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User Manual (Translation) Bandsaw N4400 Keep this manual handy and in good condition for continual reference! Dok.ID: 503-15-4502 • Englisch • 2010-10-01...
Bandsaw N4400 Table of contents Table of Contents 1 General ......................5 1.1 Explanations of the symbols .....................5 1.2 Information regarding the manual ..................5 1.3 Liability and warranty .....................6 1.4 Copyright ........................6 1.6 Spare parts ........................6 1.7 Disposal ........................7 2 Safety ......................8 2.1 Intended use ........................8...
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Bandsaw N4400 Table of Contents 7.4.7 Cutting work-pieces on the upright edge ..............23 7.4.8 Angular cuts ......................24 7.4.9 Circular cuts ......................24 7.4.10 Diagonal cross cuts of rectangular work-pieces............24 7.5 Applications ........................25 7.5.1 Blade selection and maintenance ................25 7.5.2 Adjusting the saw blade guide ..................26 7.5.2.1 Upper blade guide ....................26...
Bandsaw N4400 General 1 General 1.1 Explanations of the symbols Important technical safety instructions in this manual are these particular cases, special attention must be paid in marked with symbols. order to avoid accidents, injury to persons or material These instructions for work safety must be followed. In all damage.
Bandsaw N4400 General 1.3 Liability and warranty The contents and instructions in this manual were com- actual delivery contents are dependent on custom-build piled in consideration of current regulations and state of specifications, add-on options or recent technical modifi- the art technology as well as based on our know-how cations and may therefore deviate from the descriptions, and experience acquired over many years.
Bandsaw N4400 General 1.7 Disposal If the machine is to be disposed of, separate the com- or jeopardise people‘s health. International environmen- ponents into the various material groups in order to tal regulations and local disposal laws must always be allow them to be reused or selectively disposed of.
2.1 Intended use The N4400 bandsaw is solely for the use of sawing wood and other similar machinable materials. The machine should only be used to cut wood and wood-like panels. Operational safety is guaranteed only when the machine is used for the intended purposes.
Bandsaw N4400 Safety 2.4 Responsibilities of the operator This manual must be kept in the immediate vicinity of as well as current environmental stipulations that apply to the machine and be accessible at all times to all persons the operational range of the machine.
Bandsaw N4400 Safety 2.7 Personal safety When working on or with the machine, the following must be strictly observed: Persons with long hair who are not wearing a hairnet are not permitted to work on or with the machine. When working on or with the machine, the following must always be worn by personnel: Protective gear (overalls, safety goggles, dust mask, hairnet to contain long hair, etc.).
Bandsaw N4400 Declaration of Conformity 3 Declaration of Conformity EG-Declaration of Conformity according to Machine Guidelines 2006/42/EG We hereby declare that the machine indicated below, which corresponds to the design and construction of the model we placed on the market, conforms with the safety and health requirements as stated by the EC.
Bandsaw N4400 Technical data 4 Technical data 4.1 Dimensions and weight Bandsaw Maschine Cutting height 275 mm Total size 800 x 650 x 1900 mm Rip capacity 420 mm Package size 780 x 660 x 1900 mm Rip capacity with parallel cutting fence...
Bandsaw N4400 Technical data The electrical connection may only be carried out by a the connection box. competent and qualified person with the appropriate The rotational direction of one phase motors has been training. set correctly by the manufacturer. After connection, check that the connection box and Ensure that the mains supply is correct for the machine cable gland have been screwed tightly.
Bandsaw N4400 Specifications 4.5 Dust extraction The machine has to be connected to a dust extractor. The connection values and the position of the connection port are shown on the picture. The air speed at the connection point has to be a mini- mum of 20 m/s for materials with a humidity less than 12 %.
Year of construction • Particulars for the motor Maschinen + Werkzeuge für Holz Machines + tools for wood Machines + Outillage pour le bois Made by Hammer AUSTRIA EUROPE A-6060 HALL KR-FELDER-STR.1 Tel.: 05223/45090 Fax 05223/45099 Fig. 3: Data plate...
Setup and installation 6 Setup and installation 6.1 Safety instructions Warning! Risk of injury: Improper assembly and installation can lead to serious bodily injury or equipment damage. For this reason these works may only be carried out by authorised, trained personnel who are familiar with the operation of the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions.
Setup and installation 6.2.1 Safety instructions The following points are important for a correct and ef- ficient machine installation: • The machine should be bolted to the floor with M10 screws for optimum stability, however take care not to overtighten the fastening bolts as this will increase vibrations.
Operation 7 Operation 7.1 Safety instructions Warning: Risk of injury: Improper operation may lead to severe bodily injury or material damage. For this reason these works may only be carried out by authorised, trained personnel who are familiar with the operation of the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions.
Operation 7.2 Switching on the machine Warning: Risk of injury due to insufficient preparation! It is only permitted to switch on the machine if, for the work at hand, the required preconditions are fulfilled and any preliminary work is completed. For this reason the instructions for adjusting, fitting and operating (see the corresponding chapters) must be read before switching on the machine.
Operation 7.4 Authorised work techniques 7.4.1 Positioning the 90° end stop on the work table • Disconnect the machine from the mains supply. • Loosen clamping lever. • Tilt the work table until it rests on the stop screw. • Determine the exact angle using a 90°...
7.4.3 Saw blade replacement/tension • Disconnect the machine from the mains supply. • Remove table insert and positioning pin. • Open wheel door. • Unthread old blade through the machine table. • Place new saw blade over both wheels (note the di- rection of the cut!).
7.4.5 Cutting round work-pieces in the transverse direction Use an appropriate device with the minimum measure- ments as depicted in Fig. 12 to avoid the work-piece twist- ing during the cutting process. Fig. 12: Cutting a circular work-piece 7.4.6 Longitudinal cut of narrow or thin work-pieces with the guide fence Use a push stick as depicted in Fig.
Operation 7.4.8 Angular cuts Use auxiliary equipment as depicted in the figure. Fig. 15: Angular cuts 7.4.9 Circular cuts Use auxiliary equipment as depicted in the figure. Fig. 16: Circular cuts 7.4.10 Diagonal cross cuts of rectangular work-pieces Use auxiliary equipment as depicted in the figure. Fig.
Operation 7.5 Applications 7.5.1 Blade selection and maintenance Selecting the type of saw blade and its width, depends on the material to be cut and the type of cut: For soft wood, the set should be a max. of twice the thickness of the saw blade and for hard wood, a max.
Operation 7.5.2 Adjusting the saw blade guide 7.5.2.1 Upper blade guide Do not change settings whilst the machine is in opera- tion! The upper saw blade guide has to be lowered as closely as possible to the work-piece (5-10 mm). To set the height, open the clamping screw and turn the hand wheel until the desired height has been reached.
Maintenance 8. Maintenance 8.1 Safety instructions Warning! Risk of injury: Improper adjustment and setup work can lead to serious bodily injury or material damage. For this reason these works may only be carried out by authorised, trained personnel who are familiar with the operation of the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions.
Maintenance 8.3 Drive belts Check periodically that all screws are tight and also 3-4 kg. The belt deflection should not exceed 5-6 mm. check the condition of the protective equipment. The drive belt tension must be rechecked after a few hours of use to correct slackening.
Faults 9 Faults 9.1 Safety instructions Warning! Risk of injury: Removing faults incorrectly can result in personal injury or damage the machine. For this reason these works may only be carried out by authorised, trained personnel who are familiar with the operation of the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions. Warning! Danger –...
Faults 9.4 Faults, causes and repairs Problem Possible cause Repair The motor will not start Safety break switches are breaking Ensure that the side doors are the electric circuit closed properly Ensure that the Emergency Off Switch (if present) is unlocked Check that the air brake switch The On-switch on the motor safety switch will not engage...
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Faults Problem Possible cause Repair Incorrect blade guide settings, The saw blade is slipping to the back at poor machinability of the ma- the beginning of the cut terial to be cut or due to not releasing the blade tension when machine is idle will cause the saw blade to be overloaded Can occur due to unauthorised...
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WARRANTY In this position is your Warranty Card! After sending in your warranty card you will Hammer-Info-Zentrum receive: A certificate of the expanded HAMMER warranty! KR-FELDER-STR. 1 HAMMER-Info-Zentrum Tel.: (A) 0 52 23 / 45 0 90 Business hours: A-6060 HALL in Tirol Mo.
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Year of Manufacture Equipment: Received on: Machine was bought from: Machine Cellar / basement First or ground floor Loft / Attic Location: YES, HAMMER- Qualified personnel Machine set-up and training send me the new was completed by: HAMMER- Operation manual HAMMER-catalog.