General 75-200, 75-500, 75-100 User Manual
Rotating, 45° tilting, crank-operated worktable with quick release clamp.
Large front mounted stop switch with
lock-out safety feature to prevent unwanted or unintentional start-up.
Adjustable spindle tension return spring.
Built-in lamp illuminates the drilling area.
(bulb not included)
Cast iron pulleys reduce vibration.
Industrial 3/4 HP motor. - #75-100/200
Industrial 1 HP motor. - #75-500
Heavy-duty positive depth stop for quick
adjustment.
REVISION 4 - NOVEMBER 25/10
© Copyright General® International 11/2010
SWING
17’’ (432 mm)
- #75-100/200
22’’ (559 mm)
- #75-500
DRILLING C
APACITY
3
⁄
4
” (19 mm)
- #75-100/200
1
1
⁄
4
” (32 mm)
- #75-500
CHUCK SIZE
5
⁄
8
” (16 mm)
- #75-100/200
3
⁄
4
” (19 mm)
- #75-500
SPINDLE TRAVEL
3
1
⁄
4
” (82.5 mm)
- #75-100/200
4
1
⁄
2
” (114 mm)
- #75-500
SPINDLE DISTANCE TO TABLE
18” (460 mm)
- #75-100
27
7
⁄
8
” (706 mm)
- #75-200
25
3
8
" (644 mm)
- #75-500
SPINDLE DISTANCE
TO BASE
26” (660 mm)
- #75-100
48” (1220 mm)
- #75-200
46
3
⁄
4
” (1188 mm)
- #75-500
TABLE SIZE
12” x 12” (305 x 305 mm)
- #75-100/200
18
1
⁄
2
” x 16
1
⁄
8
” (470 x 410 mm)
- #75-500
SPINDLE SPEEDS (12)
340-2800 RPM
- #75-100/200
120-2270 RPM
- #75-500
SPINDLE TAPER
MT 2
- #75-100/200
MT 4
- #75-500
OVERALL HEIGHT
41
3
⁄
4
” (1061 mm)
- #75-100
64
1
⁄
2
” (1638 mm)
- #75-200
68
3
⁄
4
” (1747 mm)
- #75-500
B
ASE SIZE
11
3
⁄
4
” x 19
5
⁄
8
” (302 x 500 mm)
- #75-100
11
3
⁄
4
” x 19
5
⁄
8
” (302 x 500 mm)
- #75-200
22
1
⁄
2
” x 19
1
⁄
2
” (572 x 496 mm)
- #75-500
MOTOR
3
⁄
4
HP, 110 V, 1 Ph, 12 A
- #75-100/200
1 HP, 110/220 V, 1 Ph, 14/7 A
- #75-500
WEIGHT
169 LBS (77 kg)
- #75-100
200 LBS (91 kg)
- #75-200
372 LBS (169 kg)
- #75-500
GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL
8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3
Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca
THANK YOU
for choosing this General®International model 75-100/75-200/
75-500 drill press. This drill 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 drill 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 corres-
ponds 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 drill 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
tool 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®& 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.
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 drill press 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
drill press is in operation; do not permit them to operate the drill press.
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 drill press 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 drill 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 drill bit is securely installed in the
chuck before operation.
11. Be sure the drill bit has gained full operating speed
before beginning to drill.
12. Always use a clean, properly sharpened bit. Dirty or
dull 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 bit into the stock. The drill 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. Keep guards in place and in working order.If a guard
must be removed for maintenance or cleaning be
sure it is properly re-attached before using the tool
again.
17. Never leave the machine unattended while it is run-
ning or with the power on.
18. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by
GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL may result in equipment
malfunction or risk of injury.
19. Never stand on machinery. Serious injury could result
if the tool is tipped over or if the drill bit is unintentionally contacted.
20. Always disconnect the tool from the power source
before servicing or changing accessories such as bits,
or before performing any maintenance,cleaning, or if
the machine will be left unattended.
21. Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF”position before
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 threepole receptacle. Never remove the third prong.
23. Do not use this drill press 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.
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 to fit a grounded type receptacle . 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 , 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.
TABLE - MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD
AMPERE
RATING
TOTAL LENGTH OF CORD IN FEET
110 VOLTS 25 FEET 50 FEET 100 FEET 150 FEET
220 VOLTS 50 FEET 100 FEET 200 FEET 300 FEET
AWG
< 5
------->
18 16 16 14
6 TO 10
------->
18 16 14 12
10 TO 12
------->
16 16 14 12
12 TO 16
------->
14 12 * NR * NR
* NR = Not Recommended
5
CONVERTING THE MOTOR TO 220V - 75-500 ONLY
Should you need to convert your machine’s motor from
110V to 220V power, there is an electrical schematic
drawing on the inside of the motor cover plate. Unless
you are a qualified electrician, we do not recommend
attempting this conversion on your own. If you choose
to do so, you may risk serious personal injury, damage
to the motor and voiding the warranty of your machine.
We suggest you ask your local General International
distributor to recommend qualified electricians in your
area (or perhaps one of their own technicians) who
can make this conversion properly and safely.
Note: If motor is converted to 220V, light bulb will not work.
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.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Before proceeding with the assembly, read the operating and maintenance instructions manual and familiarize
yourself with correct assembly, setup, maintenance and safety procedures.
1. Place the base (1) on a flat surface and screw the column (8), to the base.
2. Remove the rack ring (9) from the column (8).
3. Insert the rack (11) into the table bracket and position the 2 pieces onto
the column at the same time. The bottom lip of the rack is pressed between the column and the flange.The top lip of the rack is similarly secured
with the replacement of the rack ring (9). Tighten the set screw in the rack
ring. Place the handle (10) on the worm gear and secure it with the
hex head bolt.
4.
Attach the head (2) to the column and tighten the head with the set screws (3).
5. Secure the table onto the table arm. (75-100/200 ONLY)
6. Attach the 3 feed handles, (4, 5 & 6), to the handle body (7).
7. If desired, install a max. 60 watt light bulb
(not included) for the worklight (12).
Once assembled, clean the protective coating from all surfaces (where
applicable) using a rag dipped in kerosene, mineral spirits or paint thinner. (Dispose of potentially flammable solvent-soaked rags according to
manufacturer’s safety recommendations.) A putty knife, held flat to avoid
scratching the surface, may also be used to scrape off the coating followed by clean-up with solvent. Avoid rubbing painted surfaces, as many
solvent-based products will remove paint.
17” OR 22” DRILL PRESSES
75-100 (17”) • 75-200 (17”) • 75-500 (22”)
TO AVOID RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY, MAKE SURE THE DRILL PRESS IS
INSTALLED ON A FLAT, SOLID AND STABLE SURFACE.
INSTALL THE CHUCK GUARD
Fit the chuck guard onto the quill and tighten the
Phillips screw to secure the chuck guard in place.
ADJUSTING AND USING THE CHUCK GUARD
1. Loosen the wing nuts on both sides of the chuck
guard and slide the chuck guard extension down
along the two slots to the desired height .
2. Tighten the wing nuts to lock the chuck guard exten
sion in place.
Note: To facilitate drill bit installation / removal, flip the spring
loaded chuck guard up as shown in to keep it out of the
way.
REAR VIEW
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURIES, ALWAYS
COVER THE CHUCK AND DRILL BIT WITH THE CHUCK
GUARD WHEN USING THE DRILL PRESS.
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6
9
2
5
1
7
12
8
3
4
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