Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 15-220 General Tire
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Rotating & oscillating effect ensures exceptional finishing results. Precision ground cast iron table. On-board side mounted spindle storage. Tilting table for sanding be veled parts . 2” diameter dust outlet with 2” to 4” adapter fitting included.
THANK Y OU for choosing this General® International model 15-220 oscillating spindle sander . This machine has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used and maintained, will pro vide y ou with years of reliable ser vice.
1. Do not operate this sander when tired, distracted or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medica- tion that impairs reflexes or aler tness. 2. Keep the w or k area well lit, clean and free of debris . 3. Stay aler t! Give y our work your undivided attention.
GR OUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the ev ent of an electrical malfunction or shor t circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock to. This motor of this machine is wired for 110V single phase operation and is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong gr ounded plug to f it a grounded type sock et.
VERTICAL OSCILLA TING SPINDLE SANDER 15-220 IDENTIFICA TION OF MAIN P ARTS AND COMPONENTS A CCESSORY STORA GE BASE C AST -IRON TABLE SWITCH ASSEMBL Y T ABLE INSERT T ABLE TIL T LOCK LEVER SANDING SPIN.
UNP ACKING AND SET -UP UNP ACKING Carefully unpack and remo ve the unit and its components from its shipping container and chec k for missing or damaged items as per the list of contents below . NOTE: Please report any damaged or missing items to y our GENERAL® INTERNA TIONAL distributor immediately .
ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS All unpainted surfaces are co vered with a protectiv e coating that prev ents rus t from f orming dur ing shipping and storage. Peel off the plastic co ver fr om the ta ble and remo ve this protectiv e coating b y rubbing with a rag dipped in k erosene, mineral spirits or paint thinner .
INST ALL THE SANDING SLEEVES ONTO THEIR CORRESPONDING SPINDLES Step 1 For 1/4, 1/2, & 5/8 spindles loosen the screw on the brack et clamp ( ) at the bottom of the spindle. Step 2 Slide the sanding sleev e onto the spindle completely . Note: the sleev e should slide under the brack et clamp as shown.
ACCESSORY STORAGE SPINDLES Place the drums into their s torage space on the right side of the machine. T ABLE INSERT PL A TES Store the table inser t plates in the storage slots on the left side of the machine. INST ALLING SPINDLES ON THE MACHINE If installed, remov e the table inser t to allow better access the spindle seat.
10 SELECTION GUIDE FOR T ABLE INSERTS This machine is supplied with 5 spindles, and four table inser ts. The spindle diameter s range from 1/4" to 2".
Step 3 If the table needs adjustment loosen both lock lev ers and readjust the table position until the square is flat against the table and the sanding drum. T o allo w for more or less rear tilt adjust the table stop rod as needed. Step 4 Mak e sure the pointer reads 0°.
• There is a 2” diameter dust outlet on the rear of the machine allowing f or the connection to a dust collector (not included). • A 2” TO 4” DUST HOSE AD APTOR is also included to f acilitate (if needed) connection to a standard 4” dust collection hose.
BASIC OPERA TIONS Before operating this machine, make sure y ou have read this manual attentiv ely! Failure to read and understand the instr uctions, w ar nings and safe- ty guidelines provided in this manual may lead to serious injur y and / or damage to machine or the workpiece.
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL A CCESSORIES FOR Y OUR OSCILLA TING SPINDLE SANDER W e offer a large v ar iety of products to help y ou increase pro- ductivity , accuracy and safety when using your oscillating spin- dle sander . Here’s a small sampling of accessories av ailable from y our local General Inter national dealer .
15 Modèle #15-220.
16 P ARTS LIST 15-220 P AR T N0. REF . N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFIC A TION QTY 15220-01 30201001G BASE 1 15220-02 30201001A TOP PLA TE 1 15220-03 S1006P1 STRAIN RELIEF 1 15220-04 L0000000 POWER CORD (W/PL.
17 P AR TS LIST 15-220 P AR T N0. REF . N0. DESCRIPTION SPECIFIC A TION QTY 15220-51 40501011A TABLE TIL T GUIDE BRA CKET (LEFT) 1 15220-52 30204013G LOCKING LEVER 2 15220-53 S0010516M PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 4 15220-54 S0050606M SET SCREW M6 X 1.
IMPOR T ANT: When ordering replacement par ts, always giv e the model number , ser ial number of the machine and part number . Also a br ief descr iption of each item and quantity desired. 15-220 8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 T el.
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