General 75-500 User Manual

SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL

FEATURES

Rotating, crank-operated worktable with quick release clamp.

Large front mounted paddle style stop switch.

Adjustable spindle tension return spring.

Built-in lamp illuminates the drilling area (Bulb not included).

Spindle is supported by high quality ball bearings.

Cast-iron pulleys reduce vibration.

Industrial 1 HP motor.

Heavy-duty positive depth stop for quick adjustment.

3/4” drill chuck with key included.

See-through swing-away chuck guard with safety interlock; automatically shuts off the machine when the chuck guard is opened.

22" PRESS DRILL

SPECIFICATIONS

• Swing 22” (559 mm)

• Drilling capacity 1 1⁄4” (32 mm)

• Chuck size 3⁄4” (19 mm)

• Spindle travel 4 1⁄2” (114 mm)

• Spindle travel to table 25 1/2” (597 mm)

• Spindle travel to base 46 3⁄4” (1188 mm)

• Table size 18 1⁄2” x 16 1⁄8” (470 x 410 mm)

• Column diameter 3 5/8” (92 mm)

• Spindle speeds (12) 120 - 2270 rpm

• Spindle taper MT 4

• Overall height 68 3⁄4” (1747 mm)

• Base size 22 1⁄2” x 19 1⁄2” (572 x 496 mm)

• Motor 1 HP, 110 V, 1 Ph, 14 A

• Weight 372 LBS (169 kg)

MODEL

Version #2_Revision #1 - (S/NO 79941914) March 28, 2014

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 75-500 22” Drill

Press. This press drill 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 drill press 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 drill press 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 unit 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 WARRANTY

All component parts of 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® International agrees 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 professional 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-Years 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® International agrees 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.

To 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 1-888-949-1161 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® 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® International will void all warranty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Rules for safe operation ..................................................................................................... 5

Electrical requirements ...................................................................................................... 6

Identiﬁcation of main parts and components .................................................................. 7

Installation ......................................................................................................................... 8

Placement within the shop ................................................................................................................................ 8

Establishing a safety zone .................................................................................................................................. 8

Assembly instructions ..................................................................................................... 8-9

Assembling the machine ................................................................................................................................... 8

Installing chuck guard on headstock .............................................................................................................. 8

Installing the chuck ............................................................................................................................................ 9

Removing the chuck and arbor ....................................................................................................................... 9

Basic adjustments and controls ...................................................................................... 10

Connecting to a power source .......................................................................................................................10

Table swing adjutstment .................................................................................................................................. 10

Adjusting table height ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Table tilt adjustment .......................................................................................................................................... 11

Depth stop adjustment ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Drilling ................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Changing speeds ............................................................................................................................................. 12

Speed selection chart ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Guidelines for selecting speeds based on bit size and bit material .......................................................... 12

Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 13

Lubriﬁcation ....................................................................................................................................................... 13

Recommended optionnal accessories ........................................................................... 14

Parts list & diagrams ................................................................................................... 15-18

Contact information ........................................................................................................ 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 harmless for any injury that may result from the improper use of it’s 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 allmachinery 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 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 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. Always use a clean, properly sharpened bit. Dirty or dull bits are unsafe and can lead to accidents. Use suit-

International disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself

able work piece support if the work piece does not have a ﬂat surface.

12. 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.

13. Avoid working from awkward or off balance positions. Do not overreach and keep both feet on ﬂoor.

14. 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.

15. Never leave the machine unattended while it is running or with the power on.

16. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL may result in equipment malfunction or risk of injury.

17. Never stand on machinery. Serious injury could result if the tool is tipped over or if the drill bit is unintentionally contacted.

18. 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.

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

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

21. 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 itvself harmless for any injury, which may result from that use.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

Note: voltage requirements and amperage draw for M2 & M3 3-phase motors may not be fully described in this manual. For complete electrical requirements refer to the motor I.D. name plate on the machine. If in doubt consult a licensed qualiﬁed electrician before proceeding.

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.

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 110 V single phase operation and is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong 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.

EXTENSION CORDS

If you ﬁnd it necessary to use an extension cord with your machine, use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong 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.

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