General International 15-035 MI Parts list manual

Combination 6” x 48” belt sander
and 12” disc sander.
Heavy-duty enclosed cabinet pro-
tects motor from sanding dust.
Two large surface, cast-iron, tilting
tables for unlimited sanding opera-
tions.
Sanding belt operates at any angle
from horizontal to vertical with posi-
tive stops at 90° and 45°.
Quick-change belt tension lever for
faster belt changes.
Handles all finishing operations
including: sanding, polishing, grind-
ing, surfacing and cleaning.
Safety switch with key, prevents unit
from being started when key is
removed.
Precision aluminum miter gauge
included.
BE T SIZE
6” X 48” (152 X 1220 MM)
DISC SIZE
12” (305 MM)
BE T SPEED
2250 IN. FPM (686 IN. MPM)
DISC SPEED
1750 RPM
BE T TAB E TI T
0 TO 45°
DISC TAB E TI T
45° OUT. & 10° IN.
BE T POSITION
HORIZONTA / VERTICA
DISC BACK P ATE
CAST IRON
DUST CHUTE OUT ET (BE T) -
15-035 ONLY
4’’ (102 MM)
BASE DIMENSIONS
15 3/4” X 22” (400 X 559 MM)
MOTOR (PREWIRED 220V)
1 1⁄2 HP, 110 / 220 V, 13/6.5 A
MOTOR (DUST CO ECTOR) -
15-035DC ONLY
1/4 HP, 110/220 V, 2A/1A
WEIGHT
365 BS (166 KG) VERSION 3 - REVISION 1 (APRI 11/13)
S/N: 15-035 M1: 150296413 / 15-035DC M1: 150299413
© COPYRIGHT GENERA INTERNATIONA 04/2013
Built-in dust collector on model 15-035DC only.

THANK YOU for choosing this General® International model 15-035/15-035DC
6” x 48” belt & 12” disc sander. This sander has been carefully tested and inspected before ship-
ment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service. For
your safety, as well as to ensure optimum performance and trouble-free operation, and to get
the most from your investment, please take the time to read this manual before assembling,
installing and operating the unit.
The manual’s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation, basic function, and features
of this edge belt / disc sander as well as the set-up, maintenance and identification of its parts
and components. This manual is not intended as a substitute for formal woodworking instruc-
tion, nor to offer the user instruction in the craft of woodworking. If you are not sure about the
safety of performing a certain operation or procedure, do not proceed until you can confirm,
from knowledgeable and qualified sources, that it is safe to do so.
Once you’ve read through these instructions, keep this manual handy for future reference.
All co ponent parts of General® International achinery are carefully tested and inspected during all stages of
production, and each achine is thoroughly inspected upon co pletion of asse bly. Because of our co it-
ent to quality and custo er satisfaction, General® International agrees to repair or replace, within a period of 24
onths fro date of purchase, any genuine part or parts which, upon exa ination, prove to be defective in work-
anship or aterial. In order to obtain this warranty, all defective parts ust be returned freight pre-paid to
General® International Mfg. Co., Ltd. Repairs atte pted without our written authorization will void this warranty.
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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 committed to making constant improvements, General
International reserves the right to make changes to components, 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 specifi-
cations and information in this manual corresponds with that of the unit
with which it was supplied. However, special 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 sander and several versions of this manual may be in circula-
tion, if you own an earlier or later version of this unit, this manual may not
depict your machine exactly. If you have any doubts or questions
contact your retailer or our support line with the model and serial num-
ber of your unit for clarification.
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GENERAL®INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
All component parts of General® International and Excalibur by General International ® pro-
ducts 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® International
agree to repair or replace any part or component which upon examination, proves to be
defective in either workmanship or material to the original purchaser for the life of the tool.
However, the Li ited Lifeti e Warranty does not cover any product used for professional or
co ercial production purposes nor for industrial or educational applications. Such cases
are covered by our Standard 2-year Li ited Warranty only. The Li ited Lifeti e Warranty is also
subject to the “Conditions and Exceptions” as listed below.
Standard 2-Year Limited Warranty
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industrial and educational applications are warranted for a period of 2 years (24 months) from
the date of purchase. General® International agree to repair or replace any part or compo-
nent which upon examination, proves to be defective in either workmanship or material to the
original purchaser during this 2-year warranty period, subject to the “conditions and excep-
tions” as listed below.
To file a Claim
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Warranty, all defective parts, components or machinery must be returned freight or postage
prepaid to General® 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 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® 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 the purchase price paid, must be
provided at the time of claim.
Warranty does not include failures, breakage or defects deemed after inspection by General®
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 han-
dling or transport, or normal wear and tear of any generally considered consumable parts or
components.
Repairs made without the writte co se t of Ge eral® I ter atio allwill void all warra ty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rulesforsafeoperation .............................................................................5
Electricalrequirements ..............................................................................6
Groundinginstructions .....................................................................6
Circuitcapacity ...........................................................................6
Convertingthemotorto110V ...............................................................6
Extensioncords ...........................................................................6
Identificationofmainpartsandcomponents .......................................................7
BasicFunctions .......................................................................................8
Unpacking ............................................................................................8
Placement within the shop / Establishing a safety zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Cleanup ...............................................................................................9
Assembly instructions .....................................................................10-14
Install the sander onto the base cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Attachthedoorknob......................................................................10
Connect dust collector wire (model 15-035DC M1 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Install dust outlet (model 15-035 M1 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting to a dust collector (model 15-035 M1 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Built-in dust collector (model 15-035DC M1 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Usingthemitergauge .....................................................................11
Centerpoint..............................................................................11
Adjusting the 90°and 45°bevel stops - sanding belt table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Adjusting the 90°bevel stop - sanding disc table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Adjustingthebevelpointer .................................................................13
Installing/setting the backstop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Basic adjustments & controls ..............................................................15
Connectingtoapowersource..............................................................15
On/off power switch with safety key (model 15-035DC M1 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
On/off power switch & safety pin (model 15-035 M1 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Overload protection / circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Tiltingthesandingbelt/disctable ...........................................................16
Horizontal/verticalsandingbeltadjustment ..................................................16
Sandingbelttrackingadjustment ...........................................................17
Maintenance ......................................................................................17
Periodicmaintenance ...............................................................................17
Requiredmaintenance ..............................................................................18
Replacementthesandingbelt/disc .........................................................18
Beltreplacement..........................................................................18
Sandingdiscreplacement .................................................................18
Emptying/cleaning the collector bag (model 15-035DC only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Wiringdiagram.......................................................................................20
Partslist&diagrams .............................................................................21-26
Contactinformation .................................................................................28

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limitations, as well as poten-
tial hazards. General® International disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury that
may result from improper use of its equipment.
1. Do not operate the sander when tired, distracted,
or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medi-
cation that impairs reflexes or alertness.
2. The working area should be well lit, clean and free
of debris.
3. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when
the sander is in operation; do not permit them to
operate the sander.
4. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all
machinery with locks, master electrical switches
and switch keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsu-
pervised use.
5. Stay alert! Give your work your undivided atten-
tion. Even a momentary distraction can lead to seri-
ous injury.
6. 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.
7. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, neck-
laces or other jewelry while the sander is in opera-
tion. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair and wear non-slip footwear.
8. Be sure that adjusting wrenches, tools, drinks and
other clutter are removed from the machine and/or
the feed table surface before operating.
9. Keep hands well away from the sanding belts and
all moving parts. Use a brush, not hands, to clear
away sanding dust.
10. Be sure sanding belts are securely installed on the
sanding drums.
11. Do not operate the sander if the sanding belts are
damaged or badly worn.
12. Do not push or force the workpiece into the sander.
The machine will perform better and more safely
when working at the feed rate for which it was
designed.
13. Avoid working from awkward or off balance posi-
tions. Do not overreach and keep both feet on floor.
14. Keep guards in place and in working order. If a
guard must be removed for maintenance or clea-
ning, be sure it is properly re-attached before using
the tool again.
15. Never leave the machine unattended while it is run-
ning or with the power on.
16. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended
by
GENERA INTERNATIONA may result in equip-
ment malfunction or risk of injury.
17. Never stand on the machine. Serious injury could
occur if the sander is tipped over or if the sanding
drums are unintentionally contacted.
18. Always disconnect the tool from the power source
before servicing, changing accessories or sanding
belts, or before performing any maintenance or
cleaning, or if the machine will be left unattended.
19. Make sure that switch is in the “OFF” position before
plugging in the power cord.
20. 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.
21. Do not use the sander for any purpose other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes,
GENERA 
INTERNATIONA
disclaims any real or implied war-
ranty and holds itself harmless for any injury, which
may result from that use.
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