spikes in line voltage. In the event of a
power surge, the circuit breaker will be automatically
tripped thereby cutting off the power to the motor.
To reset the circuit breaker after it has been tripped;
set the power switch to the “off” position and depress
the reset button on the circuit breaker, then restart the
machine.
RAISING / LOWERING THE CUTTER HEAD
SWITCH OFF
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To adjust the depth of cut, the cutter head assembly
can be raised or lowered as needed by rotating the
depth of cut adjustment handle B located on the right
side of the machine.
Before to adjust the depth of cut, make sure the cutter
head is unlocked by pushing the lever C to the left. In
order to minimize workpiece snipe, lock the cutter head
by pushing the lever C all the way to the right before to
operate the machine.
Note: Each full rotation of the handle will raise or lower the
cutter head by 1/16”.
USING AND ADJUSTING THE PRE-SET DEPTH STOP
The adjustable pre-set depth gauge located on the right
side of the planer, D, allows the user to select one of
eight commonly used workpiece final thickness settings.
With the cutter head set slightly above the height of the
workpiece press down and rotate the spring loaded
adjustment knob to select the desired final thickness
setting from either 1 3/4”, 1 1/2”, 1 1/4”, 1", 3/4", 1/2",
1/4", 1/8". This will set the stop to prevent the cutter head
from going any lower than the selected thickness, E.
Note: Once you have planed the workpiece down to the
selected thickness, do not attempt to lower the cutter head
further. Forcing the depth of cut handle when the cutter
head has bottomed out on the pre-set stop pin will damage
the raising mechanism.
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MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
The pre-set depth gauge is adjusted at the factory, but in some rare cases it may eventually be necessary to re-
adjust, for example after an important maintenance. Any misalignment can be fixed as follows:
1. Set the pre-set depth stop to the maximum value
1 3/4".
3. Measure the thickness of the board. If the thickness
of the board does not match the value indicated
by the pre-set depth stop, go to the next step.
5. Loosen the jam nut D.
6. Turn the stop E a 1/4" turn in the required direction
in order to re-adjust the stop and retighten the jam
nut D.
Note: Lower the stop nut E if the board is thicker than the
pre-set value. Raise the stop E if the board is thinner than
the pre-set value.
7. Set the depth stop to the next smaller thickness
1 1/2", then plane the board until the cutter head
can not be lowered.
8. Measure the thickness of the board to verify that it
matches the pre-set value. If needed, repeat operations 5 to 8 until the stop is adjusted correctly.
9. Once the adjustment is finished, re-install the cover,
then re-install the selector.
2. Plane a board thicker than the pre-set depth stop
value until the stop prevents you from lowering the
cutter head.
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4. Pull back the stop selector to remove it. Remove
the screw C with the supplied Allen key, then put
a finger in the opening and pull back the cover to
remove it.
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MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
ALIGNING INFEED AND OUTFEED TABLES
1. Place a straightedge across the infeed table and
the main table and verify that the two tables are
aligned. If the tables are not aligned, go to the next
step.
LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
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2. Loosen jam nuts A located in the front corners of
the infeed table.
RIGHT SIDE
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3. Turn bolts B in the required direction until the infeed
table is aligned with the main table.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT SCALE
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4. Retighten jam nuts A, then repeat steps 1 to 4 for
the oufeed table.
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1. Plane a board and measure its thickness to veri-
fy that is the same as the value indicated by the
depth of cut scale.
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2. Loosen screw D with a flat head screwdriver, then
set the pointer on the scale so that it indicates the
correct thickness. Retighten screws D once the adjustment is completed.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR
The depth of cut indicator, A, will indicate how much
material the cutter head is set to remove from the workpiece for a given pass.
The pointer will read zero until the workpiece engages
the front of the cutter head. Place the workpiece under
the front of the cutter head and turn the height adjustment handle clockwise until the cutter head makes
contact with the workpiece & until the depth of cut indicator shows the reading that matches the desired cut.
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Note: Failure to follow these recommendations will
lead to premature blade wear and may cause premature motor failure.
It is recommended that for both hard and soft wood:
For stock up to 6” in width, never remove more than
1/8” per pass, B
For stock of 6”-13” in width, never remove more than
1/16” per pass, C
Removing less material per pass and taking multiple
passes is always preferred to more aggressive planing. Advantages include longer blade life, better finish
quality (resulting in less time sanding later) and less
likelihood of removing too much material causing the
workpiece to be too thin for its intended use.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PLANING
This thickness planer is designed to remove material from the top face of a board in order to bring
the board (or a series of boards) down to a specific
desired thickness.
To obtain even, uniform thickness across the length of
a board, the stock being planed must have one face
that has already been machined perfectly flat (usually
on a jointer) and the stock should be fed with this flat
face against the table, D
If it is not possible to machine one face perfectly flat
before planing, take shallow passes all on the same
face of the board until this face has been machined
level.
Then the board should be flipped over and the leveled face should be fed face down against the table
to allow you to dimension the board to final thickness.
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SELECTING BOARDS SUITABLE FOR PLANING
This planer is not intended (and should not be used) to
plane any material other than solid wood. The work-
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general direction of the grain in the wood, A
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GRAIN DIRECTION
Before being fed through the planer all lumber should
be inspected for debris and foreign objects such as
GRAIN DIRECTION
staples or nails. Foreign objects stuck to, or embedded
in your workpiece can be ejected from the machine at
high speed and cause serious injury or damage cutter
knives. Make sure to remove all such foreign objects from the wood before running it through the planer.
Select lumber carefully and avoid workpieces with
loose or protruding knots. Workpieces that are twisted,
severely deformed or warped should also be avoided. Warped, twisted, damaged or fragile stock runs an
increased risk of jamming in or damaging the machine or cutters. There is also a much greater risk of injury to
the operator or bystanders from kickback, where the workpiece is forcefully or violently ejected from the machine
due to a jam, whenever working with such damaged or warped wood.
RATED LIMITS OF THIS PLANER
RESPECT THE RATED LIMITS OF THIS MACHINE. IGNORING THESE LIMITS AND FEEDING NON COMPATIBLE STOCK
INTO THIS PLANER CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER OR SHOP BYSTANDERS, AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE WORKPIECE AND/OR THE MACHINE. IF THE STOCK YOU WISH TO PLANE DOES NOT MEET OR COMPLY WITH THE
LIMITATIONS LISTED BELOW, FIND ANOTHER SAFER WAY TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED TASK.
MAXIMUM PLANING WIDTH: 13”
MAXIMUM WORKPIECE THICKNESS: 6”
MINIMUM THICKNESS TO WHICH A WORKPIECE: 1/8”
MINIMUM WORKPIECE LENGTH: 5”
Min. 1/8”
Max. 6”
PLANING STEP-BY-STEP
Max. 13”
Min. 5”
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1. With the planer turned off, position the workpiece
on the infeed table with the flat face down and the
face to be planed facing up.
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Note: Use the scale B on the top to measure the thickness
of the board and make sure it doesn't exceed 6".
2. If a specific pre-set thickness is required, set the
depth stop to the desired final workpiece thickness.
3. Slide the workpiece up to the cutter head and using the depth of cut adjustment handle, raise or
lower the cutter head as needed to obtain the desired depth of cut.
A
B
4. Set the board aside, then insert the safety key in the switch A and turn on the planer B.
6. Align the board laterally so that it will be fed through
the planer in the general direction of the grain, and
allow the workpiece enough clearance to feed
properly without rubbing or catching on either side
of the machine.
TO LIMIT THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN THE EVENT
OF A KICKBACK, AVOID STANDING DIRECTLY IN LINE
WITH THE FRONT OR BACK OF THE PLANER WHENEVER
A BOARD IS ENGAGED IN THE CUTTER HEAD.
5. Stand to one side of the machine and set the
board back on the infeed table with the face to be
planed facing up.
7. Slowly slide the workpiece forward until the infeed
roller “grips” the board.
NEVER PUSH, PULL OR OTHERWISE TRY TO MOVE OR
RE-POSITION THE WORKPIECE ONCE IT IS IN THE CONTROL OF THE AUTOMATIC FEED ROLLERS.
8. Release the board allowing the feed roller to auto-
matically feed the board through the planer.
9. Step to the rear of the machine and recover the planed
board on the outfeed table once it has cleared the
outfeed roller and has stopped advancing.
Note: Repeat these steps as needed for all boards that
need to be planed to the same thickness.
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MAINTENANCE
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
• Inspect/test the ON/OFF switch before each use. Do not operate the planer with a damaged switch; replace a
damaged switch immediately.
• Keep the machine as well as the in-feed and out-feed tables clean and free of saw dust, woodchips, pitch or glue.
Vacuum or brush off any loose debris and wipe down the machine and the tables occasionally with a damp
rag.
• An occasional light coating of paste wax can help protect the tables’ surface and reduce workpiece friction.
Ask your local distributor for suggestions on aftermarket surface cleaners, protectant and dry lubricants based
on what is readily available in your area.
• Avoid using silicon based products that may affect wood finishing products such as oil, solvent or water-based
stains, varnishes and lacquers.
• Periodically inspect the power cord and plug for damage. To minimize the risk of electric shock or fire, never
operate the planer with a damaged power cord or plug. Replace a damaged power cord or plug at the first
visible signs of damage.
• The motor and cutter head bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated – no further lubrication is
required.
• The drive gears, chain and elevation screws should be cleaned of woodchips, dust, debris and old grease after
every 10-15 hours of use. After cleaning, re-apply a generous coating of any common automotive bearing
grease.
• Regularly inspect planed workpieces for signs of knife damage or wear and replace damaged or worn knives
immediately.
INSPECTING CUTTER HEAD INSERTS
A
B
C
*EACH INSERT HAS TWO CUTTING EDGES C. WHEN ONE EDGE
BECOMES DULL OR DAMAGED, SIMPLY ROTATE THE INSERT TO
USE THE OTHER EDGE.
There are 26 carbide inserts installed in the cutter head A at the factory. With usage and normal wear over time, it
will eventually become necessary to rotate and/or replace the inserts. To maintain even insert wear always reverse
or replace all 26 inserts each time knife replacement is required. When needed, replacement inserts B can be
ordered through your local General International distributor under part #30-006.
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MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
INSPECTING CUTTER HEAD INSERTS
Observing planed workpieces as they come off of the
machine and looking for signs of knife damage or
A
B
wear is the best method to help you to determine when
knives are due to be changed.
Signs to look for include:
1. A raised ridgeline in the workpiece that runs a
straight line from beginning to end of the board
D. This is generally an indication that one or more
knives has been nicked or damaged E by a foreign
object such as a nail, staple or other hard object
hidden or embedded in the workpiece.
2. A slight washboard or chatter effect F which can
C
be an indication of uneven knife wear causing one
knife to cut slightly deeper than the others.
3. Rough, irregular, torn or fuzzy grain on a fresh-
ly planed surface may be a sign of worn or dull
blades causing the wood to tear out. Sharp blades
cut crisply and leave a relatively smooth finish.
Note: Fuzzy grain can also be a sign of high moisture content in the workpiece. If inserts have recently been changed or
if you suspect that moisture content and not dull inserts is the cause, set the workpiece aside and test by planing other
boards with known or acceptable moisture content. If the planed results using a different workpiece are smooth, then
moisture content in your wood is the problem - no adjustments can be made to the machine for this. Set the “wet” stock
aside and simply work with drier wood.
CUTTER HEAD INSERT ROTATE/REPLACEMENT
1. Turn off and unplug the machine from the power-
source and remove the lock-out key.
D
E
2. Remove the lock knobs D and E, then remove the
dust chute.
3. Remove the chip deflector as shown.
4. To remove the selector, pull back it towards you as
shown.
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MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
A
5. Remove the screw A with a 4 mm Allen key. 6. Slide finger into the opening and pull back the
cover to detach it as shown.
B
7. Insert a 4 mm allen key B into the cutter head hole
of the planer as shown to keep the cutter head
from turning while changing inserts.
E
F
G
D
C
8. Immobilize the cutter head using a the 4 mm Al-
len key C, and remove the 26 inserts using the supplied Torx™ key D. Thoroughly clean the housing
and cavity before turning/replacing an insert.
9. Thoroughly clean the inserts E and screws F using a
lacquer thinner and small brush then apply a light
coating of machine oil on the screws, taking care
to remove any excess.
Note: When rotating the inserts in the cutter head, refer
to the etched mark G on the inserts to keep track of the
rotations.
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10. Place each insert in the housing and firmly secure it
in place with a screw.
Note: To avoid stripped screws and cracked inserts, do not
overtighten the screws.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect the belt afler every 100 hours of service. Belts that show visible signs of wear such as cracks or fraying at the
edges should be replaced immediately.
AB
1. Turn off and unplug the machine from the power-
source and remove the lock-out key.
2. Unlock the cutter head and raise the cutter head
to the maximum point A. Remove the handwheel
screw with a 4 mm Allen key B, and pull back the
handwheel to remove it C.
DEE
C
3. Pull back the lock lever D and then raise and pull back again to remove it E.
5. Handle both covers and lift them to detach them
and then to remove them as shown.
4. Remove the screws located in the top of the right
cover F.
6. Remove the right side cover.
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MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
7. Pull on the belt while turning one of the pulleys
8. Remove the belt from the upper pulley.
counterclockwise until the belt comes off the pulley.
9. Install the new belt on the upper pulley first.10. Slide the belt onto the edge of the lower pulley.
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY KEEP FINGERS ON TOP OF
THE THE BELT
11. Turn the upper pulley until the belt snaps into place.
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Note: when re-installing all the parts, make sure the two
edges of the upper covers are flush as shown.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
DRIVE CHAIN/GEAR LUBRICATION
1. Turn off and unplug the machine from the power-
source and remove the lock-out key.
3. Remove old grease and dust deposits by wiping
with a dry rag, then apply generous dabs of any
2. Remove the screws from the right side cover and
detach the right side cover.
Note: when re-installing all the parts, make sure the two
edges of the covers are flush as shown.
common automotive bearing grease to the gears
& chain, and four elevation screws.
MOTOR BRUSH REPLACEMENT (AFTER ABOUT 150 HOURS OF SERVICE)
Note: Replace the brush when its length is less than 6 mm.
A
1. Unplug the machine from the power source and
remove the lock-out key from the switch and remove the cap A with a flat screwdriver.
B
2. Remove the motor brush from its housing as shown.
Install the new brush in its housing, then re-install
the cap B.
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RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Here is a sampling of optional accessories available from your local General International dealer that can be
used with this product. For more information about our products, please visit our website at www.general.ca
DUST COLLECTORS
Dust collectors contribute to a cleaner more
healthful workshop environment.
We offer a wide selection of top quality dust
collectors to suit all your
shop needs.
54" x 21" with both front
and end vises and a large
storage shelf.
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Item #50-150/ 167S/170
ROLLER STANDS
We offer a selection of
roller stands for added infeed or outfeed support
when working with longer stock
Item #99-700
HEAVY DUTY OPEN
BASED STEEL STAND
Easy to assemble, wide
based stable design with
mounting slots for permanent planer installation.
Foot print measures 33”
(833) x 24 1/2”. Floor to
top of stand height: 28”
(711mm).
DIAGRAM
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PARTS LIST
PLANER
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.
PART # REFERENCE # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY
30060-01 13P001A CAP SCREW M6 X P1.0 X 20L 4
30060-02 13013 LEFT UPPER COVER 1
30060-03 13006 GRADUATED SCALE 1
30060-04 13015 UPPER COVER 1
30060-05 13014 RIGHT UPPER COVER 1
30060-06 13029 TRANSMISSION SHAFT 1
30060-07 13093 WASHER 21.5X 34 X 1.8 1
30060-08 13027 NYLOCK NUT M17 X 2.0 1
30060-09 13077 SUPPORT 2
30060-10 13P010A CAP SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 12L 4
30060-11 13024 WASHER 12 X 16 X 1 1
30060-12 13P012 CAP SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 8L 2
30060-13 13026 WORM GEAR 1
30060-14 13037 HANDLE 1
30060-15 13018 SELECTOR CAP 1
30060-16 13P016 CAP SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 12L 1
30060-17 817453-1 RETENTION RING C17 1
30060-18 13023 LEFT LOCK PLATE 1
30060-19 13019 SLEEVE 1
30060-20 13022 RIGHT LOCK PLATE 1
30060-21 13056 UPPER PAD 2
30060-22 13076 KNOB 3
30060-23 13064 COVER 1
30060-24 13P024A SCREW W/WASHER M4 X P0.7 X 6L 2
30060-26 13033 AIR MANIFOLD 1
30060-27 13P027A CAP SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 35L 3
30060-28 13P028A CAP SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 27L 2
30060-29 13103 OUTER GEARBOX COVER 1
30060-30 13P030 BEARING 6002ZZ 1
30060-31 SPL1057N GEAR SHAFT 1
30060-32 13030 DUST CHUTE 1
30060-33 13P033 SCREW M4 X P0.7 X 6L 2
30060-34 13P034 CAP SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 10L 6
30060-35 13072 COVER 2
30060-36 13097 WORM GEAR 1
30060-37 13083 BUSHING 2
30060-38 13095 RIGHT ELEVATING SCREW 1
30060-39 817453-4 RETAINING RING STW15 3
30060-40 13127 CHAIN #410-26 2
30060-41 13101 SPROCKET 4
30060-42 13102 SPACER 15 X 20 7 1
30060-43 SMALL GEAR ASSEMBLY 52T+12T 1
30060-44 SPL1054N SMALL GEAR 58T 1
30060-45 SPL1050N UNDERCUT SPACER 4
30060-46 SPL1049N SPACER 5.5 X 9 X 20 2
30060-47 13P047 SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 6L 3
30060-48 13086 DUST CHUTE PLATE 1
30060-49 13P049 SET SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 8L 1
30060-50 13P050 SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 8L 1
30060-51 13094 CORD CLAMP GCL-5/16 S 1
30060-53 13002 UPPER FRAME 1
30060-54 13028 SUPPORT BLOCK 4
30060-58 INSERT 26
30060-60 INSERT SCREW 26
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PARTS LIST
PLANER
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.
PART # REFERENCE # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY
30060-61 818654-9 KEY 5 X 12L 1
30060-63 13116 BEARING HOUSING 1
30060-64 820379-6 CAP SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 12L 3
30060-65 13117 PULLEY CUTTER HEAD 1
30060-66 13126 BELT DRIVE 135J6 1
30060-67 SPL1055N LARGE GEAR 70T 1
30060-68 SPL1051N BUSHING GEAR 5
30060-69 13111 GEARBOX INNER COVER 1
30060-70 SPL1047N PINION 12T 1
30060-71 13P071 BEARING 6203ZZ 2
30060-72 13112 GEAR BOX COVER 1
30060-73 13P073 SCREW M5 X 8L 2
30060-74 813314-8 LOCK WASHER M5 2
30060-75 13089 NUT M4 1
30060-76 13044 POINTER 1
30060-77 13043 POINTER HOUSING 1
30060-78 13090 BUSHING 4.2 X 11 X3 1
30060-79 13P079A FLANGE SCREW M4 X P0.7 X 10L 1
30060-80 13066 POINTER COVER 1
30060-81 813310-0 SCREW M8 X P1.25 X 20 1
30060-82 13P082 WASHER M8 X 23 X 2T 1
30060-83 13046 SPRING 8.5 X 19 X 0.8 1
30060-84 13045 POINTER ROD 1
30060-85 13054 DEPTH INDICATOR 1
30060-86 13P086 SCREW M3 X P0.5 X 16L 2
30060-87 13P087 HEX NUT M10 X14 X P1.5 1
30060-88 13036 THREADED SPACER 1
30060-89 813164-6 NUT M5 X P0.8 1
30060-90 13136 HEX HEAD BOLT M5 X P0.8 X 25L 1
30060-92 CUTTER HEAD 1
30060-93 13096 WORM GEAR NUT 1
30060-94 13119 MOTOR PULLEY 1
30060-95 13118 NUT M16 X P2.0L.H 1
30060-96 13082 LEFT SPRING 2
30060-97 AP13089 BLOCK BEARING 4
30060-98 13009 OUTFEED ROLLER 1
30060-99 13079 RIGHT COIL SPRING 2
30060-100 AP13084 RETAINER PLATE 4
30060-101 13P034 CAP SCREW M5X P0.8 X 10L 8
30060-102 820379-9 CAP SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 10L 1
30060-104 13008 ROLLER INFEED 1
30060-105 TOOL HOLDER 1
30060-105 TOOL HOLDER 1
30060-106 13060 TOOL BOX COVER 1
30060-107 TORX WRENCH T25 1
30060-108 13081 ALLEN KEY 4MM X 100L 1
30060-110 13016 LEFT SIDE COVER 1
30060-111 13020 SUPPORT ROD 4
30060-112 13001 BASE 1
30060-113 820379-1 CAP SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 8L 1
30060-114 13092 WASHER 5.5 X 19 X 2T 1
30060-115 13049 ELEVATING SCREW 1
30060-116 13P116A CAP SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 10L 8
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PARTS LIST
PLANER
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.
PART # REFERENCE # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY
30060-117 13123 GUIDE RAIL 2
30060-118 13012 MAIN TABLE PLATE 1
30060-120 13P047 SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 6L 1
30060-121 13055 PLATE STIFFENER 1
30060-122 13061 RETURN SPRING 1
30060-123 13042 GUARD PLATE 1
30060-124 13017 RIGHT SIDE COVER 1
30060-125 13032 CUTTER HEAD HANDWHEEL 1
30060-126 13071 KNOB 1
30060-127 13P127 NYLOCK NUT M10 X P1.5 2
30060-128 813164-10 NUT M12 X P1.75 4
30060-129 13099 FRONT TABLE 2
30060-130 13050 FLAT SPRING 4
30060-131 13P131A CAP SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 10L 8
30060-132 13035 ROD 1
30060-133 13025 WORM GEAR 1
30060-134 820379-9 CAP SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 10L 1
30060-136 13087 SPRING COIL 7.62 X 15.75 X 0.7 1
30060-137 823742-1 STEEL BALL 10MM 1
30060-138 13034 GUARD BLOCK 1
30060-139 820379-2 CAP SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 16L 2
30060-140 821388-3 HEX HEAD BOLT M6 X P1.0 X 25L 4
30060-141 813164-7 NUT M6 X P1.0 4
30060-143 13057 BASE PAD 2
30060-144 13P087-1 NUT M10 X 14 X P1.5 4
30060-145 13075 ADJUSTMENT BOLT 4
30060-146 13038 PRE-SET DEPTH STOP 1
30060-147 813164-7 NUT M6 X P1.0 1
30060-148 13039 PIN 1
30060-149 13059 DEPTH STOP SELECTOR 1
30060-150 13P150 SCREW M4.8 X 8L 4
30060-151 13010 THICKNESS SCALE 1
30060-152 13085 DEPTH STOP COVER 1
30060-153 13P153A FLANGE SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 20L 1
30060-155 13144 NAME PLATE 1
30060-156 WARNING LABEL 1
30060-157 WARNING LABEL 1
30060-159 13142 KNIFE INSTRUCTION LABEL 1
30060-160-1 CORD LABEL 1
30060-191 GENERAL INTERNATIONAL LABEL 1
30060-195 SAFETY RULES LABEL 1
30060-196 13P196A CAP SCREW M5 X P0.8 X 30L 1
30060-199 13P199 FLAT HEAD SCREW M6 X P1.0 X 12L 1
30060-201 13078 RIGHT GASKET 1
30060-202 13088 LEFT GASKET 1
30060-203 13100 COVER GASKET 1
30060-213 13P150 SCREW M4.8 X 8L 4
30060-214 13160 WASHER 8.2 X 14 X 0.1T 3
30060-215 13161 GEARBOX COVER PP7633 1
30060-216 13162 WAVE WASHER 8.5 X 12 1
30060-217 13163 PLUG 1
30060-222 13168 WAVE WASHER 12.5 X 17 X 0.3T 1
30060-224 13069 DUST CHUTE 1
30060-225 13153 DUST HOSE ADAPTOR 1
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DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
MOTOR ASSEMBLY
30060-600
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.
PART # REFERENCE # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY
30060-600 13MAS MOTOR AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1 30060-01 1
30060-51 13094 CORD CLAMP GCL-5/16 S 1
30060-160 13M15 POWER CORD & PLUG 1
30060-161 AP13M07 STRAIN RELIEF HALO(6P3-4) 1
30060-165 13P165 SCREW M5 X 20L 2
30060-166 13M01 SWITCH HOUSING 1
30060-167 13M13 FOAM GASKET 1
30060-168 13M05 SCREW 1
30060-170 13M12 OVERLOAD PROTECTION 20A 1
30060-171 13M04 SWITCH BEZEL 1
30060-172 829785 LOCK-OUT KEY 1
30060-173 829786 SWITCH
30060-174 13M14 MOTOR PIVOT ROD 1
30060-175 13P073 SCREW M5X8L 1
30060-176 13M19 LEAD WIRE 300MM +/- 3MM 1
30060-177 813314-8 LOCK WASHER M5 1
30060-178 13P178A CAP SCREW M4.2 X 20L 4
30060-180 13M03 MOTOR END CAP 1
30060-181 13P181 WAVE WASHER 1
30060-182 820722-3 BEARING 6201LLB 2
30060-183 13M09AS ROTOR ASSEMBLY 1
30060-184 TUBE 1
30060-185 13P185A CAP SCREW M4.8 X 70L 2
30060-187 13M08AS STATOR ASSEMBLY 1
30060-188 13M16 BRUSH HOLDER 2
30060-189 13M18 BRUSH 2
30060-190 13M17 BRUSH CAP 2
30060-191 826463-4 LABEL 1
30060-192 13M02 MOTOR HOUSING 1
30060-193 13P193 RETAINING RING RTW32 1
30060-194 13P194 SOCKET HEAD SCREW M5 X 12L 2
30060-195 13141 MOTOR SAFETY RULES LABEL 1
30060-227 13M33 LEAD WIRE 80 MM 1
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8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3
Tel.: (514) 326-1161
Fax: (514) 326-5565 - Parts & Service / (514) 326-5555 - Order Desk
orderdesk@general.ca
www.general.ca
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