Powerful 2 HP motor with thermal overloadprotection.

Front and rear fold-down extension tables(12 L x 15 1/4 W) with end rollers forsmooth easy stock feeding.

Top mounted return rollers for smoothstock handling for consecutive planning/multiple passes.

Convenient power cord storage bracketsand inset lifting handles.

Dual position depth of cut adjustment handle mounts left or right – one full rotation equals 1/16”.

Dual feed speeds for smooth planningwith either soft or hard wood.

Adjustable pre-set depth gauge for accurate repeat cuts.

Easy to read graduated scale in both inches and metric indicates workpiecethickness.

Safety On/Off switch with key. Unit cannotbe started when key is removed fromswitch.

Snipe eliminating head lock.

Depth of cut indicator.

Includes magnetic knife setting guide.

TABLE AREA WITH EXTENSIONS (L X W)36 5/8” X 15 1⁄4” (930 x 387 mm)MAXIMUM PLANING WIDTH13” (330 mm)MAXIMUM THICKNESS OF STOCK6” (152 mm)MINIMUM THICKNESS OF STOCK1⁄8” (3 mm)MINIMUM LENGTH OF STOCK5” (127 mm)MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT (FULL WIDTH)1⁄16” (1.5 mm)KNIVES2 - DOUBLE EDGEDCUTTERHEAD SPEED9500 RPMFEED SPEEDS (2)18 & 26 FPMCUTS PER INCH88 / 61MOTOR2 HP, 120 V, 1 Ph, 15 A

REVISION 1 - JUNE 7/07© COPYRIGHT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 06/2007

THANK YOU for choosing this General® International model 30-010 M1 13” single surface planer. This planer has been carefully tested and inspected before shipmentand if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service. To ensureoptimum 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 featuresof this planer as well as the set-up, maintenance and identification of its parts and compo-nents. This manual is not intended as a substitute for formal woodworking instruction, nor tooffer 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, fromknowledgeable 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 commit-ment to quality and customer satisfaction, General® International agrees to repair or replace, within a period of 24months from date of purchase, any genuine part or parts which, upon examination, prove to be defective in work-manship or material. In order to obtain this warranty, all defective parts must be returned freight pre-paid toGeneral® International Mfg. Co., Ltd. Repairs attempted without our written authorization will void this warranty.

GENERAL ® INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

Disclaimer: The information and specifications in this manual pertain tothe unit as it was supplied from the factory at the time of printing.Because we are committed to making constant improvements, GeneralInternational reserves the right to make changes to components, partsor features of this unit as deemed necessary, without prior notice andwithout obligation to install any such changes on previously deliveredunits. Reasonable care is taken at the factory to ensure that the specifi-cations and information in this manual corresponds with that of the unitwith 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 thismodel of planer and several versions of this manual may be in circula-tion, if you own an earlier or later version of this unit, this manual may notdepict your machine exactly. If you have any doubts or questions contact your retailer or our support line with the model and serial num-ber of your unit for clarification.

GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3

Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca

1. Read, understand and follow all safety warnings and instructions in the supplied Operator’s Manual.

2. Do not operate the planer when tired, distracted, or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medication that impairs reflexes or alertness.

3. The working area should be well lit, clean and free of debris.

4. Keep children and shop visitors at a safe distance when the planer is in operation; do not permit them to operate the planer.

5. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all ma-chinery with locks, master electrical switches and switch keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised use.

6. Stay alert! Give your work your undivided attention.Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious injury.

7. Wear approved safety glasses, dust mask and hearing protection, and do not wear loose clothing, gloves,bracelets, necklaces or jewelry while operating the planer. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and wear non-slip footwear.

8. Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be ha-zardous to health. Work in a well-ventilated area and whenever possible use a dust collector.

9. Keep hands well away from the cutterhead and all moving parts. Do not clear chips and sawdust away with hands, use a brush.

10. Be sure that wrenches, tools, drinks and other clutter are removed from the machine and/or the table sur-faces before operation.

11. Kickback is when the workpiece is ejected at high speeds by the force of the cutterhead. To minimize the risk of injury from kickback, use proper feeding tech-nique and stand to one side, out of the path of a po-tential kickback.

12. Be sure the blades are securely installed in the cutter-head and in proper cutting direction before operation.

13. Make sure the cutterhead has gained full operating speed before feeding stock into the planer.

14. Always use clean, properly sharpened knives in the cutterhead. Dirty or dull knives are unsafe and can lead to accidents.

15. Inspect stock and remove all foreign objects before planing. Make sure that any stock you plane is clean and free of dirt, nails, staples, tiny rocks or any other foreign objects that may damage the blades. Only process natural solid wood boards. Never plane MDF,particle board, plywood, laminates or other synthetic materials.

16. Do not push or force stock into the cutterhead. The planer will perform better and safer when working at the rate for which it was designed.

17. The maximum depth of cut for one pass is 1/8” for a board of 5 -1/2" or less In width and 1/16" for a board wider than 5 -1/2". Never attempt to remove more ma-terial than the maximum in any single pass.

18. Select appropriate feed speed for the stock being pla-ned: high speed for softwood and slow for hardwoods.

19. Place stock firmly against the table and use suitable in-feed and out-feed support if stock is too long.

20. Keep guards in place and in working order. If a guard must be removed for maintenance or cleaning make sure it is properly attached before using the machine again.

21. Never leave the machine unattended while running or with the power “ON”.

22. Always turn off and disconnect from power source before servicing or changing accessories, blades, or before performing any maintenance or adjustments.

23. Make sure the switch is in the "off" position before plug-ging in the power cord.

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

25. Use only parts and accessories that are designed for use with this planer. The use of parts or accessories NOT recommended by General International may re-sult in equipment malfunction and an increased risk of injury.

26. Do not use this planer fro anything other than its in-tended use. If used for other, General International disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury which may result from that use.

Rules for Safe OperationTo help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limita-tions, as well as potential hazards. General® International disclaims any real or implied warranty andholds itself harmless for any injury that may result from improper use of its equipment.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Before connecting the machine to the power source, verify that the voltage of your power supply correspondswith the voltage specified on the motor I.D. nameplate. A power source with greater voltage than needed canresult in serious injury to the user as well as damage to the machine. If in doubt, contact a qualified electricianbefore connecting to the power source.

This tool is for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use in wet or damp locations.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

In the event of an electrical malfunction or short circuit, groundingreduces the risk of electric shock. The motor of this machine is wired for110V single phase operation and is equipped with a 3-conductor cordand a 3-prong grounded plug to fit a grounded type receptacle, . Donot remove the 3rd prong (grounding pin) to make it fit into an old 2-hole wall socket. If an adaptor plug is used, , it must be attached tothe metal screw of the receptacle.

Note: The use of an adaptor plug is illegal in some areas. Check yourlocal codes.

DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED.If it will not fit your receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand these grounding instruc-tions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded.

EXTENSION CORDS

USE ONLY 3-WIRE EXTENSION CORDS THAT HAVE 3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUGS AND 3-POLE RECEPTACLES THAT ACCEPTTHE TOOLS’ PLUG. REPAIR OR REPLACE A DAMAGED OR WORN POWER CORD OR PLUG IMMEDIATELY.

If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with your machine make sure the cord rating is suitable for theamperage listed on the motor I.D. plate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss ofpower and overheating. The accompanying chart shows the correct size extension cord to be used based on cordlength and motor I.D. plate amp rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the number the heavierthe gauge.

AMPERES(AMPS)

EXTENSION CORD LENGTH25 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 Recommended4

13” SINGLE SURFACE PLANER30-010

IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS

IN-FEED TABLEMOUNTING HOLESCIRCUIT BREAKERSTOCK THICKNESS SCALEDEPTH OF CUT INDICATORPRESET DEPTH GAUGEON/OFF SWITCHRETURN ROLLERCUTTERHEAD LOCKING HANDLESPEED SELECTION HANDLEHEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE

FRONT VIEW

OUT-FEED TABLETOOL TRAYKNIFE SETTING MAGNETST-HANDLE WRENCHCHIP DEFLECTORPOWER CORDPOWER CORD STORAGE HOOKSRETURN ROLLERLIFTING HANDLE

REAR VIEW

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Carefully unpack and remove the planer and its compo-nents from the box and check for damaged or missingitems as per the list of contents below.

NOTE: Please report any damaged or missing items to yourGeneral International distributor immediately.

LIST OF CONTENTSQTY

PLANER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1ADJUSTMENT HANDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1FLAT WASHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1PAN HEAD BOLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1KNIFE SETTING MAGNETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2T-HANDLE WRENCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1POINTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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The unit should be installed on a flat, level, sturdy andstable surface, able to support the weight of themachine and the workpiece with ease.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY, MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITIONAND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE PLANER UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLE-TED THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL.

For your convenience this planer is shipped from the factory partially assembled and requires only minimal assem-bly and set up before being put into service.

Never install or operate the planer over the edge of atable, workbench or other mounting surface.

UNPACKING & SET UP

To accommodate the users personal preference orwork habits the adjustment handle can be installed oneither side of the top of the planer.

ATTACH THE DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE

With the T-Handle wrench, use the supplied washer andpan head screw to attach the depth of cut adjustmenthandle as shown.

Fold down the in-feed and out-feed tables, , and stow the knife setting magnets and T-handle wrench in the hold-er at the rear of the machine as shown, .

STOW THE KNIFE SETTING MAGNETS AND T-HANDLE WRENCH

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HEX. HEAD BOLT

FLAT WASHER

PLANER

WORKBENCH OR STAND

FLAT WASHER

LOCK WASHER

HEX. NUT

If a permanent shop placement or installation is prac-tical, consider using the mounting holes and drillingmatching through holes in your workbench or mount-ing surface to bolt the planer in place (hardware notincluded) on your workbench.

If you prefer an optional steel stand (item #30-015) is available from your local General Internationaldealer.

The unit is equipped with a circuit breaker located to the right of the power switch, , to protect the motor frompower surges or spikes in line voltage. In the event of a power surge, the circuit breaker will be automatically trippedthereby cutting off the power to the motor.

To reset the circuit breaker after it has been tripped; set the power switch to the “off” position and depress the resetbutton on the circuit breaker as shown, , then restart the machine.

SURGE PROTECTION/CIRCUIT BREAKER

The planer is equipped with a rocker style ON/OFF switch located on the front left hand side of the cutter head, .

To prevent unwanted or unauthorized start-up or usage, remove the lock-out key and store it in a safe place, ,whenever the planer is not in use. To start the planer, insert the lock-out key and pull up on the lower portion of theswitch as shown, . To stop the planer, push down on the switch, .

ON/OFF POWER SWITCH

SAFETY KEY (PREVENTS START-UPWHEN REMOVED)

POWER ON POWER OFF

TO AVOID UNEXPECTED OR UNINTENTIONAL START-UP BE CERTAIN THAT THE POWER SWITCH HAS BEEN SET TO THE OFFPOSITION BEFORE RE-SETTING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

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BASIC ADJUSTMENTS AND CONTROLSCONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE

Once the assembly steps have been completed and the unit is safely secured or installed on a work surface suchas a bench, stand or worktable, uncoil the power cord from the storage brackets, . With the switch in the off po-sition, plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet. Refer back to the section entitled Electrical Requirementsand make sure all requirements and grounding instructions are followed. When planing operations have beencompleted unplug the unit from the power source and wrap the power cord back onto the storage brackets forsafe storage, .

SWITCH OFF

SWITCH OFF

To adjust the depth of cut, the cutterhead assembly can be raised or lowered as needed by rotating the depth ofcut adjustment handle, .

Before adjusting the height of the cutterhead, make sure the cutterhead locking lever is unlocked (raised position),. Attempting to adjust the height of the cutterhead with the locking lever engaged will cause premature wear of

the locking mechanism.

NOTE: Each full clockwise rotation of the handle will lower the cutterhead by 1/16”. Each full counterclockwise rota-tion will raise the cutterhead by 1/16”, .

RAISING/LOWERING THE CUTTERHEAD

UNLOCK

LOCK DOWN

UP

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1 x = 1/16”

The adjustable pre-set depth gauge located on the top left of the cutterhead assembly, , allows the user to selectone of six commonly used workpiece final thickness settings.

With the cutterhead set slightly above the height of the workpiece press down and rotate the spring loaded adjust-ment knob to select the desired final thickness setting from either 1/8”, 3/8”, 1/2”, 3/4”, 1” & 1 1/4”, . This will set thestop pin to prevent the cutterhead from going any lower than the selected thickness, .

NOTE: Once you have planed the workpiece down to the selected thickness, do not attempt to lower the cutterheadfurther. Forcing the depth of cut handle when the cutterhead has bottomed out on the preset stop pin will damagethe raising mechanism.

1/8”

1 1/4”1“

3/8”

1/2”

PRE-SET THICKNESS STOP GAUGE

DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR

The depth of cut indicator on the lower right hand side ofthe cutterhead, , will indicate how much material thecutterhead is set to remove from the workpiece for agiven pass.

The pointer will read zero until the workpiece engages thefront of the cutterhead. Place the workpiece under thefront of the cutterhead and turn the height adjustmenthandle clockwise until the cutterhead makes contactwith the workpiece & until the depth of cut indicatorshows the reading that matches the desired cut, .

CHANGING FEED SPEEDSThe unit is equipped with a two feed speed transmission.The feed speed adjustment knob is located on the lefthand side of the machine, .

With the knob pushed all the way in the feed speed is setfor 18 feet per minute (FPM). With the knob pulled out tothe first stop the transmission will be in the neutral position- stock will not feed. With the knob pulled out to its maxi-mum the feed rate is set for 26 FPM, .

Experiment with feed speeds based on the workpiecematerial and its width as well as the depth of cut, to findwhich setting work best for your needs. As a generalguideline however, for best results more aggressive cutsor wider materials should be planed at slower speedsand lighter cuts or narrow materials can be planed athigher speeds.

TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE GEARBOX, SPEED CHAN-GES SHOULD ONLY BE MADE WHILE THE MACHINE ISRUNNING.

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Failure to follow these recommendations will lead to pre-mature blade wear and may cause premature motor failure.

It is recommended that for both hard and soft wood:

For stock up to 5 1/2” in width never remove more that1/8” per pass, .

For stock of 5 1/2”-13” in width never remove more than1/16” per pass, .

Removing less material per pass and taking multiplepasses is always preferred to more aggressive planing.Advantages include longer blade life, better finish quality (resulting in less time sanding later) and less likelihood ofremoving too much material causing the workpiece to be too thin for its intended use.

1/8”1/16”1/32”

1/64”0

5 1/2”- 13”

1/8”1/16”1/32”

1/64”0

5 1/2”(or less)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSBASIC PRINCIPLES OF PLANING

This thickness planer is designed to remove material fromthe top face of a board in order to bring the board (or aseries of boards) down to a specific desired thickness.

To obtain even, uniform thickness across the length of aboard, the stock being planed must have one face thathas already been machined perfectly flat (usually on ajointer) and the stock should be fed with this flat faceagainst the table, .

If it is not possible to machine one face perfectly flat be-fore planing, take shallow passes all on the same face ofthe board until this face has been machined level. Then the board should be flipped over and the leveled faceshould be fed face down against the table to allow you to dimension the board to final thickness.

FLAT SIDE DOWN

1/8”1/16”1/32”

1/64”0

1/8” or less

1/16” or less

1/8”1/16”1/32”

1/64”0

This planer is not intended (and should not be used) toplane any material other than solid wood.

The workpiece should always be fed through the planerin the general direction of the grain in the wood, .

Before being fed through the planer all lumber should beinspected for debris and foreign objects such as staplesor nails. Foreign objects stuck to, or embedded in yourworkpiece can be ejected from the machine at highspeed and cause serious injury or damage cutter knives.Make sure to remove all such foreign objects from thewood before running it through the planer.

Select lumber carefully and avoid workpieces with loose or protruding knots. Workpieces that are twisted, severelydeformed or warped should also be avoided. Warped, twisted, damaged or fragile stock runs an increased risk ofjamming in or damaging the machine or cutters. There is also a much greater risk of injury to the operator orbystanders from kickback, where the workpiece is forcefully or violently ejected from the machine due to a jam,whenever working with such damaged or warped wood.

GRAIN DIRECTION

GRAIN DIRECTION

Max. 13”

Min. 1/8”Max. 6”

Min. 5”

THE MAXIMUM PLANING WIDTH OF THIS UNIT IS 13”.

THE MAXIMUM WORKPIECE THICKNESS OF THIS UNIT IS 6”

THE MINIMUM THICKNESS TO WHICH A WORKPIECECAN BE SAFELY PLANED WITH THIS UNIT IS 1/8” .

THE MINIMUM WORKPIECE LENGTH THAT CAN BE SAFELY PLANED WITH THIS UNIT IS 5”.

RESPECT THE RATED LIMITS OF THIS MACHINE IGNORING THESE LIMITS AND FEEDING NON COMPATIBLE STOCK INTOTHIS PLANER CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER OR SHOP BYSTANDERS, AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE WORK-PIECE AND/OR THE MACHINE. IF THE STOCK YOU WISH TO PLANE DOES NOT MEET OR COMPLY WITH THE LIMITATIONSLISTED ABOVE, FIND ANOTHER SAFER WAY TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED TASK.

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CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING

Make sure the workpiece has been inspected and is sui-table for planing as explained in the previous section“Basic Principles of Planing”.

If multiple boards are to be planed, collect all workpie-ces together and set them nearby on a table or benchwithin easy reach. To limit the potential for injury in theevent of a kickback, avoid having to step or reach in frontof the machine to pick up the next workpiece, .

Make sure to have on safety glasses as well as hearingand respiratory protection at all times when using theplaner.

Make sure you and any assistants are wearing safe appropriate workshop attire. Roll up long sleeves, secure longhair and remove any jewelry: watches, rings, bracelets or anything that could become caught in the feed rollers orother moving parts, potentially causing serious injury.

If working with longer workpieces, make sure to have adequate outfeed support safely set-up and ready beforeplaning.

AVOID HAVING TO STEP OR REACH INFRONT OF THE MACHINE.

1/8”

1 1/4”1“

3/8”

1/2”

With the planer turned off position the workpiece onthe infeed table with the flat face down and the faceto be planed facing up.

RAISING/LOWERING THE CUTTERHEAD

If a specific pre-set thickness is required, set the depthstop to the desired final workpiece thickness.Slide the workpiece up to the cutterhead and usingthe depth of cut adjustment handle, raise or lower thecutterhead as needed to obtain the desired depth ofcut.

18FPM 26FPM0

Set the board aside, pull down on the cutterhead lock-ing lever, , and turn on the planer, .

If necessary change the feed speed to select the de-sired feed rate: 18 or 26 FPM.

Stand to one side of the machine and set the boardback on the infeed table with the face to be planedfacing up.

TO LIMIT THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AKICKBACK, AVOID STANDING DIRECTLY IN LINE WITHTHE FRONT OR BACK OF THE PLANER WHENEVER ABOARD IS ENGAGED IN THE CUTTERHEAD.

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LOCK

Align the board laterally so that it will be fed throughthe planer in the general direction of the grain, andallow the workpiece enough clearance to feed pro-perly without rubbing or catching on either side of themachine.

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The return rollers on the top of the planer can be usedto pass the workpiece back to the front of the machinefor repeat passes.

Repeat these steps as needed for all boards that needto be planed to the same thickness.

Step to the rear of the machine and recover the pla-ned board on the outfeed table once it has clearedthe outfeed roller and has stopped advancing.

REPEAT/MULTIPLE PASSES

In most cases several passes through the planer will be required to bring the workpiece(s) down to final thicknessdimension. In fact, it is generally preferable to remove less material per pass and achieve final thickness dimensionby taking multiple passes. This can extend blade life, place less strain on the motor and provide better workpiecefinish quality that will require less time spent sanding later.

Once all the boards have been passed through the planer once, set them aside and turn off the machine.

Inspect and measure the workpiece(s) thickness (not necessary if using the pre-set stop) and if more materialneeds to be removed to reach the desired stock thickness, repeat the steps listed in the previous section “Planing”.

Take as many passes as needed to achieve final workpiece thickness, stopping the machine after each pass toreset the cutterhead height.

NEVER PUSH, PULL OR OTHERWISE TRY TO MOVE OR RE-POSITION THE WORKPIECE ONCE IT IS IN THE CONTROLOF THE AUTOMATIC FEED ROLLERS.

Slowly slide the workpiece forward until the infeed ro-ller “grips” the board. Release the board allowing thefeed roller to automatically feed the board throughthe planer.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTSPERIODIC MAINTENANCE

• Inspect/test the ON/OFF switch before each use. Do not operate the planer with a damaged switch; replace a damaged switch immediately.

• Keep the machine as well as the in-feed out-feed tables clean and free of saw dust, woodchips, pitch or glue.Vacuum or brush off any loose debris and wipe down the machine and the tables occasionally with a damp rag.

• An occasional light coating of paste wax can help protect the tables’ surface and reduce workpiece friction.Ask your local distributor for suggestions on aftermarket surface cleaners, protectant and dry lubricants based on what is readily available in your area.

• Avoid using silicon based products that may affect wood finishing products such as oil, solvent or water-based stains, varnishes and lacquers.

• Periodically inspect the power cord and plug for damage. To minimize the risk of electric shock or fire, never operate the planer with a damaged power cord or plug. Replace a damaged power cord or plug at the first visible signs of damage.

• The motor and cutterhead bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated – no further lubrication is required.

• The drive gears, chain and elevation screws should be cleaned of woodchips, dust, debris and old grease after every 10-15 hours of use. After cleaning, re-apply a generous coating of any common automotive bearing grease.

• Regularly inspect planed workpieces for signs of knife damage or wear and replace damaged or worn knives immediately.

MAKE SURE THE PLANER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMINGANY MAINTENANCE.

There are 2 reversible cutterhead knives (blades) installed in the planer at the factory, . With usage and normalwear over time, it will eventually become necessary to reverse and/or replace the knives.

When needed, replacement knives (sold in sets of 2), , can be ordered through your local General Internationaldistributor under part #30-013.

Tip/Hint: To avoid potentially costly downtime, consider having a spare set of replacement knives on hand andready for use when needed.

Observing planed workpieces as they come out of the machine and looking for signs of knife damage or wear isthe best method to help you to determine when knives are due to be changed.

MAKE SURE THE PLANER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMINGANY MAINTENANCE.

INSPECTING/REPLACING CUTTERHEAD KNIVES

DOUBLE EDGE

1. A raised ridgeline in the workpiece that runs a straight line from beginning to end of the board , . This is ge-nerally an indication that one or both of the knives has been nicked or damaged by a foreign object such as a nail, staple or other hard object hidden or embedded in the workpiece.

2. A slight washboard or chatter effect, , which can be an indication of uneven knife wear causing one knife to cut slightly deeper than the other.

3. Rough, irregular, torn or fuzzy grain on a freshly planed surface may be a sign of worn or dull blades causing the wood to tear out. Sharp blades cut crisply and leave a relatively smooth finish.

Note: Fuzzy grain can also be a sign of high moisture content in the workpiece. If knives have recently been chan-ged or if you suspect that moisture content and not dull knives is the cause, set the workpiece aside and test byplaning other boards with known or acceptable moisture content. If the planed results using a different workpieceare smooth, then moisture content in your wood is the problem - no adjustments can be made to the machine forthis. Set the “wet” stock aside and simply work with drier wood.

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Signs to look for include:

To maintain even knife wear always reverse or replace both knives each time knife reversal or replacement isrequired.

To replace the knives:

1. Turn off and unplug the machine from the power source.

2. Using the t-handle allen wrench, remove the screws holding the chip deflector to the rear of the planer and remove the chip deflector from the machine, .

3. Rotate the cutterhead towards you by hand until the spring-loaded stop latch engages and prevents the cutterhead from turning. This will expose the knife retaining plate screws, .

4. Unscrew and set aside the 6 screws, .

5. Using the supplied magnets, , remove the knife retaining plate as shown, , and set it aside.

EFFECT EXAGGERATEDFOR CLARITY

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NEVER RUN A FINGER OR OTHER BODY PART ALONG THE CUTTING EDGE OF THE KNIFE TO TEST FOR SHARPNESSOR TO DETERMINE IF THE EDGE IS WORN OR HAS ALREADY BEEN USED. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING CANLEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY.

CUTTERHEAD KNIVES HAVE SHARP EDGES AND CAN CAUSE DEEP CUTS TO FINGERS OR OTHER BODY PARTS. EXERCISEEXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE KNIVES. TO LIMIT THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY, USE THE SUPPLIED MAGNETSTO REMOVE, INSTALL OR OTHERWISE HANDLE CUTTERHEAD KNIVES.

Tip/Hint: To disengage the magnets from the knives after removal or installation, simply tilt the magnets slightly untiltheir “grip” on the metal surface is broken, .

6. Using the supplied magnets remove the knife from the cutterhead, . If the reverse edge of the knife has not already been used, simply rotate the knife 180° and re-install it. If both edges of the knife have been used, discard the old knife and replace with a new one.

Tip/Hint: For the next future blade change and to eliminate guesswork and avoid having to remember if a knifeedge has already been used, using a marker, simply make a line or an “X” next to the edge that has already beenused, .Once you have marked an edge as having already been used, you will know that it cannot be used again.

Tip/Hint: To disengage the magnets from the knives after removal or installation, simply tilt the magnets slightly untiltheir “grip” on the metal surface is broken, .

7. Note the knife alignment pins in the cutterhead, . These alignment pins take the guesswork out of aligning both knives to the same height in the cutterhead. Using the magnets, install the knife, making sure the pins are properly seated inside the alignment slots in the knife. The knife will be automatically set to the correct height with no further adjustment required.

8. Using the supplied magnets, re-install the knife retaining plate and all 6 six screws that hold it in place.

Tip/Hint: Tighten the screws just slightly beyond hand tight. Over tightening the screws will make them very difficultto remove for the next blade change.

9. Release the spring-loaded stop latch and rotate the cutterhead to expose the second knife retaining plate.

10. To reverse or replace the second knife, repeat steps 4-8.

11. After the second knife has been replaced and the knife retaining plate re-installed, re-install the chip deflector.

REPLACING THE V-BELT

With use over time, the v-belt can wear and may eventually need to be replaced.

To replace a worn v-belt:

1. Turn off and unplug the machine from the power source.

2. To access the belt, unfasten the screws holding the right side panel in place and remove the side panel, .

3. Slip the belt off the pulleys by carefully pulling on the belt by hand while pulling outwards (away from the pulley) to gradually rotate the belt off of the pulley, .

4. Install a new belt using the same technique taking care to ensure the the belt is properly seated in the grooves of both pulleys.

5. Re-install the side panel and tighten down the screws.

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DRIVE CHAIN/GEAR LUBRICATION

Periodically the drive chain and gears will need to be cleaned and greased to help maintain smooth feeding andcontribute to longer machine life and trouble free operation.

To clean and grease the drive chain and gears:

1. Turn off and unplug the machine from the power source.

2. To access the chain and gears, unfasten the screws holding the left side panel in place and remove the side panel, .

3. Remove old grease and dust deposits by wiping with a dry rag.

4. Apply generous dabs of any common automotive bearing grease to the gears and chain, .

5. Re-install the side panel and tighten down the screws.

Replacement Knife Set (2 knives per set)#30-013

13” steel replacementknives. Double edged(reversible design) forlonger service life.Alignment slots for auto-aligning; takes the guess-work out of setting knifeheight for quick easy knifechanges.

Heavy Duty Open BasedSteel Stand #30-015

Easy to assemble, widebased stable design withmounting slots for perma-nent planer installation.Foot print measures 33”(833) x 24 1/2”. Floor to topof stand height: 28”(711mm).

Dust Hood#30-020

Connects to the chipdeflector at the rear of theplaner includes 4” dia outlet to connect standarddust hose for efficientdust/chip collection (dusthose and dust collectionsystems sold separately).

Roller Stands#50-150, 50-170 & 50-167S

For added in-feed or out-feed support whenplaning longer stock. Askyour General Internationaldistributor about our wideselection of heavy dutyroller stands.

Dust Collectors

We offer a wide selectionof top quality dust collec-tors to suit all your shopneeds. Dust collectors contribute to a cleanermore healthful workshop environment.

RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESFOR YOUR PLANER

We offer a large variety of products tohelp you increase convenience, produc-tivity, accuracy and safety when usingyour planer. Here’s a small sampling ofoptional accessories available from yourlocal General International dealer.

For a complete list of products, please visitour website at www.general.ca

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PARTS LIST30-010

PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY

30010-01 170387-000 UPPER COVER 130010-02 340008-615 BUSHING 130010-03 000802-101 ROUND HEAD SCREW M8 X 1.25P X 16 430010-04 001102-503 SELF TAPPING SCREW M4 X 1.59P X 10 1230010-05 130121-000 BUSHING 130010-06 250087-615 BUSHING 430010-07 190021-906 RETURN ROLLER 230010-08 280049-905 POINTER 130010-09 006001-035 FLAT WASHER 6.7 X 19 X 1.0 130010-10 000801-104 ROUND HEAD SCREW M6 X 1.0P X 20 130010-11 920124-000 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 130010-12 250098-615 LIFTING HANDLE 230010-13* PH05-01 MOTOR ASSEMBLY30010-14 021102-000 CORD CLAMP ACC-2.5 130010-15 001901-101 SET SCREW M5 X 0.8P X 5 330010-16 001601-101 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW W/WASHER M4 X 0.7P X 8/4 X 10 X 0.8t 730010-17 920125-000 DUST CHUTE 130010-18 170390-904 CHIP DEFLECTOR 130010-19 000801-102 ROUND HEAD SCREW M6 X 1.0P X 12 230010-20 220031-000 CUTTERHEAD 130010-21 360338-000 KNIFE POSITIONING PIN 830010-22 210122-000 KNIFE 230010-23 170280-904 KNIFE RETAINING PLATE 230010-24 250650-000 SIDE PANEL - RIGHT 130010-25 250676-000 SIDE PANEL - LEFT 130010-26 002402-101 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW W/WASHER M5 X 0.8P X 12/5 X 10.5 X 1.0t 130010-27 280082-000 SPRING 130010-28 000102-313 CAP HEAD SCREW M5 X 0.8P X 75 430010-29 010006-000 "S" RING STW-15 330010-30 380257-901 CHAIN SPROCKET 330010-31 250372-615 KNOB 130010-32 012002-008 KEY 4 X 4 X 40 130010-33 360571-000 SHAFT 130010-34 170773-902 GEAR BOX COVER 130010-35 160037-000 BUSHING 130010-36 320236-000 GEAR 130010-37 320238-000 DOUBLE GEAR 130010-38 160019-000 BRONZE BUSHING 330010-39 000103-103 CAP SCREW M6 X 1.0P X 12 130010-40 250143-616 PRE-SET STOP DIAL 130010-41 030403-000 BEARING 6202-2NK 130010-42 000102-102 CAP SCREW M5 X 0.8P X 8 430010-43 170292-901 RETENTION PLATE 430010-44 000103-102 CAP SCREW M6 X 1.0P X 10 430010-45 250144-615 CORD STORAGE BRACKET 230010-46 280038-901 SPRING 130010-47 000303-103 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW M5 X 0.8P X 10 2030010-48 170316-905 RATCHET PLATE 130010-49 001602-101 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW W/WASHER M5 X 0.8P X 10/5 X 12 X 0.8t 230010-50 170396-901 BELT COVER 130010-51 090057-000 UPPER FRAME 130010-52 920126-000 LOCK LEVER ASSY 130010-53 010105-000 "D" RING RTW-40 130010-54 360340-902 ROD 430010-55 012003-002 KEY 5 X 5 X 10 130010-56 280046-901 SPRING 4

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PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY

30010-57 130030-000 PAD 430010-58 008004-100 HEX NUT M5 X 0.8P 430010-59 000001-104 HEX BOLT M5 X 0.8P X 16 430010-60 010205-000 "E" CIRCLIP ETW-8 430010-61 010103-000 "D" CIRCLIP RTW-35 130010-62 011001-104 SPRING PIN 3 X 12 130010-63 130032-000 CAM 130010-64 008006-100 NUT M8 X 1.25P-13 130010-65 290029-902 SHOULDER BOLT 130010-66 920261-000 IDLER ASSEMBLY 130010-68 160034-000 BUSHING 230010-69 320239-000 GEAR 130010-70 320235-000 GEAR SHAFT 130010-71 012002-002 KEY 4 X 4 X 7 230010-72 090104-000 GEAR BOX 130010-73 320229-000 GEAR 130010-74 360345-902 DEPTH ROD 130010-75 011001-103 SPRING PIN 3 X 10 130010-76 008005-100 HEX NUT M6 X 1.0P 530010-77 000002-102 HEX BOLT M6 X 1.0P X 15 130010-78 016205-000 CHAIN #410 X 32P 130010-79 110016-000 BRACKET 130010-80 280048-000 SPRING 130010-81 920129-000 POINTER ASSEMBLY 130010-82 360048-901 SHAFT 130010-83 130099-000 CLUTCH 130010-84 200019-615 SPACER 130010-85 280036-901 SPRING 230010-86 250141-620 POINTER 130010-87 006303-100 LOCK WASHER 6.1 X 12.3 130010-88 000103-108 CAP SCREW M6 X 1.0P X 25 130010-89 280035-901 BRACKET SPRING 230010-90 130067-000 ROLLER BRACKET 430010-91 030404-000 BEARING 6203-2NK 130010-92 160020-000 SPACER 130010-93 014302-000 V-BELT 135J-6 130010-94 110009-000 CUTTERHEAD PULLEY 130010-95 008016-200 HEX NUT M16 X 1.5P 130010-96 170298-901 BRACKET PLATE 430010-97 340030-000 RUBBER ROLLER 230010-98 280037-000 BRACKET SPRING 230010-99 360307-000 COLUMN 430010-100 360343-902 LEFT SCREW 130010-101 012002-003 KEY 4 X 4 X 8 430010-102 270005-000 RETENTION PLATE 230010-103 320183-629 BEVEL GEAR 430010-104 010001-000 "C" CIRCLIP STW-10 230010-105 170392-000 MAIN TABLE 130010-106 000304-102 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW M6 X 1.0P X 10 430010-107 170393-901 GUIDE PLATE 230010-108 270014-901 SPRING PLATE 430010-109 230238-905 SELF TAPPING SCREW/LOCK WASHER 130010-110 360344-902 DRIVE SHAFT 130010-111 090061-000 BASE 130010-113 000002-111 HEX HEAD BOLT M6 X 1.0P X 20 4

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PARTS LIST30-010

PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY

30010-114 011004-103 SPRING PIN 6 X 25 430010-115 000302-102 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW M4 X 0.7P X 8 1230010-117 170394-906 TABLE EXTENSION 230010-118 006001-026 FLAT WASHER 6.4 X 20 X 3.0t 430010-119 000103-101 HEX HEAD SCREW M6 X 1.0P X 8 430010-120 250084-615 BUSHING 430010-121 190022-906 TABLE EXTENSION ROLLER 230010-122 360342-902 RIGHT SCREW 130010-123 200014-615 TOOL TRAY 130010-124 230119-000 "T" HANDLE ALLEN WRENCH 130010-125 920130-000 KNIFE SETTING MAGNET 230010-126 006502-100 SPROCKET WASHER 5.3 X 10(BW-5) 130010-127 002603-101 CAP SCREW M5 X 0.8P X 10 130010-135 360305-901 SPRING PIN 430010-136 320237-000 GEAR 130010-137 001501-101 CAP SCREW W/LOCK WASHER M8 X 1.25P X 20/8.2 X 15.4/8.5 X 19 X 2t 430010-138 170391-906 BRACKET 430010-139 000303-102 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW M5 X 0.8P X 8 430010-140 160038-000 BUSHING 130010-141 006305-100 LOCK WASHER 8.2 X 15.4 130010-142 001102-502 SELF TAPPING SCREW M4 X 1.59P X 8 430010-143 170672-902 TRANSMISSION SHAFT GUIDE PLATE 130010-144 230215-901 SCREW 12

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PART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY

30010-01A 920137-000 TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH 18AMP 130010-02A 000303-103 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW M5 X 0.8P X 10 230010-03A 250151-615 MOTOR HOUSING (LEFT) 130010-04A 020005-000 STRAIN RELIEF SB8R-3 130010-05A 230113-905 SELF TAPPING SCREW 430010-06A 090064-000 MOTOR COVER 130010-07A 030401-000 BEARING 6200-2NK 130010-08A 800011-000 ROTOR ASSEMBLY 110-120V 130010-09A 230103-905 SELF TAPPING SCREW 230010-10A 030402-000 BEARING 6201-2NK 130010-11A 250152-615 BRACKET 130010-12A 410007-000 STATOR ASSEMBLY 120V 130010-13A 920235-000 MOTOR HOUSING (RIGHT) 130010-14A 430003-000 BRUSH BRACKET 230010-15A 430012-000 MOTOR BRUSH 120V 230010-16A 430006-000 BRUSH COVER 230010-17A 230106-000 SELF TAPPING SCREW 230010-18A 380047-901 MOTOR PULLEY 130010-19A 250153-616 SWITCH MOUNTING PLATE 130010-20A 001201-501 SELF TAPPING SCREW M4 X 1.59P X 12 230010-21A 937152-000 SWITCH ASSEMBLY 130010-22A 453013-006 POWER CORD 14AWG X 3C X 2.8m 1

MOTOR

MOTOR

IMPORTANT: When ordering replacement parts, always give the model number, serial number ofthe machine and part number. Also a brief description of each item and quantitydesired.

8360, Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec)Canada H1P 1Y3

Tel.: (514) 326-1161Fax : (514) 326-5565 Parts & Service

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