General International 75-040 M1 Use and Care Manual

FEATURESHeavy duty cast-iron head, column andbase built for steady, vibration-free per-formance.Head slides on precision machined cast-iron dovetail w

BAINSTALL THE DOWN FEED HANDLE CA convenient tool holder is supplied for chuck key,allen keys and chisels storage, A.1. Install the tool and chisel ho

1. Select the appropriate size of chisel and bit.2. Select the appropriate bushing and, if not already installed, unscrew and remove the locking lever

BASIC ADJUSTMENTS & CONTROLSCONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCESWITCH OFFTO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK OR FIRE DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH A DAMAGED POWER

1. Layout and mark workpieces for the mortises to be cut.2. Install the appropriate chisel and bit in the chuck.3. Place the stock on the table agains

14VERIFY ALL FOLLOWING CHECK POINTS BEFORE TURNING ON THE MORTISER. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT INSERIOUS INJURIES.• MAKE SURE THE TWO SLIDE PLATES O

LUBRICATIONKeep both sides of the dovetail way, B, well lubricatedand free of dust or debris. Clean and remove dust,debris, and old lubricant as neede

REQUIRED MAINTENANCEWith use and normal wear over time, the motor assem-bly may loosen slightly. If you notice abnormal noiseor vibrations, tighten th

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18PARTS LIST 70-040 M1PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY75040-01 BASE 175040-02 OPEN RETAINING RING S-8 475040-03 EXTENSION BAR 475040-04 SET SC

PARTS LIST 75-040 M1PART N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY75040-58 DOWNFEED HANDLE 175040-59 RUBBER HANDLE GRIP 175040-60 STOP BAR (SHORT) 175040-61 L

THANK YOUfor choosing this General®International model 75-040 M1, 5/8”hollow chisel mortiser. This mortiser has been carefully tested and inspected be

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTSRules for safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Grounding instructions

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONTo help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limitations, as well as poten-tial

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSIn the event of an electrical malfunction or short circuit,grounding reduces the risk of electric shoc

HEAD5/8” HOLLOW CHISEL MORTISER75-040 M1IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTSLEFT AND RIGHT SIDE VIEWABNDEFGIJLLKMPOA- DOWNFEED HANDLEB- MOTORC-

UNPACKINGCarefully unpack and remove the mortiser and its com-ponents from the box and check for damaged or miss-ing items as per the list of contents

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSFor your convenience this mortiser is shipped from the factory partially assembled and requires only minimalassembly and set up b