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THANK YOU

for choosing this General International model 75-030 Drill Press.

This drill press 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 perform-
ance 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 drill press as well as the set-up, maintenance and identification of its parts and compo-
nents. 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.

All component parts of General® International Star-Shop machinery are carefully tested and inspected during all
stages of production, and each machine is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly. Because of our
commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, General® International agrees to repair or replace, within a peri-
od of 24 months  from date of purchase, any genuine part or parts which, upon examination, prove to be defec-
tive 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.

GENERAL ® INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

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 specifi-
cations 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 drill press and several versions of this manual may be in circu-
lation, if you own an earlier or later version of this unit, this manual may
not depict your machine 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

8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3

Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca

Summary of Contents for 75-030

Page 1: ...ustrial 1 2 HP motor Heavy duty positive depth stop for quick adjustment 5 8 drill chuck SWING 13 3 8 340 mm DRILLING CAPACITY 5 8 16 mm CHUCK SIZE 5 8 16 mm SPINDLE TRAVEL 3 1 8 80 mm SPINDLE DISTANCE TO TABLE 15 1 4 387 mm SPINDLE DISTANCE TO BASE 32 1 4 819 mm TABLE SIZE 11 3 8 289 mm COLUMN DIAMETER 2 7 8 73 mm NUMBER OF SPEEDS 12 SPINDLE SPEEDS 280 3000 RPM SPINDLE TAPER MT 2 OVERALL HEIGHT 3...

Page 2: ...f 24 months from date of purchase any genuine part or parts which upon examination prove to be defec tive 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 GENERAL INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY Disclaimer The information and specif...

Page 3: ...he drill bit has gained full operating speed before beginning to drill 13 Always use a clean properly sharpened drill bit Dirty or dull bits are unsafe and can lead to accidents 14 Do not push or force the bit into the stock The drill will perform better and more safely when working at the rate for which it was designed 15 Avoid working from awkward or off balance positions Do not overreach and ke...

Page 4: ...ere applicable using a rag dipped in kerosene mineral spirits or paint thinner Dispose of potentially flamma ble solvent soaked rags according to manufacturer s safety recommendations A putty knife held flat to avoid scratching the surface may also be used to scrape off the coating followed by clean up with solvent Avoid rubbing painted surfaces as many solvent based products will remove paint INS...

Page 5: ...adaptor plug is illegal in some areas Check your local codes ADJUSTMENTS AND CONTROLS POWER ON 1 Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and plug the power cord into a matching outlet 2 Make sure the pulley guard is closed 3 Check that the chuck or keyless chuck is installed properly 4 When turning the machine ON be aware that the shaft will rotate freely 5 When the drill press is running chec...

Page 6: ...s of equal depth TABLE ROTATION ADJUSTMENT 1 Loosen the table lock handle 3 2 Rotate the table to the desired position 3 Retighten the table lock handle 3 TABLE TILT ADJUSTMENT 1 Loosen the pivot bolt 4 and set screw 5 2 Tilt the table to the desired angle 3 Retighten the pivot bolt 4 and set screw 5 DRILLING Always use hold downs or clamps to secure the workpiece The workpiece should never be hel...

Page 7: ...belts 4 Relocates belts to the desired pulleys to select a new spindle speed 5 Push the motor 2 back away from the head 6 Retighten the slide bar bolt 1 and check the belt tension THE FOLLOWING TABLE CAN BE USED AS A GUIDLINE FOR SELECTING SPEEDS BASED ON BIT SIZE BIT MATERIAL CAST STEEL BIT SIZE TOOL STEEL CAST IRON MILD STEEL ALUM COPPER BIT MATERIAL DIAMETER CUTTING SPEED 40 FT MIN 12 M MIN 60 ...

Page 8: ...ble plastic with a metal swivel rod 9 VISE CLAMP 70 130 Adjustable lock in clamping pressure and 360 degree rota tion a must for all safety con scious woodworkers Includes two 1 2 t bolts to mount to any drill table with 9 16 or wider mounting holes DRILL PRESS VISES 95 140 95 150 95 160 Hold down slots along both sides High tensile iron cast ing construction for maxi mum durability One piece cast...

Page 9: ...40 75125 40 1 75125 41 75125 42 DESCRIPTION BASE WASHER BOLT BASE FLANGE SCREW CRANK SLEEVE HANDLE TABLE BRACKET TILT SCALE GEAR SHAFT HELICAL GEAR ELEVATING WORM 1 2 CLAMP BOLT TABLE ARM POINTER SET SCREW CLAMP BOLT WASHER BOLT TABLE RACK COLUMN 73 X 760 SCREW RACK COLLAR FEED HANDLE HANDLE KNOB PINION SHAFT SLEEVE HEAD SET SCREW RUBBER BUSHING KNOB BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT ROD SPRING SCREW SCREW ...

Page 10: ...125 85 75125 86 75125 87 75125 88 DESCRIPTION BEARING SNAP RING BEARING QUILL GASKET QUILL BEARING SUPPORT CLAMP SEAT DEPTH STOP NUT SCREW SPINDLE DRIFT KEY ARBOR CHUCK KEY BOLT MOTOR SCREW CAPACITOR COVER CAPACITOR PULLEY GUARD MOTOR PULLEY SET SCREW SNAP RING SNAP RING BEARING MIDDLE PULLEY V BELT V BELT SCREW SHAFT ASSEMBLY NUT SPINDLE PULLEY SCREW CORD CLAMP ELECTRICAL CORD LAMP SCREW SCREW KE...

Page 11: ...2 68 65 82 A E D I S 43 42 41 40 26 2 35N 36 3 45 46 44 34 74 73 76 75 40 81 78 77 2 40 1 83 69 71 66 67 64 25 21 24 22 3 23 3 28 26 1 26 27 29 4 28 1 40 1 61 63 62 12 1 1 14 33 37 35 1N 35 2N 38N 39 3 49 50 49 1 56 2 57 59 58 2 60 79 84 85 2 80 30 2 32 1 31 32 87 88 SIDE A DIAGRAM 10 ...

Page 12: ... serial number of the machine and part number Also a brief description of each item and quantity desired 75 030 8360 Champ d Eau Montreal Quebec Canada H1P 1Y3 Tel 514 326 1161 Fax 514 326 5565 Parts Service Fax 514 326 5555 Order Desk orderdesk general ca www general ca ...

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