General F-36 T-28 User manual

SETUP & ASSEMBLY MANUAL
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#F-36 '2B &
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GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL
8360Champ-d'Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada HlP 1Y3
Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone] • www.general.ca
THAN K YO Ufor choosing this General® MFG General "T" fence system. This
fence 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 trouble4ree operation, and to get the most from your investment, please take the time to
feQd thiS mClnool before assembling, installing and operating the unit.
Themanual'$purpose
is to familiarize you with the safe operation, basic function, Clnd features
of this GenerafTfEmcesystemaswell as theset-up, maintenance and identification of its parts
and components. This manual Is not intended as a substitute for formal woodworking instruc-
tion.
nor to offer the user instruction in the craft of woodworking. If you are not sure about the
safety
of performing a certain operation or procedure, do not proceed until you can confirm,
from
knowfedgeableand qualifiedsources. that it is safe to do so.
Once you've Jiead through these Instructions, keep this manual handy for future reference.
GENERAL ® MFG WARRANTY
All component parts of General® MFG products are carefullytested and inspected during all stages of .
production,
and each item is thoroughlyInspected upon completion of assembly. Because of our dommitment to
quality and customer satisfaction, General® MFG agrees to repair or replace, within a period of 24 months from
date of purchase, any genuine part or parts which, upon examination, prove to be defective in workmanship or
material. In order to obtain this warranty, all defective parts must be returned freight pre-paid to General®
International Mfg. Co., Ltd. Repairs
attempted without our written authorization will void this warranty:
. Dlsclalmer:Th. IntormQtloo and speelftcations in this manual pertain factory" modifications may render some or all Information in this
to lheunilf::la<tf Wa& <4IUf)ptlea from the factory at the time of prio- manual Inapplicabletoyour machine. Further, as several generoHons of
ling. ~au&e WfiI are. Gomm~ to making cOrI&k;int improvements, this General"T" fence system and several versions of this manual may be
Geflf)l'olllit NIl'S ~. th!t fight to make changes to components. in circulation, If you own an earlier or laterversion of this unit,this manu-
pariSe or,~es Oflhlll unit Q$ ~med neoe$$Q\'y, without prior notice 01 may not depict your Fence System exacHy. If you have any doubts or
.and Wt1hout obIigofIori. ft>11l$la1l any SU¢h ohanges on previously deli- questions contact your retailer or our support line with the model
vereQ ~mlls, Reamtlble c_" token ruBle factory to ensure that the number of your unit for clarification.
~ ·~lOforIDaliQnln Ihls manuQI corresponds with that of
'1he unit W!lh ~!twits $t.I~. However, special order.s and ·ofter

R'ulesfor Safe
Dperation
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
hold itself
harmless for any injury that may result from the improper use of it's equipment.
1. DO notoperotethe SQW when tired. distracted, or
undertheetl'ects of drugs, alcohol or any medica
lion fI¥lt if!lPfJil'S teflexes or alertness.
2. The worklngaraa'$l1ould be weUlit, clean and free
ofdebris.
3~ Keep qhHdrefl pOd visItOrs Of a safe distance when
sow ism operation; do not permit them to operate
the:sow.
.'4. Chlldpr90f 'and tamper proof your shop and all
machinery, wi~ locks,master electrical switches
:CInd ,swifOn"kevs,Jo, prevent unCIt.lthorlzed or unsu-
pervl$eduse.
5.. stayalerflGive yOUr work your undivided attention.
Even,omdmenfary distraction can lead to serious
inlury;
6. Fine :Parttcurdtssaw dust is a carcinogen fhat can
behOZt,llOOustobealth. Worl< in a well-ventilated
;orea
and whenever possible use a dust eollec-
fQr~~r-veL ear (md respiratory protection
devices. . "
7.00 notwearJoDSeclothing,gloves,bracelets, neck-
,laces Qh~,O!"IiCtments while saw Is Inoperation.
8~ Be sure thdtadJusting wrenches, tools. drinks and
otherclutter are removedfrom the machine and/or
the table surface before commencing operation.
9. Keep hands well away from saw blade and all
moving 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
proper cutting direction,before operation.
11. Use r~commended-speed, saw blade and acces-
sorl~sforthe working material.
12. Be sure the blade has gained full operating speed
before
beginning to cut.
13. Atwaysuse a clean. properly sharpened blade.
Dirty or dull bladM are unsafe and can lead to
accidents.
14. Do not push or force stock into the cuffing 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
againstthe fence when ripping.
or against the miter
gauge when cross-cutting.
16. To minimize risk of injury in the event of work piece
kickback. neverstand 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 opera-
tion; keep
both feet on floor. Never lean over or
reach overthe blade and never pullthe work piece
overthe 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
cleaning,
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
malfunction or risk of injury.
22. Never stand on machinery. Serious Injury could
result if the tool Is tipped over or if blade is uninten-
tionally contacted.
23. Always disconnecttool from powerbeforeservicing
or
changing accessories such as a saw blade, or
before performing
any maintenance. cleaning
or adjustments. or if the machine will be left
unattended.
24. Make sure thatswitch 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.

GENERAL "rFENCE SYSTEM
UIPICK fENCE RIllS, GUIDE AND
BEMOVl8IROIOARB ENO PROTECTORS.
Ii
The bag of fCl$fening
These instructions come in
hQrdwore aridfhe rneosurlng a plastic
bag with an L-Jlg .
. tape will be found tucked
Don'tthrow the
L-jig away,
inside one end of the guide . you'll need it later!
tube. .
T-28 HARDWARE
T-52 HARDWARE
Pockedwifhthe fence itself are the support foot,
pointer, locking
handle knob, camfoot and locking
handle.above.
It you havethe T-28, standard fence rails your hardware
bag will contain the following. CD. If you have the T-52
extended length fence rails. your hardware bag will
contain the contents shown in
4:).
NOTE: Bags contain extra fasteners that may not be
needed for your installation.
AnACIL THlfRUNT fENCE RAil TO YOUR SAW
Using the appropriate diagram fOf your modal of saw and rails below, place 4 flat head countersunk screws, lock
washers
and nuts, below, to assemble the front rail to the front of the saw. But don't tighten the nuts yet.
1·28FOJtM.Ql)a 51)..175[185
The diagram,below,shows howthescrew holesin the T-28 front guide rail align with those on a General@ International
model 50-175 or 5()"185 saw.
Note: the Front rail, right, Is the
one that is the wider of the two
rails. If will sit upright, like this:

~I
T-52 FOR MODEL 50-175/185
This diagram shows how thescrew holesin the 1-52 front guide rail align withthose on a GeneralInternational model
50-175l or 50-185l saw.
Note:
the Front roll, right, Is the
one that is the wider of the two
rails.
It will sit upright, like this:
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T-28 FOR MODEL 50-220
The diagram, below, shows how the screw holes in the T-28 front guide rail align with those on (1 GenerdlInternational
model 50-220C saw.
Note; the Front rail, right, is the
one that is the wider of the two
rails. If will sit upright, like this:
T-52 FOR MODEL 50-220
.
This diagram shows how the screw holes in the T-52 front guide rail align with those on your General International
model 50-220Cl saw.
Note: the Front rail, right, is the
one that is the wider of the two
rails. It
will sit upright, like this:
flOW TQASSEMBLgr;ENERALT-FfflCE RAILS· TO ANOTHER MANUFACTURER'S SAW: If the predrilled
holesIn our Tall dO not match thoseon YOUTsaw; we recommend clamping the (enceto your saw; using
the
L-Jlg described.on the next page, and then drilling new holes through the softer cast iron metal of
thesaw; ratherthan that of thesteelralls. Start with a small-gauge pilot bit. then use a 1/4" bit to Hni'sh the
holes.

Note: If You are Installing our General T-Fence system on another manufacturer's saw; you may be able to
fasten
all 5 of the hex head bolts, unless their On/Off switch is to be attached to the 'ront rail in the same
location as ours.
InaCH THE BACK fENCE BAil TO YOUR SAW
'M _
Using the appropriate diagram for your model of saw and ralls below, place 4 pan head phillips screws, lock
washers
ana nuts to assemble the rear rail to the back of the saw. But don't tighten the nuts yet.
FOR MODEL 511-115/185
Here,the bolt holes inthel-28 (top) and T-52 rear fence rails areshown in relation to the corresponding holes in our
General International
model 50-175/185 table saws. Remember that if you are using General T-fence rails with
anothermanufac1urer's
saw, you may haveto arill custom holes In your saw to fit.
1-28
I-52
(11IiIm.@@
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Place the supplied L-jig. as shown at for right (i), on top
of the fable,Adjustthe rail height until the bottom of the
jig
is flush with the rail $helf. Holdthenuts firm with a 7/16"
Wrench and tightenthe two screwson left and rightends
of the raif. Tighten the center screws only after double-
Checking rail height using the
L-jig all alongthe rail and
at both ends.
Assemble the
guide tube, e, to the front fence rail by
fastening 4 of the 5 hex head bolts, (I), to the underside
of the rail. For now, omitthe first bolt,G, on the for left of
the roll because this is where you will attach the saw's
On/Offswitch (see your saw manual).
Note: when the tube Is attached, there will be a gap of
abouf 1 inch between it and the rail, e. In which part of
the fence will ride.

FOR MODEL 50-220
Here, the bolt holes in the 1-28 (top) and T-52 rear fence rails are shown in relation to the corresponding holes In a
General International
model 50-220 table saw. Remember that if you are using Generall4eoce ralls.with another
manufacturer's
saw, you may have to drill custom holes in your saw to fit
1-28
Cinammm-@@
1·52
Use a ruler to ensure thatthe top of the back rail is 7/16" lower than the 7/11
table top.Tighten the
nuts on right and left sides first, then the rest.
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ASSEMBLE THE FENeE LOeKING MEeHANISM
1. Install thecamfoot, CD, (with the top loop facing you) by insertingthe
smaller pair
of bolt and nut, (I), through it and tightening the nut.
2. Install the locking handle, CD, (with the black magnet facing up) by
inserting the larger pair of bolt and nut,(\), through it and tightening
the nut.
Important: Do not over tighten bolts or the cam and handle will be
unable to rotate freely.

ASSEMBLE THE SUPPOBT FOOT AT THE BEiB OF THE FENCE
" 'ltAii&Si4£t
1. Place one of the supplied large washers, e, over the support foot
screw
and insert the foot through the hole at bottom of the back
end of the fence, 0, and secure it with the supplied nut. To avoid
scraping your knuckles
on the two protruding screws, G. Place a
piece of tape across the wrench to hold the nut in place as you
reach in.
CIECI FENCElllGNMENT
1. To make satisfactory rip cuts, your fence must be aligned perfectly
parallel with the saw btade.
If not alr$Qdy done install a saw blade and raise the blade to it's
highest point Slide the left edge of the fence up against the right
edge of the saw blade.Checkthat the two are parallel.
A better test is to slide the fence over to the right T-slot on your saw
table top as shown in the diagram right, e, lock down the fence
handle
and make a visual check that the fence is parallel with the
T--stot all aJong Its length.
Also, you can place a small 3/4" thick block of wood, 0, uprightinto
the T-slot and Slide Itfrom the front to the back checking its distance
from theteft edge Qf the fence.
2. If the fence Is· not·parallel. it can be adJusted by using an Allen
wrench
to tum one or both of the screws, G or CP. Do this slowly, just
an eighth to a quarterturn at a time, or you will quickly overshoot
the desired adjustment.
S. The final check for parallel is done by ripping a piece of wood
against the fence.·lf the back end of the cut shows blackish burn
marb. the fence is not parallel to the blade and will require
readjustment.
Note: It Is· always good practice to periodically recheck the alignment
of yourlent.;e to the blade.
INSTill POINTER AND MEASUBING TAPE
1. Slide thefence so Ittouches the saw blade, e. Lock down the fence
with the.locklng handle.
2. Install the plastic pointer, 0, using the two screws & flat washers into
the fence head, centering the pOinter's two screw
slots over the
screw holes, tightening
them firmly though not excessively.
3. Make a pencil mark on the guide tube in line with the pOinter's
center mark,G.

INSTALl "INTEl AND MEASURINa TAPE. COlT.
Remove the white backing strip from the measuring tape and carefully
install along the guide tube using your pencil mark as the zero-point
of
the tape.
The tapeshould sit about 1/4 inch back from the front edge of the guide
tube.
For accurate readings, the tape must be placed straight parallel with
the guidetube.
Try removing only an inch of backingstrip from the start ofthetape.stick
that down, then remove the
rest of the backing and pull the measure
tape tautto the end ofthe guide tube and carefUlly lower Itagainstthe
tube.
Trim off excess tape with a knife or scissors.
Note: Recheck, and if necessary, readjust the pOinter against the zero-point of the measuring taPe whenever you
change blades. Different blades have different thicknesses, which can throw aft the pOtntera few (raction"
CHECK GliDE TIBE FOR LEVEL
Note: In some rare instances, the top surface of the guide tube, on which
the fence slides, may not be parallel with the top of the saw table, e.
This can result in friction when sliding the fence and eventual scraping
damage to the painter and/or measuring tape.
To correct this situation:
1. Remove the guide tube.
2. Place 2to 4 layers of masking
tape along the back (or front) edge
of the rail. (I), as needed to shim up the guidetube.
3. Replace the Guide tube
and check for parallel.
If you find that the guide tube is out of parallel with the table top from
leftto right, you should:
1. Refer back to Section II, loosen the screws on the front rail and uSe
the L-Jig again to ensure that the rail is at proper height from
beginning to end.
2. Retighten the screws and replace guide tube.
MAKE TEST CUTS TO CHECK POINTER ACCURACY
1. Once the measuring tape is installed and the fence is perfectly
parallelwith the
blade and tabletop,checkthe pOinter's centerline
against the tape's zero-point.
If necessary, loosen the two screws to
slide the painter left or right into position.
2.
For the final check, slide the fence to the right so the pointer points
to the 2-inch mark.
Use scrap wood to make several rips. If the cuts
/~ don't measure exactly 2 inches wide, readjust pointer.

fENCE 110 Rill MIINTENANCE
Keep fence and rails clean and free of obstructions and never use force. If the fence doesn't slide smoothly, stop
and cheek for obstructions.
A build-up of pitch,saPf Of glue residue caused by ripping glued-up panels will tend to attract sawdust making the
fence and raits sticky and gummy and preventing them from sliding smoothly.
tt Is very dangerous to make rip cuts against a dirty. gummy fence as kickback and/or binding of the work and the
blade may occur.
Perjo(jic ytjping
~(1 slightly damp rag as needed will keep your General Hence system clean and working
smoothly.AnoccasiOnal flghtbufflng with a small amount of paste wax is recommended.
A good chOiee Isa silicone or Teflon bosed lubricant, usually sold in spray can form.
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
FOR YOUR FENCE SYSTEM
We offer a large variety of products to help you increase productivity, accuracy
and safety when using your machine. Here's is but a small sampling of the aCCE~S
sories that are available from your local General® International dealer.
If you have purchased the extended length T-52 fence rail
system. it
is highly recommended that you purchase and
install our #5(}-105 -27" x 36" extension & tt5(}-115 -support
legs.
The beauty of extended rails is that it becomes possible to
rip largersheets of plywood and paneling.
You may also want consider our model S(}-030 Extension
Mobile Base that Is speeificaly designed for table saws with
extension tables & support legs.
Our standard
mobile base model 5(}-025 can be used in
cases where outrigger support
is not needed.

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B5-2005A
P-800
:/
REAR RAIL P-704
~
65-282 (28") ,-
85-522 (52") FRONT RAIL P-707
BS-2Bl (28/) BS-207SA P-760 ~
65-521 (52") ~ ~ ~
~~~~ w:~ 'C;; ~
B5-523 (52") P-249 VI (iil~
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Ii
B5-208
P-797
PARTS LIST
GENERAL T-FENCE
PART NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY
BS-200SA
FENCE BODY
1
BS-207SA
CAM AND HANDLE ASS'Y
85-208 CAMFOOT
B-012C
SIDE PANEL FOR 36" GUIDE
B5-21 0 ARBORITE
GUIDE COVERS FOR F-36
P-249 HANDLE 35C HOLE
p..267
BLACK "T" MOLDINGS
P-489 FLAT WASHERS
P-369
SELF TAPPING SCREWS - NOT SHOWN
P-635
ROUND HD SLOT MACH. SCREW
1
_1
,2
3/8"-24
1/S"x 1/2"
3/16"SAE
10 -16 3/4" HEX.HDSI1O";
10 -32 x3/8" I
1
1
P-760 HEX. HD CAP SCREW
1/4"-20 x1314"
P-987
NUT 3/8"-16 (NYLON INSERT)
P-9a6 NUT 1/4" -20 (NYLON INSERT) 7/10"
P-704 FENCE ALIGNMENT SET SCREWS
6/6"- 16 X 5116"
P-799 NYLON PADS
P-797 HAIRLINE POINTER
P-707 HEX. HD CAP SCREW
3/8"- 16 x 13/4"
P-800 ADJUSTABLE LEG
85-282 REAR RAIL FOR 28" T-FENCE
85-522
REAR RAIL FOR 52" T-FENCE
1
85-281
FRONT RAIL FOR 28" T-FENCE
1
BS-521
FRONT RAIL FOR 52" HENCE
B5-283
GUIDE FOR 28" T-FENCE
85-523 GUIDE FOR 52" T-FENCE
Fo36 • COMPLm FENCl ASS"
m -COMPLETl28" GUIDElA.aSS
MI .. COMPLETl52'"eUIDI lWf,-m

GENERAL T -FENCE
8360, Champ-cl'Eau. Montreal (Quebec)
Canada Hl P 1 Y3
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Parts" Service
Fax: [phone] Order Desk
[email protected]
www.general.ca
IMPORTANT: When ordering replacement parts, always give the model number, serial number of
the machine and part number. Also a brief description of each Item and quantity
desired.