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User Manual Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic GER = Original operating manual language Other languages = Translation of the original operating manual Keep this manual handy and in good condition for continual reference!
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Important Notices! Please note, that depending on the model of the machine, not all described functions are present, or addi- tional functions and buttons are available (e.g. machines with special functions). Hammer A product of the FELDER GROUP! FELDER KG...
Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic General 1 General 1.1 Explanation of symbols Warning: Risk of injury or death! Warning: Danger – electric current! Attention: Risk of material damage! Attention: 1.2 Information about the manual...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic General 1.3 Liability and warranty 1.4 Copyright 1.5 Warranty notice 1.6 Spare parts Attention: Non genuine, counterfeit or faulty spare parts may result in damage, cause malfunction or com- plete breakdown of the machine. Attention: The original spare parts that have been authorised for use are listed in a separate spare parts cata- logue, enclosed in the documentation package supplied with the machine.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic General 1.7 Disposal Attention: Used electrical materials, electronic components, lubricants and other auxiliary substances must be treated as hazardous waste and may only be disposed of by specialised, licensed firms.
Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Safety 2 Safety 2.1 Intended use Attention: Any other application above and beyond the intended purposes is considered improper use and is therefore not permitted. All claims regarding damage resulting from improper use that are made against the manufacturer and its authorized representatives shall be rejected.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Safety 2.4 Responsibilities of the owner operator 2.5 What is required of personnel 2.6 Work safety...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Safety 2.7 Personal safety Persons with long hair who are not wearing a hairnet are not permitted to work on or with the machine. It is prohibited to wear gloves while working on or with the machine. All jewellery (rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc.) must be removed before starting work on or with the ma- chine.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Safety 2.9 Other risks Warning: Even if the safety measures are followed, there are still certain residual risks that must be consi- dered when working on the machine: • • • • • •...
K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Declaration of Conformity 3 Declaration of Conformity Note: Machine number The machine number of this machine will be printed on the cover sheet of this operating manual. FELDER KG KR-FELDER-STR.1 A-6060 Hall in Tirol Panel Saw Hammer...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Declaration of Conformity Note: Machine number The machine number of this machine will be printed on the cover sheet of this operating manual. FELDER KG KR-FELDER-STR.1 A-6060 Hall in Tirol Panel Saw Hammer K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic S.I.
Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Specifications 4 Specifications 4.1 Dimensions and weight 4.1.1 K3 basic/K3 e-classic Fig. 4-1: Dimensions K3 basic/K3 e-classic Machine Standard Option A1 + B + A2 Machine including packaging The transport width measures under 800 mm. This makes it possible to transport the machine through doorways.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Specifications 4.1.2 K3 winner Fig. 4-2: Dimensions K3 winner Standard Option Standard Option K3 winner K3 winner K3 winner K3 Winner Machine comfort comfort A1 + B + A2 Machine including packaging...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Specifications 4.2 Operation and storage conditions 4.3 Electrical connection 4.4 Drive motor Circular saw drive / Spindle moulder unit Alternating-current motor Three-phase current motor K3 Winner/Winner comfort K3 e-classic Antriebsmotor Vorritzeinheit (Option)
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Specifications 4.5 Particle emissions 4.6 Noise emission Note: To keep the noise emission as low as possible, always use sharpened tools and operate the machine at the correct speed. Ear protection must always be worn; however, such protection cannot be considered a substitute for properly sharpened tools.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Specifications Ø 58 ± 0,1mm 4.8 Tools Ø 8,5 ±0,3 mm Warning! Risk of injury! Never exceed the maximum speed indicated on the tool! Ø 30 mm Sketches: Saw blade Bore with lug Ø 46,35 ± 0,1mm Ø...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Setting up the machine 5.2 Accessories Table extension Fig. 5-3: Table extension Table extension with foot support " " Fig. 5-4: Table extension with foot support Trimming shoe Fig. 5-5: Trimming shoe...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Setting up the machine Trimming equipment Fig. 5-6: Trimming shoe Table Extension 400 mm Fig. 5-7: Table Extension 400 mm Extension with workpiece roller for the outrigger & & Fig. 5-8: Extension with workpiece roller for the outrigger Outrigger table 1100 Fig.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Setting up the machine Rolling carriage with 4 rollers Fig. 5-10: Rolling carriage with 4 rollers 5.3 Data plate Fig. 5-11: Layout of the data plate Fig. 5-12: Data plate...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Setting up the machine 5.4 Main switch Fig. 5-13: Main switch Attention: A main switch with a 4kW motor power is only installed on the K3 winner circular saw. 5.5 Safety devices 5.5.1 Safety break switches "...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Setting up the machine 5.5.2 Sliding table catch " " Fig. 5-15: Sliding table catch 5.5.3 Saw guard Warning! Risk of injury! When working with the circular saw blade, the machine‘s saw blade should be equipped with a saw guard to avoid injuries! Fig.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Transport, packaging and storage 6 Transport, packaging and storage 6.1 Safety instructions Warning! Danger – electric current: There is a risk of injury due to falling parts while transporting, loading or unloading the machine. Attention! Risk of material damage: The machine can be damaged or destroyed if it is subjected to im- proper handling during transport.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Transport, packaging and storage 6.2.1 Transport locking device Fig. 6-1: Transport locking device 6.2.2 Transport devices for the circular saw K3 basic Warning! Risk of injury! Remove the transportation device immediately after moving the machine. Fig.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Transport, packaging and storage 6.2.3 Transport with a crane Fig. 6-3: Transport with a crane Attention! Risk of material damage! The machine must not be lifted by the work table, sliding table or base! Fig.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Transport, packaging and storage 6.2.5 Transport with a pallet jack 6.2.5.1 Unloading K3 basic/K3 e-classic: K3 winner: " 90 x 90 mm 70 x 70 mm 40 x 40 mm " 950 x 750 x 25 mm Fig.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Transport, packaging and storage 6.2.6 Transport with a rolling carriage " " Fig. 6-8: Transporting the machine with the rolling carriage and lifting bar Attention: The rolling carriage and the lifting bar (option) facilitate the task of moving the machine. 6.3 Transport inspection 6.4 Packaging Attention! Dispose of the packaging materials in an environmentally friendly way and always in accordance...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Transport, packaging and storage 6.5 Storage Store packed items only under the following conditions:...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Setup and installation 7 Setup and installation 7.1 Safety instructions Warning! Risk of injury: Improper assembly and installation can lead to serious bodily injury or equipment damage. For this reason this work 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.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Setup and installation " " Fig. 7-2: Positioning the machine Fig. 7-3: Floor mounting Fig. 7-4: Transport locking device Sliding table...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Setup and installation 7.3 Assembly 7.3.1 Sliding table Attention: Due to transport reasons, the sliding table, depending on its length, may be packaged separately. Two to three additional helpers, depending on the cutting length, are required to install the machine. 7.3.2 Assembling/disassembling the outrigger table Assembling the outrigger table: Disassemble the outrigger table:...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Setup and installation 7.3.3 Circular saw guard ! " § & Fig. 7-6: Circular saw guard " § & 7.4 Chip extraction Attention! Vacuum hose must be flame-resistant and must conduct electricity! Be sure to use only genuine Hammer vacuum hoses! Note: As a rule, all units must be vacuumed during use.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Setup and installation 7.5 Electrical connection Warning! Danger! Electric current! Work on electrical fittings may only be carried out by qualified personnel and in strict observance of the safe- ty instructions. Checking the loop impedance and the suitability of the overcurrent protective device must take place at the location where the machine is to be commissioned! Attention! Risk of material damage! Before hooking up the machine to the power supply, compare the specifications on the data plate with those...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Making adjustments and preparations 8 Making adjustments and preparations 8.1 Safety instructions Warning! Risk of injury: Improper adjustment and working setup can lead to serious bodily injury or material damage. For this reason this work 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.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Making adjustments and preparations 8.3 Crosscut fence on the sliding table ! " & Fig. 8-2: Assembling the crosscut fence " & Adjusting: ! " # Fig. 8-3: Adjust end stop " 8.4 Crosscut fence on the outrigger "...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Making adjustments and preparations 8.6 Crosscut fence-extension " " Fig. 8-7: Crosscut fence-extension 8.7 Parallel cutting fence 8.7.1 Sliding K3 e-classic: " Fig. 8-8: Parallel cutting fence K3 e-classic " Attention! When using a table extension, the distance between the upper edge of the track and the upper edge of the table has to measure 17 mm exactly so that the position of the table extension is level with that of the table.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Making adjustments and preparations K3 winner: ! " " Fig. 8-9: Parallel cutting fence K3 winner 8.7.2 Fine adjustment (Option) K3 e-classic: " " Fig. 8-10: Parallel cutting fence K3 e-classic Attention: Always carry out the adjustment towards the circular saw to be able to compensate for the thread clearance.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Making adjustments and preparations 8.7.5 Swinging out Attention: Swinging out is only possible with the K3 winner circular saw. " " Fig. 8-15: Parallel cutting fence 8.8 Setting the height/angle of cut Warning! Risk of injury! Adjustments to the machine or tool replacement may only be conducted once the machine has stopped.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Making adjustments and preparations 8.9 Tool change 8.9.1 Preparing to change tooling " " Fig. 8-17: Preparing to change tooling 8.9.2 Preparing the machine to operate " " Fig. 8-18: Prepare the machine to operate Note: The saw blade only operates if the break switch inside the machine frame has not been activated by the locking system: the sliding cover is closed •...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Making adjustments and preparations 8.10 Changing the saw blade Warning! Risk of injury! Be wary of sharp edges to avoid cutting yourself, in particular when changing the tooling. Note: We recommend that only original Hammer tools are used (Hammer catalogue). For precision cutting, we recommend you to use the smallest saw blade possible.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Making adjustments and preparations 8.10.1 Loosening/adjusting the splitter Warning! Risk of injury! The splitter has to be adapted to the thickness of the saw blade. The thickness of the splitter has to have a value between that of the saw blade body and the width of the sawtooth.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Making adjustments and preparations 8.10.3 Removing the splitter Attention! A splitter is required when working with circular saw blades! Operation without the splitter is only allowed if dado tooling is used! " " Fig. 8-22: Removing the splitter 8.10.4 Circular saw guard Warning! Risk of injury! When working with the circular saw blade, the machine‘s saw blade should be equipped with a saw guard...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Making adjustments and preparations 8.11 Grooving tools Warning! Risk of injury! Be wary of sharp edges to avoid cutting yourself, in particular when changing the tooling. Note: We recommend that only original Hammer tools are used (Hammer catalogue). For authorised grooving tools see the Technical data section.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Making adjustments and preparations 8.11.2 Chucking the grooving tools Attention! A spacer ring has to be placed onto the saw blade arbor if using grooving tools with a width measuring less than 10 mm! Fig.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Making adjustments and preparations 8.11.3 Unchucking the grooving tools – Retool to a saw blade operation " Fig. 8-29: Wooden loading board & & Fig. 8-30: Remove grooving tooling " Fig. 8-31: Rear flange/Loading board...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Making adjustments and preparations 8.12 Scoring blade Warning! Risk of injury! Be wary of sharp edges to avoid cutting yourself, in particular when changing the tooling. Note: We recommend that only original Hammer tools are used (Hammer catalogue). For authorised scoring tools see the Technical data section.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Making adjustments and preparations 8.12.2 Adjusting the scoring unit Warning! Risk of injury! Adjustments to the machine or tool replacement may only be conducted once the machine has stopped. " " Fig. 8-33: Adjusting the scoring blade "...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Operation 9 Operation 9.1 Safety instructions Warning: Risk of injury: Improper operation may lead to severe bodily injury or material damage. For this reason this work may only be carried out by authorised, trained personnel who are familiar with the opera- tion of the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Operation 9.2 Switching on the machine / Switching off the machine / Emergency-stop 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.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Operation 9.3 Moving the sliding table " " Fig. 9-3: Moving the sliding table 9.4 Work stations Warning: Risk of injury! AP1: AP2: AP3: Fig. 9-4: Work stations/Work positions...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Operation 9.5 Working techniques 9.5.1 Permitted working techniques Only the following working techniques are allowed with Only the following work techniques are allowed using the circular saw: the circular saw without a scoring unit: 9.5.2 Prohibited working techniques The following work techniques are strictly forbidden when using the circular saw:...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Operation 9.5.4 Longitudinal cut Fig. 9-5: Longitudinal cut 9.5.5 Trimming Warning: Risk of injury: Trimming may only take place if using a trimming shoe! " § Fig. 9-6: Trimming shoe " §...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Operation 9.5.7 Cross-cutting at the crosscut fence (Sliding table) Rough cut Fig. 9-9: Cross-cutting at the crosscut fence Precise cut: Fig. 9-9: Cross-cutting at the crosscut fence...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Operation 9.5.8 Cross-cutting at the parallel cutting fence ! " # " Fig. 9-11: Cross-cutting at the parallel cutting fence 9.5.9 Cutting smaller, narrower workpieces Fig. 9-12: Cutting smaller, narrower workpieces...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Operation 9.5.10 Cutting with an outrigger Warning! Risk of injury: An outrigger with an outrigger table is required when working with heavy work- pieces and especially when working with large panels! Rough cut: Fig. 9-13: Cutting with an outrigger Precise cut: Fig.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Operation 9.5.12 Working with grooving tools Warning! Risk of injury! Attention! Risk of material damage! Do not adjust the 90° angle when operating with grooving tooling! Fig. 9-17: Working with grooving tools Fig. 9-18: Working with grooving tools Note: Tenoning hood and moulding guard „Sawboy“...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Maintenance 10 Maintenance 10.1 Safety instructions Warning! Risk of injury: Improper maintenance can cause serious injury or damage. For this reason this work 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.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Maintenance 10.3 Cleaning the bearing tracks Fig. 10-1: Cleaning the bearing tracks 10.4 Lubricating the height spindle and tilting spindle circular saw " Lubricating the height spindle: Lubricating the tilting spindle: Fig. 10-2: Height spindle/Tilting spindle "...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Maintenance 10.5 Tightening/replacing the drive belt 10.5.1 Tensioning the drive belt ! " & " & Fig. 10-3: Tensioning the drive belt Attention! Risk of material damage! Do not over-tension the drive belt. Turn the belt-tightening screw only until the drive belt is sufficiently tensioned to transmit power effectively.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Maintenance Attention! Risk of material damage! Do not over-tension the drive belt. Turn the belt-tightening screw only until the drive belt is sufficiently tensioned to transmit power effectively. 10.6 Checking the scoring belt Fig. 10-5: Scoring belt 10.7 Cleaning/changing the dust brush of the outrigger arm "...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Maintenance " " Fig. 10-10: Base/Sliding table length 10.10 Assembling the sliding table ca 50 % " Fig. 10-10: Ball cage " Attention: The number of ball cages and the length of the cage plate depend on the dismantled sliding table.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Maintenance On the base: & & Fig. 10-11: Base On the opposite side on the sliding table: BN BO Fig. 10-12: Sliding table length...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Faults 11 Faults 11.1 Safety instructions Warning! Risk of injury: Repairing faults incorrectly can result in personal injury or damage the machine. For this reason this work 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.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Faults 11.4 Faults, causes and repairs Fault Cause Repair 11.5 Adjusting the parallel cutting fence guide height only possible with: K3 winner ! " Fig. 11-1: Adjusting the parallel cutting fence guide height "...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Faults 11.6 Adjusting/correcting the parallel cutting fence angle only possible with: K3 winner " Fig. 11-2: Check the parallel cutting fence guide angle " " Fig. 11-3: Readjust the parallel cutting fence guide angle 11.7 Aligning the sliding table ball cage Repair:...
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Faults 11.8 Adjusting the locking force of the parallel cutting fence Attention: Adjusting the clamping force is only possible with the K3 winner circular saw. Attention! Risk of material damage! Only adjust if the clamping force of the parallel cutting fence is not suf- ficient.
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Panel Saw K3 basic/K3 winner/K3 e-classic Faults 11.9.2 Adjusting the rip fence fine adjustment " Fig. 11-6: Fine adjustment " 11.9.3 Adjusting the locking force of the parallel cutting fence " Fig. 11-7: Rip fence - Standard " " " Fig.
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