General 50-030 User Manual

2 HEAVY DUTY 4”WHEELS.
2 HEAVY DUTY 3”CASTERS WITH LOCK-

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2 SWIVEL CASTERS.

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ACITY 900 LBS (410 KG)

MINIMUM SQUARE SIZES

19-1/2”x 19-1/2” (495 x 495 mm)

MAXIMUM SQU

ARE SIZES

24-3/4”x 24-3/4” (629 x 629 mm)
MIMIMUM RECT

ANGULAR SIZES

17”x 19-1/2” (432 x 495 mm)
MAXIMUM RECT

ANGULAR SIZES

24-3/4”x 27-1/2” (629 x 699 mm)

REVISION 1 APR 07/06

THANK YOU

for choosing this General® International model 50-030 Mobile Base.
This mobile base has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly
used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service. To ensure optimum per­formance and trouble-free operation, and to get the most from your investment, please take
the time to read this manual before assembling,ins talling and operating the unit.

The manual’s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation,basic function,and features
of this mobile base 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,tha t 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 unit 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 w hich, upon examination,prove to be defective in workmanship
or material. In order to obtain this warranty, all defective parts must be returned freight pre-paid to General®
International Mfg. Co., Ltd. Repairs attempted without our written authorization will void this warranty.

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. Reasona ble 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 unit.Further,as several generations of this mobile
base 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 mobile base exactly. If you have any doubts or questions
contact your retailer or our support line with the model number of your
unit for clarification.

GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL

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

Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone]

www.general.ca

Rules for Shop Safety

To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limita­tions, as well as potential hazards. General® International disclaims any real or implied warranty and
holds itself harmless for any injury that may result from improper use of its equipment.

1. Do not operate machinery when tired, dis tracted, 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 machine is in operation; do not permit them to
operate the machine.

4. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all ma­chinery with locks, master electrical switches and
switch keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsuper vised
use.

5. Stay alert! Give your work your undivided attention.
Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious
injury.

6. Fine particulate saw dust is a carcinogen that can be
hazardous to health. Work in a well-ventilated area
and whenever possible use a dust collector and wear
eye,ear and respiratory protection devices.

7. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets,
necklaces and ornaments while the machine is in
operation.

8. Be sure that adjusting wrenches, tools, drinks and
other clutter are removed from the machine and/or
the table surface before commencing operation.

9. Keep hands well away from blades and all moving
parts. Use a push stick to feed stock,and use a brush,
not hands, to clear away chips and sawdust.

10. Be sure that saw blade is securely locked, and in pro­per cutting direction, before operation.

11. Use recommended-speed, saw blade and acces­sories for the working material.

12. Be sure the blade has gained full operating speed
before beginning to cut.

13. Always use a clean, properly shar pened blade. Dir ty
or dull blades are unsafe and can lead to accidents.

14. Do not push or force stock into the cutting blade. The
machine will perform better and more safely when
working at the rate for which it was designed.

15. Use suitable support when cutting stock that does not
have a flat surface. Always hold stock firmly against
the fence when ripping, or against the miter gauge
when cross-cutting.

16. To minimize risk of injury in the event of work piece
kickback,never stand directly in-line with the blade or
in the potential kickback path of the work piece.

17. Avoid working from awkward or off balance positions.
Do not overreach during cutting operation; keep both
feet on floor. Never lean over or reach over the blade
and never pull the work piece over the blade from
behind.Use outfeed support or have an assistant help
when ripping long material.

18. Keep blade guards in place and in working order. If a
guard must be removed for maintenance or clea­ning,be sure it is properly reattached before using the
tool again.

19. Never leave the machine running with the power on
when not in operation.

20. If using a power feeder, stop the feeder before
stopping the machine.

21. Use of par ts and accessories NOT recommended by
General® International may result in equipment mal­function or risk of injury.

22. Never stand on machiner y. Serious injur y could result
if the tool is tipped over or if blade is unintentionally
contacted.

23. Always disconnect tool from power before servicing or
changing accessories such as a saw blade, or before
performing any maintenance, cleaning or adjust­ments, or if the machine will be left unattended.

24. Make sure that switch is in the “OFF” position before
plugging in the power cord.

25. Make sure tool is properly grounded.If tool is equipped
with a 3-prong plug it should be used with a three-pole
receptacle. Never remove the third prong