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Oliver 4640 Owner's Manual

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4640 and 4665 Bandsaw 20" and 24"
Owner's Manual
Oliver Machinery
M-4640 9/2003
 Copyright 2003
Seattle, WA
info@olivermachinery.net
www.olivermachinery.net

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  • Page 1 4640 and 4665 Bandsaw 20” and 24” Owner’s Manual Oliver Machinery M-4640 9/2003  Copyright 2003 Seattle, WA info@olivermachinery.net www.olivermachinery.net...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    Read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine. Oliver Machinery disclaims any liability for machines that have been altered or abused. Oliver Machinery reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.
  • Page 3 WARNING Read this manual completely and observe all warning labels on the machine. Oliver Machinery has made every attempt to provide a safe, reliable, easy-to-use piece of machinery. Safety, however, is ultimately the responsibility of the individual machine operator. As with any piece of machinery, the operator must exercise caution, patience, and common sense to safely run the machine.
  • Page 4 15. Misuse: Do not use this Oliver bandsaw for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Oliver disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury or damage which may result from that use.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Lubrication..............................14 Troubleshooting ............................15 Specifications Model No..............4640 ................4655 Stock No...............4640.001 (3HP, 1Ph) ...... 4655.001 (5HP, 1Ph) ................4640.002 (5HP, 3Ph) ....4655.002 (7.5HP, 3Ph) Blade Speed (SFPM) ...........4,000 ................ 5,000 Wheel Diameter (in.) ..........20 .................. 24 Table Dim. (WxL/in.) ..........26-3/4 x 20-1/2..........31-1/2 x 23-3/4 Throat Distance (in.)..........19 ..................

  • Page 6: Warnings

    Contents of the Shipping Containers Oliver 4640 – 20” Bandsaw 1. 20” Bandsaw 1. Miter Gauge 1. Table and Rail Assembly 1. Fence 1. Dust Chute Oliver 4655 – 24” Bandsaw 1. 24” Bandsaw 1. Miter Gauge 1. Table and Rail Assembly 1.

  • Page 7: Dust Chute Assembly

    Table Assembly CAUTION! The table is heavy. Use the help of another person to lift and position the table. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Grease the trunnions (A, Figure 1) on bandsaw prior to assembling table. 3. Installing the table (B, Figure 2) is easiest if the blade is out of the way.

  • Page 8: Installing Blade

    Installing Blade !WARNING Bandsaw blades are sharp so be very careful while handling. Failure to comply may cause serious injury! 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Open upper and lower doors (A, Figure 4). 3. Put on leather gloves to protect your hands from the sharp teeth of blade.

  • Page 9: Blade Tracking

    approximately 0.003” away from the sided of Blade Tracking the blade, about the thickness of a piece of paper. . Do not force the guides against Blade tracking has been adjusted at the factory the side of the blade. Tighten knurled jam and shouldn’t need any adjustment.

  • Page 10: Adjusting Lower Blade Guides

    Adjusting Lower Blade Guides 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Blade tension and tracking must be properly adjusted prior to blade guide setup, see “Tensioning Blade” page 8 and “Blade Tracking” page 9. 3. Loosen bolt (A, Figure 7) and position the blade guide assembly so that the guides rest just behind the gullet of the blade teeth (B, Figure 7).

  • Page 11: Fence And Rail Adjustment

    3-Phase versions. • Electrical Connections for a 3-Phase Unit This bandsaw is 3-Phase, 220V/440V pre-wired 220V. If you need to switch the bandsaw from 220V to 440V have a qualified electrician make the changes. Oliver Machinery recommends using a dedicated circuit.

  • Page 12: Miter Gauge

    • Tilting the Table Electrical Connections for a 1-Phase Unit This bandsaw is 1-Phase, 220V only. Oliver 1. Disconnect machine from power source. Machinery recommends using a dedicated circuit. 2. Loosen the trunnion bolt found in the center of the trunnions and tilt the table until the Make sure the voltage of your power supply scale reads the desired angle.

  • Page 13: Removing Blades

    12. Check the blade tracking, see “Blade Removing Blades Tracking” page 8. ! WARNING Adjusting Belt Tension Bandsaw blades are sharp so be very careful while handling. Failure to comply may cause 1. Disconnect machine from power source. serious injury! 2.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Maintenance ! WARNING Disconnect the machine from power source before proceeding with any maintenance! Failure to comply may cause serious injury! Periodically clean the inside of the machine for dust control. Use an air hose to blow out dust from motor fan and motor cover. Keep the brake switch (A, Figure 15) clean and free of dust build up.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ! WARNING Disconnect the machine from power source before proceeding with any troubleshooting! Failure to comply may cause serious injury! Description of Symptoms Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. Fuse blown or circuit breaker 1. Replace fuse or reset circuit tripped breaker 2.

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