General International 50-057 Parts list 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

THANK YOU for choosing this General International Star-Shop model 50-075
Contractor-style table saw. This saw has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment
and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service. 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 saw 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 instruction, 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 component parts of General® International machinery are carefully tested and inspected during all stages of
production, and each machine is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly. Because of our commit-
ment to quality and customer satisfaction, General® International agrees to repair or replace, within a period of 24
months from date of purchase, any genuine part or parts which, upon examination, prove to be defective in work-
manship or material. In order to obtain this warranty, all defective parts must be returned freight pre-paid to
General® International Mfg. Co., Ltd. Repairs attempted without our written authorization will void this warranty.
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or features of this unit as deemed necessary, without prior notice and
without obligation to install any such changes on previously delivered
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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 saw and several versions of this manual may be in circulation,
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
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1. Do not operate the saw when tired, distracted, or un-
der the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medication
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 saw is in operation; do not permit them to operate
the saw.
4. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all ma-
chinery with locks, master electrical switches and
switch keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised
use.
5. Stay alert! Give your work your undivided attention.
Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious
injury.
6. Fine particulate saw 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 and ornaments while saw is in operation.
8. Be sure that adjusting wrenches, tools, drinks and
other clutter are removed from the machine and/or
the table surface before commencing operation.
9. Keep hands well away from saw blade and all mo-
ving parts. Use a push stick to feed stock, and use a
brush, not hands, to clear away chips and sawdust.
10. Be sure that saw blade is securely locked, and in pro-
per cutting direction, before operation.
11. Use recommended-speed, saw blade and acces-
sories for the working material.
12. Be sure the blade has gained full operating speed
before beginning to cut.
13. Always use a clean, properly sharpened blade. Dirty
or dull blades are unsafe and can lead to accidents.
14. Do not push or force stock into the cutting blade. The
saw will perform better and more safely when working
at the rate for which it was designed.
15. Use suitable support when cutting stock that does not
have a flat surface. Always hold stock firmly against
the fence when ripping, or against the miter gauge
when cross-cutting.
16. To minimize risk of injury in the event of work piece
kickback, never stand directly in-line with the blade or
in the potential kickback path of the work piece.
17. Avoid working from awkward or off balance positions.
Do not overreach during cutting operation; keep both
feet on floor. Never lean over or reach over the blade
and never pull the work piece over the blade from
behind. Use outfeed support or have an assistant help
when ripping long material.
18. Keep blade guards in place and in working order. If a
guard must be removed for maintenance or clea-
ning, be sure it is properly reattached before using the
tool again.
19. Never leave the machine running with the power on
when not in operation.
20. If using a power feeder, stop the feeder before
stopping the table saw.
21. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by
General® International may result in equipment mal-
function or risk of injury.
22. Never stand on machinery. Serious injury could result
if the tool is tipped over or if blade is unintentionally
contacted.
23. Always disconnect tool from power before servicing or
changing accessories such as a saw blade, or before
performing any maintenance, cleaning or adjust-
ments, or if the machine will be left unattended.
24. Make sure that switch is in the “OFF” position before
plugging in the power cord.
25. Make sure tool is properly grounded. If tool is equipped
with a 3-prong plug it should be used with a three-pole
receptacle. Never remove the third prong
Rules for Safe Operation
To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limita-
tions, as well as potential 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.

10” DELUXE BUILDER’S TABLE SAW
50-075 (right tilt)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY TOOLS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED
• Arbor blade guard bracket wrench • Straightedge
•12 mm combination wrench • Large slot and large Phillips screwdrivers
• Two Allen wrenches • Socket wrench (recommended) and Adjustable wrench
I. ASSEMBLE THE STAND
1. With the 32 carriage bolts, washers and hex nuts,
, begin assembling one end of the saw stand by
attaching 1 short top shelf and 1 short tie bar to 2
legs, .
Do not tighten hex nuts until all fasteners are atta-
ched. Then place the stand on a flat surface to
square it up and finally tighten all the nuts.
2. Assemble the opposite side of the stand the same way
as described in step 1. Then use the 2 long top shelves
and 2 long tie bars to join both assembled ends and
complete the stand as shown in the photo below.
3. Fasten tool hook, , to front (use one screw) or either
long top shelf (use both screws) of stand. Fasten
brackets, - (for stowing miter gauge and fence
when not in use) to long sides of stand.
4. Attach the 4 rubber feet to saw stand using 2 hex nuts
and 2 washers After fully assembled saw is placed in its
final location, level the feet by loosening top nut, ,
adjusting lower nut up or down on the screw stem as
needed, then tightening down the top nut.
If you will be using the mobile base (50-025), do not attach
rubber feet. Fasten the stand directly to the mobile base.
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Short top shelf
Legs
Short tie bar
(Be sure to attach all horizon-
tal shelves and tie bars to the
insides of stand legs.)

II. ATTACH THE DUST COLLECTION TRAY
The dust tray, , is affixed to the saw stand top with the
fasteners, , using the two holes in the stand top. Ideally, a dust
collector hose would be clamped to the spout in the center of
the tray. Otherwise, periodically turn the swivel tabs, , to
remove and empty the tray well before the sawdust reaches
the saw blade and motor.
III. FASTEN THE SAW TO THE STAND OR TO YOUR SHOP-MADE
BENCH
1. Place the saw onto the stand with its front end along
one of the stand’s shorter ends and align the four
holes in the stand’s top shelf with those in the saw
base. Fasten saw to stand using the 4 hex head
screws, 4 nuts and 8 washers supplied with the stand,
.
2. If the saw is to be used without our supplied stand,
use the four holes on the bottom ledge of the saw
cabinet to fasten the saw to your supporting surface.
Use the measurements shown at to drill corre-
sponding holes into your shop-built stand. (Or care-
fully position the saw upon your bench and with a
pencil trace the four holes onto the stand surface.
Drill the holes with a 7/16 bit.
IV. ASSEMBLE THE RAISING AND TILTING HANDWHEELS AND
LOCK KNOBS
1. Place the wheels in position over the raising and
tilting screws being sure to engage the slots, , in
back of each wheel with the rollpins, , as shown
at right.
2. Screw on lock knobs , to hold wheels in place,
then attach silver handles, tightening them with
the supplied 12 mm combination wrench.
3. To use raising and tilting wheels, loosen lock nuts
(but not too much or rollpins will disengage from
slots), turn wheels to desired position and retighten
lock nuts. Do not operate saw with lock nuts untigh-
tened as the blade could move out of position.
A cutout hole must be provided in your wood
stand or bench for sawdust removal. Secure stand or bench to floor if during use there is any tendency for the saw to tip over, slide or
crawl.
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V. REMOVE GREASE FROM THE SAW TOP
The protective coating on the saw table top and extension wings prevents
rust from forming during shipping and storage. Remove it by rubbing with a
rag dipped in kerosene, mineral spirits or paint thinner. (Dispose of poten-
tially flammable solvent-soaked rags according to manufacturer’s safety
recommendations.) A putty knife, held flat to avoid scratching the surface,
may also be used to scrape off the coating followed by clean-up with
solvent. Avoid rubbing the saw’s painted surfaces, as many solvent-based
products will remove paint.
Suggestion: With a screw driver, push a solvent-saturated rag into the T-slots, , to remove the grease so the miter
gauge will slide freely.
VI. ASSEMBLE THE STEEL EXTENSION WINGS
Attach extension wings using the 6 hex head screws and
lock washers, right. Make screws only finger tight at first.
Use a straightedge to ensure that wing is level with table
from front to back. Gently tap wing up or down, then
tighten screws with the supplied combination wrench,
leaving the center screw last to be tightened.
Be sure that extension wings are flush with front edge of
table.
VII. ASSEMBLE THE FRONT FENCE RAIL / GUIDE TUBE
Using 6 square head bolts (2 short bolts & 4 long). With their corresponding flat washers & hex. nuts, , install the bolts
to the front of the table as follows:
1. 1 short bolt into each steel extension & 4 long bolts into the main table- as shown below, .
2. Do not tighten down the nuts, leave the square heads of the bolts protruding from the table, .
3. Slide the upper slot of the rail onto the square head bolts, , until all 6 bolts are in the slot and the left end of the
rail is aligned with the edge of the extension wing, .
4. Tighten down the nuts to firmly secure the rail to the table.
level here
flush here
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VIII. MOUNT THE SWITCH
Fit the head of the bolts into the slot in the underside of the rail.
Assemble the On/Off switch in the two holes in the switch bracket (leave the center hole free) on the left of the side
of the rail, , using the supplied hex nuts and washers, . Install the end caps at each end of the rail, .
IX. ATTACH THE REAR FENCE RAIL
Using 6 square head bolts (2 short bolts & 4 long). With their corresponding flat washers & hex. nuts, install the bolts to
the rear of the table as follows:
1. 1 short bolt into each steel extension & 4 long bolts into the main table, .
2. Do not tighten down the nuts, leave the square heads of the bolts protruding from the table.
3. Slide the rail onto the bolts as shown, , until all 6 bolts are in the slot and the left end of the rail is aligned with the
edge of the extension wing.
4. Tighten down the nuts to firmly secure the rail to the table. Install the end caps at each end of the rail.
X. LEVEL THE TABLE INSERT
Place the insert into the table and use a straightedge to
determine whether the insert is level with the table top.
Turn each of the 4 adjusting screws with the supplied
Allen wrench until done.
Suggestion: Start by adjusting one rear screw and its
diagonal opposite in front, then tweak the remaining two
screws.
Note: If the sawblade has already been installed, use the
raising handwheel to lower the blade below the table sur-
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XI. INSTALL A SAW BLADE
1. Remove the table insert by pulling with your finger
in the hole, . Use the supplied arbor wrench, ,
turning it counter-clockwise to remove the arbor nut
and flange, .
2. Install a saw blade (not supplied with the saw) so
that the openings between the teeth face the front of
the saw (the blade spins in the counter-clockwise direction).
3. Replace the flange and arbor nut. Wedge a board
between the saw teeth at the back of the saw, , so
the blade won’t turn as you tighten the nut clockwise
with the arbor wrench.
Remove a saw blade: wedge a block of wood between
the teeth in front of the saw and turn the arbor wrench
toward you, or counter-clockwise.
XII. INSTALL TAPE MEASURE ON FRONT RAIL
1. Raise the blade 1”- 2” above the table, move the fence to lightly touch the right side of the blade and lock the
fence in place , .
2. Using a pencil, make a light reference line on the top of the rail in-line with the screw hole for the fence
pointer, .
3. Remove the fence and stick the right hand (long) adhesive tape measure to the rail, roughly lining the zero point
on the tape with your reference line on the rail, .
4. To Install the left hand tape, repeat the same steps but to the left of the blade.
Install the pointer on the fence either to the left or left as needed. Do not fully
tighten the pointer screw just yet. With the fence locked in place against the blade,
line the reference line up on the pointer with the zero point on the tape and now
tighten the pointer screw.
Note: when changing blades re-align the pointer with the zero point on the tape, to account
for thinner or thicker blade widths.
Be sure the saw is disconnected from the power
source whenever installing or removing a saw
blade!
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XIII. ASSEMBLE MOTOR, MOTOR PLATE AND BELT GUARD PLATE
1. Attach the motor mounting plate, , to the moun-
ting bracket, , by inserting the rod, , as shown in
the photo, right. Make sure the v-groove in the rod
is under the screw. Tighten the screw, , into the
v-groove.
2. Attach the assembled motor mounting plate and
motor bracket to the saw: Slide the motor bracket as
far back as possible onto the two posts, , making
sure both posts protrude equally from the bracket.
3. Tighten both set screws well with the allen wrench.
PREPARE THE PULLEY GUARD FOR MOUNTING
Assemble one of screw, washer and metal bushing, ,
to the pulley guard bracket, . Snap the c-clip, , onto
the screw (squeeze it on with a pliars, if necessary) and
finger-turn it tight against the bushing as shown in the
detail, . This will keep the screw firmly perpendicular to
the plate for later when the belt guard cover will be
attached.
MOUNT THE MOTOR AND PULLEY GUARD
ONTO THE SAW
1. Place the pulley guard that you just assembled and
the fasteners shown at the top of the next page
within easy reach. Lift the motor onto the motor
plate. (It will be helpful to sit facing the saw as
shown, right, with the motor plate on your knees (put
a board under the motor plate if the weight hurts
your knees).
(If necessary, before you slide the bracket on,
use the supplied Allen wrench to slightly raise
the set screws so they don’t obstruct the post
holes.)
Caution: The following may well be the most
challenging part of your assembly. Proceed with
patience.
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2. Attach the fasteners, , in the order shown
through the 4 slots on the motor and motor moun-
ting plate. But leave the fasteners loose. Don’t
wrench-tighten them yet!
3. With the motor mounting plate and motor still raised
on your knees to about level, lift the motor just
enough to slide the pulley guard bracket, right ,
between it and the motor plate so the guard brac-
ket’s slots straddle the fasteners, .
Push the pulley guard in to about 1/2” away from
the motor.
4. Slide the motor base and pulley guard bracket
around so both the front edges are aligned fairly
straight with the front of the motor mounting plate, as
shown above. The long vertical side of the pulley
guard should be relatively parallel to the side of the
motor.
For now, wrench-tighten only the two nuts in front,
(in case you have to loosen them again to reposi-
tion the motor and/or pulley guard).
5. Put the v-belt on the pulley arbors.
Crucial to success: The pulleys must be aligned so the
belt doesn’t pop off or wear unevenly during use, and
the pulley guard bracket must be parallel with, but not
rubbing against the belt, or against the pulley cover dur-
ing operation.
6. Lower the motor so it is suspended by the v-belt. Test
your alignment by placing a ruler or straightedge
against the pulley arbors, . Ideally, the straigh-
tedge should line up flush against the arbor as
shown in the detail at . At this time, hold the pulley
cover temporarily in place to make sure the belt is
not rubbing against it.
If either the pulley arbors or pulley guard bracket
are not aligned properly, loosen one or both of the
tightened nuts just enough to be able to push the
motor or pulley guard into a better arrangement.
Make adjustments as needed then finally tighten all
four nuts.
7. Attach the pulley cover, , place the pulley cover
so the screw protrudes through the hole and affix
the cover with the red washer, then silver washer and
wing nut.
(piece of wood on knees)
1/2”
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XIV. ADJUST THE 45° AND 90° POSITIVE STOPS &
SETTING THE POINTER
Your saw has preset accurate stops at 45° and 90°
degrees. However, the pointer may sometimes require
adjustment.
1. Raise the blade to its maximum. Set it at 90° by turn-
ing the tilt handwheel clockwise as far as it will go.
2. Place an L-square or triangle square, , on the
table to check that the blade is at a perfect 90°
angle to the table. Be sure to position the square
between the teeth so it is in contact with the blade
itself and not the set of the teeth.
3. If the blade is not at 90°, loosen lock nut, , and
turn adjusting stop screw, , in or out. The adjusting
stop screw, , should stop against the end of the tilt-
ing screw, , when the blade is at 90° to the table.
Recheck and adjust further if necessary.
4. If the 45° positive stop is not set properly, follow the
same procedure using screw, , and nut, .
5. Check the pointer on the front of the saw. If it does
not point exactly to 90° on the pointer gauge,
remove the raising handwheel, loosen the set screw,
, and turn the pointer so it points to 90° on the
gauge. Retighten the set screw and replace the
handwheel.
ADJUST THE RAISING MECHANISM FOR “WEAR”
After a long period of time, it is possible that the raising worm and the teeth on the arbor bracket will wear slightly
resulting in play in the raising mechanism. To compensate, the raising worm and arbor bracket can be brought
closer together as follows:
1. Remove the lock knob and raising handwheel, but don’t remove the pointer, .
2. Loosen the lock nut, , and using the pointer as a lever, turn to the right or left until all perceptible play is removed.
3. Reset the pointer to 0° degree and tighten the lock nut.
4. If mechanism is too tight, reverse the above procedure.
XV. ASSEMBLE THE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER
1. Screw the splitter support rod, , into the back of the saw. Grip the rod with a wrench at its midsection indents
to tighten it, .
2. Slide the splitter mounting bracket, , onto the support rod.
3. Lower the splitter, , so its front leg straddles the bolt inside the hole, , and the back leg straddles the 2 hex
head bolts, , on the left side of the mounting bracket. Tighten those two bolts. Now tighten the bottom 2 bolts,
, that secure the bracket to the rod.
4. To avoid kickback or binding, the blade must be aligned with the splitter. Place a straightedge on the blade,
, loosen the lower 2 bolts, , to slide the top part of the bracket left/right until the splitter is aligned. Tighten
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XVI. CONNECT THE SAW TO THE POWER SOURCE
Connect the motor plugs, , then plug the saw into a
proper receptacle. Your power tools should be connec-
ted to a dedicated electrical circuit of not less than #14
wire and should be protected with a 15 amp time lag
fuse. If an extension cord is needed, use only 3-wire
cords with 3-prong grounded-type plugs and 3-pole
receptacles. For distances up to 100 feet, use #12 wire and for distances up to 150 feet, use #10 wire.
Grounding: This tool must be grounded to protect the operator from electrical shock. The supplied motor recom-
mended for your saw is wired for 110 Volt, single phase, and has a 3-conductor cord and 3-prong grounded plug
to fit a grounded-type receptacle, . Do not remove the 3rd prong (grounding pin) from the plug to make it fit into
an old 2-hole wall socket. If an adapter plug is used, , it must be attached to the metal screw of the receptacle.
Note: Use of an adaptor plug is illegal in some areas. Check your local codes.
CONVERTING THE MOTOR TO 220V
Should you need to convert your machine’s motor from 110V to 220V power, there is an electrical schematic drawing on the inside
of the motor cover plate. For safety reasons, however, we do not supply instructions for conversion. Unless you are a qualified elec-
trician, we do not recommend attempting this conversion on your own. If you choose to do so, you may risk personal injury,
damage to the motor, and/or the voiding of our warranty.
We suggest you ask your local General International distributor to recommend qualified electricians in your area (or perhaps one
of their own technicians) who can make this conversion properly and safely.
Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure that the switch is in the OFF position and that the
electrical current is of the same type as that stamped on the motor nameplate. All electrical connections
should have proper contact. Running on low voltage will damage the motor.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
I. RIPPING
Cutting a wood plank or sheet of plywood lengthwise to reduce its
width is called “ripping.” To rip stock, hold the work with both hands
pushing it into the blade as well as firmly against the rip fence so
that it is cut straight.
• The work to be cut must have a straight edge to ride the fence
and must be flat to make solid contact with the table during the
cut in order to avoid “kickback” (a blade jam causing the
wood to fly backwards and hit you).
• Never rip or cut wood without using the fence or miter gauge
to guide it because the stock could kickback.
• Always use the blade guard and splitter assembly when cutting
wood. It has anti-kickback fingers and a splitter to prevent the
saw “kerf” (the slit cut by the blade) from closing and binding
the blade, which can overload and/or stall the motor. The
blade guard keeps your fingers away from the blade and also
reduces the amount of sawdust flying free.
• Although certain operations require the removal of the blade
guard and splitter assembly, it should always be replaced for
regular cutting.
• Never stand in the line of the blade when ripping.
• Raise the saw blade only about 3-inch higher than the work to
be cut.
As you complete the rip, the wood will either remain on the table,
tilt up to be caught on the end of the guard, or fall onto the floor (or
outfeed table). The waste part of the stock remains on the table to
be removed only after the saw is stopped (unless it is large enough
for immediate safe removal).
If the work to be ripped is narrow, it is safer to use a push stick, rather than the hands, to feed it into the blade. Push
sticks with non-slip grippers can be purchased, but a shop-made one, , works just as well.
When ripping extremely narrow stock that may not clear the width of the blade guard, or very thin material such
as paneling, which may slip between the underside of the fence and the table surface, a strip of wood as an aux-
iliary guide can be attached to the fence.
II. CROSS CUTTING
Cutting against the grain, to shorten the length of a board is cross-
cutting. With some smaller-sized and rectangular pieces, you often
have the choice of ripping or crosscutting. Always use the miter
gauge, , when crosscutting; never cut a piece unsupported. The
miter gauge may be used in either slot, but most operators prefer
the left groove for typical work. When the blade is tilted for bevel
cutting, use the table slot that does not cause interference with your
hand or the saw blade guard.
To begin crosscutting, place the work on the miter gauge and, with
the motor OFF, slide it up close to the blade to align the outer edges
of the teeth with your cut mark, . Keep a firm grip as you pull the
miter gauge and the wood back away from the blade. Lower the
blade guard, turn on the saw and make the cut. When the work is
cut through, move one or both cut pieces—if long enough to han-
dle without danger—immediately off to the side, away from the
turning blade. Turn off the motor.
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III. USING THE MITER GAUGE
The miter gauge supplied with your saw has accurately adjusted
index stops at 90° and 45° to the right and left, with a 30° maximum.
To use a setting other than 90°, loosen the lock knob, , by turning
it counter-clockwise, flip down the stop-lock tab, , rotate the miter
head to 45°, or any angle shown on the numerical guide. Turn the
lock knob clockwise to tighten it.
To check the accuracy of the miter gauge’s factory settings, set it at
90° and check it with an L-square or T-square. To verify the setting,
make a test cut in scrap stock and then use a square to check the
cut piece. Repeat adjustment if necessary.
If the miter gauge needs adjusting, manually turn the head so the
pointer is where you think it ought to be, tighten the lock knob and
loosen the nut, as shown at . Turn the adjusting screw until it
touches the stop-lock tab. Tighten down the nut again. Recheck the
angle by making another test cut. Repeat, if necessary, until a true
90° is achieved.
ADDING AN AUXILIARY FENCE TO THE MITER GAUGE
To ensure a true 90° crosscut, especially with longer pieces of wood
that need more support than the narrow miter gauge head can
provide, an auxiliary wood fence can be attached.
Make sure the wood for the fence is straight, not bowed. It should
be about 2 inches wide and extend about 12 inches from either
side of the miter head. Drill 2 holes in the wood corresponding to
those on the miter head and use bolts and nuts to secure the wood
fence to the head, .
To use the miter gauge with an auxiliary fence, first notch the fence with the saw blade a bit higher than the work-
piece, . Measure and draw a cutline on your wood, . then place it on the miter fence. Position your cutline
against the notch. Turn on the saw, slide the work up until it is cut through (but don’t cut off the fence).
Marking Wood. If you measure a cut for 24 inches, line up the blade on the waste side of the mark. Don’t cut
through the middle of the measurement line or you’ll reduce your desired board length by half the width of the saw
blade! For accurate work, don’t mark your cut with a fat pencil line, . A narrow dash, with a sharp pencil point is
best, . Encircle the dash so you’ll find it again and add a small X to indicate the waste or cut-off side. Pencils, like
saw blades, have thickness. When squaring off from the cut mark, align your square to allow for pencil clearance,
which will be about 1/16” away from the drawing edge of the square, .
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V. USING A DADO HEAD BLADE
Dadoing is cutting a “rabbet” or a wide groove into the work. A
dado blade (not supplied with your saw) usually consists of two
outer blades and several interior cutters. These can be adjusted to
cut grooves from 1/8” to 13/16” for making shelves, joints and tenon-
ing. Set the blade’s width according to the instructions.
After adjusting its width, mount the dado blade on your saw just like
a regular blade. You’ll need an optional dado insert, (model 50-
130 for the 50-185 saw and 50-135 for the 50-175 saw) to replace the
standard one that comes with your saw. Use the fence to line up the
cut. The blade guard/splitter must be removed when dadoing. Never use the dado blade in a bevel position.
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR SAW
We offer a large variety of products to help
you increase productivity, accuracy and
safety when using your saw. Here’s a small
sampling of accessories available from your
local General International dealer.
Safety kit model 99-400
Includes 2 push sticks, 1
rubber based push
block and a solid oak
featherboard for safer
stock feeding and
handling.
Router extension table
(cast iron) 50-195
Extends your saw table top
(or replaces one extension
wing) so you can use your
router with the saw's fence
and miter gauge.
Tenoning Jig
model 50-050
Solid cast iron. Fits left or
right tilt saws for safe and
accurate tenoning.
Zero Clearance insert
model 50-085
Eliminates space between
the blade and insert to
help reduce tear-out and
airborne dust. Raise the
blade through the insert
and custom cut to your
blade kerf.
Mobile base
model 50-025
Easily roll your table saw
anywhere in your shop.
Load capacity: 500 lbs.
Wheels lock when
equipment is in use.
Electronic Earmuffs
99-200
Highly efficient noise
reduction to help protect
your hearing when
operating power tools.
Dust Collector
We have a wide selection
of dust collectors to suit all
your shop needs. Dust
collectors contribute to a
cleaner and more
healthful workshop
environment.
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PARTS LIST
50-075
PART N0.
50075-001
50075-003
50075-004
50075-005
50075-006
50075-007
50075-008
50075-009
50075-010
50075-010A
50075-011
50075-012
50075-013
50075-014
50075-015
50075-016
50075-017
50075-018
50075-019
50075-020
50075-021
50075-022
50075-022A
50075-023
50075-024
50075-025
50075-026
50075-027
50075-028
50075-029
50075-030
50075-031
50075-032
50075-033
50075-034
50075-035
50075-036
50075-037
50075-038
50075-039
50075-040
50075-041
50075-042
50075-043
50075-044
50075-045
50075-046
50075-047
50075-048
50075-049
50075-051
50075-052
50075-053
50075-054
50075-055
DESCRIPTION
TABLE INSERT
SOCKET SET SCREW
TABLE
CABINET
WASHER
HD SCREW
LABEL
STEEL EXTENSION WING
SPRING WASHER
FLAT WASHER
HEX HD SCREW
BEARING BRACKET
HD SCREW
WASHER
HEX NUT
BLADE GUARD
PIN
LOCK NUT
SUPPORTING ARM
PIN
PIN
SPLITTER
MOUNTING FOR PLATE
ANTI-KICKBACK
SPRING
SPRING PIN
BRACKET
BRACKET
HEX HD SCREW
SPRING WASHER
BRACKET ARBOR
WASHER
HAND KNOB
HEX NUT
HEX HD SCREW
MITER GAUGE BODY
SINKING HEX HD SCREW
SLIDING BLOCK
GUIDE BAR
LOCATING PLATE
POINTER
ROLL PIN
SWITCH PUSH BUTTON
HD SCREW
SWITCH PROTECTION BOX
SWITCH FIXING PLATE
HEX NUT
KNOB
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL KNOB
WASHER
POINTER
SOCKET SET SCREW
SET COLLAR L:
SOCKET SET SCREW
REF. N0.
10101001a
S0050404
10101003T
10101004
S0210500
S0020510
J0000101
E0000004
S0230700
S0210700
S0020712
10101007
S0090512
S0210500
S0110500
10606105
10606106
S0140400
10403017
10606099
10102030
10403018
1010343N
10606102
10606100
S0313520
10403019
10403020
S0020526
S0230506
10404021
S021400
10104045
S0110100
S0030108
10104046
S0040400
10104047
10104048T
10104049
10104050
S0310306
W0000003P
S0090324
10105052P
10105053P
S0110300
10105054
10605055
10105056A
S0210600
10105057
S0050404
10105058
S0050404
QTY
1
4
1
1
10
8
1
2
6
6
6
1
2
2
6
1
1
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
8
1
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
SPECIFICATION
1/4" - 20unc*1/4
5/16"
5/16"-18unc*5/8"
7/16”
7/16"-14unc*3/4"
5/16"-18unc 3/4"
5/16"
5/16"-18unc
5/16"-18unc*1"
1/4”-20
5/32”-32unc
5/32”-32unc
1/4”-20unc
3/16”-24unc*1 1/2”
3/16"-24unc
1/4"-20*1/4"
3/8"
1/4"-20*1/4"

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PARTS LIST
50-075
PART N0.
50075-056
50075-057
50075-058
50075-059
50075-060
50075-061
50075-062
50075-063
50075-064
50075-066
50075-067
50075-068
50075-069
50075-070
50075-071
50075-072
50075-073
50075-074
50075-075
50075-076
50075-077
50075-078
50075-079
50075-080
50075-081
50075-082
50075-083
50075-084
50075-085
50075-086
50075-087
50075-088
50075-089
50075-090
50075-091
50075-092
50075-093
50075-094
50075-095
50075-096
50075-097
50075-098
50075-099
50075-100
50075-101
50075-102
50075-103
50075-104
50075-105
50075-106
50075-107
50075-108
50075-109
50075-110
50075-111
50075-112
DESCRIPTION
TILT SHAFT
ECCENTRIC
HEX NUT
PIN
FIBER WASHER
FRONT BRACKET
HEX HD SCREW
WASHER
SPRING WASHER
STOP BLOCK
HEX HD SCREW
WASHER
SOCKET SET SCREW
HEX NUT
FRONT TRUNNION
PIN
HEX HD SCREW
SPRING WASHER
ECCENTRIC
ELEVATING SHAFT
PIN
FIBER WASHER
SPACER
ARBOR BRACKET SHAFT
ARBOR NUT
FLANGE
COMBINATION BLADE
ARBOR BRACKET
PIN
ARBOR
BEARING
KEY
LOADING SPRING
RETAINING BAR
SPECIAL NUT
ARBOR PULLEY
SET SCREW
REAR TRUNNION
REAR TRUNNION BRACKET
WASHER
SPRING WASHER
HEX HD SCREW
MOTOR BRACKET
HEX HD SCREW
MOTOR PLATE ROD
MOTOR PLATE
HEX HD SCREW
WASHER
SPRING WASHER
HEX NUT
MOTOR PULLEY
SOCKET SET SCREW
V-BELT
KEY
MOTOR
POWER CORD
REF. N0.
10105059
10105060
S0110900
S0310325
S0240600
10105061
S0020520
S0210500
S0230506
10105062
S0020420
S0210400
S0050412
S0110400
10105063
S0310525
10404021
S0253942
10105064
10105065
S0313520
S0240600
10105066
10105067
10105068
10105069
B0000000
10105071
S0310525
10105072
C1206203
S0410525
S0250001
S0534300
S0111000
10105073P
S0050504
10105074
10105075
S0210500
S0230506
S0020520
10105076
S0020510
10105077
10105078
S0020501
S0210500
S0230506
S0110500
10105079P
S0050404
V00003VX
S0410525
M1000000
L0000000
QTY
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
4
8
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
SPECIFICATION
9/16"-20unc
3.5*25
5/16"-18*1-1/4"
1/4"-20*1-1/4"
1/4"-20*3/4"
1/4"-20unc
5*25
5/16"-18unc*5/8"
3.5*20
NOT INCLUDED
5*25
6203ZZ
5/16"-18*1/4
5/16”-18unc*1-1/4”
5/16”-18unc*5/8”
5/16”-18unc*1”
5/16"-18"
1/4-20*1/4
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