General 50-195, 50-295 Setup & Operation Manual

© Copyright General International 08/2007

REVISION 2 - NOVEMBER 15/07

THANK YOU

for choosing this General® International model 50-195/50-295
Router Extension Wing/Router Fence.This router extension wing/router fence 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, installing and operating the unit.

The manual’s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation, basic function, and features
of this router extension wing/router fence as well as the setup, 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 stages 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 written authorization will void this warranty.

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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/these unit(s) 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 extension wing/fence. Further, as several gener­ations of this model of router extension wing/router fence and several
versions of this manual may be in circulation, if you own an earlier or
later version of this/these unit(s), this manual may not depict your unit(s)
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.

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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. Make sure that the operator has been properly trained

and has read and understands the Owner’s Manual
before operating any machinery.

2. Be sure to read, understand,and follow all instructions,

warnings, and safety guidelines supplied with your
table saw and router.

3. Keep the work area well lit, clean, and free of debris.

4. STAY ALERT! Give your work you undivided attention.

Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious
injury.

5. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, neck-

laces, or other jewelry. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair and wear non-slip footwear.

6. Keep hands and other body parts well away from bits

or cutting tools. When working close to the cutting tool,
always use a feather board or push-stick to hold or
guide the workpiece. Do not clear chips and sawdust
away with hands; use a brush.

7. Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be haz-

ardous to health. Always work in a well ventilated area
and whenever possible use a dust collector.

8. Be sure the router bit and/or saw blade has gained full

operating speed before feeding the workpiece.

9. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when the

table saw is in operation – do not permit them to oper­ate the table saw.

10. Childproof and taper proof your shop and all machin-

ery with locks, mater electrical switches and switch
keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised use.

11. Never stand or lean on your table saw. Serious injury

can occur if the table saw is tipped or if unintentional
contact is made with the spinning saw blade or router
bit.

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. Hold the workpiece firmly against the table and use

suitable support if the workpiece does not have a flat
surface.

14. Feed the stock into the bit against the rotation direc-

tion of the bit. Never run the stock between the fence
and the bit.

15. Do not operate the router with a damaged bit and/or

the table saw with a damaged blade.

16. Always disconnect the router and/or the table saw

from the power source before changing accessories
or before performing any maintenance and adjust­ments or if the machine will be left unattended.

17. Be sure that all adjustment tools, wrenches, or other

clutter are removed from the table surface and safely
stored before sawing or routing.

18. Make sure the router and/or table saw switch(es) is

(are) in the “OFF” position before plugging in to a po­wer source.

19. Avoid working from awkward or off-balance positions.

Do not overreach and always keep both feet firmly on
the floor.

20. Never leave the table saw and/or router unattended

while running or with the power “ON”.

21. Do not use this router extension wing/router fence for

any purposes 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.

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ROUTER EXTENSION WING / ROUTER FENCE

50-195 / 50-295 / 50-295CT

UNPACKING & SETUP

ROUTING MAY PRESENT SERIOUS INJURY HAZARDS TO UNTRAINED USERS. BE SURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOL­LOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY RULES SUPPLIED WITH YOUR ROUTER.

The router extension wing (Model #50-195) and router fence (Model #50-295) may be purchased either separately
or together as a kit (Model #50-295CT). Contact your General® International distributor for more information.

This manual contains instructions for both the router extension wing (Model #50-195) and the router fence (Model
#50-295). Depending on your purchase, some of the information in this manual may not apply.

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: Report any missing or damaged items to your General® International distributor immediately.

LIST

OF CONTENTS

50-195

QTY

ROUTER EXTENSION WING

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

TABLE INSERT (60 MM)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

TABLE INSERT (29 MM)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

MOUNTING BOLTS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

LOCK WASHER

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

COMBINATION WRENCH (10 / 12 MM)

. . . . . . .1

COMBINATION WRENCH (14 / 17 MM)

. . . . . . .1

MOUNTING CLIP ASSEMBLY

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

LIST OF CONTENTS 50-295

QTY

FENCE ASSEMBLY

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

HOLD-DOWN PLATE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

WASHER

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

HOLD-DOWN SUPPORT ARM

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

HANDLE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

HOLD-DOWN BRACKET

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

INCLUDED IN 50-195 PACKAGE

INCLUDED IN 50-295 PACKAGE