General International 80-200LHC M1 Use and Care Manual

FEATURESLarge surface, ground cast-iron tables forstability and added support when feedinglonger stock.Heavy-duty, three-knife cutter head forclean, f

CLEAN UPThe protective coating on the jointer tables prevents rust from forming during shipping and storage. Remove it byrubbing with a rag dipped in

SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF YOU CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPLE-TED THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY STEPS. DO

121. Hold a straight edge flush to the face of the upper pulley A to check alignment with the lower pulley,B.– If the pulleys are aligned: Fully tigh

1. Loosen the two plastic screws A on the front of the switch box then remove the white cover B.ATTACH THE SWITCH BOX / CONNECT TO THE MOTOR2. Attach

INSTALL THE FENCE AND TABLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDWHEELSBA3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 with the two big handwheels on the shafts at the front of the machin

RE-POSITION THE FENCE LOCKING LEVERA1. Thread the knob on the fence tilt lever A.2. Screw the fence tilt lever into the threaded hole in the fence B.I

1. Make sure that the the machine is disconnected from the power source.2. To give yourself unimpeded access to the cutter head and upper pulley, remo

1. Loosen the in-feed table height locking lever A.A2. Pull & hold back the1/8” depth stop lock-pin B.REAR VIEWB3. Use hand wheel C to adjust in-f

1. Using a 90° combination or machinists square, set the fence to 90° C.2. Flip the 90° stop into position D.3. Loosen the jam nut E on the 90° fence

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSBASIC PRINCIPLES OF JOINTINGThis jointer is designed to remove material from the bottom face of a board in order to bring one fa

THANK YOUfor choosing this General®International model 80-200L or80-200LHC 8” Deluxe Jointer. This jointer has been carefully tested and inspected bef

DDETERMINE THE CONCAVE FACE AND EDGE OF YOUR BOARD Place your board on a flat surface to identify its concave face D and edge E. The boards must be jo

CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCETO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK OR FIRE DO NOTOPERATE THE UNIT WITH A DAMAGED POWERCORD OR PLUG. REPLACE DAMAGED CORD ORPLUG I

EDGE JOINTING1. Inspect the stock before starting & remove any foreign objects or debris.2. Set the depth of cut as required (1/16" - 1/8” is

23MAINTENANCE MAKE SURE THE JOINTER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PER-FORMING ANY MAINTENANCE. FAILURE TO HEED THIS W

24The cutter head on this unit is supplied with both adjust-ment springs and jack screws A providing you with twooptions for setting the knives. We su

HELICAL CUTTER HEAD INSERT REVERSAL / REPLACEMENT - MODEL 80-200LHC ONLY INSERT EDGES ARE VERY SHARP. USE CARE WHEN HANDLING INSERTS.MAKE SURE ALL INS

ADJUSTING THE GIBSThe table gibs allow you to eliminate excessive play when raising/lowering the tables and, when properly adjust-ed, will allow for a

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WIRING DIAGRAMGGRESET28PARTS LIST 80-200LHCREF N0. PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY1 200HB-01 CUTTER HEAD 12 30-447 CARBIDE INSERT 15 X 15 X 2.5

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GENERAL®& GENERAL®INTERNATIONAL WARRANTYAll component parts of General®, General® International and Excalibur by GeneralInternational ® products a

30PARTS LIST - 80-200L - HEADPART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY80200L-1 JE030001 LOCKING BOLT 280200L-2 HE019600 WASHER 13X28X3T 28020

31PARTS LIST - 80-200L - HEADPART N0. REF. N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY80200L-60 JG200021 CUTTER HEAD GUARD 180200L-61 HF010900 RETAINING RING

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IMPORTANTWhen ordering replacement parts, always give the model number, serial number of the machine andpart number. Also a brief description of each

TABLE OF CONTENTSRules for safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Additional Safety Instructions for Jointers . .6Electrical requirements . .

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

Additional SafetyInstructions for JointersBecause each shop situation is unique, no list of safety guidelines can ever be complete.The most important

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.

8” DELUXE JOINTER 80-200L & 80-200LHCBASIC FUNCTIONSThis 8” jointer is designed for face and edge jointing in solid wood only. The unit is not des

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