General Tire 15-220 manual

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. 5 interchangeable spindle assemblies: 1/4", 1/2", 5/8", 1 1/2", 2"[...]

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. T o ensure optimum perf or mance and trouble-free operation, and to get the most from y our inv e[...]

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. Even a momentary dis traction can lead to serious injur y . 4. Do not wear loose c[...]

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. Do not remov e the the 3rd prong (gr ounding [...]

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 SPINDLE 5[...]

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 . LIST OF CONTENTS Separate and verify that all [...]

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 . (Dispose of potentially f lammable sol[...]

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. Re-tighten the screw on the brac k et clamp t[...]

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. Note: Rev erse threads[...]

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". When changing spindles, the table inser t will need to be changed to the matching size. Each plate has notch ( ) to f it the alignment pin ( ) in the table to ensure that it is properly f i[...]

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°. If the pointer needs to be adjusted loosen the screw and adjust to the corr[...]

• 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. • Be sure to use appropriate size hose and fittings (not included). and check tha[...]

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. Be sure the sanding spindle is securely installed in the machine. Ma[...]

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 . Dust Collector W e have a wide [...]

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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/PLUG) 1 15220-05 S0030622M PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW M6 X 1 X 22L 4 15220-06 10107098 RUBBER FOOT 4 15220-07 S0210400 W ASHER 1/4" X 19MM 6 15220-08 S011[...]

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 1.0 X 6L 1 15220-55 10102022 ANGLE POINTER 1 15220-56 S0220400 SPROCKET W ASHER 1/4" 1 15220-57 S0030510[...]

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.: (514) 326-1161 Fax : (514) 326-5565 P ar ts & Ser vice Fax : (514) 326-5555 Or der Desk or[...]