General International 30-460HC M2 Use and Care Manual
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1. 24 SINGLE FACE PLANER VARIABLE FEED RATE 30 460 OPERATING WALDI ENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES Cast iron breaker system Three v belts drive cutterhead Large control knob of variable speed feed system to increase or decrease speed when the planer is in operation Metric and SAE graduation scale to indicate workpiece thickness on the front of the machine The anti kickback finger system at the front of the machine eliminates any risk of stock being forcibly ejected A dust chute with its 6 outlet to receive a dust collector Magnetic control with overload protection TABLE SIZES MAXIMUM PLANING WIDTH MAXIMUM PLANING THICKNESS MINIMUM PLANING THICKNESS MINIMUM PLANING LENGTH MAXIMUM PLANING DEPTH CUTTERHEAD DIAMETER KNIVES CUTTERHEAD SPEED FEEDING SPEED VARIABLE CUTS PER INCHE 25 4 mm MOTOR M2 M3 WEIGHT SPECIFICATION MODEL 30 460 30 460HC 25 4 x 28 660 711 mm 24 610 mm 8 203 mm 4 75 mm 8 203 mm 5 8 mm 3 80 mm 3 Vie 84 mm 3 HELICAL 4800 RPM 20 TO 38 FPM 6 TO 11 6 M MIN 62 5 20 FPM TO 33 38 FPM 10 HP 220 V 3 Ph 10 HP 600 V 3 Ph 1015 LBS 460 kg SAFETY RULES 1 Learn the machine s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards particular to this machine Follow available safety instructions and safety rules carefully 2 Keep working area clean and be sure2. 8 Verify and adjust the height of the outfeed table roll on the other side of the table in the same manner ANTI KICKBACK FINGERS FIG 23 A series of anti kickback fingers A are provided on the infeed end of the planer to prevent kickback of the workpiece during planing opera tions These anti kickback fingers operate by gravity and no adjustment is required It is necessary however to inspect them occasionally to make sure they are free of gum and pitch and that they are operated independently and freely WARNING When inspecting or cleaning the anti kickback fingers make sure the machine is Turned OFF and disconnected from the power source VERIFY AND ADJUST DRIVE BELT TENSION FIG 24 Proper belt tension is correct when there is approximately 1 4 deflec tion using light finger pressure on the drive belts A Fig 24 midway between pulleys If adjustments are required proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Loosen and tighten the two adjustment nuts C in order to move motor plate up or down as needed to increase or decrease drive belt tension Tighten both adjustment nuts C against plate D once adjustments are completed 3 Close both side panels eeeeeeee CAUTION KNIVES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP PLEASE PROCEED WITH CAUTION WHEN REPLACING OR REMOVING CHECKING RESETTING AND REPLACING KNIVES When checking resetting and replacing knives proce
3. REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 01 41008 30460 K02 C064125 MOTOR PULLEY 30460 5214006 SET SCREW M10 P1 5 x 30L 2 30460 4 063003 MOTOR BRACKET 30460 K05 5282011 WASHER 10 5 x 25 x 2T 3 30460 6 5284008 SPRING WASHER 10 2 x 18 4 x 3 7 x 2 9T 6 30460 07 5137019 SCREW M10 P1 5 x 451 6 30460 08 5273042 NUT 10 1 5 6 30460 09 049001 BRACKET 30460 K 10 C034030 ADJ SCREW 30460 K 1 1 5282012 WASHER 13 x 21 x 2 5T 2 30460 K 12 5273043 NUT M12 P1 75 4 PARTS LIST PART NO 30460 101 30460 102 30460 103 30460 104 30460 105 30460 106 30460 107 30460 108 30460 109 30460 110 30460 111 REFERENCE NO C009067 5026042 5026123 5298080 C047078 5298015 5004172 064129 5212001 5003077 50001 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION HOUSING BEARING BEARING RETAINING RING PULLEY SHAFT RETAINING RING KEY PULLEY SCREW KEY VARIABLE PULLEY 30 460 SPECIFICATION 600677 30x 62 16 620577 25 52 15 52 2 2 25 1 35 8 x 8 x 30L M P1 0 x 101 6x6x40 QTY PARTS LIST 30 460 0 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 01 2042009 CHIP BREAKER 12 30460 02 C060008 SPRING 12 30460 5282010 SPRING WASHER 8 4 x 15 5 x 1 6T 12 30460 04 5136004 SCREW M8 p1 25 x 25L 12 30460 5 C048037 SHAFT 2 30460 06 015095 SUPPORT 1 30460 07 5284009 SPRING 12 2x 21 5 x 4 2 x 3 0T 1 3044 40
4. 2 x 18 4 x 3 7 x 2 51 30460 P09 5137021 SCREW 10 1 5 x 20L 30460 10 034087 STUD 105mm M10 P1 5 x 1051 2 2 2 30460 12 51319012 30460 P11 5273042 NUT 10 1 5 PARTS LIST 30 460 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 Q01 C006054 TABLE M P1 0 x 16L 30460 Q02 C015018 SUPPORT 30460 Q03 5201004 SCREW 3 30460 Q04 C017013 ROD 2 30460 Q05 C046076 SPRING PIN 5 x 40L 2 30460 Q06 5267168 2 30460 Q07 C05 1008 BUSHING 2 30460 Q08 5213015 SET SCREW M8 P1 25 x 8L 2 30460 Q09 C046010 SHAFT 30460 010 049011 LINK SHORT 30460 Q1 1 C049010 LINK LONG 30460 Q12 C051022 ADAPTER 4 30460 Q13 5282010 WASHER 8 4 x 15 5 1 61 4 30460 014 5284014 SPRINGSWASHER 8 5 x 15 6 x 3 3 x 2 51 4 30460 Q15 5136003 SCREW M8 P1 25 x 20L 4 30460 R01 30460 R02 30460 R03 30460 R04 30460 R05 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION C040039 ROLLER C009008 SUPPORT 5026132 BEARING 5298080 C RING C051020 COLLAR 137020 SCREW PARTS LIST 30 460 SPECIFICATION QTY 2 620577 25 52 15 2 52 2 2 2 2 10 1 5 2 NO PARTS LIST 30 460 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 501 C029003 GEAR 30460 502 039003 GEAR SHAFT 30460 3503 5137003 SCREW 10x206cm M10 P1 5 X20L 4 30460 504 5026135 BALL BEARING 620627 30x62x16 30460 505 031001 GEAR HOUSING 30460 3506 5026126 BALL BEARING 620377 17x40x12 30460 8507 C 009022 G
5. 30460 03 30460 04 30460 05 30460 B06 30460 07 30460 08 30460 B09 30460 B10 30460 B 11 30460 B12 30460 B 13 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION G003013 007001 1013027 C020003 C051019 5284014 5136007 5136003 5213006 5273041 C015022 5282011 5136004 PARTS LIST 30 460 SPECIFICATION WORK TABLE TABLE GUIDE ROLLER GUIDE COLLOR SPRING WASHER SCREW SCREW SCREW NUT SUPPORT WASHER SCREW QTY PARTS LIST 30 460 PART NO REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 01 1001034 CUTTERHEAD ASS Y 30460 02 5284008 SPRING WASHER 10 2 x 18 4 x 3 7 x 2 51 14 30460 CO3 5203006 SCREW M10 P1 5 x 301 16 30460 04 015029 1 30460 05 _ 015096 BRACKET R 30460 06 046073 SHAFT 19 05 x 678L 2 30460 07 015032 1 30460 C08 015097 BRACKET R 30460 09 010015 INFEED ROLLER ASS Y 30460 C10 5273042 NUT 10 1 5 14 30460 11 5203008 SCREW M10 P1 5 x 401 4 30460 C12 060007 SPRING WASHER 2 30460 13 _ C053022 SPECIAL WASHER 4 30460 C14 ___1011007 BEARING BLOCK 30460 C15 C060012 SPRING 2 30460 16 042035 PRESSURE BAR 30400 17 046055 SCREW 6 35 x 62L 2 30460 C18 C034023 STUD 125mm M10 P1 5 x 125L 2 30460 19 5273041 NUT M8 P1 25 2 30460 C20 5202009 SCREW M8 P1 25 x 40L 2 30460 C21 060009 SPRING 2 30460 22 _ C053023 SPECIAL WASHER 6 30460 C23 1009032 CHIPBREAKER ASS Y 30460 C24 046016 PIN 3 8 x 45L 2 30460 C25 5213014 SET SCREW M8
6. P1 25 x 10L 2 30460 C26 1009034 ANTI KICKBACK ASS Y 30460 C27 C060014 SPRING 30460 C28 5246004 SCREW M5 P0 8 x 16L 6 30460 20 054010 KNIFE 24 3 30460 C30 0056011 LOCKING BAR 24 3 30460 31 _ 034021 STUD M10 P1 5 x 90L 2 30460 C32 060040 SPRING 2 PARTS LIST 30 460 PART NO REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 D01 5006011 GEAR BOX 55 1 30460 02 5282011 WASHER 10 5 x 25 x 2T 8 30460 D03 5284008 SPRING WASHER 10 2 x 18 4 x 3 7 x 2 51 6 30460 D04 137005 SCREW 10 1 5 x 301 4 30460 05 1017006 LINK ASS Y 30460 D06 5137004 SCREW M10 P1 5x 251 3 30460 D07 5277005 NUT M10 P1 5 2 30460 D08 C067017 CHAIN GEAR 30460 D09 5026126 BALL BEARING 620377 17 40 12 1 30460 10 5298074 RETAINING RING 40 x 1 95 30460 D1 1 C039004 SHAFT 30460 D 12 5298008 EXT RETAINING RING 17x 1 15 30460 D 13 5293043 NUT M12 P1 75 30460 D 14 1004035 VARIABLE FEED PULLEY ASS Y 30460 D 15 5282010 WASHER 8 4 x 16 x 1 51 4 30460 D 16 5284007 SPRING WASHER 8 2 x 15 4 x 3 2 x 2 0T 4 30460 0 17 5202006 SCREW M8 P 1 25 251 4 30460 D 18 023069 SUPPORT 30460 D 19 5282009 WASHER 6 4 x 13 x 1 0 2 30460 D20 5284006 SPRING WASHER 6 1 x 12 2 x 2 7 x 1 5T 2 30460 D2 1 5201004 SCREW M P1 0 16L 2 PARTS LIST 30 460 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 E01 1020038 BASE 30460 02 C073079 TOP COVER 30460 061001 TOP COVER BRACKET 2 30460 E04 5284014
7. adequate lighting is available 3 Do not wear loose clothing gloves bracelets neck laces or ornaments Wear face eye ear respiratory and protection devices as indicated for the operation or environment 4 Keep hands well away from cutterhead and moving parts Do not clear chips and sawdust away with hands Use a brush 5 Make sure cutters are moving at operation speed before planing 6 Do not push cutterhead to hard The planer will perform better and be safer working at the rate for which it was designed 7 Whenever possible use a dust collector with shaving hood to minimize health hazards 8 Neverleave the machine with the power on 9 Never use a power feeder with the planer 10 Keep children away Make sure that visitors are kept at a safe distance from the work area 11 Use recommended speed cutters accessory and workpiece material 12 Never stand on tool Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutters are unintentionally contacted READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE 13 Be sure planer blades are securely locked in the machine 14 Use suitable support if stock is to long 15 Do not force the machine It will do the job better and be safer at a rate for which it was designed 16 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 tool agai
8. block raise the table until cutterhead knife D touches the feeler gauge when the knife is at its lowest point NOTE Do not move the table any further until the adjustment has been completed 4 Move gauge block B Fig 31 directly under the chipbreaker A as illustrated The bottom of the chipbreakers A Fig 31 should slight ly touch the gauge block B 5 If an adjustment to the chipbreaker is necessary loosen the two hex nuts E Fig 29 and turn the adjustment screws F until the chipbreaker slightly touches the gauge block at both sides of the table ADJUSTING PRESSURE BAR The pressure bar is located directly behind the cutterhead and rides on the planed surface of the stock pressing stock downwards on the table The pressure bar must be parallel to the knives and in contact to the table and set 010 below the cutting circle To verify and adjust the pressure bar proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Verify that the knives are adjusted properly as explained in section Checking Adjusting and Replacing Knives 3 Position the gauge block B Fig 32 on the table surface direct ly under the cutterhead as illustrated Use a 010 feeler gauge C Fig 32 place on the top of the gauge block raise the table until the cutterhead knife D touches the feeler gauge when the knife is at its lowest point Do not move the table any further until the adjustment has been comp
9. sure that the knife locking bars G are installed as shown with the locking screws F holding knives D properly inside the cutterhead slots Turn all knife locking screws F COUNTER CLOCKWISE just enough to hold the knives in the cutterhead 13 Adjust the knives as explained in Step 3 through 7 14 Replace the top cover on the machine FIG 28 CHECKING RESETTING AND REPLACING KNIVES In order to check and adjust the height of the chipbreaker pressure bar infeed and outfeed rolls and adjust the cutterhead parallel to the table you will need a gauge block made of hard wood The gauge block can easily be constructed by following the dimensions illustrated to you in Fig 28 O ADJUSTING CHIPBREAKERS The chipbreakers A Fig 29 are located on the top of the planer and extend downward around the front of the cutterhead The chipbreakers will raise as stock is fed through the planer and breaks or cuds the wood chips The bottom of chipbreakers must be parallel to the knives and set 40 below the cutting circle To check and adjust the chipbreakers proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Make certain the knives are adjusted properly as explained in section Checking Replacing and Resetting Knives 3 Place the gauge block B Fig 30 on the table surface and direct ly under the cutterhead as illustrated Using a 040 feeler gauge C Fig 30 position on top of the gauge
10. work operator The use of an extension cord is not recommended if necessary use a three prong extension cord and outlet immediately replace extension cord if worn out cut or damaged If in doubt contact a qualified electrician OPERATING CONTROLS amp ADJUSTMENTS START STOP SWITCH Fig 13 The power switch is located on the left side of the machine Press the green button Or to start the machine A Press the red button Off to stop the machine B LOCKING SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION Fig 14 We suggest to padlock or use a pin to lock the start button C when machine is not in use this will prevent unauthorized use and additional safety when the machine is turned Off Insert a pin through the two holes in the start button as illustrated in Fig 14 RAISING amp LOWERING THE TABLE Fig 15 Adjustment to the table height can be made by loosening lock knob A and rotating the raising and lowering of table with handwheel B To raise table turn the handwheel B clockwise To lower table turn the handwheel B counter clockwise Tighten lock knob A after table height adjustment is made in order to lock in position The metric table height scale C will indicate the table height setting Note For best results setting of the table should always be made from the bottom to upward position ADJSTING FEED SPEED Fig 16 1 The feed speed for the planer is variables from 20 to 38 7 FPM 2 Use th
11. 0 2 x 18 4 x 3 7 x 2 51 2 30460 V 10 5137004 SCREW M10 P1 25 x 251 30460 V11 06001 SPRING er 1 PART NO 30460 01 30460 W02 30460 W03 30460 W04 30460 W05 30460 W06 30460 07 30460 08 30460 W09 30460 W 10 30460 W 1 1 30460 W 12 30460 W 13 30460 W 14 30460 W15 30460 W 16 30460 W 17 30460 W 18 30460 W 19 PARTS LIST 30 460 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION 085001 5284020 5224101 53114011 5273100 5314012 5224102 5311008 5312003 5282008 5225002 5313001 5225006 5328001 5329003 5317023 5224001 5283004 5317012 SWITCH BOX SPRING WASHER RD HD SCREW SWITCH SPACER SWITCH COVER SCREW MAGNETIC SWITCH JUNCTION BOX WASHER SCREW TERMINAL STRIP SCREW TIE MOUNTS CABLE TIE BUSHING SCREW TEETH WASHER STRAIN RELIEF CLAMP SPECIFICATION 4 1 x 7 x 1 7 x 1 0T 5 32 gt 32NC x L 5 32 2 5 32 32NC x 121 5 3 x 10 x 1 0T M5 P0 8 x 101 30A 5 8 20L 20 20 2 2 5 1501 4 7 L QTY CO GC N BR RB 5 30 460 GENERAL NTERNATI NA L 8360 Champ d Eau Montreal Quebec Canada HIP 1Y3 Tel 514 326 1161 Fax 514 326 5555 www general ca IMPORTANT When ordering replacement parts always give the model n
12. 594409 SPRING 122 215 4 2 8 4 _ 30460 08 S204004 SCREW 12 1 5 x 30L 4 30460 09 015031 SUPPORT R 1 PART NO 30460 01 30460 02 30460 N03 30460 N04 REFERENCE NO C046073 C052077 C045012 C052014 PARTS LIST 30 460 DESCRIPTION FINGER ROD FINGER COLLAR BUSHING SPECIFICATION QTY 19 05 x 678L 1 47 47 2 PARTS LIST 30 460 0 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 001 C039027 INFEED SHAFT 30460 O02 C 038006 INFEED ROLL 24 30460 O03 5318021 RUBBER BUSHING 96 30460 O04 C051023 BUSHING 2 30460 005 5213001 SET SCREW M8 P1 25 x 12L 4 30460 006 009017 BEARING BLOCK R 30460 O07 C 009049 BEARING BLOCK L 30460 008 P051002 BEARING 30 x 36 x 38L 2 30460 O09 C067014 SPROCKET 30460 010 S003073 KEY x x 25L 30460 011 5282049 WASHER 11 x 38 x 2T 30460 O 12 5284008 SPRING WASHER 10 2 x 18 4 x 3 7 x 2 51 30460 013 5137021 SCREW M10 P1 5 20L 30460 O 14 C034022 STUD 165mm 10 1 5 1651 2 30460 015 S273042 NUT W 10 1 5 2 30460 O16 5319012 2 PARTS LIST 30 460 0 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 01 2039028 OUTFEED ROLLER 30460 02 009017 BEARING 30460 C009049 BEARING 30460 4 P051002 BEARING 30 x 36 x 38L 2 30460 5 C067015 SPROCKET 30460 06 5003073 x x 251 30460 7 5282049 WASHER 11 x 38 x 2T 30460 P08 5284008 SPRING WASHER 10
13. EAR HOUSING PLATE 30460 508 C067016 SPROCKET 30460 509 5003169 8 x 8 x 201 30460 510 5298019 RETAINING RING 30 x 1 75 PARTS LIST 30 460 0 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 T01 C009005 HOUSING 30460 102 5026129 BALL BEARING 620477 20x47x 14 30460 5026132 BALL BEARING 620577 25 52 15 30460 TOA C0029007 PINION GEAR 30460 05 064017 PULLEY 30460 06 C064016 PULLEY 1 30460 07 060020 SPRING 6 30460 108 51013 COLLAR 6 30460 109 5136006 SCREW 8 1 25 X 501 6 30460 T10 5273041 NUT 8 1 25 6 30460 111 500380 KEY x x 55L 1 30460 112 5282011 WASHER 10 5 x 25 x 2 0T 30460 113 5284007 SPRING WASHER 8 2 x 15 4 x 3 2 x 2 0T 30460 114 5136004 SCREW 8 1 25 x 251 PARTS LIST 30 4605 0 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 001 015015 SUPPORT 2 30460 002 P051001 BEARING 19 05 x 22 2 2 30460 003 039026 SHAFT 19 05 x 662L 30460 004 C028002 GEAR 2 30460 U05 5267166 5 301 3 30460 006 C067018 SPROCKET PARTS LIST 30 460 0 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 01 C066004 WHEEL 30460 02 P051001 BEARING 19 05 x 22 2x 25 x 18L 30460 03 052016 BUSHING 30460 04 5137005 SCREW 10 1 5 x 301 1 30460 05 2049018 LINK 30460 06 015030 LINK SUPPORT 30460 07 051024 BUSHING 30460 08 5282011 WASHER 10 5 x 25 x 2 0T 2 30460 09 5284008 SPRING WASHER 1
14. H 4MM B DUST HOOD 10X 8MM OPEN END WRENCH ALLEN WRENCH 5MM C SAFETY HANDLE G T HANDLE WRENCH J ALLEN WRENCH 6MM D KNIFE SETTING GAUGE INSTALLATION 1 Remove the fastening bolts from the machine to the shipping skid 2 lifting lugs are built into the machine one of which is illus trated Fig 3 A These lugs can be used to mechanically lift the machine using forklift and lifting straps Note The second lifting lug is located at the back opposite end of the machine 3 Table can be lowered Fig 3 B to facilitate cleaning loosen lock knob C and turn handwheel D counter clockwise until the table B is at the desired height for cleaning 4 Loosen and remove screw from the top edge of the machine Fig4 E Raisethetopcoverasillustratedin Fig 5 F this step will expose the chipbreakers and the cutterhead Note The top cover ofihemachineishingedtofacilitatecleaningandadjustment procedures 5 Carefully remove the protective coating from the table table rolls infeed roll anti kickback fingers cutterhead and cutterhead knives This protective coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene Never attempt to use Gasoline Acetone or Lacquer thinner these products will damage any painted areas e Caution Extreme care should be taken when cleaning the knives as the cutterhead knives are extremely sharp 6 After cleaning cover the table surface with a layer of qualit
15. SPRING WASHER 8 5 x 15 6 x 3 2 x 2 51 4 30460 E05 5136005 SCREW M8 P1 25 x 30L 4 30460 06 C 061002 HINGE 2 30460 E07 5136008 SCREW M8 P1 25x50L 2 30460 08 5273041 NUT M8 P 1 25 2 30460 09 078011 CHIP DISCHARGE COVER 30460 10 5284006 SPRING WASHER 6 1 x 12 2 x 2 7 x 1 51 38 30460 E1 1 5201011 LOCKING SCREW M P1 0 x 45L 38 30460 12 023051 DUST CHUTE 30460 E13 C077024 DUST HOOD 30460 E14 C073082 L COVER 30460 E15 P027003 SAFETY HANDLE 30460 16 C073010 R BASE COVER 2 30460 17 C073017 R COVER 30460 18 C074214 REAR COVER 30460 19 C039005 BUSHING 2 30460 E20 053021 WASHER 2 30460 E21 5284009 SPRING WASHER 12 2x 21 5 x 4 2 x 3 0T 4 30460 22 5138009 SCREW 2 30460 E23 5273043 NUT 2 30460 24 5326003 BAFFLE SEAL 2 30460 25 53216009 SEAL 1 30460 26 5202019 STUD 160mm 1 PARTS LIST 30 460 0 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 F0 1 C015094 PLATE 30460 F02 1016008 LEVEL GEAR 30460 F03 5284014 SPRING WASHER 8 5 x 15 6 x 3 3 x 2 51 10 30460 04 5202006 SCREW 10 T003003 LEVEL SCREW 2 30460 F05 PARTS LIST 30460 G 12 P031004 KNOB 30 460 0 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 G01 1012029 TABLE WHEEL 30460 G02 C017014 HUB 30460 G03 C057006 LEVER 30460 G04 5273043 NUT M12 P1 75 30460 05 5282011 WASHER 10 5 x 25 x 2 0T 1 30460 06 P028001 LOCK LEVER 30460 07 5214006 SET SCREW M10 P1 5 x 30L 6 30460 G08 5273042 N
16. UT 10 1 5 6 30460 G09 C070003 POINTER 30460 G10 5282008 WASHER 5 3 x 10 x IT 30460 G 11 5202002 SCREW M5 P0 8 x 10L 1 PARTS LIST 30 460 0 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 01 1014002 REDUCER GEAR BOX 55 30460 02 1015008 GEAR PULLEY 55 30460 H03 5284007 SPRING WASHER 8 2 x 15 4 x 3 2 x 2 0T 30460 04 5136004 SCREW 8 1 25 X25l PARTS LIST 30 460 PART NO REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 101 011023 CUTTERHEAD 30460 102 C009054 R SUPPORT 30460 103 5026048 BEARING 6008ZZ 40 x 68 x 15 4 30460 104 C009053 L SUPPORT 30460 105 010026 R SUPPORT 30460 106 5284006 LOCK WASHER 6 1 x 12 2 x 2 7 1 51 6 30460 107 5135003 SCREW 6 1 0 X 201 6 30460 108 C010028 L COVER 30460 109 C064124 PULLEY 30460 110 5003179 KEY 8 x 8 x 65L 30460411 053003 WASHER 48 x 11 x 5 0T 2 30460412 5284008 SPRING WASHER 10 2 12 2 3 7 x 2 51 2 30460413 5137021 SCREW M10 P1 5 x 20L 30460 114 C064128 PULLEY 30460415 5003180 KEY 8 x 8 x 70L 30460416 5137004 SCREW M10 P1 5 251 PARTS LIST 30 460 0 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 J01 009021 SUPPORT 30460 02 51001 BEARING 19 05 x 22 2x 25 x 18L 30460 J03 5043005 THRUST BEARING 2904 20 x 35 x 10 30460 J04 035001 SHAFT 30460 J05 028001 GEAR 30460 J06 5267168 SPRING PIN 5 x 401 30460 J07 C037002 COLLAR 30 460 0
17. e power source 2 With the table rolls in the lowest position place a straight edge A Fig 18 across both table rolls B or the left side of the table as shown 3 With a feeler gauge B Fig 19 measure the gap between the table surface and the straight edge A near the infeed roll C 4 If adjustment to the infeed table roll is necessary loosen the lock nut D Fig 20 located under the table and below the infeed roll and rotate adjustment nuts E as required to raise or lower the height of the infeed roll NOTE it will be necessary to raise the table in order gain access to the adjustment nuts Tighten locknut D after adjustment is made 5 Verify and adjust the height of the infeed table roll or the other side of the table in the same manner 6 To check the height of the outfeed table roll proceed as follows with a feeler gauge B Fig 21 measure the gap between the table surface and the straight edge a near the outfeed roll F F FIG 20 FIG 1 4 TM BAH 1 7 adjustment to outfeed table roll is necessary loosen lock nut Fig 22 located under the table below the outfeed table roll FIG 22 F Rotate the adjustment nuts H as required in order to raise or m jJ lower the height of the outfeed roll F NOTE it will be necessary to raise the table in order gain access to the adjustment nuts Tighten locknut G once adjustments are completed
18. e speed selector knob A in order to change the feed speed 3 Turn the speed selector knob clockwise to decrease the feed speed Turn counter clockwise to increase feed speed Important Never change the feed speed when machine 15 stopped change the feed speed only while the machine is running FIG 13 FIG 14 TABLE ROLLS Fig 17 The planer is equipped with two table rolls A which aid in feeding the stock This will reduce friction between the stock and the table and will rotate as the stock is fed through the planer 1 Toraise the table rolls loosen lock lever B as illustrated in Fig 17 and pull control lever C upwards to the required height setting 2 To lower the table rolls loosen locking lever B and push the control lever C downwards to the required height setting 3 After adjusting height of the table roll tighten the lock lever C in order to lock in position CHECKING AND ADJUSTING TABLE ROLL HEIGHT It is not possible to give the exact dimensions on the proper height setting of the table rolls because each type of wood has different behavioral patterns As a general rule when planing rough stock the table rolls should be set high 003 to 005 above the table surface When planing finish stock the table rolls should be set low 001 above or level with the table surface To verify and adjust the height of the table rolls proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the machine from th
19. eat step 5 7 After all the knives are positioned in the cutterhead with the knife locking screws tighten turn each of the 12 locking screws F Fig 26 COUNTER CLOCKWISE until the knives are secure in the cutterhead CROSS SECTIONAL VIEW OF IMPORTANT If the knives are to be removed for sharpening or CUTTERHEAD replacement extreme caution must taken as the knives are very sharp and dangerous To remove Knives proceed as follows 8 Disconnect the machine from the power source 9 place knife setting gauge C Fig 26 in order to position the gauge on the radius section of the cutterhead B Fig 27 10 Loosen the knife locking bar G Fig 26 amp Fig 27 by turning the 12 knife locking screws 10 of which are shown in F Turn the screws CLOCKWISE and carefully remove the locking bar G and knife D along with the springs and screws located under the knife from the cutterhead not shown Remove the remai ning knives in the same manner 11 Thoroughly clean the knife slots knife locking bars and locking screws Verify the screws if the threads appear worn or stripped or if the heads are damaged replace immediately 12 Carefully replace the springs and screws not shown knives D Fig 27 and the knife locking bars G into the three slots in the cutterhead B IMPORTANT When replacing the knife locking bars G Fig 27 against knives D as illustrated in the cross section diagram Be
20. ed as follows 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Remove the locking screw and raise top cover A Fig 25 to reveal cutterhead B 3 Carefully place knife setting gauge C Fig 26 amp 27 in order to position the gauge on the radius section of the cutterhead B When set correctly knife D Fig 26 amp 27 should slightly contact the bottom of the insert section E Fig 27 of knife gauge C which is set at 070 Verify the remaining knives in the same manner 4 adjustment to one or three knives is necessary slightly loosen the 12 locking screws 10 of which are shown in Fig 26 amp Fig 27 F loosen just enough to relieve stress in the cutterhead B and do not disturb the knife setting 5 With the knife setting gauge C Fig 26 amp 27 still in place on cutterhead continue to adjust knife that must be reset by turning the 12 knife locking screws CLOCKWISE until knife lock ing becomes loose The lifter springs and screws not shown located under the knife will automatically raise the knife until it comes in contact with the gauge C Then tighten up the knife locking bar G Fig 26 amp Fig 27 by turning the ten screws F COUNTER CLOCKWISE IMPORTANT At this time only tighten the knife locking bar G just enough to hold the knife D in position inside the cutterhead slot 6 lf other knives need adjustment rep
21. eed roll D The bottom of the roller D should slightly touch gauge block A 5 If adjustments are necessary loosen locknut Fig 40 and turn adjustment screw F until the infeed roll slightly touches the top of the gauge block A 6 Repeat adjustments on the opposite end of the infeed roller in the same manner 7 Tighten locknuts E Fig 40 after adjustments are completed LEVELLING THE TABLE The table is set parallel to the cutterhead at the factory and no further adjustment should be necessary To check if the table is level with the cutterhead proceed with fol lowing steps 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Check if the cutterhead knives are correctly set as explained Checking Adjusting and Replacing Knives 3 Verify that the table is set parallel to the cutterhead by placing FIG 4 0 gauge block Fig 41 directly under the cutterhead on the left hand side of the table as illustrated Raise the table until the gauge block A Fig 41 slightly touches the cutterhead 4 Carefully move the gauge block A Fig 42 to the right hand side of the table directly under the cutterhead The distance from the table to the cutterhead should be identical 5 If the table is not parallel to the cutterhead lower boot B Fig 43 which is located underneath the table NOTE Table elevating hand wheel must be unlocked when making this adjustment 6 Loosen lock screw C Fi
22. g 43 and with large pliers D tum adjust ment sleeve E as required until table is parallel with the cutterhead Tighten lock screw C after adjustment is completed and replace boot B NOTE The same adjustment can also be made on the other side of the planer if necessary FIG 42 ADJUSTING TABLE HEIGHT SCALE The table height scale indicates the distance the table is from the cutting circle depth of cut To verify and adjust the pointer proceed with the following steps 1 Runa piece of wood through the planer and stop the machine 2 Measure the thickness of the planed end of the stock as illustrated in Fig 44 If adjustment is required loosen screw A Fig 45 adjust pointer B and re tighten screw A ADJUSTING TABLE GIBS In he unlikely event of the table developing unwanted movement during planing operations the table can be checked and adjusted by following these steps 1 With the table in the locked position and a feeler gauge measure the gap between table gib A Fig 46 and table bracket B When set properly the gap should be 005 2 adjustment is required loosen the three locknuts and turn three adjustment screws D Fig 46 as necessary to set the correct gap 3 Check and adjust the gap on the other side of the table in the same manner After adjustments are completed tighten the six lock nuts three of which are illustrated in C Fig 46 4 Raise and lower the table t
23. leted 4 Move gauge block B Fig 33 under the pressure bar D as illustrated The bottom of the pressure bar D Fig 33 should slightly touch the top of the gauge block B Verify the opposite end of the pressure bar in the same manner 5 adjustment to the height of the pressure bar is necessary loosen lock nut E Fig 34 and turn adjustment screw F until the bottom of the pressure bar D Fig 33 slightly touches the top of the gauge block B Repeat the adjustment at the other end of the pressure bar in the same manner 10 FIG 29 4 7 g d 4 4 AC rw H Li n 4 4 H4 q M 1 4 4 hy he Renate he tate ipaste ADJUSTING OUTFEED ROLL The outfeed roll continues to feed the stock out of the machine after the planing operation is completed and should be set at 030 below the cutting circle To check and adjust the setting of the outfeed roll proceed with the following 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Verify that the knives are adjusted properly as explained in Checking Adjusting and Replacing Knives 3 Place the gauge block A Fig 35 on the table directly under the cutterhead B Using a 030 feeler gauge C place on the top of the gauge block A raise the table until the cutterhead knife slightly touches the feeler gauge A when the knife is at its lowes
24. made without our written authorization voids all guarantees 24 INDUSTRIAL PLANER VARIABLE FEED SPEED 30 460 GENERAL INTERNATIONAL industrial planers are carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used will give perfect results However a reason able amount of care and attention is necessary to ensure perfect performance and accurate work It is imperative that you take a few moments to familiarise yourself with these instructions as they will no doubt save you a lot of time and trouble UNPACKING AND CLEANUP To ensure maximum performance from your GENERALG INTERNATIONAL 24 industrial planer 30 460 clean it properly and install it accurately before use As soon as you receive the planer we recommend you follow these procedures 1 The 24 planer is shipped in one container mounted to a shipping skid Remove the wooden crate from around the machine The planer is shipped with the motor motor pulley and belts assembled to the machine 2 Finish removing the contents of the shipping crate and compare with the contents list Fig 2 3 Report damagge if any to your local distributor 4 Clean all rust protected surfaces with a mild solvent or kerosene Do not use lacquer thinner paint thinner or gasoline These will damage painted surfaces 5 To prevent rust apply a light coating of paste wax to surface 9 CONTENTS LIST Fig 2 A CUTTERHEAD GUARD E 12X 14MM OPEN END WRENCH ALLEN WRENC
25. n 17 Be sure that key and adjusting wrenches have been removed before turning power on 18 Use only accessories designed for the machine 19 Make sure tool is properly grounded If tool is equipped with three prong plug it should be plugged into a three pole electrical receptacle Never remove the third prong 20 Always disconnect tool before servicing and when changing accessories such as planer blades 21 Make sure that switch is in OFF position before plug ging in cord 22 Place material firmly against the table 23 Use ONLY recommended accessories Use of acces sories NOT recommended by General International may result in a risk of injury 24 Do not use this planer for other than it s intended use If used for other purposes General International disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury which may result from that use GENERAL INTERNATIONAL guarantee component parts of GENERAL INTERNATIONAL machinery are carefully inspected during all production stages and each machine is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly Because of quality GENERAL INTERNATIONAL agrees repair or replace any genuine part or parts which upon examination proves to be defective in workmanship or material within a period of 24 months from date of purchase In order to obtain warrantee all defective parts must be returned prepaid GENERAL INTERNATIONAL Co Lid Repairs
26. o its fullest range and check to see if the table moves up and down without binding MAINTENANCE e Disconnect the machine from the power source e Planer knives must be sharpened when use after numerous projects i PY A Periodic lubrication should be performed with grease or machine oil to assure durability and accuracy of use of machine e Always dust off dirt chips or any other particles behind after operations have been completed PARTS LIST 30 460 REFERENCE NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 30460 A0 1 C003016 L COLUMN BASE 30460 02 003017 R COLUMN BASE 30460 A03 G002008 ELEVATING SCREW 30460 A04 5284008 SPRING WASHER 10 2 x 18 8 x 3 9 x 3 0T 28 30460 A05 5137005 SCREW 10 1 5 301 16 30460 A06 C 002024 BASE 30460 A07 5273042 NUT M10 P1 5 12 30460 A08 1004034 MOTOR 55 12 1 75 30460 A09 5277006 NUT 2 30460 A10 034031 SHAFT 30460 A11 C 067064 SPROCKET SHAFT 30460 12 015017 30460 A13 9282009 WASHER 6 4 x 13 1 01 3 30460 A14 5274006 SPRING WASHER 6 1 x 12 2 x 2 7 x 1 5T 3 30460 A15 5201006 SCREW M P1 0 x 251 3 30460 A16 C051080 BUSHING 30460 17 P026003 HANDWHEEL 30460 A18 5213014 SET SCREW M8 P1 25 x 101 30460 19 P031001 HANDLE 5 16 2 30460 A20 1006 3 8 x 901 30460 21 C078003 BOOT 2 30460 A22 C081004 DEPTH SCALE PART NO 30460 01 30460 02
27. supplied corresponds as specified on the nameplate of the machine A power source with greater voltage than needed can result in serious injury to the user as well as damage the machine If in doubt contact a qualified electrician before connecting to the power source NOTE Power cord and plug is not shipped with the planer The standard machine shipped wired for 220 440 or 575 volt operation To wire the planer follow the following steps 1 Loosen screw A Fig 10 and remove cover B from the terminal box located at the back of the machine Bring the power line up through hole C Fig 11 in the terminal box NOTE Strain relief and power cord clamps are not supplied with the machine Remove the plastic shield D Fig 11 from terminal strip E 2 Connect the three power lines to terminals F G amp K Fig 12 along with the green ground wire to terminal H After applying power to the machine turn the power off to check if the machine is rotating correctly If the cutterhead is not rotating correctly interchange any two of the three power lines connected to terminals F G amp K FIG 11 zma Wel am k LL om k SEA TR idr T CHANGING VOLTAGE If you must reconnect your machine for 220 or 440 volt operation please contact or have a certified electrician connect the machine to the power source GROUNDING Machine must be properly grounded in order to avoid electric shock to the
28. t point NOTE Do not move the table any further until the adjustment is com plete 4 Place the gauge block A Fig 36 under the outfeed roll D The bottom of the roll D should slightly touch the gauge block A 5 adjustment is necessary loosen locknut E Fig 37 and turn adjustment screw F until the outfeed roller slightly touches the top of the gauge block A Fig 36 6 Repeat the adjustment on the opposite end of the outfeed roll in the same manner 7 Tighten locknuts E Fig 37 after adjustments are completed ADJUSTING INFEED ROLL The infeed roll feeds the stock into the planer while the stock is being surfaced The infeed roll must be positioned uniformly across the planer and 040 below the cutting the cutting circle of the feed stock without slipping To check the setting of the infeed roll proceed with the following steps 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Check that the knives are adjusted properly as explained in sec tion Checking Adjusting and Replacing Knives 12 3 Place gauge block A Fig 38 on table directly under the cutterhead B Use a 040 feeler gauge C and place on top of the gauge block A raise the table until the cutterhead knife slightly touches the feeler gauge A when the knife is at its lowest point Note Do not remove the table any further until the adjustment is complete 4 Place the gauge block A Fig 39 under inf
29. umber serial number of the machine and part number Also a brief description of each item and quantity desired
30. y paste wax 7 Lower top cover and replace locking screw that was removed in step 4 FIG 5 ASSEMBLING HANDWHEEL HANDLE Thread handle assembly A Fig 6 into handwheel B and tighten locknut C p gt P P m 4 m 7 7 CM 1 LA frm a Ct ASSEMBLING CUTTERHEAD GUARD Position cutterhead guard A Fig 7 cover of machine _ Align holes in cutterhead guard with holes top cover and fasten with 8 six 6mm button head screws B as illustrated Fig 79 ASSEMBLING DUST HOOD A dust hood with a 5 opening is supplied with your machine and is to be used when connecting the planer to a dust collector or a central dust collection system Position dust hood Fig 8 against the rear of the machine and on the top of cutterhead guard B Align the holes and fasten the dust hood Fig 9 to the cutterhead guard B using eight 6mm button head screws C as illustrated in Fig 9 FIG 9 CAUTION 999999969 ATTENTION ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE MACHINE IS PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK TO THE WORK OPERATOR NEVER ATTEMPT TO CONNECT TO AN OUTLET WITH A GREATER POWER SOURCE VOLTAGE THAN REQUIRED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS amp REQUIREMENTS Before connecting the planer to the power source verify that the voltage
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