General 45-100 User Manual

Electronically controlled heat element offers infinitely variable heat from 100 to 200° C to accommodate a wide range of edge banding material up to 2 1/4” thick.
On / Off rocker switch and heat control dial are conveniently located for ease of use.
Built-in cut-off knife with palm-strike knob produces consistently accurate cuts.
26 3/4” x 7 1/2” laminate covered table supports large work pieces.
Ajustable non-slip rubber feet.
TABLE SIZE
3
” x 7
4
1
” (679 x 191 mm)
2
26
FENCE HEIGHT
3
2
” (56 mm)
16
BANDING MATERIAL MAXIMUM WIDTH
1
2
” (57 mm)
4
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 100 TO 200° C
HOT AIR GUN
(DOUBLE INSULATED)
1500 W, 120 V
OVERALL DIMENSIONS 26
3
” x 26” x 9
4
3
(L x W x H)
” (679 x 660 x 238 mm)
8
WEIGHT
26.4 LBS (12 kg)
REVISION 1 MAR 13/06
THANK YOU
for choosing this General International model 45-100 edge bander . This edge bander 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 mos t 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 edge bander as well as the set-up,maintenance and identification of its parts and com­ponents. This manual is not intended as a substitute for formal woodworking instruction, nor to offer the user instruction in the craft of woodworking. If you are not sure about the safety of performing a certain operation or procedure, do not proceed until you can confirm, from knowledgeable and qualified sources,that it is safe to do so.
Once you’ve read through these instructions, keep this manual handy for future reference.
All component parts of General® International machinery are carefully tested and inspected during all s tages 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 wr itten author ization will void this warranty.
GENERAL ® INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
Disclaimer:
The information and specifications in this manual pertain to the unit as it was supplied from the factory at the time of printing. Because we are committed to making constant improvements,General International reserves the right to make changes to components, parts or features of this unit as deemed necessary, without prior notice and without obligation to install any such changes on previously delivered units. Reasonable care is taken at the factory to ensure that the specifi­cations and information in this manual corresponds with that of the unit with which it was supplied. However, special orders and “after factory”
modifications may render some or all information in this manual inapplicable to your machine. Further, as several generations of this model of edge bander and several versions of this manual may be in circulation, if you own an earlier or later version of this unit, this manual may not depict your machine exactly. If you have any doubts or ques­tions contact your retailer or our support line with the model and serial number of your unit for clarification.
GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL
8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3
Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca
1. Make sure that the operator has been properly trained and has read, and under­stands, the owners’manual before opera­ting any machinery.
2. Do not operate this machine when tired, distracted or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medication that impairs reflexes or alertness.
3. Keep the work area well lit, clean and free of debris or clutter.
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, mas ter elec­trical switches and switch keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised use.
6. Stay alert! Give your work your undivided attention. Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious injury.
7. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bra­celets, necklaces or other jewelry while operating machinery. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and wear non-slip footwear.
8. Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be hazardous to health.Work in a well ventilated area and wear eye, ear and respiratory protection devices.
9. Do not force the machine or push the work­piece too hard.The unit will perform better, safer and more effectively at the speed or rate for which it was designed.
10. Never leave the power on or the machine running while it is unattended.
11. Use suitable support if the stock or work­piece is too long
12. Keep all guards and safety devices in pla­ce and in good working order. If a guard must be removed for maintenance or cleaning make sure it is properly reinstal­led before using the machine again.
13. Before performing any maintenance, re­pairs or adjustments, make sure the power is off and the unit is unplugged.
14. Before plugging in and turning on the power, make sure that any adjustment tools, keys or wrenches have been remo­ved and safely stored.
15. Always, make sure that the switch is in "OFF" position before plugging in the power cord.
16. Only use accessories that are made or designed for this machine.The use of parts or accessories that are not recommended by General International will void any war­ranty claims and may result in injury.
17. Make sure the machine is properly groun­ded.This unit is supplied with a three-prong electric plug; it should be plugged into a three-pole electrical receptacle. Never remove the third prong.
18. Place the work piece material firmly against the table.
19. Do not use this edge bander 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 such use.
Rules for Safe Operation
To help ensur e 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.
EDGE BANDER
45-100
UNPACKING & SET UP
LIST OF CONTENTS
ASSEMBLY
SET UP SAFETY
This machine may present serious injury hazards to untrained users. Be sure to read through this entire manual and become familiar with the controls, operations and specific hazards before starting the machine!
Be sure to complete the entire set up and assem­bly process before plugging in and turning on the machine.
UNPACKING
Carefully unpack and remove the unit and its components from its 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.
EDGE BANDER
STUD,HEX HEAD BOLT & NUT ALLEN WRENCH SUPPORT TABLE DOUBLE EDGE TRIMMER
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
INSTALLING SUPPORT TABLE
1. Tilt the Edge Bander up on its edge and using the supplied 5 mm allen wrench remove the two caps screws and flat washers that are attached to the rear of the machine. (Fig.1)
2. Attach the support table to the rear of the machine using the two caps screws and flat washers. (Fig. 2)
3. Unscrew the stud from the hex head bolt leaving the nut on the bolt. (Fig. 3)
4. Insert the bolt through the hole in the center of the support table from underneath. The hex nut on the bolt should be under the support table. (Fig. 4)
5. Thread the stud onto the bolt from the top of the table (Fig.5).
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