General International 50-057 User Manual

Heavy-duty precision cast iron ribbed table
with miter gauge “t” slot.
2 steel extension wings.
Heavy-duty open steel stand and frame for
greater stability.
Large hand wheels quick and easy blade
height and angle adjustment.
Angle bracket for switch mounts to front
fence rail.
See-through blade guard with splitter and anti-
kickback fingers.
Forged one-piece precision machined arbor
for minimal blade run out.
Equipped with onboard storage mounts for
wrenches, rip fence and miter gauge.
Powerful 110/220 Volt - dual capacitor - 2 HP
motor.
BLADE DIAMETER
10’’ (255 mm)
ARBOR DIAMETER
5
⁄
8
” (16 mm)
ARBOR
TILT RANGE
0° TO 45° (RIGHT TILT)
DEPTH OF CUT
, MAX AT 90°
3’’ (77 mm)
DEPTH OF CUT
, MAX AT 45°
2
1
⁄
8
’’ (54 mm)
RIP MAX.
TO LEFT OF BLADE
12’’ (305 mm)
RIP MAX.
TO RIGHT OF BLADE
30’’ (763 mm)
ARBOR SPEED
4200 RPM
TABLE SIZE
27’’ x 39
1
⁄
2
” (686 x 1003 mm)
BASE DIMENSIONS (L X W)
21’’ x 26” (533 x 660 mm)
MOTOR
2 HP, 110/220 V, 15 A (PRE-WIRED 110 V)
WEIGHT
237 LBS (108 kg)
Revision 3 MARCH 05/07
© COPYRIGHT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 03/2007

General International 50-057 Specifications

General

Brand	General International
Model	50-057
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

Rules for Safe Operation

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

I. ASSEMBLE THE STAND

Guide to assembling the table saw stand structure.

II. ATTACH THE DUST COLLECTION TRAY

Instructions for mounting the dust collection tray to the saw stand.

III. FASTEN THE SAW TO THE STAND OR TO YOUR SHOP-MADE BENCH

Steps for securing the table saw unit to its stand or a custom bench.

IV. ASSEMBLE THE RAISING AND TILTING HANDWHEELS AND LOCK KNOBS

Steps for installing handwheels and lock knobs for blade height and tilt control.

V. REMOVE GREASE FROM THE SAW TOP

Procedure for cleaning protective grease from the saw table surface.

VI. ASSEMBLE THE STEEL EXTENSION WINGS

Instructions for attaching the steel extension wings to the table.

VII. ASSEMBLE THE FRONT FENCE RAIL / GUIDE TUBE

Guide for assembling and installing the front fence rail and guide tube.

VIII. MOUNT THE SWITCH

Steps for mounting the power switch onto the fence rail assembly.

IX. ATTACH THE REAR FENCE RAIL

Instructions for attaching the rear fence rail to the table assembly.

X. LEVEL THE TABLE INSERT

Process for ensuring the table insert is flush and level with the main table.

XI. INSTALL A SAW BLADE

Guide on how to safely install a saw blade onto the arbor.

XII. INSTALL TAPE MEASURE ON FRONT RAIL

Instructions for applying the adhesive tape measure to the fence rail.

XIII. ASSEMBLE MOTOR, MOTOR PLATE AND BELT GUARD PLATE

Steps for assembling the motor, its mounting plate, and belt guard.

XIV. ADJUST THE 45° AND 90° POSITIVE STOPS & SETTING THE POINTER

Adjusting blade angle stops and the fence pointer for precise measurements.

XV. ASSEMBLE THE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER

Instructions for assembling the blade guard and splitter components.

XVI. CONNECT THE SAW TO THE POWER SOURCE

Guide for safely connecting the table saw to the electrical power source.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

I. RIPPING

How to cut wood lengthwise to reduce its width using the table saw.

II. CROSS CUTTING

Instructions for cutting wood across the grain to shorten its length.

III. USING THE MITER GAUGE

Guide on how to use the miter gauge for accurate angle cuts on the saw.

V. USING A DADO HEAD BLADE

Instructions for using a dado blade for cutting grooves or rabbets in wood.

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