General 75-040 M1 User Manual
FEATURES
Heavy duty cast-iron head, column and
base built for steady, vibration-free performance.
Head slides on precision machined castiron dovetail ways - stroke is controlled by
a gas head-cylinder for smooth operation.
Dual depth stop for complete control of
both down stroke depth and upstroke travel.
Left of right mount large feed handle with
multi-position arm for better leverage and
increased feed control.
Includes an adjustable workpiece stop
and hold-down.
Totally enclosed fan cooled motor with
start capacitor for smooth start-up and
longer running life.
Dust protected switch with large mushroomstyle stop button and lock-out safety
feature to prevent unintentional start-up.
Includes adapter bushings to accommodate both 5/8” and 3/4” sized chisel
shanks.
Large table with telescopic extensions for
enhanced workpiece support.
Non-marking rubber table rollers hold the
workpiece firmly to the fence.
Convenient tool holder.
1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8” and 1/2” mortising chisel
and bit set included.
SPECIFIC
ATIONS
CHISEL CAPACITY
1/4" TO 5/8" (6 TO 16 MM)
MAXIMUM CHISEL STROKE
5" (127 MM)
DIST
ANCE FROM FENCE TO CHISEL CENTER
4" (101 mm)
DIST
ANCE FROM CHISEL TO TABLE
(CHISEL 1/4”)
5" (127 MM)
CHUCK C
APACITY
1⁄2” (13 MM)
FENCE SIZE
13 15/16" X 2 15/16" (355 MM X 75 MM)
T
ABLE SIZE
14 1/4" X 11 1/8" (362 X 283 MM)
B
ASE SIZE
15 9/16" x 17 1/8" (396 x 435 MM)
O
VERALL HEIGHT
24 3/8" (620 MM)
SPINDLE SPEED
1720 RPM
MO
TOR
1/2 HP, 110 V, 1 PH, 6 A
WEIGHT
99 LBS (45 KG)
SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
REVISION 2 - DECEMBER 2/10
© Copyright General® International 12/2010
MODEL
#75-040 M1
5/8” HOLLOW CHISEL MORTISER
THANK YOU
for choosing this General®International model 75-040 M1, 5/8”
hollow chisel mortiser. This mortiser 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 mortiser 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 mortiser 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
GENERAL®& GENERAL®INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
All component parts of General®, 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® and General®
International agree 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 professionnal 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® and General® International agree 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.
T
o 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 1-888949-1161 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®
or 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® Internationallwill void all warranty.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rules for safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Grounding instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Circuit capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Extension cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Identification of main parts
and components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Basic functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
List of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Clean up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Assembly instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Mounting to a work surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Raise the mortiser head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Attach the workpiece stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Install the down feed handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Attach the tool and chisel holder . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Install a chisel and bit set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
To square the chisel to the fence . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Basic adjustments & controls . . . . . . . .12-13
Connecting to a power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
On / off power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting the depth stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Table extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
Periodic maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Sharpening chisels and bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Required maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Recommended optional accessories . . . . .16
Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Contact info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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. Do not operate the mortiser when tired, distracted, 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
mortiser is in operation; do not permit them to operate the mortiser.
4. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all
machinery with locks, master electrical switches and
switch keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised
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 haz-
ardous 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, neck-
laces or other jewelry while the mortiser 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 operating.
9. Keep hands well away from the mortising chisel, bit
and all moving parts. Use a hold-down or clamp to
secure the stock, and use a brush, not hands, to clear
away chips and dust.
10. Be sure that the mortising chisel and bit are securely
installed in the chuck before operation.
11. Be sure the mortising bit has gained full operating
speed before beginning to drill.
12. Always use a clean, properly sharpened chisel and
bit set. Dirty or dull chisels and bits are unsafe and can
lead to accidents.
13. Use suitable work piece support if the work piece does
not have a flat surface.
14. Do not push or force the chisel and bit into the stock.
The mortiser will perform better and more safely when
working at the rate feed for which it was designed.
15. Avoid working from awkward or off balance positions.
Do not overreach and keep both feet on floor.
16. Never leave the machine unattended while it is run-
ning or with the power on.
17. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by
GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL may result in equipment
malfunction or risk of injury.
18. Never stand on machinery. Serious injury could result
if the tool is tipped over or if the mortiser chisel and bit
are unintentionally contacted.
19. Always disconnect the tool from the power source
before servicing or changing accessories such as
chisel and bit sets, or before performing any maintenance, cleaning, or if the machine will be left unattended.
20. Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF”position before
plugging in the power cord.
21. Make sure the tool is properly grounded. If equipped
with a 3-prong plug, it should be used with a threepole receptacle. Never remove the third prong.
22. Do not use this mortiser for other than its intended
use. If used for other purposes, GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL disclaims any real implied warranty and holds
itself harmless for any injury, which may result from
that use.
5
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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 110V single phase operation
and is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a 3prong 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 eletrician 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.
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.
EXTENSION CORDS
If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with your
machine, use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3prong 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.
6
A
B
C
AMPERES
(AMPS)
EXTENSION CORD LENGTH
25 FEET 50 FEET 100 FEET 150 FEET
< 5
18 16 16 14
6 TO 10 18 16 14 12
10 TO 12 16 16 14 14
12 TO 16 14 12
* NR * NR
* NR = Not Recommended
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