General International 50-SLT60P Use and Care Manual
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1. USAGE TIPS The two slots in the quick mount bracket C are for reposi tioning the cut capacities of this unit For maximum stability use all four socket head cap screws FENCE IN FRONT POSITION To set commonly used angles 15 22 52 30 45 and 90 loosen the miter clamp locking levers and position the fence in the vicinity of the desired an gle Compress the stop pin until it seats in the hole then tighten the miter clamp locking levers The sliding table can be detached from the saw and put aside O simply by unscrewing the 4 cap screws which secure the quick mount bracket to the main mounting bracket and by detaching the rear cross brace from the saw mounting bracket RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Here are some of the optional accessories available from your local General International dealer For more information about our products please visit our website at www general ca SLIDING FLIP UP WORKSTOP HOLD DOWN CLAMP 50 EXSTOP 50 EXHDC Sliding flip stop for cross cut e dile Hold down clamp for fence on Excalibur sliding ta Excalibur sliding tables bles Fits in the t slot of the cross lt ul Holds the workpiece cut fence on your Excalibur sli down for consistent cuts ding table For applications and improved accura where multiple repeat cuts are E cy with your Excalibur required use several stops posi sliding table tioned where needed and flip up out2. IMPORTANT When ordering replacement parts always give the model number serial number of the machine and part number Also a brief description of each item and quantity desired
3. SOSLT60 69 HEX NUT M8 X 1 25P 13B X 6 5H SOSLT60P 70 QUICK MOUNT BRACKET SOSLT60P 7 1 FLAT WASHER 8 5 X 19 X 2 0T SOSLT60P 72 BEARING GUIDE CHANNEL SOSLT6OP 73 SWITCH MOUNT BRACKET SOSLT60P 74 SAW_ MOUNTING BRACKET SOSLT60P 75 REAR BRACKET MOUNT SOSLT60P 76 STORAGE HOOK SOSLT60P 77 CAP SCREW M8 X 1 25P X 12 SOSLT6OP 78 OUTER REAR BRACE SOSLT60P 79 CAP SCREW M6 X 1 0P X 8L SOSLT60P 80 RATCHET LEVER SOSLT6OP 8 1 MAIN MOUNTING BRACKET SOSLT60P 82 BUTTON SOSLT60P 83 INDEX PIN SOSLT60P 84 SPRING SOSLT60P 85 T NUT SOSLT60P 86 RATCHET LEVER SOSLT6OP 87 RATCHET LEVER SOSLT60P 88 INDEX PIN SEAT SOSLT60P 89 S CLIP STW 6 SOSLT60P 90 THANDLE ALLEN WRENCH 5 MM SOSLT60P 9 1 RATCHET LEVER SOSLT60P 92 HEX BOLT M8 X 1 25P X 50 SOSLT60P 93 LOCK NUT M8 X 12 5 X 50 94 SOSLT60P 94 TAPE 3M VHB F 9473 PC T 0 25MM 95 SOSLT60P 95 SLIDE PLATE 96 SOSLT60P 96 CAP SCREW M8 X 1 25P 97 SOSLT60P 97 FLAT WASHER 6 6 X 13 X 1 0T 98 SOSLT60P 98 90 LOCATOR BLOCK 99 SOSLT60P 99 SCRAPER 100 SOSLT60P 100 REAR BRACE 101 SOSLT60P 101 SHOULDER BOLT 102 SOSLT60P 102 PLASTIC WASHER o 2 s A In u 4 4 4 1 9 1 1 1 1 2 4 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 6 1 2 1 1 1 NOTES MODEL 50 SITGOP Excalibur 8360 Champ d Eau Montreal Quebec Canada HIP 1Y3 Tel 514 326 1161 Fax 514 326 5565 Parts amp Service Fax 514 326 5555 Order Desk orderdeskGgeneral ca www general ca
4. can be set to read left to right from the blade onward with the fence in either front or rear posi tion With the fence mounted to the front of the table Use the scale with the low numbers next to the blade With the fence mounted to the rear of the table 1 Loosen the locking bolt using a 10 mm 2 Remove the sliding scale from the fence swing it around 180 then re install it in the same end of the fence so the low numbers will still be next to the blade Q Secure the sliding scale by tightening the locking bolt To set the sliding scale and permit accurate measurements using the flip stop 3 8 Set the fence to approximately 1 4 from the blade 2 Align the sliding scale flush to the end of the fence and secure it using the ratchet levers of both the miter clamp and pivot post 3 Secure the sliding scale by tightening the locking 4 Position the sliding flip up stop at any dimension on bolt the scale i e 10 CLOSE UP AA ET TE GIET 5 Draw the table to the front of the saw providing spa ing flip up stop is also reversible allowing you to orient the leading edge to best suit your work ce between the fence and the blade and place a habits or personal preferences piece of scrap material Q against the sliding flip up stop Q VERIFY ALL FOLLOWING CHECK POINTS BEFORE TURNING ON THE SAW FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES CHECK POINTS Make s
5. cross cut fence to the blade Set the 90 stop with the fence in the front position Set the 90 stop with the fence in the rear position List of contents Additional requirements for set up BASIC OPERATIONS PREPARATION BEFORE ASSEMBLY Setting and using the sliding scale Check points Panel cutting STEP 1 LEGS AND BRACKET PRE ASSEMBIY 8 Miter cuts STEP 2 BRACKETS AND INNER RAIL USAGE TIPS INSTALLATION Attach the main mounting bracket to the saw RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 27 Attach the quick mount bracket PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAMS Attach the rear inner leg mount to the inner guide rail CONTACT INFORMATION Attach the inner guide rail to the quick mount bracket Install the switch mount bracket STEP 3 CROSS BRACES INSTALLATION Install the rear cross brace Install the cross braces STEP 4 TABLE AND FENCE INSTALLATION 12 Install the sliding table Bearing adjustments Install the angle adjustment rail Cross cut fence assembly 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 hold itself harmless for any injury that may result from the improper use of it s equipment Do not operate the saw when tired distracted or under the effects of drugs alcohol or any medica tion that impairs reflexes or alertness The working are
6. fence Q and secure it with the ratchet lever 4 Side the t nut on the miter clamp O into the tslot approximately 2 from the opposite end of the fence 0 _ Slide the mitre clamp assembly along the fence O until the t nut lines up with the t slot on the angle adjustment rail If needed adjust the height of the mitre clamp post so it is flush with the bottom of the mitre clamp bracket 9 8 Install the two thumbscrews into the holes in the front face of the cross cut fence Note The thumbscrew is used to lock the fence extension post in place 5 Fit the pivot post into the pivot post bracket 0 Note The pivot post should protrude an equal distance from the top and bottom of its mounting bracket O Remove the fence extension post from the end of the fence Slide the fence extension stop mount on to the post and re install the post in the same end of the fence 0 The cross cut fence may be stored on the fence storage brackets as shown above FINE TUNING ADJUSTMENTS To ensure the ability to make square and accurate repeat cuts the following fine tuning adjustment procedures should be performed after completing the assembly steps VERY IMPORTANT THE FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENTS WILL PROVIDE ACCURACY ONLY IF YOUR SAW TABLE IS LEVELED WITH THE FLOOR USE SHIMS OR LEVELING FEET IF IT HAS SOME FOR LEVELING IF NEEDED LEVELING THE SLIDING TABLE WITH THE SAW TABLE Using a leve
7. of the way when not required SUPPORT SYSTEM TABLE ASSEMBLY CROSS CUT FENCE REF NO 1 O OY N PART NO 50SLT60 01 SOSLT60 02 SOSLT60 03 50SLT60 04 SOSLT60P 05 SOSLT60 06 SOSLT60P 07 SOSLT60 08 SOSLT60 09 SOSLT60P 10 SOSLT60 11 SOSLT60P 12 SOSLT60 13 SOSLT60P 14 SOSLT60P 15 SOSLT60 16 SOSLT60 17 SOSLT60 18 SOSLT60 19 SOSLT60 20 SOSLT60 21 SOSLT60 22 SOSLT60 23 SOSLT60P 24 SOSLT60P 25 SOSLT60P 26 SOSLT60 27 SOSLT60 28 SOSLT60 29 SOSLT60P 30 SOSLT60P 3 1 SOSLT60 32 SOSLT60P 33 SOSLT60P 34 SOSLT60 35 SOSLT60 36 SOSLT60 37 SOSLT60 38 SOSLT60 39 SOSLT60P 40 SOSLT60 41 SOSLT60 42L SOSLT60 43 SOSLT60 44 SOSLT60 45 SOSLT60 46 SOSLT60 47 SOSLT60 48 SOSLT60P 49 SOSLT60 50 SOSLT60 51 PARTS LIST 50 SLT60P DESCRIPTION PLUG RETURN HANDLE SLIDING ANGLE INDICATOR ANGLE ADJUSTMENT RAIL POSITIVE STOP RAIL T NUT RATCHET LEVER ECCENTRIC NUT LOCK NUT FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT BRUSH HEX BOLT HEX BOLT GUIDE BEARING ASSEMBLY WAVE WASHER BEARING BUSHING CAP SCREW BEARING BRACKET BRAKE LEVER PAN HEAD SCREW PIVOT POST BRACKET TABLE CAP SCREW FLAT WASHER FENCE EXTENSION POST FENCE EXTENSION STOP MOUNT THUMB SCREW MITER CLAMP ASSEMBLY SLEEVE SCREW SLIDING B
8. 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 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 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 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 assis tant help when ripping long material 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 Never leave the machine running with the power on when not in operation Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by GENERAL amp INTERNATIONAL may result in equip ment malfunction or risk of injury Never stand on machinery Serious injury could result if the tool is tipped over or if the blade is unin tentionally contacted Always disconnect tool from power before servicing or changing accessories such as blades or before performing any maintenance cleaning or adjust ments or i
9. ratchet levers table Maximum capacity position Slide the cross cut fence to within 1 4 of the blade O then tighten the ratchet levers to secure the cross cut fence so it does not move during the cut Draw the sliding table fully to the front of the saw Load the panel onto the sliding table Adjust the sliding extension and or flip stop if nee ded With the panel flush to the cross cut fence align the cut line Q on the panel with the blade Note For repeat cuts set the flip stop against the opposite end of the panel and lock it in place 8 Turn on saw 9 Keeping a firm forward pressure against the panel O to hold it flush to the fence walk the panel through the cut Tip The fable return handle Q can be used to help main tain pressure on the workpiece against the fence as your push it through the cut MITER CUTS With the cross cut fence positioned at the front of the table front position you can cut a maximum of 36 and make miter cuts from 0 to 45 Depending on the positioning of the quick mount bracket on your saw NOTE To reposition cutting capacity slide the quick mount bracket towards the front of the saw See the explanatory note at the bottom of this page Loosen the miter clamp locking levers then slide the left end of the cross cut fence along the angle indica tor rail to the desired angle 9 and retighten the lock ing levers to securely lock the fence in position
10. screws and 4 washers using the supplied 6 mm t handle wrench as shown in Note Position the quick mount bracket with the square holes towards the rear of the saw INNER RAIL UNDERSIDE VIEW THREADED HOLES REAR INNER LEG MOUNT t A A A QUICK MOUNT BRACKET SWITCH MOUNT BRACKET INNER RAIL SIDE VIEW ACCESS HOLES FASTENER ACCESS HOLES K6 ATTACH THE REAR INNER LEG MOUNT TO THE INNER GUIDE RAIL 1 Using the quick mount bracket as a height gau ge adjust the height of the rear inner leg mount Q by finding the hole that comes closest Q and or by adjusting the leveling foot C until the top of the rear inner bracket is even with the quick mount bra cket 0 ATTACH THE INNER GUIDE RAIL TO THE QUICK MOUNT BRACKET Attach the inner rail to the quick mount bracket using 4 hex bolts and 4 washers Q Note Verify that the inner rail is somewhat parallel with the saw table before tightening the bolts SLIDING TABLE BEARING ACCESS HOLES Attach the rear leg mount to the inner rail using 2 hex bolts and 2 washers aligning the leg mount with the back two threaded holes in the rail as shown in INSTALL THE SWITCH MOUNT BRACKET RAIL UNDERSIDE VIEW Final installation shown for clarity only SWITCH MOUNT BRACKET Install the switch mount bracket on the front end of the inner rail as shown in 6 using 2 hex bolts and 2 wash ers STEP 3 CROSS BRACES INSTALL
11. ted to making constant improvements General Inter national reserves the right to make changes to compo nents 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 specifica tions and information in this manual corresponds with that of the unit with which it was supplied However spe cial 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 sliding table and several versions of this ma nual 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 seri al number of your unit for clarification GENERAL MFG amp GENERAL INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY All component parts of General MFG General International and Excalibur by General International amp 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 MFG General International agree to repair or replace any part or component which upon exa mination proves to be defe
12. 0 with the front face of the cross cut fence 0 position by tightening the miter clamp and then re tighten the lock bolt SET THE 90 STOP WITH THE FENCE IN THE FRONT POSITION The 90 stop can now be set to allow the cross cut fence to be brought back perpendicular to the blade whenever needed and without having to further realign the fence each time To do this 1 Loosen the 3 hex bolts Q 2 Slide the positive stop rail until the positive stop locates the 90 hole then retighten the bolts Once the 90 stop has been set the positive stop pin can be used to locate the other holes in the positive stop rail which corresponds to the other commonly used angles 15 22 5 30 and 45 To manually set an angle first loosen the miter clamp locking levers then slide the left end of the cross cut fence along the angle indicator rail to the desired angle then retighten the locking levers to securely lock the fence in position SET THE 90 STOP WITH THE FENCE IN THE REAR POSITION In order to make repeatable square cuts the crosscut fence must be set 90 perpendicular to the blade with the fence mounted in both front amp rear positions To align the cross cut fence in the rear mount position reverse the fence to rear position as follows TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE SAW BEFORE PERFORM ING ANY ADJUSTMENTS 1 If installed remove the extension from the cross cut 3 Lift the fence assembly off
13. ATION All mounting hardware required for Assembly Step 3 can be found in hardware bag 3 INSTALL THE REAR CROSS BRACE Attach the rear bracket mount to the inner guide rail as shown in using two hex bolts and washers Q 2 Attach the rear cross brace assembly to the rear bracket mount using one hex bolt 2 flat washers and a lock nut WV in the assembly order shown in 0 INSTALL THE CROSS BRAGES Attach two cross braces to the quick mount bra cket and the last cross brace to the rear in side bracket as shown using 6 shoulder bolts flat washers and cap nuts in the assembly order shown in D REAR BRACKET MOUNT Attach the saw mounting bracket O to the rear cross brace as shown using the same hardware in the same assembly order as in previous step see and then attach the saw mounting bracket to the saw using the same hardware as for rear bracket mount installation see Note If needed drill two holes in your saw cabinet 0 Using the quick mount bracket as a height gau ge adjust the height of the two front outer leg mounts by finding the hole that comes closest and or by adjusting their leveling foot until the top of the front outer brackets are even with the quick mount bracket 7 Attach the two front outside leg mounts O io the Attach the outer rail to the leg mounts with the cross braces as shown using 6 shoulder bolts flat wide polished surface closest to th
14. ITH RETURN HANDLE 1 BOX 2 TABLE amp OTHER COMPONENTS TABLE ASSEMBLY QUICK MOUNT BRACKET MAIN MOUNTING BRACKET SLIDING FLIP UP STOP ASSEMBLY ROLLER BEARING ASSEMBLY FENCE PIVOT PIN ASSEMBLY SUPPORT LEG CROSS BRACE REAR CROSS BRACE ASSEMBLY SAW MOUNTING BRACKET REAR BRACKET MOUNT MITER CLAMP ASSEMBLY FRONT OUTSIDE BRACKET REAR BRACKET RATCHET LEVER SWITCH MOUNT BRACKET FENCE EXTENSION STOP MOUNT 5 MM FHANDLE ALLEN WRENCH 6 MM FHANDLE ALLEN WRENCH 9 0 0 o Q o MOUNTING HARDWARE FASTENER KIT For your convenience the mounting hardware for the sliding table assembly is packaged into 4 separate bags identified 1 2 3 and 4 respectively For each main assembly step in this manual the bag containing the required hardware will be indicated ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SET UP Drill amp drill bits 10 13 14 mm open end amp or socket wrench Machinist square Phillips Screwdriver Measuring tape Level AUN BOX 1 FENCE amp RAILS 55555508 000000 000000 9990999 990999 899999 PREPARATION BEFORE ASSEMBLY VERY IMPORTANT BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE ASSEMBLY STEPS MAKE SURE THE SAW TABLE IS LEVELED WITH THE FLOOR PLACING A LEVEL ON THE TABLE USE SHIMS OR LEVELING FEET IF APPLICABLE FOR LEVELING IF NEEDED REMOVE TABLE LEFT EXTENSION WING RIP FENCE AND GUIDE RAILS For most installat
15. RACKET FENCE PIVOT PIN ASSEMBLY SHOULDER BOLT WASHER SLIDE PLATE SPRING PIN PIVOT POST BOLT EXTENSION BUSHING SCALE SLIDING SCALE PLATE FENCE OUTER GUIDE RAIL STOP RING FLAT WASHER CAP SCREW BRACKET SPECIFICATION QTY M6 X 1 0P 10B X 7H 6 4 X 16X 1 6T M6 X 1 0P X 16 M6 X 1 0P X 25 M6 X 1 0P X 30 WW 10 62002NK M6 X 1 0P X 25 M6 X 1 0P X 16 5 X 0 8P X 8 5 2 X 10 X 1 0T 25 5 X 25 5 M6 X 1 0P X 16 M6 X P1 0 X 100L 028 X 019 X 2T 30 X 52 X 2T 6 X 20 419 X 85 M8 X 1 25P X 16L 012 X 06 5 X 25 14 X 63 5 X 5T 49 X 64 X 64 L 80 X 40 X 93 5 13 5 X 04 5 X 5T 4 3 X 12 X 1 0T 4 X 0 7P X 12 TAPE 3M VHB F 9473 PC Tz 0 25 FLAT WASHER 8 5 X 16 X 2 0T Di InNininNinN oal R ESS Sao la 11 11 11 mi PARTS LIST 50 SLT60P REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION SOSLT60 52 CAP NUT 8 X 1 25 SOSLT60 53 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 8 X 1 25P X 16 SOSLT60P 54 CROSS BRACE SOSLT60P 55 BRACKET SOSLT60 56 HEX BOLT M8X 1 25P X 20 SOSLT60P 57 FLAT WASHER 8 2 X 22 X 3 01 SOSLT60P 58 THANDLE ALLEN WRENCH 6 MM SOSLT60P 59 INNER GUIDE RAIL 80 X 40 X 76 SOSLT60P 60 FLAT WASHER 6 3 X 1 3 X 2 0 SOSLT60 61 SHOULDER BOLT M8 X 1 25P X 65 SOSLT60 62 FLIP STOP SOSLT60 63 NYLON WASHER 10 X 16 X 1 0T 50 EXSTOP FLIP STOP ASSEMBLY SOSLT60 65 SLIDE BLOCK SOSLT60 66 LOCK NUT M8 X 1 25P 13B X 9H SOSLT60P 67 SUPPORT LEG SOSLT60 68 LEVELING FOOT M6 X P1 0 X 25
16. SETUP amp OPERATION MANUAL FEATURES The table rides on 14 sealed steel ball bearing rollers and is supported by archi tectural grade heavy duty steel tubing Easy to adjust extruded aluminum miter fence for accurate miters from 0 to 45 Adaptable to virtually all 10 14 table Saws New design sliding quick mount bracket for added cutting capacity Cut up to 72 with the crosscut fence positioned at the rear Crosscut or miter up to 49 with the fence at the front of the table Quick connect mounting bracket allows for easy removal of the sliding table from the saw for users with space storage limi tations Positive stop rail and locator pin quickly sets fence for commonly used miter angles SPECIFICATIONS WORKING FLOOR SPACE FRONT TO REAR 105 2667 mm WORKING FLOOR SPACE TO LEFT OR RIGHT OF SAW 40 1016 mm WIDTH OF SLIDING TABLE 31 787 mm LENGTH OF SLIDING TABLE 30 1 2 775 mm DISTANCE IN FRONT OF BLADE TO CUT AT 90 36 914 mm DISTANCE FROM REAR OF BLADE TO CUT AT 90 62 1575 mm LENGTH OF FENCE 64 1626 mm LENGTH OF FENCE WITH EXTENSION STOP 101 2566 mm WEIGHT 140 LBS 64 kg Depending on the positioning of the mounting bracket on your saw Excalibur BY GENERAL INTERNATIONAL SLIDING TABLE SLIDING TABLE ONLY TABLE SAW SOLD SEPARATELY 50 SLT60P VERSION 1_REVISION 1 November 27 08 O Copyright Ge
17. a should be well lit clean and free of debris Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when the saw is in operation do not permit them to operate the saw Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all machinery with locks master electrical switches and switch keys to prevent unauthorized or unsu pervised use Stay alert Give your work your undivided atten tion Even a momentary distraction can lead to seri ous injury 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 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 Be sure that adjusting wrenches tools drinks and other clutter are removed from the machine and or the feed table surface before operating Keep hands well away from the blade and all mo ving parts Use a brush not hands to clear away chips and dust Be sure that the blade is securely installed and in proper cutting direction before operation Be sure the blade has gained full operating speed before beginning to cut Always use a clean properly sharpened blade Dirty or dull blades are unsafe and can lead to accidents If using a power feeder stop the feeder before stop ping the table saw Do not
18. able install the 2 roller bearing assemblies PULL BACK TO LOCK The brake lever is also mounted on an eccentric adjuster If needed turn the eccentric adjuster so that the brake lever prevents the table from sliding when in the locked position Pull back towards the operator to lock 6 While leaning against the outside of the table to pinch the shims in place tighten the outer rail mounting bolts on the outer brackets using a 12 mm socket and then remove the shims TOP VIEW Adjust the positioning of the bearing brackets in or out along the slotted holes in the table to bring the bracket as close to the outside edge of the rail without touching Then tighten the nuts to lock the bearing brackets in place 9 Adjust the height of the bearings in the slotted hole O in their bracket so that each bearing tou ches the bottom edge of the guide rail then tight en the nuts to lock the bearings in place Loosen the nut on the switch mount bracket bear ing then adjust the height of the bearing in its slot ted hole until it just touches the underside of the sliding table then tighten the nut to lock the bear ing in place INSTALL THE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT RAIL Attach the angle adjustment rail to the outside edge of the sliding table by sliding the t nuts into the T slot in the adjustment rail and roughly center the rail equal distance front to back on the table 10 To el
19. 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 amp International or an authorized distributor clearly stating the model and serial number of the unit if applicable and including an expla nation 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 purchase price paid must be provided at the time of claim Warranty does not include failures breakage or defects deemed after inspection by GeneralO MFG or General6 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 con sumable parts or components Repairs made without the written consent of General International will void all warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES FINE TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Leveling the sliding table with the saw table Install the rear outer leg mount IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND Setting the sliding table tracking COMPONENTS Squaring the
20. ctive in either workmanship or material to the original purchaser for the life of the tool However the Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover any product used for professionnal or commercial production purposes nor for industrial or educational appli cations Such cases are covered by our Standard 2 year Limited Warranty only The Limited Lifetime Warranty is also subject to the Conditions and Exceptions as listed below Standard 2 Year Limited Warranty All products not covered by our lifetime warranty including products used in commercial industrial and educational applications are warranted for a period of 2 years 24 months from the date of purchase General MFG and General International agree to repair or replace any part or component which upon examination proves to be defective in either workman ship 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 amp 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
21. de 1 4 from your straightedge Slowly slide the table front to back while observing for any distance parallel variations from the tape measure slide to the straightedge or rip fence tak ing care not fo bump or dislodge the straightedge from the blade Note If you observe no parallel variations from the tape measure slide to the straightedge then the table is in fact already tracking parallel to the blade and will require no fur fher adjustment Proceed to the next adjustment Squaring The Cross Cut Fence to the Blade To eliminate the variation and set the table tracking parallel to the straightedge adjustments to the outer rail will be required O ifthe table is tracking away from the straightedge front to back then the trailing end of the outer rail will need to be moved slightly in towards the saw see next step If the table is tracking in towards the straightedge front to back then the leading end of the outer rail will need to be moved slightly in towards the saw see next step Note As you move either end of the outer rail in towards the saw make sure to maintain a minimum 1 16 gap between the table and the outside edge of the inner rail see shims reference step 5 of Install the sliding table on page 13 P RAIL UNDERSIDE VIEW n_n P i M 4 Toadjustthe outer rail loosen the 2 bolts on the front 5 Manually adjust either the front or rear end of the outer and center outer leg b
22. e table saw washers and cap nuts as shown using 4 hex bolts and washers from hardware bag 2 Note The rear outer leg mount D will be installed later once the sliding table has been leveled with the saw table in the section FINE TUNING ADJUSTMENTS The 2 hex bolts and washers remaining from hardware bag 2 will be used for this later STEP 4 TABLE AND FENCE INSTALLATION All mounting hardware required for Assembly Step 4 can be found in hardware bag 4 INSTALL THE SLIDING TABLE 1 Carefully slide the table onto the rails with the 2 Screw the table stops Q into the threaded holes at bearings scrapers in the bearing guide channel as each end of the outer guide rail as show shown in BEARING ADJUSTMENTS To eliminate the lateral play between the table and the outer rail release the locking bolts on the eccentric adjusters from underside of the table Using a 3 4 socket or wrench turn the eccentric adjusters O to pre load the bearings against the rail DO NOT OVER LOAD the bearings to the rail Tighten the eccentric adjusters locking bolts mak ing sure the eccentric adjusters do not move To set and maintain even spacing between the inner rail and the sliding table insert wood or card board shims 1 8 3 16 thick between the inner rail and the edge of the saw table at the front and the rear of the table 6 7 Using the slotted holes on the outer horizontal face of the sliding t
23. eveling of the sliding fable with the saw table when you proceed 1o fine tuning adjustments later 2 Fita support leg into the four brackets as shown then tighten with two hex bolts and flat washers Tip Select the second hole from the top of the bracket as shown in to allow room for fine tuning adjustments later STEP 2 BRACKETS AND INNER RAIL INSTALLATION 3 Install a fence storage bracket onto the two front legs as shown in 6 All mounting hardware required for Assembly Step 2 can be found in hardware bag 2 After having completed Step 2 six hex bolts and six washers will be left over Put them aside for now ATTACH THE MAIN MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE SAW TABLE Note Four hex bolts and flat washers are supplied with your Sliding Table However if they do not thread into the mount ing holes on your fable use the fasteners that were supplied with the saw to hold the extension wing in place Check to see which holes on the main mounting bra cket aligns on the saw s main table mounting holes Secure the main mounting bracket to the main table using as many fasteners as possible at minimum the rear two holes of the table Q Tip For added stability holes may be drilled into the saw table if necessary Note The bracket should be approximately 1 8 from the top of the table Q ATTACH THE QUICK MOUNT BRACKET 1 Secure the quick mount bracket to the main mount ing bracket with ALL 4 socket head cap
24. f the machine will be left unattended Make sure that switch is in OFF position before plugging in the power cord 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 Do not use this sliding table for other than its inten ded use If used for other purposes GENERAL INTER NATIONAL disclaims any real implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury which may result from that use SLIDING TABLE 50 SLT60P IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS RAIL amp BRACE ASSEMBLY O MAIN MOUNTING BRACKET O QUICK MOUNT BRACKET Q CROSS BRACE 3X O FRONT OUTSIDE BRACKET 2X O REAR CROSS BRACE Q INNER GUIDE RAIL REAR INSIDE BRACKET FENCE STORAGE BRACKET 2X O SUPPORT LEG 4X O LEVELING FOOT 4X REAR OUTSIDE BRACKET O OUTER GUIDE RAIL TABLE amp CROSS CUT FENCE ASSEMBLY CROSS CUT FENCE MITER CLAMP SLIDING FLIP UP STOP 9 ANGLE ADJUSTMENT RAIL O RETURN HANDLE Q SLIDING TABLE Carefully unpack and remove the unit and its compo nents from the box and check for missing or damaged items as per the list of contents below NOTE Please report any damaged or missing items to your GENERALO INTERNATIONAL distributor immediately LIST OF CONTENTS BOX 1 FENCE amp RAILS OUTER GUIDE RAIL Q INNER GUIDE RAIL Q FENCE WITH FENCE EXTENSION POST O ANGLE ADJUSTMENT RAIL W
25. iminate the vertical play between the table and the inner rail using the 6 mm handle wrench suppli ed locate and release the locking bolts on the ec centric adjusters access through holes in inner rail Using a 3 4 socket or wrench 9 turn the eccen tric adjusters to pre load the bearings against the inner rail DO NOT OVER LOAD the bearings to the rail Tighten the eccentric adjuster locking bolts making sure the eccentric adjusters do not move 2 With a square or a straightedge verify that the an gle adjustment rail is leveled with the table O at both ends of the rail Then tighten the two t nut hex head bolt assemblies O to secure the rail to the table RAIL UNDERSIDE VIEW 3 Thread a t nut on to one of the ratchet levers 63 4 Thread a ratchet lever 6 onto the fence pivot Then slide the t nut into the Hrack D and locate brackets 3 at each end of the table the hole in the underside of the angle adjustment rail 0 Note This ratchet lever is used fo secure the return handle CROSS CUT FENCE ASSEMBLY 1 Sit the cross cut fence face down on the front of 2 Insert the plastic washer on the fence pivot post the sliding table with holes 9 facing upward For directional clarity front is used to refer to the opera fors side of the saw Insert the t nut into the t slot on the right end of the fence closest to the saw C then slide the pivot post approximately 12 onto the
26. ions in order for the sliding table to be as close as possible to the blade the table extension wing must be removed To avoid interfering with the movement of the sliding table the rip fence guide rails will also need to be temporarily removed and may need to be shortened so that they do not protrude beyond the end of the main table Make a reference mark on the rip fence guide rails 2 Remove the left extension wing from the main even with the end of the main table not the exten table and set it aside sion wing and then remove and set aside the fence and rails Note Do not cut the fence rails just yet wait until you are ready to re install the fence after assembling installing and aligning the sliding table Some fence systems may allow you to simply slide or re mount the guide rails further to the right allowing you to increase the rip cutting capacity of the saw to the right of the blade STEP 1 LEGS AND BRACKET PRE ASSEMBLY All mounting hardware required for Assembly Step 1 can be found in hardware bag 1 NOTE Adjustments made during the initial set up phase may be approximate Once the table is assembled you will be able to make minor adjustments for leveling and fine tuning at that time Install a leveling foot O a hex nut and a flat wash er to the bottom of all four support legs as shown in Q Tip Leave a space of approximately 1 between the feet and legs as shown in 9 to facilitate the l
27. l verify that the sliding table is leveled If needed adjust the leveling feet on the support with the saw table Q legs Q The height of the main mounting bracket may also need to be adjusted Once the sliding table has been leveled with the saw table you can proceed to rear outer leg mount installation as follows INSTALL THE REAR OUTER LEG MOUNT Place the rear outside leg mount Q next to the 2 Attach the rear outside leg mount under the outside outside guide rail The top of the bracket should be guide rail as shown in using the two remaing at the same height as the bottom of the guide rail hex bolts and washers from hardware bag 2 If not find the hole that comes closest and if need ed fine tune with the leveling foot SETTING THE SLIDING TABLE TRACKING The sliding table must be set to run parallel to the blade and not the mitre slot Verify and if needed set the table tracking parallel to the blade as follows Note For the following step you will need a straightedge a minimum of 30 long and preferably as long as possible If you don t own one you can always use your saw rip fence TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE SAW BEFORE PERFORM ING ANY ADJUSTMENTS Note For the following step the cross cut fence must be set at the front of the table 1 Raise the table saws blade to its maximum and place 2 Bring the sliding tape measure slide to approximately the straightedge or rip fence against the bla
28. neral International 11 2008 Excalibur BY GENERAL INTERNATIONAL GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 8360 Champ d Eau Montreal Quebec Canada HIP 1Y3 Telephone 514 326 1161 Fax 514 326 5555 www general ca THANK YOU for choosing this Excalibur by General International model 50 SLT60P Sliding Table This sliding table has been carefully tested and inspected before ship ment and if properly used and maintained will provide you with years of reliable service To ensure optimum performance and trouble free operation and to get the most from your in vestment please take the time to read this manual before assembling installing and opera ting the unit The manual s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation basic function and features of this sliding table as well as the set up maintenance and identification of its parts and com ponents 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 per forming a certain operation or procedure do not proceed until you can confirm from know ledgeable 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 commit
29. of the pivot mount and lay it face down 5 Swing the fence assembly around 180 and fit the pivot post into the rear pivot post bracket 2 Loosen the miter clamp and slide the fence off of the angle adjustment rail 4 Slide the pivot post out of the Track on the fence and install it on the opposite side of the fence to approximately 12 6 Slide the miter clamp assembly along the fence until the t nut lines up with the t slot on the angle adjust ment then tighten the pivot bracket ratchet lever to secure the fence against the table Once the cross cut fence has been reversed to rear posi tion verify and if needed adjust the alignment of the cross cut fence for rear mounted position You will then be able to set the 90 stop as follows to allow the cross cut fence to be brought back perpendicular to the blade whenever needed and without having to further realign the fence each time 1 Loosen the hex bolt and remove the 90 locator block Q With the fence in the rear position using a machinists square repeat the alignment of the fence 90 to the straightedge against the blade then lock the miter clamp Q Slide the 90 locator block until it meets the stop pin then re tighten the hex bolt Once the assembly and all alignment steps have been completed reinstall the rip fence system on your table Saw BASIC OPERATIONS SETTING AND USING THE SLIDING SCALE The sliding scale
30. racket 0 rail towards the saw then retighten the leg bracket bolts 6 Slowly slide the table front to back and verify the table tracking again If needed make further adjustments until the table is tracking parallel to the straightedge SQUARING THE CROSS CUT FENCE TO THE BLADE In order to make repeatable square cuts the crosscut Verify and if needed adjust the alignment of the cross fence must be set 90 perpendicular to the blade with cut fence as follows for front mounted position the fence mounted in both front amp rear positions 1 Place a straightedge against the blade O Note The accuracy of this adjustment will only be as good as the accuracy of the squaring tool used A typical construction style framing square is not considered a precision tool and is not ade quate for fine tuning type adjustments If you do not already own one consider contacting your local woodworking or machinist supply distrib utor and investing in a set of quality machinist squares that can be used for fine tuning and adjust ments for virtually every machine found in a typical wood shop 2 Place one edge of a machinists square Q flush to the straightedge CLOSE UP Loosen the miter clamp Q and adjust the cross cut Adjustthe sliding angle indicator degree scale by fence to the perpendicular face of your machi loosening the lock bolt and manually aligning nists square Then secure the cross cut fence in it to
31. ure that the arbor nut is secure and that the blade is firmly tightened snug on the arbor Check that the blade angle and height lock knobs are tight While using the saw be sure to wear safety glasses at all times Make sure that the blade guard splitter assembly is properly installed and aligned with the blade and that the anti kickback pawls are functioning Slide table front to back to make sure the fence completely clears the blade without touching Turn on the saw and process the cut ensuring that the workpiece is held tight to the fence and against the stop To obtain an accurate dimension from the flip stop to the blade measure the cut workpiece with a separate tape measure or scale Transfer this accurate dimension to the sliding scale To do this flip up the stop and adjust the sliding scale a ligning the dimension to the leading edge of the flip stop Lock the sliding scale in place PANEL CUTTING With the cross cut fence mounted on the rear of the table rear position you can cut a maximum cross cut of 53 while clearing the blade or up to 62 without clearing the blade Depending on the positioning of the quick mount bracket on your saw DO NOT USE RIP FENCE AS A GUIDE OR WORKPIECE STOP WHEN OPERATING THE SLIDING TABLE TO AVOID POTENTIAL OF WORKPIECE BINDING WHICH WILL CAUSE KICKBACK REMOVE THE RIP FENCE FROM THE SAW COMPLETELY Set the cross cut fence to the rear of the sliding 2 Loosen the two
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