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SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL

SCROLL SAW

MODELS

#EX-16

#EX-21

#EX-30

(MODEL #EX-21 SHOWN)

FEATURES

New! Upper and lower blade guard

assembly helps prevent unintentional or

accidental hand/finger contact with the

saw blade

New! Switch protection device to prevent

accidental or unintentional start-up of the

saw.

New! Dust collector table kit for direct

dust-extraction hook-up.

Head tilts 30° (EX-16) / 38° (EX-21 & EX30)

left and 45° right, tilting the blade, not the

table keeping the workpiece level for bet-

ter control & more accurate cuts.

2" cutting thickness capacity.

Quick blade changes with finger

operated blade clamps, no tools

required.

Easy access speed and tension controls.

Onboard dust blower.

EX-16

16" throat capacity. Large 12” x 18 1/2”

(305 x 470 mm) table surface.

EX-21

21" throat capacity. Large 13 1/2” x 23 1/2”

(345 x 597 mm) table surface. Organized

blade storage on base.

EX-30

30" throat capacity. Large 14” x 32 1/2”

(358 x 825 mm) table surface. Organized

blade storage on base.

SPECIFICATIONS

LENGTH

27” (686 mm) - EX-16

32” (812 mm) - EX-21

43 1/4" (1100 mm) - EX-30

WIDTH

15” (380 mm) - EX-16 & EX-21

15 1/2” (394 mm) - EX-30

HEIGHT

17” (432 mm) - EX-16

15” (380 mm) - EX-21

15 1/4” (387 mm) - EX-30

BLADE TILT RANGE

30° (LEFT) TO 45° (RIGHT) - EX-16

38° (LEFT) TO 45° (RIGHT) - EX-21 & EX-30

THROAT

16”(406 mm) - EX-16

21”(535 mm) - EX-21

30”(762 mm) - EX-30

MAXIMUM CUTTING DEPTH

2” (51 mm)

SPEED (VARIABLE)

400 TO 1400 STROKES/MIN - EX-16

400 TO 1550 STROKES/MIN - EX-21 & EX-30

TABLE SURFACE

12” x 18 1/2” (305 x 470 mm) - EX-16

13 1/2” x 23 1/2” (345 x 597 mm) - EX-21

14” x 32 1/2” (358 x 825 mm) - EX-30

MOTOR

120 V, 1.3 A

WEIGHT

54 LBS (24.5 kg) - EX-16

65 LBS (29.5 kg) - EX-21

97 LBS (44 kg) - EX-30

VERSION 8_ REVISION 2 - MAY 05/13

(S/N: EX-16: 22018213 / EX-21: 22053213 / EX-30: 32231913)

Summary of content (26 pages)

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SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL FEATURES New! Upper and lower blade guard assembly helps prevent unintentional or accidental hand/finger contact with the saw blade SCROLL SAW New! Switch protection device to prevent accidental or unintentional start-up of the saw. New! Dust collector table kit for direct dust-extraction hook-up. Head tilts 30° (EX-16) / 38° (EX-21 & EX30) left and 45° right, tilting the blade, not the table keeping the workpiece level for better control & more accurate cuts.
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GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL 8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca THANK YOU for choosing this Excalibur by General® International Scroll Saw model. This scroll saw has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service.
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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Additional Safety Instructions for Scroll Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Grounding instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 its equipment. 1. Be sure to read, understand and follow all safety warnings and instructions in the supplied Operator’s Manual. 2.
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Additional Safety Instructions Specific to this Scroll Saw Because each shop situation is unique, no list of safety guidelines can ever be complete. The most important safety feature in any shop is the knowledge and good judgement of the user. Use common sense and always keep safety considerations, as they apply to your individual shop situation first and foremost in mind.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 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.
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SCROLL SAW EX-16, EX-21 or EX-30 IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS (EX-21- shown) A B C D E F N O G H OPPOSITE SIDE VIEW I P J K L M Q ABCDEFGHI8 UPPER ARM ADJUSTER VARIABLE BLADE SPEED CONTROL KNOB ON/OFF SWITCH (WITH SAFETY DEVICE) BLADE TENSION LEVER BLADE GUARD BLADE WORKPIECE HOLD DOWN TABLE BLADE TILT LOCKING LEVER JKLMNOPQ- TILT HANDLE ANGLE INDICATOR ANGLE ADJUSTMENT SCALE MOUNTING HOLES (4) BLOWER UPPER ARM MOTOR BLADE HOLDER SOCKETS (EX-21 & EX-30 ONLY)
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UNPACKING & HANDLING Carefully unpack and remove the scroll saw and its components from the box and check for damaged or missing items as per the list of contents below. B A NOTE: Please report any damaged or missing items to your General International distributor immediately. LIST OF CONTENTS QTY A - SCROLL SAW..............................................................1 (EX-21- sh own) B - POWER CORD ...........................................................1 C - HEX NUT ........................
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INSTALL THE SAW ON A STABLE SURFACE The unit should be installed on a flat, sturdy and stable surface able to support the weight of the machine and the workpiece with ease. Never install the machine over the edge of a table or workbench. ATTACHING THE LEVELING FEET INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL STAND A B Install the leveling feet as shown. Loosen the upper A and lower B nuts as needed to adjust the height of the foot.
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DUST COLLECTOR OUTLET The dust collector outlet on this saw allows for hook-up to a user supplied shop vacuum or dust collector. A Note 1: The dust collector outlet reduces clearance under the table, and limits the left tilt capacity of the saw to 30º (for model EX-16, and to 38º for models EX-21 and EX-30). Note 2: If desired, the dust collector outlet can be removed to recover a maximum left tilt capacity of 45º.
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SKIP TOOTH Regular evenly spaced tooth pattern. Considered the most common of scroll saw blades, they are available in the widest range of sizes and provide a good combination of fast cutting action with good chip clearance and a relatively smooth finish. BLADE WIDTH THICKNESS TEETH/INCH #2/0 .022 .010 28 #0 .024 .011 25 #2 .029 .012 20 For extremely intricate sawing. Very tight cuts in 1/16” - 1/4” wood veneer, plastic, hard rubber, pearl, etc.
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INSTALLING OR CHANGING BLADES ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE BEFORE REMOVING, HANDLING OR CHANGING BLADES. 1. Remove an installed, worn or broken blade by flipping the blade tension lever forward (position 1), then loosening the thumbscrews A and C on the upper and lower blade mounts B and D. 2. Remove the blade. 3. Verify that the upper arm is more or less parallel (within 1/8”) to the saw table. If necessary, use the upper arm adjuster K (below) to raise or lower the arm as needed. 4.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ON / OFF SWITCH The saw is equipped with a simple dust protected rocker style on/off switch A, featuring a protection device B to prevent unwanted or unintentional start-up B ON / OFF SWITCH PADLOCK A To avoid accidental starting by young children or others not qualified to use the tool, the use of a padlock C is required. 1. Open the padlock. 2. Insert through holes in the on/off switch. 3. Close the padlock. 4. Place the key in a safe place out of the reach of children.
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BASIC 90° STRAIGHT OR CURVED CUTS All cuts made with the blade at 90° to the table follow the same basic principals. Start by marking or transferring your pattern or reference lines onto you workpiece. Maximum workpiece size from blade to rear of saw The EX-16 has a 16” throat that allows for a workpiece of up to 16” of clearance to swing completely around without hitting the back of the saw. If necessary, rough-cut the workpiece down to a workable size before star-ing intricate work on the scroll saw.
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The saw is a great tool for fret cutting because unlike most scroll saws it allows you to raise the upper arm with the blade attached B, line up the guide hole in your workpiece with the hole in the table and then lower the arm while guiding the blade through the hole from above (see step by step instructions below). This can be a very useful time saving feature, particularly for intricate or complex fret designs that can involve dozens or even hundreds of holes. 1.
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ANGLE OR BEVEL CUTTING One of the unique features of the Scroll Saw is the ability to tilt the head of the saw in order to make angle or bevel cuts. The table and the workpiece always stay horizontal (parallel to the floor) while the blade tilts, keeping your hands in the same comfortable cutting position as they would normally be for regular right angle cuts.
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BLADE TENSION LEVER LUBRICATION A regular application of white grease (or petroleum jelly) to the friction point (bottom) of the tension lever is recommended. This will allow for smoother operation as well as prolong the life of the tension lever. Apply a small dab of grease after every 10-15 hours of use or as needed depending on the frequency of use of the saw. Apply grease here BLADE TENSION LEVER REPLACEMENT Over time, with normal wear, the blade tension lever will need to be replaced. 1.
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MAINTENANCE • Always release tension on the blade when the saw is not in use. • Clean the saw regularly with a soft bristle brush or by vacuuming to keep cutting dust from accumulating. • An occasional application of a light dab of grease on the front and rear trunnions F will keep the tilting mechanism working smoothly. If you find the tilting mechanism becoming more difficult to operate, thoroughly wipe off any built-up cutting dust on the trunnions and re-apply a little grease.
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A 35 33 32 31 30 34 86 40 49 48 72 EX21A-31/32 EX21-A58ASSY 47 61 23 50 71 56 45 41 46 45 85 45 65 37 60 59 58 70 38 64 63 62 51 54 51 23 52 52 70 53 3N 1 55 77 57 4 70 28 66 70 18 4 29 26 19 67 20 68 27 24 69 21 5 25 22 6 23 84 EX02 12
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A REF.
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B 29 29 7 8 5 45.1 15 17 12 6 11 29 15 11 10 N 22 18 14 13 45.3 15 12 16 11 15 19 45.4 45.
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B REF. # PART # 01 02 03 04 05N 06 07 08 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 35 36 37 38 39 40 45 45.1 45.2 45.3 45.
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C C C C C64A C C C 64 C C C 17 C C 36C C C C 46A 36ASSY C C 27C 33C C 45N 41C 45N 44
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C PARTS LIST - EX-16, EX-21, EX-30 DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS QTY 65 66 EX21-C02 EX21-C03 EX21-C04 EX21-C05 EX21-C06 EX21-C07 EX21-C08 EX21-C09 EX21-C10 EX21-C11 EX21-C12 EX21-C14C EX21-C15 EX21-C17 EX21-C18C EX21-C19 EX21-C20N EX21-C21 EX21-C22 EX21-C23 EX21-C24 EX21-C26 EX21-C27 EX21-C27C EX21-C28 EX21-C29C EX21-C30C EX21-C31C EX21-C32C EX21-C33C EX21-C35 EX21-C36C EX21C-36ASSY EX21-C37 EX21-C38 EX21-C39 EX21-C40 EX21-C41C EX21-C42 EX21-C43 EX21-C44 EX30-C44 EX21-C45 EX21-C46 EX21-C46A EX30-C46A EX21-
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MODELS EX-16 / EX-21 / EX-30 (MODEL #EX-21 SHOWN) 8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Fax: (514) 326-5565 - Tel.: (514) 326-1161 Fax: (514) 326-5555 - Parts & Service / orderdesk@general.ca www.general.