General International 30-460 User Manual

FEATURES
• Cast-iron breaker system. Three “v” belts drive the 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.
SPECIFICATIONS ˇ
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
MODEL 30-460 / 30-460HC
25
1
⁄
4
” x 28” (660 x 711 mm)
24” (610 mm)
8” (203 mm)
3
⁄
16
” (4.75 mm)
8” (203 mm)
5
⁄
16
” (8 mm)
3
1
⁄
8
” (80 mm) / 3
5
⁄
16
” (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)

General International 30-460 Specifications

General

Brand	General International
Model	30-460
Category	Planer
Language	English

Summary

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Machine Features

Key operational characteristics and capabilities of the planer.

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical data, dimensions, and performance metrics.

SAFETY RULES AND GUIDELINES

General Operational Safety

Essential safety rules and precautions for operating the machine.

UNPACKING AND CLEANUP

Unpacking and Initial Cleaning

Steps for safely unpacking and cleaning the planer upon receipt.

MACHINE INSTALLATION

Removing Protective Coatings

Instructions for safely removing protective materials from machine parts.

Component Assembly

Guidance on assembling the handwheel handle and cutterhead guard.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Dust Hood Installation

Procedure for attaching the dust collection hood to the machine.

Power Wiring and Verification

Steps for safely wiring the machine and verifying power source compatibility.

CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Voltage, Grounding, and Safety Lock

Information on voltage changes, grounding, and securing the machine.

Table Height and Feed Speed Adjustment

Procedures for adjusting the table height and the variable feed rate.

TABLE ROLL ADJUSTMENT

Setting and Checking Table Roll Height

Instructions for adjusting and verifying the height of the table rolls.

MAINTENANCE AND KNIFE PROCEDURES

Anti-Kickback Fingers and Belt Tension

Inspecting anti-kickback fingers and adjusting drive belt tension.

Knife Checking and Resetting

Procedures for inspecting and resetting planer knives.

KNIFE REPLACEMENT

Knife Removal and Replacement

Detailed steps for safely removing and replacing planer knives.

COMPONENT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

Chipbreaker and Pressure Bar Adjustment

How to adjust chipbreakers and pressure bars for optimal planing.

ROLL ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

Outfeed and Infeed Roll Adjustment

Steps for adjusting the outfeed and infeed rolls to the correct height.

TABLE ALIGNMENT

Table Leveling and Parallelism

Procedures for checking and adjusting table parallelism.

ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE

Table Scale and Gib Adjustments

Adjusting the table height scale pointer and table gibs.

Routine Maintenance Tasks

General maintenance, lubrication, and cleaning recommendations.

NOTES

General Notes Section

A section designated for user notes or miscellaneous information.