General F-42 T-50 User Manual

RIP FENCE SYSTEM ONLY - TABLE SAW SOLD SEPARATELY

REVISION 3 - AUGUST 27/10

THANK YOU

for choosing this General® MFG General “T” fence system. This fence system 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 using your General “T” fence system.

The manual’s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation, basic function, and features of General “T” fence system 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

MFG 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 fence system. Further, as several generations of this model of fence system 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 fence system 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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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 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.

Standar

d 2-Year Limited W

arranty

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.

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

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 atten-

tion. 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, neck-

laces or other jewelry while the saw is in operation. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and wear non-slip footwear.

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 blade and all mo-

ving parts. Use a brush, not hands, to clear away chips and dust.

10. Be sure that the blade is securely installed and in

proper cutting direction before operation.

11. Be sure the blade has gained full operating speed

before beginning to cut.

12. Always use a clean, properly sharpened blade.

Dirty or dull blades are unsafe and can lead to accidents.

13. If using a power feeder, stop the feeder before stop-

ping the table saw.

14. Do not push or force stock into the blade. The saw

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 workpiece

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 posi-

tions. Do not overreach while cutting; 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 out feed 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. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended

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may result in equip-

ment malfunction or risk of injury.

21. Never stand on machinery. Serious injury could

result if the tool is tipped over or if the blade is unintentionally contacted.

22. Always disconnect tool from power before servicing

or changing accessories such as blades, or before performing any maintenance, cleaning or adjustments, or if the machine will be left unattended.

23. Make sure that switch is in "OFF" position before

plugging in the power cord.

24. Make sure the tool is properly grounded. If equip-

ped with a 3-prong plug it should be used with a three-pole receptacle. Never remove the third prong.

25. Do not use this rip fence for any purpose other than

its intended use. If used for other purposes,

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RAL® INTERNATIONAL

disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury, which may result from that use.

GENERAL “T” FENCE SYSTEM

UNPACK FENCE RAILS, GUIDE AND REMOVE CARDBOARD END PROTECTORS.

The bag of fastening hardware and the measuring tape will be found tucked inside one end of the guide tube.

Your hardware bag will contain the contents shown in Fig. .

NOTE: Bag contains extra fasteners that may not be needed for your installation.

Using the appropriate diagram for your model of saw and rails below, place 4 flat head countersunk screws, lock washers and nuts, below, to assemble the front rail to the front of the saw. But don’t tighten the nuts yet.

Note: The front rail, is the wider of the two rails and has holes in both faces.

FOR MODEL 350/650/350R/650R

ATTACH THE FRONT FENCE RAIL TO YOUR SAW

These instructions come in a plastic bag with an L-jig. Don’t throw the L-jig away, you’ll need it later!

Packed with the fence itself are the pointer, locking handle knob and locking handle. The camfoot is already installed on the fence.

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