General 30-060HC Parts list manual

SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
Version #1_Revision #2 - February 2016
© Copyright General International
13” HEAVY-DUTY BENCH-TOP PLANER
- WITH HELICAL CUTTER HEAD
MODEL
#30-060HC
FEATURES
Powerful 15 A motor with thermal overload
protection.
Front and rear fold-down extension tables for
smooth easy stock feeding.
Built-in inset lifting handles & onboard tool stor-
age.
Large depth of cut adjustment handle – one full
rotation equals 1/16”.
Easy to read thickness indicator with graduated
scale in inches and metric.
Safety on/off switch with lock-out key to prevent
unauthorized use.
Depth of cut indicator.
Pre-set depth stop for repeat cuts at 1/8”, 1/4”,
1/2”, 3/4”, 1”, 1 1/4", 1 1/2” and 1 3/4”.
Included dust hood has both 2 1/2” and 4” dust
outlets.
Helical head with 26 reversible two-sided car-
bide inserts.
Cutter head supported on 4 posts to ensure
head stability
Snipe lock bar on cutter head to help minimize
workpiece snipe.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Table area with extensions
33 3/4” x 13” (860 x 330 mm)
• Maximum planing width
13” (330 mm)
• Maximum thickness of stock
6” (152 mm)
• Minimum thickness of stock
1/8” (3 mm)
• Minimum length of stock
5” (127 mm)
• Maximum depth of cut (full width)
1/16” (1.5 mm)
• Number of inserts
26
• Cutter head speed
10 000 rpm
• Feed speed
26 fpm
• Motor
120 V, 15 A
• Weight (shipping/net)
91 lbs (41.5 kg) / 84 lbs (38 kg)

GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL
8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3
Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone] • www.general.ca
THANK YOU
for choosing this General® International model 30-060 13”
bench-top planer with helical cutter head.This planer has been carefully tested and inspected
before shipment 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 planer 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.
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 specifications 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 planer 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 unit exactly. If
you have any doubts or questions contact your retailer
or our support line with the model and serial number of
your unit for clarification.

GENERAL®INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
All component parts of General®International and Excalibur by General International®products
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 agrees 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 Limited Lifetime
Warranty does not cover any product used for professional or commercial production purposes nor
for industrial or educational applications. Such cases are covered by our Standard 2-year Limited
Warranty only. The Limited Lifetime Warranty is also subject to the “Conditions and Exceptions” as listed
below.
Standard 2-Year Limited Warranty
All products not covered by our lifetime warranty including products used in commercial, industrial
and educational applications are warranted for a period of 2 years (24 months) from the date of
purchase. General® International agrees to repair or replace any part or component 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 exceptions” as listed below.
To file a Claim
To file a claim under our Standard 2-year Limited Warranty or under our Limited Lifetime 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 explanation 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 handling or
transport, or normal wear and tear of any generally considered consumable parts or components.
Repairs made without the written consent of General® International will void all warranty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rules for safe operation..................................................................................................... 5
Electrical requirements ...................................................................................................... 6
Identification of main parts and components .................................................................. 7
Unpacking.......................................................................................................................... 8
Basic functions................................................................................................................... 8
Assembly instructions ................................................................................................... 9-11
Installing the planer on a work surface ........................................................................................................... 9
Attaching the adjustment knob................................................................................................................... 9-10
Installing the lock-out key ................................................................................................................................ 10
Installing the dust outlet ................................................................................................................................... 10
Connecting to a dust collector....................................................................................................................... 11
Basic adjustments and controls ................................................................................. 11-15
Connecting to a power source....................................................................................................................... 11
On/Off power switch......................................................................................................................................... 11
Surge protection/circuit breaker .................................................................................................................... 12
Raising/lowering the cutter head................................................................................................................... 12
Using and adjusting the pre-set depth stop ............................................................................................. 12-13
Aligning infeed and outfeed tables............................................................................................................... 14
Adjusting the depth of cut scale..................................................................................................................... 14
Depth of cut indicator ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Operating Instructions ................................................................................................ 15-17
Basic principles of planing .............................................................................................................................. 15
Selecting boards suitable for planing............................................................................................................ 16
Rated limits of this planer................................................................................................................................. 16
Planing step-by-step .................................................................................................................................... 16-17
Maintenance............................................................................................................... 18-23
Periodic maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Inspecting cutter head inserts.................................................................................................................... 18-19
Cutter head insert rotate/replacement .................................................................................................... 19-20
Belt replacement ......................................................................................................................................... 21-22
Drive chain/chain lubrication......................................................................................................................... 23
Motor brush replacement ............................................................................................................................... 23
Recommended optional accessories ............................................................................. 24
Parts list & diagram .................................................................................................... 25-29
Contact information ........................................................................................................ 30

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limitations,
as well as potential hazards. General®International disclaims any real or implied warranty and hold itself
harmless for any injury that may result from the improper use of it’s equipment.
1. Do not operate this planer when tired, distracted, or
under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medica-
tion that impairs reflexes or alertness.
2. The work area should be well lit, clean and free of
debris.
3. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when
the planer is in operation; do not permit them to
operate the planer.
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 attention.
Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious
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. Wear
face, eye, ear, respiratory and body protection
devices.
7. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, neck-
laces or other jewelry while the planer is in ope-
ration. 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 table surface before operating.
9. Keep hands well away from inserts and all moving
parts. Use a push stick to feed stock, and a brush,
not hands, to clear away chips and dust.
10. Be sure that the inserts are securely installed in the
cutter head.
11. Always use clean, properly sharpened inserts. Dirty
or dull inserts are unsafe and can lead to accidents.
12. Inspect stock and remove all foreign objects be-
fore planing. Make sure that any stock you plane
is clean and free of any dirt, nails, staples, tiny rocks
or any other foreign objects that may damage the
planer knives. Only process natural solid wood
boards. Never plane MDF, particle board, plywood,
laminates or other synthetic materials.
13. Do not push or force stock into the cutter head. The
planer will perform better and safer when working at
the rate for which it was designed.
14. Kickback is when the workpiece is ejected at high
speeds by the force of the cutterhead. To minimize
the risk of injury from kickback, use proper feeding
technique and stand to one side, out of the path of
a potential kickback.
15. Select appropriate feed speed for the stock being
planed: high speed for softwood and slow for hard-
woods.
16. Place stock firmly against the table and use suitable
in-feed and out-feed support if stock is too long.
17. Keep guards in place and in working order. If a
guard must be removed for maintenance or clean-
ing make sure it is properly attached before using
the machine again.
18. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended
by General®International may result in equipment
malfunction or risk of injury.
19. Never stand or lean on machinery. Serious injury
could result if the tool is tipped over or if the cutting
tool is unintentionally contacted.
20. Always disconnect the tool from the power source
before servicing or changing accessories such as
knives, or before performing any maintenance or
cleaning, or if the machine will be left unattended.
21. Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF” position be-
fore plugging in the power cord.
22. Make sure the tool is properly grounded.If equipped
with a 3-prong plug it should be used with a three-
pole receptacle. Never remove the third prong.
23. Do not use this planer for any purpose other than
its intended use. If used for other purposes, General®
International disclaims any real or implied warranty
and holds itself harmless for any injury, which may
result from that use.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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BEFORE CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE, VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE OF YOUR POWER
SUPPLY CORRESPONDS WITH THE VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON THE MOTOR I.D. NAMEPLATE. A POWER SOURCE
WITH GREATER VOLTAGE THAN NEEDED CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER AS WELL AS DAMAGE
TO THE MACHINE. IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER
SOURCE.
THIS TOOL IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN WET OR DAMP LOCATIONS.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of an electrical malfunction or short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock. The motor
of this machine is wired for 120 V single phase opera-
tion and is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and
a 3-prong grounding plug Ato fit a grounded type
receptacle B. Do not remove the 3rd prong (ground-
ing pin) to make it fit into an old 2-hole wall socket or
extension cord. If an adaptor plug is used C, it must be
attached to the metal screw of the receptacle.
Note: The use of an adaptor plug is illegal in some
areas. Check your local codes. If you have any
doubts or if the supplied plug does not correspond
to your electrical outlet, consult a qualified electri-
cian before proceeding.
CIRCUIT CAPACITY
Make sure that the wires in your circuit are capable of handling the amperage draw from your machine, as well
as any other machines that could be operating on the same circuit. If you are unsure, consult a qualified electri-
cian. If the circuit breaker trips or the fuse blows regularly, your machine may be operating on a circuit that is
close to its amperage draw capacity. However, if an unusual amperage draw does not exist and a power failure
still occurs, contact a qualified technician or our service department.
EXTENSION CORDS
If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with your machine, use only 3-wire extension cords that have
3-prong grounding plug and a matching 3-pole receptacle that accepts the tool’s plug. Repair or replace a dam-
aged extension cord or plug immediately.
Make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the motor I.D. plate. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The accompanying chart shows the correct size
extension cord to be used based on cord length and motor I.D. plate amp rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the number, the heavier the gauge.
TABLE - MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD
EXTENSION CORD LENGTH
AMPERES 50 feet 100 feet 200 feet 300 feet
< 5 18 16 16 14
6 to 10 18 16 14 12
10 to 12 16 16 14 12
12 to 16 14 12 *NR *NR
*NR = Not Recommended
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IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS
A. BASE
B. OUTFEED TABLE
C. TOOL STORAGE
D. LIFTING HANDLES (2)
E. STOCK THICKNESS REFERENCE SCALE
F. PLANING THICKNESS SCALE
G. MOTOR BRUSH
H. INFEED TABLE
I. DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR
J. SWITCH W/SAFETY KEY
K. CIRCUIT BREAKER
L. DUST OUTLET
M. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
N. SNIPE LOCK LEVER
O. PRE-SET DEPTH STOP SELECTOR
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UNPACKING
Carefully unpack and remove the unit and its components from the box and check for missing or damaged items
as per the list of contents below.
NOTE: PLEASE REPORT ANY DAMAGED OR MISSING ITEMS TO YOUR GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR IMMEDIATELY.
BASIC FUNCTIONS
This 13” heavy-duty bench-top planer with helical head is designed for thickness planing of solid wood only. The
unit is not designed nor should it be used to surface or prepare, plywood, wood paneling, particleboard, MDF nor
any other wood based by-products nor any non-wood based materials.
This unit has the capacity to plane boards of up to 13” wide having a maximum thickness of 6” and a minimum
thickness of 1/8”.
The cutter head of this 30-060HC planer is equipped with 26 easy to change reversible inserts that have to cutting
surfaces for double the service life of standard planer knives and has an adjustable 8-position depth stop to allow
repeatable planing down to the most commonly used stock thicknesses from 1/8” to 1 3/4”.
LIST OF CONTENTS QTY
A. PLANER..................................................................................... 1
B. DUST CHUTE ............................................................................. 1
C. DUST CHUTE LOCK KNOB* ..................................................... 3
D. HANDWHEEL KNOB ................................................................. 1
E. TORX KEY** ............................................................................. 1
F. SWITCH KEY ............................................................................. 2
G. ALLEN KEY**............................................................................ 1
H. CAP SCREW ............................................................................. 2
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SET UP
A. EXTRA PERSON FOR
HELP WITH LIFTING
B. 10 MM WRENCH
C. STRAIGHTEDGE
D. FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER
E. 5 MM ALLEN KEY
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** In the tool storage

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS
UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL.
INSTALLING THE PLANER ON A STABLE SURFACE
For your convenience this planer is shipped from the factory partially assembled and requires only minimal
assembly and set up before being put into service.
The unit should be immobilized on a flat, level, sturdy
and stable surface, able to support the weight of the
machine and the workpiece with ease, A.
Note: Never install or operate the unit over the edge of a
table, workbench or other mounting surface.
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If a permanent shop placement or installation is prac-
tical, consider using the mounting holes and drilling
matching through holes in your workbench or mount-
ing surface to bolt the planer in place (hardware not
included) on your workbench.
If you prefer an optional steel stand (item #99-700) is
available from your local General International dealer.
FLAT WASHER (2)
LOCK WASHER (1)
NUT (1)
HEX HEAD BOLT (1)
1. Lower the outfeed table as shown. 2. Push the lever Bto the left, then align the mounting
hole Cwith the opening in the frame as shown.
B
C
ATTACH THE DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

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BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS
UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL.
3. Insert the handwheel knob into its mounting hole
as shown.
4. Insert the cap screw Ainto the same mounting hole
from the other side of the handwheel and tighten
the screw with the supplied Allen key.
INSTALLING THE LOCK-OUT KEY
1. Insert the safety key into the switch as shown. Note: Make sure the switch is in the OFF position.
INSTALLING THE DUST CHUTE
1. Slide the dust chute under the two lock knobs Bas
shown.
2. Align the center mounting hole Cwith the corre-
sponding hole in the machine and then tighten the
lock knob D. Tighten the two lock knobs B.
B B
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BEFORE ASSEMBLING, MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS
UNPLUGGED. DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL.
BASIC ADJUSTMENTS & CONTROLS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK OR FIRE DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH A DAMAGED POWER CORD OR PLUG. RE-
PLACE DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG IMMEDIATELY. TO AVOID UNEXPECTED OR UNINTENTIONAL START-UP, MAKE SURE
THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE.
CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE
Once the assembly steps have been completed, plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet. Refer back to the
section entitled “Electrical Requirements” and make sure all requirements and grounding instructions are followed.
When operations have been completed unplug the machine from the power source.
TO AVOID UNEXPECTED OR UNINTENTIONAL
START-UP, MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER SWITCH
IS IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE CONNECTING
TO A POWER SOURCE.
SWITCH OFF
ON/OFF POWER SWITCH
D E F
POWER ON SAFETY KEY
(PREVENTS START-UP
WHEN REMOVED)
POWER OFF
This planer is equipped with a rocker style ON/OFF switch located on the front left hand side of the planer. To start
the planer, insert the lock-out key and pull up on the lower portion of the switch as shown, D. To stop the planer,
push down on the switch, E. To prevent unwanted or unauthorized start-up remove the lock-out key F and store it
in a safe place, out of the reach of children, whenever the planer is not in use.
A du st port that fits 2 ½” & 4” hose is provided to accom-
modate connection to a dust coll
ector (not included).
Be sure to use appropriate sized hose and fittings (not
included).
Check that all connections are sealed tightly to help
minimize airborne dust.
If you do not already own a dust collection system con-
sider contacting your General® International distribu-
tor for information on our complete line of dust collec-
tion systems and accessories or visit our Web Site at
www.general.ca.
CONNECTING TO A DUST COLLECTOR
Note: Use the cord storage after using the machine.

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SURGE PROTECTION/CIRCUIT BREAKER
RAISING / LOWERING THE CUTTER HEAD
The unit is equipped with a circuit breaker located to
the left of the power switch, A,to protect the motor from
power surges or spikes in line voltage. In the event of a
power surge, the circuit breaker will be automatically
tripped thereby cutting off the power to the motor.
To reset the circuit breaker after it has been tripped;
set the power switch to the “off” position and depress
the reset button on the circuit breaker, then restart the
machine.
To adjust the depth of cut, the cutter head assembly
can be raised or lowered as needed by rotating the
depth of cut adjustment handle B located on the right
side of the machine.
Before to adjust the depth of cut, make sure the cutter
head is unlocked by pushing the lever Cto the left. In
order to minimize workpiece snipe, lock the cutter head
by pushing the lever C all the way to the right before to
operate the machine.
Note: Each full rotation of the handle will raise or lower the
cutter head by 1/16”.
The adjustable pre-set depth gauge located on the right
side of the planer, D, allows the user to select one of
eight commonly used workpiece final thickness settings.
With the cutter head set slightly above the height of the
workpiece press down and rotate the spring loaded
adjustment knob to select the desired final thickness
setting from either 1 3/4”, 1 1/2”, 1 1/4”, 1", 3/4", 1/2",
1/4", 1/8". This will set the stop to prevent the cutter head
from going any lower than the selected thickness, E.
Note: Once you have planed the workpiece down to the
selected thickness, do not attempt to lower the cutter head
further. Forcing the depth of cut handle when the cutter
head has bottomed out on the pre-set stop pin will damage
the raising mechanism.
TO AVOID UNINTENTIONAL START-UP BE CERTAIN
THAT THE POWER SWITCH HAS BEEN SET TO THE OFF
POSITION BEFORE RE-SETTING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM-
ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
SWITCH OFF
A
D
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USING AND ADJUSTING THE PRE-SET DEPTH STOP
B
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MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM-
ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
The pre-set depth gauge is adjusted at the factory, but in some rare cases it may eventually be necessary to re-
adjust, for example after an important maintenance. Any misalignment can be fixed as follows:
1. Set the pre-set depth stop to the maximum value
1 3/4".
2. Plane a board thicker than the pre-set depth stop
value until the stop prevents you from lowering the
cutter head.
3. Measure the thickness of the board. If the thickness
of the board does not match the value indicated
by the pre-set depth stop, go to the next step.
4. Pull back the stop selector to remove it. Remove
the screw Cwith the supplied Allen key, then put
a finger in the opening and pull back the cover to
remove it.
C
5. Loosen the jam nut D.
6. Turn the stop Ea 1/4" turn in the required direction
in order to re-adjust the stop and retighten the jam
nut D.
Note: Lower the stop nut E if the board is thicker than the
pre-set value. Raise the stop E if the board is thinner than
the pre-set value.
7. Set the depth stop to the next smaller thickness
1 1/2", then plane the board until the cutter head
can not be lowered.
8. Measure the thickness of the board to verify that it
matches the pre-set value. If needed, repeat opera-
tions 5to 8until the stop is adjusted correctly.
9. Once the adjustment is finished, re-install the cover,
then re-install the selector.
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MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM-
ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT SCALE
ALIGNING INFEED AND OUTFEED TABLES
1. Place a straightedge across the infeed table and
the main table and verify that the two tables are
aligned. If the tables are not aligned, go to the next
step.
2. Loosen jam nuts Alocated in the front corners of
the infeed table.
3. Turn bolts Bin the required direction until the infeed
table is aligned with the main table.
4. Retighten jam nuts A, then repeat steps 1to 4for
the oufeed table.
B
B
1. Plane a board and measure its thickness to veri-
fy that is the same as the value indicated by the
depth of cut scale.
2. Loosen screw D with a flat head screwdriver, then
set the pointer on the scale so that it indicates the
correct thickness. Retighten screws Donce the ad-
justment is completed.
C
D
A
A
LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE

MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM-
ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR
The depth of cut indicator, A, will indicate how much
material the cutter head is set to remove from the work-
piece for a given pass.
The pointer will read zero until the workpiece engages
the front of the cutter head. Place the workpiece under
the front of the cutter head and turn the height adjust-
ment handle clockwise until the cutter head makes
contact with the workpiece & until the depth of cut indi-
cator shows the reading that matches the desired cut.
Note: Failure to follow these recommendations will
lead to premature blade wear and may cause pre-
mature motor failure.
It is recommended that for both hard and soft wood:
For stock up to 6” in width, never remove more than
1/8” per pass, B.
For stock of 6”-13” in width, never remove more than
1/16” per pass, C.
Removing less material per pass and taking multiple
passes is always preferred to more aggressive plan-
ing. Advantages include longer blade life, better finish
quality (resulting in less time sanding later) and less
likelihood of removing too much material causing the
workpiece to be too thin for its intended use.
D
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PLANING
This thickness planer is designed to remove mate-
rial from the top face of a board in order to bring
the board (or a series of boards) down to a specific
desired thickness.
To obtain even, uniform thickness across the length of
a board, the stock being planed must have one face
that has already been machined perfectly flat (usually
on a jointer) and the stock should be fed with this flat
face against the table, D.
If it is not possible to machine one face perfectly flat
before planing, take shallow passes all on the same
face of the board until this face has been machined
level.
Then the board should be flipped over and the lev-
eled face should be fed face down against the table
to allow you to dimension the board to final thickness.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM-
ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
Max. 13”
Min. 1/8”
Max. 6”
Min. 5”
MAXIMUM PLANING WIDTH: 13”
MAXIMUM WORKPIECE THICKNESS: 6”
MINIMUM THICKNESS TO WHICH A WORKPIECE: 1/8”
MINIMUM WORKPIECE LENGTH: 5”
RATED LIMITS OF THIS PLANER
RESPECT THE RATED LIMITS OF THIS MACHINE. IGNORING THESE LIMITS AND FEEDING NON COMPATIBLE STOCK
INTO THIS PLANER CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER OR SHOP BYSTANDERS, AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE WORKPIECE AND/OR THE MACHINE. IF THE STOCK YOU WISH TO PLANE DOES NOT MEET OR COMPLY WITH THE
LIMITATIONS LISTED BELOW, FIND ANOTHER SAFER WAY TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED TASK.
GRAIN DIRECTION
GRAIN DIRECTION
SELECTING BOARDS SUITABLE FOR PLANING
This planer is not intended (and should not be used) to
plane any material other than solid wood. The work-
piece should always be fed through the planer in the
general direction of the grain in the wood, A.
Before being fed through the planer all lumber should
be inspected for debris and foreign objects such as
staples or nails. Foreign objects stuck to, or embedded
in your workpiece can be ejected from the machine at
high speed and cause serious injury or damage cutter
knives. Make sure to remove all such foreign objects
from the wood before running it through the planer.
Select lumber carefully and avoid workpieces with
loose or protruding knots. Workpieces that are twisted,
severely deformed or warped should also be avoided. Warped, twisted, damaged or fragile stock runs an
increased risk of jamming in or damaging the machine or cutters. There is also a much greater risk of injury to
the operator or bystanders from kickback, where the workpiece is forcefully or violently ejected from the machine
due to a jam, whenever working with such damaged or warped wood.
A
1. With the planer turned off, position the workpiece
on the infeed table with the flat face down and the
face to be planed facing up.
PLANING STEP-BY-STEP
B
Note: Use the scale B on the top to measure the thickness
of the board and make sure it doesn't exceed 6".

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8. Release the board allowing the feed roller to auto-
matically feed the board through the planer.
3. Slide the workpiece up to the cutter head and us-
ing the depth of cut adjustment handle, raise or
lower the cutter head as needed to obtain the de-
sired depth of cut.
7. Slowly slide the workpiece forward until the infeed
roller “grips” the board.
6. Align the board laterally so that it will be fed through
the planer in the general direction of the grain, and
allow the workpiece enough clearance to feed
properly without rubbing or catching on either side
of the machine.
9. Step to the rear of the machine and recover the planed
board on the outfeed table once it has cleared the
outfeed roller and has stopped advancing.
Note: Repeat these steps as needed for all boards that
need to be planed to the same thickness.
NEVER PUSH, PULL OR OTHERWISE TRY TO MOVE OR
RE-POSITION THE WORKPIECE ONCE IT IS IN THE CON-
TROL OF THE AUTOMATIC FEED ROLLERS.
5. Stand to one side of the machine and set the
board back on the infeed table with the face to be
planed facing up.
4. Set the board aside, then insert the safety key in the
switch A and turn on the planer B.
AB
2. If a specific pre-set thickness is required, set the
depth stop to the desired final workpiece thick-
ness.
TO LIMIT THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN THE EVENT
OF A KICKBACK, AVOID STANDING DIRECTLY IN LINE
WITH THE FRONT OR BACK OF THE PLANER WHENEVER
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
• Inspect/test the ON/OFF switch before each use. Do not operate the planer with a damaged switch; replace a
damaged switch immediately.
• Keep the machine as well as the in-feed and out-feed tables clean and free of saw dust, woodchips, pitch or glue.
Vacuum or brush off any loose debris and wipe down the machine and the tables occasionally with a damp
rag.
• An occasional light coating of paste wax can help protect the tables’ surface and reduce workpiece friction.
Ask your local distributor for suggestions on aftermarket surface cleaners, protectant and dry lubricants based
on what is readily available in your area.
• Avoid using silicon based products that may affect wood finishing products such as oil, solvent or water-based
stains, varnishes and lacquers.
• Periodically inspect the power cord and plug for damage. To minimize the risk of electric shock or fire, never
operate the planer with a damaged power cord or plug. Replace a damaged power cord or plug at the first
visible signs of damage.
• The motor and cutter head bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated – no further lubrication is
required.
• The drive gears, chain and elevation screws should be cleaned of woodchips, dust, debris and old grease after
every 10-15 hours of use. After cleaning, re-apply a generous coating of any common automotive bearing
grease.
• Regularly inspect planed workpieces for signs of knife damage or wear and replace damaged or worn knives
immediately.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM-
ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
There are 26 carbide inserts installed in the cutter head Aat the factory. With usage and normal wear over time, it
will eventually become necessary to rotate and/or replace the inserts. To maintain even insert wear always reverse
or replace all 26 inserts each time knife replacement is required. When needed, replacement inserts Bcan be
ordered through your local General International distributor under part #30-006.
INSPECTING CUTTER HEAD INSERTS
B
*EACH INSERT HAS TWO CUTTING EDGES C. WHEN ONE EDGE
BECOMES DULL OR DAMAGED, SIMPLY ROTATE THE INSERT TO
USE THE OTHER EDGE.
C
A
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MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM-
ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
A
B
C
Observing planed workpieces as they come off of the
machine and looking for signs of knife damage or
wear is the best method to help you to determine when
knives are due to be changed.
Signs to look for include:
1. A raised ridgeline in the workpiece that runs a
straight line from beginning to end of the board
D. This is generally an indication that one or more
knives has been nicked or damaged Eby a foreign
object such as a nail, staple or other hard object
hidden or embedded in the workpiece.
2. A slight washboard or chatter effect Fwhich can
be an indication of uneven knife wear causing one
knife to cut slightly deeper than the others.
3. Rough, irregular, torn or fuzzy grain on a fresh-
ly planed surface may be a sign of worn or dull
blades causing the wood to tear out. Sharp blades
cut crisply and leave a relatively smooth finish.
Note: Fuzzy grain can also be a sign of high moisture content in the workpiece. If inserts have recently been changed or
if you suspect that moisture content and not dull inserts is the cause, set the workpiece aside and test by planing other
boards with known or acceptable moisture content. If the planed results using a different workpiece are smooth, then
moisture content in your wood is the problem - no adjustments can be made to the machine for this. Set the “wet” stock
aside and simply work with drier wood.
INSPECTING CUTTER HEAD INSERTS
CUTTER HEAD INSERT ROTATE/REPLACEMENT
1. Turn off and unplug the machine from the power-
source and remove the lock-out key.
2. Remove the lock knobs Dand E, then remove the
dust chute.
3. Remove the chip deflector as shown. 4. To remove the selector, pull back it towards you as
shown.
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MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM-
ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
5. Remove the screw Awith a 4 mm Allen key. 6. Slide finger into the opening and pull back the
cover to detach it as shown.
9. Thoroughly clean the inserts Eand screws Fusing a
lacquer thinner and small brush then apply a light
coating of machine oil on the screws, taking care
to remove any excess.
Note: When rotating the inserts in the cutter head, refer
to the etched mark G on the inserts to keep track of the
rotations.
E
F
G
7. Insert a 4 mm allen key Binto the cutter head hole
of the planer as shown to keep the cutter head
from turning while changing inserts.
B
8. Immobilize the cutter head using a the 4 mm Al-
len key C, and remove the 26 inserts using the sup-
plied Torx™ key D. Thoroughly clean the housing
and cavity before turning/replacing an insert.
C
D
10. Place each insert in the housing and firmly secure it
in place with a screw.
Note: To avoid stripped screws and cracked inserts, do not
overtighten the screws.
A