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- Page 1 Panel Saw and Router Owner’s Manual 13460 Highway 65 Anoka, MN 55304 USA 763-755-1600 763-755-6080 w w w . p a n e l s a w . c o m ssc.mail@safetyspeedcut.com...
- Page 2 A message from all of us at SAFETY SPEED CUT: Thank you for purchasing a Safety Speed Cut vertical panel saw or router. We take pride in building these fine products in the U.S.A. Each SSC product is designed to give years of dependable service. Our saws and routers are built from the finest components we can specify, and every machine is individually assembled by our employees ...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Hold-Down Bar ..................39 Air Clamping Package (for routers) ............40 Carbide Knife Scoring System (Models 7400 and 7400XL) ..... 40 Specifications................SSC is a registered trademark of Safety Speed Cut Manufacturing Co., Inc. U.S. Patent Nos: 3,008,498; 3,090,578; 3,151,642; 3,565,139; 4,253,362... -
Page 4: Safety
SAFETY WARNING: When using electric tools, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Before use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands this manual as well as any labels packaged with or attached to the tool. 1. - Page 5 25. MAINTAIN LABELS AND NAMEPLATES. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Safety Speed Cut for a free replacement. 26. AVOID KICKBACK. Kickback is a violent reaction to a pinched or binding saw blade. It throws the saw upward when crosscutting and throws the workpiece out when ripping.
- Page 6 Do not pull on the cable by hand or attempt to disassemble or repair the counterbalance. Replacement counterbalances can be purchased directly from Safety Speed Cut. 28. DO NOT USE PUSH STICKS.
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Page 7: Grounding
Grounding WARNING: Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure that the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. -
Page 8: Short-Circuit Protection
Table I: Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords Extension Cord Length * Nameplate Amps 25 ft 50 ft 75 ft 100 ft 150 ft 200 ft < 5 5 - 8 8 - 12 12 - 15 ... -
Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION Your Safety Speed Cut saw or router comes from the factory assembled and aligned. You will only have to mount the following parts before you can run this tool: • Counterbalance (on Models C-4, H-Series, and SR-5) • Motor (except for Models 6400/6800, 7400/7400XL, and the SR5/SR-5U) •... - Page 10 A counterbalance is used on Models C-4, H-Series, and SR-5, to offset the weight of the carriage and saw or router. Other models use a counterweight system that is factory installed. The counterbalance is shipped with the necessary hardware attached, and is in the box marked “Saw Motor.” Remove the two 1/4-20 x 1/2”...
- Page 11 the Stand (and repeated at the end of this manual). The Stand will correctly support the Tool under normal operating conditions. WARNING: A free-standing saw must be located away from areas where it could be accidentally tipped over. Mounting the Motor on the Carriage (Saws) Models C-4, H-4, H-5, H-6 The saw motor is inside the box marked “Saw Motor”.
- Page 12 1. Select the correct blade for your needs. Refer to “Selecting a Blade”. IMPORTANT: Because the saw blade must be carefully matched to the materials being cut, Safety Speed Cut does not supply a blade as standard equipment on the saw. Improper blade selection can result in reduced tool life, inaccurate and poor quality cuts, and safety risks.
- Page 13 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate the tool without the blade guard in place. Installing the Blade Guard (Saws) NOTE: The Models 7400 and 7400XL do not have a separate blade guard. The blade guard (Figure 8 or Figure 9) is in the box marked “Saw Motor.” Always install the blade guard before operating the saw.
- Page 14 the saw. The rip ruler is set at the factory, but the two crosscut rulers must be adjusted to the specific blade that is mounted in the saw. Install a blade, then refer to “Adjusting the Crosscut Rulers” in the Operation Section. NOTE: After the saw is completely assembled, you can make a simple cut to verify that the rulers are lined up correctly.
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Page 15: Installing Accessories
Installing Accessories Refer to the instructions packed with each accessory (and repeated at the end of this manual). - Page 16 Cord Keeper Carriage (see close-ups Frame below) Vertical Scale Guides Horizontal Scale Rollers Figure 12: Main Components of Saw or Router (Model H-5 Saw Shown) I n d e x P i n M o t o r H a n d l e H e i g h t O n / O f f I n d e x T a b...
- Page 17 Indexing Pin Carriage Lock Knob Carriage Handle On and Off Switches Carriage Handle Figure 15: Carriage (Models 7400 and 7400XL Saws) Carriage Handle Carriage Lock Knob Carriage Lock Knob Motor Switch Router Lifting Handle Depth Adjusting Ring Figure 16: Carriage (Models 3400 and SR-5U Routers) Carriage Lock Knob Carriage Lock Knob Carriage Handle...
- Page 18 Carriage Handle Carriage Lock Knob Hand Clamp Motor Switch Depth Adjusting Ring Figure 18: Model TR-2 Router Figure 18A: Knife Carriage (Signature Model)
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Page 19: Operation
OPERATION WARNING: The following are suggestions that give you a general idea of how a panel saw or router is intended to be operated. No instructions can replace common sense and experience. Be sure you and all operators have enough time and material to become familiar with the general operating characteristics of this tool, and have FULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD all general operating and safety instructions. -
Page 20: Selecting A Saw Blade
least four rollers. Pieces shorter than 4 feet can be rotated 90° and be crosscut. This size limitation also applies when using the optional Midway Fence. See Figure 26 and 27. Do not attempt to ripcut boards longer than 6 feet on the Model C-4 (8 feet with the optional Frame Extensions, Figure 28). - Page 21 6. Clean the spindle, flanges, bolt, and blade to remove built-up dust and debris. 7. Reinstall the inner flange, slide on the new blade with the arrow pointing counterclockwise, reinstall the outer blade flange, and hand-tighten the bolt clockwise. 8. Use the allen wrench to tighten the bolt while pushing the spindle lock. 9.
- Page 22 2. Lock the carriage lock. 3. Loosen the wing nut on the router base. 4. Rotate the motor counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Using the wrench kit provided, loosen the collet and remove the bit. 6. Install the new bit and tighten the collet securely. Torque Knobs Figure 21: Installing the Blade Guard (Models 6400, 6800)
- Page 23 Locking the Carriage Lock the carriage by tightening the red lock knob(s): • On the C-4 and H-Series saws, located on the left guide tube. • On Models 6400 and 6800 saws, located on the right guide tube. • On Models 7400 and 7400XL saws, located to the left of the motor. •...
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Page 24: General Operating Tips
Adjusting the Kerf Spreader (Models 7400 and 7400XL) The 7400-Series saws have a kerf spreader (Figure 23) mounted on a vertical tube to the left of the saw carriage tracks. It is intended to run in the cut-out kerf from the saw cut when making horizontal cuts from the right to the left. - Page 25 6. Make certain that the workpiece is adequately supported and stable in the machine. Refer also to “Limitations of the Tool”. The workpiece can be held with one hand; do not hold the workpiece so that your hand is anywhere behind the carriage or guides or in the path of the saw blade. 7.
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Page 26: Operating Procedure: Ripcutting
Operating Procedure: Ripcutting A ripcut is a horizontal cut that can be done either from the left to the right or from the right to the left, as shown in Figure 26 and Figure 27. Ripcuts must always be done by moving the workpiece in the direction of the arrow on the saw carriage. -
Page 27: Operating Procedure: Routing
Figure 27: Ripcutting From the Right Using Optional Midway Fence (work extends beyond saw carriage at least 4”) 11. When making cuts that are less than 1 inch, the chatter guard (located inside the blade guard) must be resting on the workpiece, not on the cut-off piece. See Figure 28. If it is not positioned this way, it will jam the workpiece and prevent the carriage from continuing through the cut. -
Page 28: Switching Between A Saw And Router (Model Sr-5)
7. To raise or lower the bit, adjust the graduated depth adjusting ring on the router base. It indicates the exact distance of the bit below the sub-base. 8. Start the motor (see “Starting and Stopping the Motor”), and allow it to reach full speed before beginning the cut. - Page 29 To reattach the motor, reverse the above procedure. Use your set screw (11) to reset the motor. Figure 30: Removing the Motor (Models C-4, H-4, H-5, H-6) Models 6400 and 6800 1. Disconnect and lock off the power supply. 2. Remove the blade guard. 3.
- Page 30 2. Loosen the wing nut on the router base. 3. Support the motor by hand and rotate it counterclockwise until it comes free of the housing. To reinstall the motor, reverse the above procedure.
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Page 31: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug the tool before doing any maintenance. Never disassemble the tool or try to do any rewiring to its electrical system. Contact a qualified electrician for electrical repairs. Always follow lockout/tagout procedures when servicing electrical equipment. -
Page 32: Service
SERVICE Repairs If your tool is damaged, call Safety Speed Cut at 800-772-2327 for technical advice or for the name of a dealer near you who can service your machine. Replacement Parts Refer to the separate replacement parts information provided with the tool. - Page 33 Step 1: Adjust the Blade Parallel to the Guides (Saws Only) The blade must move parallel to the guides, or tail burning may occur and the kerf will be wider than the set of the blade. Make the following adjustment only if the blade appears to be out of alignment. To check the blade parallelism: 1.
- Page 34 Step 3: Align the Guides WARNING: Unplug the tool before beginning this adjustment. If the tool does not cut at 90°, the guides may not be perpendicular to the rollers. To check the guide alignment: 1. Unplug the tool before testing alignment or making adjustments. 2.
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Page 35: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Safety Speed Cut offers several accessories for our panel saws and routers. Frame Wheels The Frame Wheels Accessory allows the tool to be rolled from one location to another in the shop. It includes two wheels and mounting fasteners. -
Page 36: Frame Extensions
Stands are standard on the Models 7400 and 7400XL. They are not available for the Model TR-2. The Model C- 4 also has an optional retractable stand that can be folded for fast transport of the tool. Installation Attach the components as shown in Figure 36 or 37. Figure 37: Installing the Frame Stand, Models H-6 and 6400 (Model 6400 shown) Frame Extensions... -
Page 37: Stop Bar
CAUTION: Before beginning installation, disconnect the power supply to the motor, raise the carriage to the top of the guides, and lock the carriage in place with the lock knob. CAUTION: Be sure the tool frame is securely supported and cannot be tipped over during this installation procedure. -
Page 38: Quick Stop
CAUTION: Be sure the tool frame is securely supported and cannot be tipped over during this installation procedure. An additional person should support and stabilize the frame at all times during the installation. 1. Position the stop bar in the bottom left side of the frame as shown in Figure 40, resting against the bottom horizontal arm and the vertical back supports. -
Page 39: Midway Fence
Installation CAUTION: Before beginning installation, disconnect the power supply to the motor, raise the carriage to the top of the guides, and lock the carriage in place with the lock knob. CAUTION: Be sure the tool frame is securely supported and cannot be tipped over during this installation procedure. -
Page 40: Midway Fence
SR-5, 7400, and 7400XL, and is not available for the Model TR-2. Installation NOTE: All hex nuts furnished with this accessory are lock nuts. During preassembly, do not completely tighten these nuts. 1. Lay out the parts shown in Figure 44 on a horizontal surface (table or bench) for preassembly. Note that one end of each fence extrusion is cut at a 45°... -
Page 41: Hold-Down Bar
tapping screws. 6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 on the left-hand side of the frame. 7. Mount the wooden fence sections (#4), with the 45° angle ends toward the center of the machine, between the aluminum extrusion sections and the cam-type spacers (#1). When not in use, the two wooden fence sections can be stored in the material support channels (#15) on each side. -
Page 42: Air Clamping Package (For Routers)
Vertical Tube Support Bracket Spring Hold-Down Arm Tension Lock Knob Figure 46: Installing the Hold-Down Bar Air Clamping Package (for routers) The Air Clamp Accessory replaces the manually operated clamps. It is not available for the Model SR-5. Installation Install as shown in Figure 47. Figure 47: Air Clamping Package (for routers) Carbide Knife Scoring System (Models 7400 and 7400XL) The Carbide Knife Scoring System provides two score marks on the surface of a coated particle-board panel,... -
Page 43: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Table IV: Saw and Router Specifications Tool Dimensions Maximum Volts Horse- Model Length Height Depth Weight Crosscut Thickness power 60” 70” 14” 147 Ib 50” 1.75” 3.25 120” 70” 14” 197 lb 50” 1.75” 3.25 120” 83” 14” 220 lb 64”...