Specifications

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SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL

SCROLL SAWS

VERSION 6_ REVISION 3 - DECEMBER 20 /12

FEATURES

Head tilts 45° left and right, tilting the

blade, not the table keeping the work-

piece level for better 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-16CE

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

(305 x 470 mm) table surface.

EX-21CE

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

(345 x 597 mm) table surface. Organized

blade storage on base.

EX-30CE

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-16CE

32” (812 mm) - EX-21CE

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

WIDTH

15” (380 mm) - EX-16CE & EX-21CE

15 1/2” (394 mm) - EX-30CE

HEIGHT

17” (432 mm) - EX-16CE

15” (380 mm) - EX-21CE

15 1/4” (387 mm) - EX-30CE

BLADE TILT RANGE

0° TO 45° (TO RIGHT OR LEFT)

THROAT

16”(406 mm) - EX-16CE

21”(535 mm) - EX-21CE

30”(762 mm) - EX-30CE

MAXIMUM CUTTING DEPTH

2” (53 mm)

SPEED (VARIABLE)

400 TO 1400 STROKES/MIN - EX-16CE

400 TO 1550 STROKES/MIN -

EX-21CE/30CE

TABLE SURFACE

12” x 18 1/2” (305 x 470 mm) - EX-16CE

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

14” x 32 1/2” (358 x 825 mm) - EX-30CE

MOTOR

220 or 240 V, 1.5 A*

*Depending on local requirements

WEIGHT

54 LBS (24.5 kg) - EX-16CE

65 LBS (29.5 kg) - EX-21CE

97 LBS (44 kg) - EX-30CE

EX-16

EX-21

EX-30

MODELS

#EX-16CE

#EX-21CE

#EX-30CE

Summary of content (26 pages)

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SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL FEATURES Head tilts 45° left and right, tilting the blade, not the table keeping the workpiece level for better control & more accurate cuts. SCROLL SAWS 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-16CE 16" throat capacity. Large 12” x 18 1/2” (305 x 470 mm) table surface. EX-16 EX-21CE 21" throat capacity.
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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® & GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY All component parts of General®, 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-16CE, EX-21CE or EX-30CE IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS (EX-21- shown) A B C D E O F N G H I OPPOSITE SIDE VIEW P J L K M Q ABCDEFGHI8 UPPER ARM ADJUSTER VARIABLE BLADE SPEED CONTROL KNOB ON/OFF SWITCH BLADE TENSION LEVER BLADE CLAMPING KNOB 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-21CE & EX-30CE 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 B - POWER CORD ...........................................................1 (EX-2 1- sho wn) 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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CHOOSING & INSTALLING A SAW BLADE BLADE SELECTION Blade selection is dependent on the type and thickness of the material being cut, but is also a matter of experience and personal preference. There are numerous types of blades available on the market specifically suited for various cutting applications such as metal-cutting and spiral blades which cut in all directions. Try test-cutting with a sample of each to determine which blade works best for you with different materials.
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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 B A simple, dust protected rocker style on/off switch A is located on the top of the saw.
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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. 16” Note: 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 starting 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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Notes 19
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35 33 32 31 A 76 74 40 49 48 EX21A-31/32CE 30 EX21-A58ASSY 47 73 61 72 23 50 71 56 45 41 46 65 45 45 75 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 29 18 4 26 19 67 20 24 27 68 69 21 5 25 22 6 23 12
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A REF.
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B 29 9 7 8 29 5 15 11 10 11 44 EX-16 15 17 12 6 12 18 14 13 EX-16 44 15 43 EX-16 16 11 15 19 19 18 12 3 2 37 43 EX-16 35 19 19 1 19 2 19 12 43 EX-16 17 1 15 38 21 16 44 EX-16 12 4 40 44 EX-16 39 17 18 43 EX-16 15 14 23 22 21 20 24 36 25 13 28 26 27
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B REF.
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52B 45N 45N 44 C EX21-C10A EX21-C46A EX21-C30 EX21-C27A 24
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C REF.
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MODELS EX-16CE / EX-21CE / EX-30CE 8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Fax: (514) 326-5565 - Tel.: (514) 326-1161 Fax: (514) 326-5555 - Parts & Service / Order Desk orderdesk@general.ca 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.